Luke Watt

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Inspired equally by the rare poetic genius of Chris Whitley, the joy in a killer guitar tone and the lessons to be learnt in a mistake, Luke Watt’s music speaks honestly and unpretentiously to lovers of contemporary blues/folk. His song writing is personal and emotive, whilst still focussed primarily on a solid groove, melody and the belief that there’s nothing wrong with the odd sustained 7th!



Luke’s debut album (Released through Melbourne’s famed Blues and Folk label Black Market Music) is a collection of blues grooves, folk melodies and slide subtleties, produced splendidly by Nick Huggins (Producer of Whitley’s “Submarine”) and includes the voices of friends such as Jordie Lane and The Little Stevies. Having moved beyond the desire to play fast guitar for guitars sake, Luke created a record devoted to the portrayal of solid live performances and measured arrangements.



Luke spent his teens playing slide guitar in blues bands in the Victorian coastal town of Warrnambool with veteran players often more than 20 years his senior. These experiences gave him the opportunity to play festivals all around Victoria including Port Fairy Folk Festival and jam with the likes of Jeff Lang and Geoff Achison. He has since spent the last 3 years targeting his song writing and guitar playing direction, displaying a strong desire to pay homage to his idols, but sound uniquely like Luke Watt. He has toured his solo record “Examples Of Farewell Speech” across Australia and appeared at the Queenscliff Music Festival, The Port Fairy Folk Festival, Australian Blues Festival, The National Music Muster - Gympie and Lake Bolac Eel Festival.



“Luke’s music sneaks up on you like a sucker punch…a stellar debut.something rather special” – Melbourne Blues appreciation society



“Watt, who seems to have been born with a guitar in his hand.continues to prove himself as a musician on the brink of a big career in the world of roots music” – Matt Neal, Warrnambool Standard.



Album available online at www.australianbluesfestival.com.au/default.aspx?d=998051



Or at www.blackmarketmusic.com.au/newc.html



Or at The Last Record Store Smith Street, Collingwood.