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Sydney-based blues artist Simon Kinny-Lewis (SKL) has performed/recorded with the cream of the blues crop including blues legend Chris Cain, Nate Ginsberg (Herbie Hancock Band), Andy Just (Ford Brothers Blues Band) and many more. He has produced seven albums to date with his solo album ‘Catfish’ and band album ‘A Day In San Jose’ both reaching #1 on The Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts (ABARAC). The band have just released their new album (June 2020) entitled “Another Day in San Jose” featuring Robben Ford, which at time of writing is sitting at #1 on ABARAC. Simon is not only recognised as a first class guitar player but also as an impressive singer and songwriter. Simon’s approach has been described as a musical intersection in which tradition, modern approach and personal style are enriched by pure emotional release. At the official 2019 Australian Blues Music ‘Chain’ Awards he was awarded ‘Best New Artist’. His band is definitely up to the task and is comprised of one of Australia's finest rhythm sections in Tony Boyd drums, and Rob Ewan bass, both of whom have toured nationally and internationally with US guitar greats Josh Smith and Eric Steckel. SKL has received many accolades over the years including this one from 5-time Grammy Winner Steve Lukather (Guitarist from Toto, Michael Jackson) commenting on his 2016 album ‘Street Blues’. “Great man. Your voice has a little Bonamassa in it…which is cool. Love the tune too. KILLER solo!” Also, Josh Smith - leading US Blues guitarist - “What a pleasure to hear my friends Simon and Tony cutting loose on a great set list of tunes while visiting Northern California. Besides the absolutely wonderful playing you can hear the smiles on their faces as they bust through this set. Great on all fronts." “An incendiary guitarist who simmers and burns!” – Bucky O’Hare, Blues Blast Magazine (USA) “Simon Kinny-Lewis is the full package. Live, he beams with energy, soul and passion for the music. His guitar playing is up there with the best guitarists of today, conveying all of the right elements that make an enthusiast satisfied, including tastefulness, technique and great tone.” – Ethan Burke, Bluessource.net “What I look for is timing and performance..and Simon is top on both of those.”  Simon Cotsworth - Producer/Engineer (Seal, Santana, George Benson and Simon Kinny-Lewis) “I had the pleasure of being on the same bill as Simon a little while ago and he sounded amazing and his new album is fantastic. He has a great command on the guitar and vocals. His songs are wonderful. Simon teamed up with my friend Robben Ford to make a great, contemporary blues record.” Kirk Fletcher - Leading US blues guitarist. “Simon appears as a good poet and storyteller, but also as an excellent composer, an impressive singer and a first class guitar player. Vicente Zúmel - “La Hora del Blues” (Barcelona)