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Don't miss The Foreday Riders' highly anticipated return to the Brass Monkey for an extraordinary night of blues, playing the album Durn Tootin. This special event features the renowned talents of Ray Beadle on lead guitar and vocals. Ray is seamlessly integrated into the band for the entirety of the evening, promising a rare and unforgettable experience. Celebrating their remarkable 59th year as a band, The Foreday Riders are undeniably iconic figures in the Australian blues scene. Led by brothers Ron and Jeff King, they've earned the moniker "The University of the Blues" for their role in nurturing countless blues talents, including the likes of Ray Beadle. Ray Beadle, is the genuine article, his music comes deep from the heart and soul, stirring emotions in people with his guitar genius. Ray’s music is rich with a deep history of the Blues. Completing the lineup are Rosscoe "the Stinger" Clark on drums and Stan "Sleepy" Mobbs on bass, ensuring a night of rhythm and groove that aficionados won't want to miss. Join The Foreday Riders for an evening that promises to be a masterclass in blues excellence! Shane Flew and Matt Ross are an acclaimed Sydney based Blues, Roots and Americana Duo. They are well known for their smooth harmonies, stella guitar work and winning the Sydney Blues Society Solo/Duo Challenge. They are also touring musicians in the local live music scene. Their live sets and studio recordings combine warm harmonies, seasoned guitar and blues harp work in a mix of original songwriting and traditional blues covers. In April this year, they released their album "Once Upon A Long Time Ago", featuring 7 original songs and 3 blues covers Reaching Number 1 on the National Blues and Roots Airplay Chart in June. Sitting in the top 20 for 4 months and counting.