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Kaliopi, is an Australian Blues Artist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter drawing from the great blues tradition and the powerful blues women who made it their own, building a steady following from passionate and energetic live shows and recent single releases 'When the Levee Breaks' and 'Troublin' Blues' both with Official Videos as well as "Kissing In The Dark included in their 3 track EP, ‘Highway #9 Studio Sessions’. November 2023 saw the release of their much anticipated debut 10 Track Album, ‘Blues For Minnie’ that includes 2 album versions of previous releases, 2 originals, 1 Koko Taylor homage track and 7 selected Memphis Minnie Tribute tracks.

"Years spent working with the best in AUS, USA, and her native Greece has stamped a mark on Kaliopi's powerful blues guitar and vocals you need to hear!." Salty Dawg Productions.

Accompanied by Australia's seasoned national musicians and long-term college mates, teachers colleagues and friends; 'The Blues Messengers' is Lisette Payet on Keys, Wayne Albury on Horns, Christopher Schurmann on Basses, and Greg Rowan on Skins.

"It was clear even before she began the set that Kaliopi was a veteran performer who knew what she was doing and where she was heading in the Blues" - Kerrie Pacholli - Music, St Kilda Arts Community Review.

 

 

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers celebrated their 1st anniversary performing at the St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival in 2022 building vibrant audience followers throughout the 2 years. Drawing from the great delta blues tradition of powerful blueswomen who made it their own and bluesmen, Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' in December 2022 with positive reviews, national airplay, and support as they rolled out their 3 track sampler EP, Highway #9 Studio Sessions' including  'Kissing in the Dark' and 'Troublin' Blues' in May with the official second original single release on International Womens Day ‘Troublin Blues’.  Now the much anticipated 10 track debut album ‘Blues For Minnie’ features a couple of original gems, a homage to Koko Taylor, and 7 selected Memphis Minnie tracks the band  honed in on developing their unique schtick.

In 2022, Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers became the host band for Double Trouble Blues Sessions and continue to support some of our country's national blues icons such as Geoff Achison, Ian Collard, Jimi Hocking, Steve Sedegreen and Aaron Pollock as well as performing regularly in the Blues Circuit around Melbourne and Victoria.

In between band shows, Kaliopi has been regularly jamming and headlining the Blues Jam Clubs and Association Circuit (including, Gippsland Rhythm & Blues Club, Rokewood Blues Club, Bendigo Blues Club, Melbourne Blues Collective, Blues Roulette, Eastern Blues Association, 90 Miles Blues, Hume Blues Club, Elwood Blues Club, Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, and Stingoes Blues).

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on pre-WW delta blues and arranged the works of Memphis Minnie as a foundation having developed their unique texture using the fretless bass like a sousaphone with flavours of early Dixieland piano, weaving clarinet blues licks, and Delta Blues guitar over swinging groove shuffles topped with Kaliopi's powerfully soulful vocals. 

"Years spent working with the best blues musicians and producers in AUS, USA, and her native Greece have stamped a mark on Kaliopi’s powerful vocals and blues guitar you need to hear!" (Dennis Trevarthen - Salty Dawg Productions)

The Blues Messengers on 'Blues For Minnie' are Connor O'Neil & Chris Schurmann (Dream Boogie, John Williams) Bass & Double Bass; Lisette Payet (Soul Sisters, Kelly Auty) Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals; Tony Wheeler & Nick Pearce (Yothu Yindi, Tism) Clarinet; Les Oldman (Andrea Marr) Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals; and Kaliopi Stavropoulos Voice & Guitar and live, Greg Rowan brushing our skins, Lisette plays piano, Chris Double Bass and Wayne Albury on Horns have been longstanding in the Blues Messengers as well as workshopping new material for their followup album. 

Blues For Minnie

Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on seven selected works of Memphis Minnie as a foundation and included a homage to Koko Taylor having developed their unique texture of double-bass & brushes shufflin’ grooves, layered with dixie piano, weaving clarinet, and delta guitar, topped with Kaliopi's soulful vocals for these powerful

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on seven selected works of Memphis Minnie as a foundation and included a homage to Koko Taylor having developed their unique texture of double-bass & brushes shufflin’ grooves, layered with dixie piano, weaving clarinet, and delta guitar, topped with Kaliopi's soulful vocals for these powerful heroine herstory legends (summaries of tracks legend and interpretations included):

Black Cat Blues: A sexually liberating song celebrating ownership of one's own body within the sex industry as a working woman and madam in her house.

Kissin' In The Dark: A song shining a light on forbidden love, unplanned pregnancies, unprotected sex, morning sickness, and shotgun weddings.

Messin' With The Blues: A song exposing a groomer's use and abuse of love and trust selling favours for fame, and dangling carrots and crystals for control & ownership.

Hoodoo Lady: A song valuing imagination and boundless magic beyond intellectual reasoning limitations under subordination, cruelty, and displacement.

When the Levee Breaks: A song resonating with climate change that was particularly felt for our friends in Lismore and Northern Rivers during the 2022 floods.

Troublin' Blues: A song reflecting our current struggles with the cost of living, housing crisis, employment, power, fuel, and relationships.

Dirty Mother Fur Ya: A song protesting domestic violence, substance abuse, systemic corruption, and community nuisance to a woman's vengeful settlement.

I Hate To See The Sun Go Down: A song rejecting sundown syndrome and depression with suicidal tendencies prevalent after a long day or life of struggling with oppression.

Chauffeur Blues: An empowering song celebrating matriarchal leadership steering a driving car and controlling one's direction at all costs.

Voodoo Woman: A song celebrating women's power resilience black magic and relentless strength driven with sisterhood compassion and geddesses

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Music

When the Levee Breaks

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers

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Written by Memphis Minnie almost 100 years ago in response to the Mississippi floods in 1927 then covered by Led Zeppelin in 1971 with numerous samples and re-releases since. This song continues to resonate particularly since the recent Lismore floods as we were preparing our band debut. Performed by Kaliopi Voice/Guitar, Lisette Payet Piano &

Written by Memphis Minnie almost 100 years ago in response to the Mississippi floods in 1927 then covered by Led Zeppelin in 1971 with numerous samples and re-releases since. This song continues to resonate particularly since the recent Lismore floods as we were preparing our band debut. Performed by Kaliopi Voice/Guitar, Lisette Payet Piano & BV's, Tony Wheelen Clarinet, Connor O'Neill Bass & Les Oldman Drums & BV's.

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Troublin' Blues

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Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers' second release Troublin' Blues shines a light on the rising cost of living and associated struggles maintaining a home, job, car, friends, and family. Performed by Kaliopi Voice/Guitar, Lisette Piano, Nick Clarinet, Connor Bass & Les Drums.

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Kissing In The Dark

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Written by Memphis Minnie shines a light on Forbidden Love, Shotgun Weddings, Unplanned Pregnancies and Unprotected Sex. Performed by Kaliopi Voice/Guitar, Lisette Payet Piano, Nick Pearce Clarinet, Connor O'Neill Bass & Les Oldman Drums.

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Shows

"I’ve been embracing the blues since my last compilation release ‘Love Loss & Mental Health” which seems a lifetime ago… And ironically during that tumultuous chapter or chapters of life, I was blue, releasing Rock influenced by Blues with Jazz and Soul.

But now it’s Simple... I play, sing and write the 'Blues' feeling more at peace than ever before. Performing is my purpose, the stage my home, the audience and colleagues my family, and my guitar an extension of my voice". Blues is my world I've returned to.

 

 

Previous events

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers

Coburg RSL, Sydney Rd , Coburg

Debut album launch, 'Blues for Minnie'. Honoring powerful blues women, Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers' engaging shows are passionately energetic building a steady following with unique textures of sousaphone-sounding double bass, dixie piano, weaving clarinet, delta guitar, shuffling brushes, under powerfully soulful vocals after having released 2 singles with official video clips and a 3 track EP Sampler streaming worldwide.

KALIOPI & THE BLUES MESSENGERS celebrated their 1st anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne and Victoria (with invitations for SA, NSW, Qld…and we want to add Tasmania and get around our great country). They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and single releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album out November 2023.

Debut album launch, 'Blues for Minnie'. Honoring powerful blues women, Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers' engaging shows are passionately energetic building a steady following with unique textures of sousaphone-sounding double bass, dixie piano, weaving clarinet, delta guitar, shuffling brushes, under powerfully soulful vocals after having released 2 singles with official video clips and a 3 track EP Sampler streaming worldwide.

KALIOPI & THE BLUES MESSENGERS celebrated their 1st anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne and Victoria (with invitations for SA, NSW, Qld…and we want to add Tasmania and get around our great country). They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and single releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album out November 2023.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers

Blues Train, Queenscliff

KALIOPI & the BLUES MESSENGERS recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. They have developed their unique texture using the Double bass like a sousaphone with flavours of early Dixieland piano, weaving clarinet blues licks and Delta Blues guitar over swinging groove shuffles topped with Kaliopi's powerfully soulful vocals.

Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne and Victoria (with invitations for SA, NSW, Qld…and we want to add Tasmania and get around our great country). They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and single releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album due September-October 2023.

$150

Kaliopi, is an Australian Blues Artist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter drawing from the great blues tradition and the powerful blues women who made it their own, building a steady following from passionate and energetic live shows and recent single releases 'When the Levee Breaks' and 'Troublin' Blues' both with Official Videos as well as "Kissing In The Dark included in their 3 track EP, ‘Highway #9 Studio Sessions’. Now out in November, their Debut 10 Track Album, ‘Blues For Minnie’ will include album versions of previous releases, originals, a Koko Taylor homage track and Memphis Minnie Tribute of 7 selected tracks.

"Years spent working with the best in AUS, USA, and her native Greece has stamped a mark on Kaliopi's powerful blues guitar and vocals you need to hear!." Salty Dawg Productions.

Accompanied by Australia's seasoned national musicians 'The Blues Messengers' is Lisette Payet on Piano, Cameron McIntire on Clarinet, Wayne Albury Sax, Christopher Schurmann on Double Bass, and Greg Rowan on Skins.

"It was clear even before she began the set that Kaliopi was a veteran performer who knew what she was doing and where she was heading in the Blues" - Kerrie Pacholli - Music, St Kilda Arts Community Review.

Finally!....The Debut Album LAUNCH...

Debut album launch, 'Blues for Minnie'. Honoring powerful blues women, Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers' engaging shows are passionately energetic building a steady following with unique textures of sousaphone-sounding double bass, dixie piano, weaving clarinet, delta guitar, shuffling brushes, under powerfully soulful vocals after having released 2 singles with official video clips and a 3 track EP Sampler streaming worldwide.

KALIOPI & THE BLUES MESSENGERS celebrated their 1st anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne and Victoria (with invitations for SA, NSW, Qld…and we want to add Tasmania and get around our great country). They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and single releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album out November 2023.

$10 Entry or $20 includes a signed CD

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. They have developed their unique texture using Double bass like a jug come sousaphone with flavours of early Dixie piano, weaving clarinet blues licks and Delta guitar over swinging groove shuffles topped with Kaliopi's powerfully soulful vocals.

Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne. They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, with the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album due September-October 2023.

KALIOPI & the BLUES MESSENGERS recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. They have developed their unique texture using the Double bass like a sousaphone with flavours of early Dixieland piano, weaving clarinet blues licks and Delta Blues guitar over swinging groove shuffles topped with Kaliopi's powerfully soulful vocals.

Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne and Victoria (with invitations for SA, NSW, Qld…and we want to add Tasmania and get around our great country). They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and single releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album due September-October 2023.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have just celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing at the St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival in 2022 to vibrant audiences throughout the year. In 2022, Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers became the host band for Double Trouble Blues Sessions and continue to support some of our country's national blues icons such as Geoff Achison, Ian Collard, Jimi Hocking, and Aaron Pollock as well as performing regularly in the blues circuit around Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. They have developed their unique texture using Double bass like a jug come sousaphone with flavours of early Dixie piano, weaving clarinet blues licks and Delta guitar over swinging groove shuffles topped with Kaliopi's powerfully soulful vocals.

Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne. They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, with the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album due September-October 2023.

Kaliopi (Solo/Loops/Stomp) + friends

Yallourn Newborough RSL

Kaliopi, is an Australian Blues Artist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter drawing from the great blues tradition and the powerful blues women who made it their own. Steadily building up a following for live shows with recent singles 'When the Levee Breaks’, 'Troublin' Blues’ and a studio EP Sampler ‘Highway #9 Studio Sessions’ streaming world wide with her band Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers.

In between band shows, Kaliopi has been regularly jamming and headlining the Blues Jam Clubs and Association Circuit (including, Bendigo Blues Club, Melbourne Blues Collective, Blues Roulette, Eastern Blues Association, 90 Miles Blues, Hume Blues Club, Elwood Blues Club, Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, and Stingoes Blues Jams).

"Years spent working with the best in AUS, USA, and her native Greece has stamped a mark on Kaliopi's powerful blues guitar and vocals you need to hear!." Salty Dawg Productions.

"It was clear even before she began the set that Kaliopi was a veteran performer who knew what she was doing and where she was heading in the Blues" - Kerrie Pacholli - Music, St Kilda Arts Community Review.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. They have developed their unique texture using Double bass like a jug come sousaphone with flavours of early Dixie piano, weaving clarinet blues licks and Delta guitar over swinging groove shuffles topped with Kaliopi's powerfully soulful vocals.

Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne. They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, with the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album due September-October 2023.

KALIOPI & the BLUES MESSENGERS recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. They have developed their unique texture using the Double bass like a sousaphone with flavours of early Dixieland piano, weaving clarinet blues licks and Delta Blues guitar over swinging groove shuffles topped with Kaliopi's powerfully soulful vocals.

Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne and Victoria (with invitations for SA, NSW, Qld…and we want to add Tasmania and get around our great country). They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and single releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album due September-October 2023.

Kaliopi, is an Australian Blues Artist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter drawing from the great blues tradition and the powerful blues women who made it their own, receiving rave reviews for live shows and recent singles 'When the Levee Breaks’ followed with 'Troublin' Blues’ with her band Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers.

In between band shows, Kaliopi has been regularly jamming and headlining the Blues Jam Clubs and Association Circuit (including, Melbourne Blues Collective, Blues Roulette, Eastern Blues Association, 90 Miles Blues, Hume Blues Club, Elwood Blues Club, Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, and Stingoes Blues Jams).

"Years spent working with the best in AUS, USA, and her native Greece has stamped a mark on Kaliopi's powerful blues guitar and vocals you need to hear!." Salty Dawg Productions.

"It was clear even before she began the set that Kaliopi was a veteran performer who knew what she was doing and where she was heading in the Blues" - Kerrie Pacholli - Music, St Kilda Arts Community Review.

KALIOPI & the BLUES MESSENGERS recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. They have developed their unique texture using the Double bass like a sousaphone with flavours of early Dixieland piano, weaving clarinet blues licks and Delta Blues guitar over swinging groove shuffles topped with Kaliopi's powerfully soulful vocals.

Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne. They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and single releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album due September-October 2023.

Kaliopi (Solo/Loops/Stomp)

Echuca Winter Blues Festival, Main St, Echuca

EPK : Bio & Bits for Echuca

Kaliopi, is an Australian Blues Artist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter drawing from the great blues tradition and the powerful blues women who made it their own. Steadily building up a following for live shows with recent singles 'When the Levee Breaks’, 'Troublin' Blues’ and a studio EP Sampler ‘Highway #9 Studio Sessions’ streaming world wide with her band Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers.

In between band shows, Kaliopi has been regularly jamming and headlining the Blues Jam Clubs and Association Circuit (including, Bendigo Blues Club, Melbourne Blues Collective, Blues Roulette, Eastern Blues Association, 90 Miles Blues, Hume Blues Club, Elwood Blues Club, Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, and Stingoes Blues Jams).

"Years spent working with the best in AUS, USA, and her native Greece has stamped a mark on Kaliopi's powerful blues guitar and vocals you need to hear!." Salty Dawg Productions.

"It was clear even before she began the set that Kaliopi was a veteran performer who knew what she was doing and where she was heading in the Blues" - Kerrie Pacholli - Music, St Kilda Arts Community Review.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have just celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing at the St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival in 2022 to vibrant audiences throughout the year. In 2022, Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers became the host band for Double Trouble Blues Sessions and continue to support some of our country's national blues icons such as Geoff Achison, Ian Collard, Jimi Hocking, and Aaron Pollock as well as performing regularly in the blues circuit around Melbourne and regional Victoria.

KALIOPI & the BLUES MESSENGERS recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. They have developed their unique texture using the Double bass like a sousaphone with flavours of early Dixieland piano, weaving clarinet blues licks and Delta Blues guitar over swinging groove shuffles topped with Kaliopi's powerfully soulful vocals.

Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne. They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and single releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album due September-October 2023.

Australia’s king of the blues, Geoff Achison returns for Double Trouble Blues Sessions supported by Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers at the iconic Central Club Hotel, Sunday July 23 from 3pm.

In the exclusive format, Geoff will open with a solo set, followed by Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers before returning as bandleader to finish out the afternoon.

Tickets available through Eventbrite or Double Trouble Blues Sessions dot com Proud PBS sponsor

$30 + BF

KALIOPI & the BLUES MESSENGERS recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary performing St Kilda Blues Festival after officially launching at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival 2022 to vibrant receptions. In that time, Kaliopi's band has supported some of our country’s blues icons for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with her team of seasoned musicians.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers have honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a fundamental mentor and the line of powerful women in blues since pre-WW. They have developed their unique texture using the Double bass like a sousaphone with flavours of early Dixieland piano, weaving clarinet blues licks and Delta Blues guitar over swinging groove shuffles topped with Kaliopi's powerfully soulful vocals.

Their live shows are energetic and engaging attracting and building a steady following in Melbourne. They are receiving national raving reviews for their live performances and single releases through AMRAP, Australian Musician & Neos Kosmos, the latter celebrating their native blues-woman.

Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers released their debut single 'When the Levee Breaks' with raving reviews, national airplay, and support and have recently rolled out their second original single 'Troublin’ Blues' & Sampler EP “Highway #9 Studio Sessions EP” on Bandcamp from their forthcoming debut album due September-October 2023.