Ash Grunwald

Australia’s premier bluesman returns to Canada for the second year in a row! 📍 ALIX GOOLDEN PERFORMANCE HALL December 207:00pm doors / 7:30pm showSeated Concert Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’. The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues. Part troubadour, part storyteller -Ash has been selling out shows all over the world! Don’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest! Enshrined by Australian folklore, live on stage, Grunwald rocks the house yet touches the soul, serving a tsunami of dance, beats, roots, bass ‘n’ blues. He has supported legends James Brown, The BlackKeys, Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, and Keith Urban, among numerous others, and played sold out festivals across Europe, Japan, and North America. With six Australian Top-50 albums to his credit, alongside five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations, two APRA Awards, and gong for BestInternational Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2014, Grunwald is cast in bronze among Australia’s most successful blues musicians. "Grunwald's performance was more than just a gig; it was an experience - a testament to his prowess as a live musician." - Bugle Ap Geringong "Whoever said men can only do one thing at a time have never seen Ash Grunwald play." The Rock PIt "Grunwald is a showman who rises to another level when performing live" -The Music Rolling Stone Australia: Praised Ash's innovative approach to blues music, calling him a "blues modernist" pushing the genre's boundaries. The Sydney Morning Herald: Described his shows as "crowd-frenzied" with a signature sound that "captures the soul of blues and the heartbeat of modern music." Rhythms Magazine: Named Ash one of the most important voices in Australian blues. Venue Accessibility: The 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.