Nigel Wearne saunters after dark in the music of the night, blending blues, jazz and Americana-noir. Hailing from Gunditjmara country in south-west Victoria, he’s a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist with diverse influence from Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Rickie Lee Jones.

Nigel’s had a huge 2023… in this year alone, he’s toured the US three times, the UK twice and played Official Showcases at AmericanaFest, UK Americana Music Week and Folk Alliance. He’s also played a bunch of festivals including MerleFest (USA), Cambridge Folk Festival (UK), Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (USA), Mile of Music Festival (USA) and Old Settler’s Music Festival (USA).

A deep thinker and truth seeker with a penchant for all things peculiar, he sings of human frailty, grace and the cosmos; songwriting that cuts to the bone. His recent singles dive deep into a new sonic direction; the new beginnings of a dedicated and shape-shifting artist.

"Intoxicating New Orleans-tinged Americana... a bit of Waits, some Early James and C.W. Stoneking" – POST TO WIRE
“Poignant and mysterious” – MAVERICK MAGAZINE UK
"An eruption of energy, rhythm & melody" – RHYTHMS MAGAZINE

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Doors 2pm | Performance 3pm