Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers recently celebrated their 2nd anniversary headlining the International Women’s Day Blues Music Festival presented by Double Trouble Blues Sessions. A quantum leap since celebrating their 1st anniversary performing at the 2023 St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival in 2022. Currently in preproduction for their follow-up album performing to vibrant audiences and followers building from their debut album ‘Blues For Minnie’ receiving international recognition, validating reviews and festival invitations.
They have a solid sound, they are tight as they give the listener an old-time sounding set of tunes done up with a fresh perspective.” Blues Blast Magazine Senior writer Steve Jones, president of the Crossroads Blues Society USA
Drawing from the great delta blues tradition of powerful blueswomen, Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers launched their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' in December 2022 dedicated to the people of Northern Rivers and Lismore floods, followed with their single. 'Troublin' Blues' in March 2023 (both with official videos).
Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers developed their unique texture building on Jug Double Bass, with Dixie-like Piano, weaving Clarinet, and Delta Guitar over Louisiana shuffles and rumbas, cradling Kaliopi's soulful vocals.
