Festival favourites and three-time Blues Music Award winners Blues Arcadia are releasing their second full-length studio album "Now Or Never" and introducing it to this great southern land by doing what they do best Blasting off on their biggest ever interstate tour, they are bringing their unique and incendiary blend of jazz, soul and blues to the people of Sydney with a show at The Vanguard, Newtown. Joined bythe ever-stylish gentlemen of Tomcat Playground, do not miss your opportunity to be part of an incredible night with some of Australia's most exciting live bands in action. Tickets on sale Now! "The future of the blues is secure" - Blues Blast Magazine (USA) Tomcat Playground are a vibrant reflection of the 1950s and 60s American blues scene, at a time when the genre had shifted from the sharecropping roots of the deep south to the bright lights of the city. A 4 piece act of some of Australia’s most respected blues musicians this act drives guitar and amplified harmonica as it were in Chicago and Memphis in an era that was dominated by Muddy Waters, Howlin wolf and Little Walter. Featuring PJ O’Brien guitar, Dan Sullivan harmonica, Greg Clark drums and Mike Rix bass the act has toured the USA, played on P&O blues cruises, frequented the Sydney, Australian, Broadbeach, Echuca, Bendigo festivals and always delivers blues listeners a tale of return to the era which shaped modern blues and rock and roll. TICKETING INFO This is an 18+ event. Do not attend if you are feeling unwell. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax). Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport.Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous  behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent  Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from  this venue.Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.