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winter blues festival

Paradise is excited to be hosting our first performers for the Winter Blues Festival!

Pete Cornelius | Fri 25 @ 730pm

Tasmanian-born guitarist and singer-songwriter Pete Cornelius has been captivating audiences since the age of six, growing from a farm kid in St Marys to one of Australia's most respected blues and roots musicians. With over 12 albums to his name and a career spanning collaborations with the likes of Shane Nicholson, Mia Dyson, and Jeff Lang, as well as international legends such as Joe Bonamassa and Hubert Sumlin, Pete brings a raw, rootsy energy to every stage he steps on. A regular at festivals like BluesFest and Gympie Muster, and the creator of the acclaimed Say It With Guitars podcast, Pete's live shows are a masterclass in soulful, high-octane musicianship that guitar lovers won’t want to miss.

Ally Row | Sat 26 @ 330pm

Gunaikurnai/Gippsland-based duo Ally Row are turning heads with their infectious blend of folk rock and alt-country, combining honest, emotionally charged lyrics with foot-stomping energy. Armed with electric banjo, guitar, keys, harmonica and rich harmonies, their live shows deliver a surprisingly full, upbeat sound that defies their two-piece setup. With accolades including a Triple J Unearthed win and standout sets at Woodford Folk Festival and NYE on the Hill, they’ve supported the likes of William Crighton, Fanny Lumsden and Kim Churchill. Their latest singles have earned high-rotation on ABC Country and praise across national radio—this is a band on the rise, not to be missed.

Jarrod Shaw | Sat 26 @730pm

Hailing from the dirt roads of Victoria’s Macedon Ranges, Jarrod Shaw brings raw authenticity to the stage with his soulful blend of blues and roots. A self-taught guitarist inspired by both American blues legends and the Aussie blues scene, Jarrod’s sound is a gritty fusion of fingerpicked Piedmont style, Delta blues, and wailing harmonica—all anchored by his powerful, resonant vocals. Whether solo or with a band, he delivers a heartfelt, no-frills performance that’s equal parts tradition and originality—a must-see for fans of genuine, down-home blues.