Time out from tour

Blues guitarist Ash Grunwald took the time on his busy national tour to visit Ettalong Beach Memorial Club last week, to promote his new Live at the Corner album released earlier this month.

Ash Grunwald entertained an attentive crowd in the function room of the Ettalong Beach Club for several hours with two sets.

The dreadlocked musician has been playing and touring the country on and off for several years with his unique style of blues.

He uses powerful gospel vocals, plays acoustic and slide guitar, and also uses a stomp box and sampler for his sets.

Ash Grunwald has previously performed at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and has appeared at numerous festivals around Australia, including a packed audience at the Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland.

His studio album I Don't Believe has been played regularly on Triple J and was nominated for an Aria in the blues and roots category.

Last month saw Mr Grunwald take out the Album of the Year award for "I Don't Believe" at the Australian Blues Music Awards.

He will head off to Europe in July for festival appearances in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany and Spain.

Lyle Stone, March 4