A’Court’s three week tour in Australia moves into it’s final week with concerts in Victoria state. So far, Charlie has brought his contemporary soul blues signature to Gympie Music Muster, Smith’s Alternative in Canberra and just wrapped up three blockbuster shows calledThe Best Of Chess featuring A’Court and Aussie blues greats Ray Beadle and Chris Wilson.

This week A’Court, backed by Rosscoe Clark (drums) and Harry Brus (bass), heads into VIC for shows including a one-night-only double-bill with Australian blues phenom, Lloyd Spiegel on Saturday, Sept 10 at The Flying Saucer Club.

The remaining shows include:
Sunday, Sept 4 – Beaches, Thirroul, NSW – (02)4267 2288
Thursday, Sept 8 – The Golden Vine Hotel, Bendigo, VIC – (03)5443 6063
Friday, Sept 9 – Baha Tacos, Rye, VIC – (03)5985 2077
Saturday, Sept 10 – The Flying Saucer Club, Elsternwick, VIC – (03)9528 3600
Sunday, Sept 11 – Way Out West Roots Music Club, Williamstown, VIC – (03)9397 7642

Many of the region’s top performers including A’Court will be on Cape Breton Island this weekend to showcase their talents during Eastlink East Coast Music Week 2016. A’Court will be attending the annual conference and festival delivering a number of open-to-the-public shows. For complete info including schedule and ticketing, check out the East Coast Music Association web site. 

  
Charlie kicks off his 2016 touring with performances at the acclaimed International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Hosted annually by the Blues Foundation, the IBCs attract performers of all shades of blue from around the world to compete in band and solo/duo categories. The competition runs from Jan 27-30. 

“Come On Over”, the latest release from A’Court, garnered the 2015 Blues Recording of the Year from the East Coast Music Awards and the 2015 Blues Recording of the Year from the Music Nova Scotia Awards. 

Immediately after the IBCs, Charlie flies to Manitoba and Alberta for a tour of house concerts. 

As one of Canada’s finest blues, roots & soul artists, Charlie A’Court has come up trumps with his fifth solo album, Come On Over and it features some very special guests.
Last seen touring here in 2014, Charlie managed to hit Sydney’s Blackfoot Sound Studios in between shows to record the new album, Come On Over, with his good friend Mark ‘Diesel’ Lizotte. Not only was Diesel at the production helm throughout the recording, together they co-wrote the anthemic title track & lead single Come On Over. Another highlight on the record is the stunning soulful duet I’m Sorry featuring Mahalia Barnes on vocals (co-written by Charlie & Kim Wempe).
Already receiving a great reaction in Canada, the lead single (Come On Over) picked up a solid amount of airplay…resulting in the track hitting number one on the Canadian National East Coast Countdown charts. While the recent Canadian East Coast Music Awards saw A’Court add another album award to his collection, thanks to Come On Over picking up the Blues Recording of the Year.
Come On Over will be released in Australia on October 30 through Fanfare Records (distributed by Universal Music Australia) – the label that brought you two of the biggest selling Australian Blues albums ever – Russell Morris’ Sharkmouth & Van Diemen’s Land. Fanfare label director Robert Rigby says, “Come On Over is a brilliant album and Charlie A’Court is a true international find. The involvement of Diesel & Mahalia Barnes on this record is an added treat which should connect this talented Canadian artist with Australian music lovers.”
To coincide with the album release, Charlie A’Court will return to Australia to perform throughout October & November with U.S. Boogie Blues legends Canned Heat, Diesel and Steve Clisby…as well as performances at Australian Music Week, The Wingham Akoostic & Sydney Blues & Roots Festivals.

Here is the list of tour dates:
Friday October 16 – Castle Hill RSL, NSW w/ Diesel
Saturday October 17 – Lewisham Hotel, Sydney w/ Wards Xpress
Sunday October 18 – Wingham Akoostic Festival, NSW
Thursday October 22 – The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD w/ Canned Heat
Saturday October 24 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla NSW w/ Steve Clisby
Sunday October 25 – Sydney Blues & Roots Festival (6pm) w/ Foreday Riders & Canned Heat
Sunday October 25 – The Basement, Sydney NSW w/ Canned Heat (night)
Monday October 26 – Canberra Theatre Playroom, ACT w/ Canned Heat
Tuesday October 27 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla NSW w/ Canned Heat
Wednesday October 28 – The Factory, Marrickville NSW w/ Canned Heat
Thursday October 29 – Corner Hotel, Richmond VIC w/ Canned Heat
Sunday November 1- Govenor Hindmarsh, Adelaide SA w/ Canned Heat
Tuesday November 3 – The Basement, Sydney NSW w/ Canned Heat
Friday November 6 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla NSW w/ Diesel
Saturday November 7 – Blues On The Water Cruise, Rocks Rhythm Boat, Sydney NSW w/ The Arc Riders – www.bluescruise.com.au (Matinee)
Saturday November 7 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla NSW w/ Diesel (night)
Sunday November 8 – Coast Hotel, Budgewoi NSW
Friday November 13 – Blues Explosion @ The Eastern Lounge, Roseville NSW
November 18-21 Australian Music Week, Cronulla NSW
Saturday November 21 – The Waterhouse, Jervis Bay NSW

The East Coast Blues Society (ECBS) announced the acts to be their representatives at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis this January.
Charlie A’Court won his spot in the Solo/Duo category and Shrimp Daddy & The Sharpshooters won in the Band category. The ECBS held its regional qualifier last weekend inviting performs to showcase their material in front of a panel of judges.

Charlie will travel to Memphis in January to compete in International Blues Challenge, hosted by The Blues Foundation. A’Court’s latest recording, Come On Over is nominated for Blues Recording of the Year at the Music Nova Scotia Awards.