Your Guide To The 2016 SAM Awards Blues/Roots Nominees

Ben Ford-Davies

Ben Ford-Davies has just returned from a successful 28-date tour of Europe. Having won three South Australian songwriting awards for his track Storm, Ford-Davies has found his feet as a local and international talent.

Courtney Robb

Robb's husky, undoubtedly Australian vocals have been on the Adelaide scene since she was picked up in 2010 by triple j Unearthed to attend the Sydney Song Summit. Her third album was released in 2014, and since then Robb has continued to win hearts all over the country with her stunning live show.

Jimmy Marin

Having just released his music video for Along The Way in June, Jimmy Marin has been bringing his soulful voice and smooth music across SA. His debut album, Something True, has been heralded as "a beautifully crafted body of work" and showcases Marin's own acoustic soul.

Kate Fuller

Since the launch of her debut album in 2007, Kate Fuller has developed her sound and voice internationally. She currently hosts Soapbox Sessions at The Store in north Adelaide, a monthly music event that showcases local up-an-coming artists.

Lazy Eye

Soulful blues vibes with a touch of B.B King, Lazy Eye have been playing shows, festivals and dropping sneaks their spanking new album Pocket The Black. They're also joining in on the Adelaide International Guitar Festival and the Semaphore Music Festival.

Local Revolution

After the launch of their successful debut album in 2015, Local Revolution have since shared the stage with the likes of Maxi Priest and The Common Kings. With feel-good vibes mirroring songmasters such as Bob Marley, Santana and Rage Against The Machine, Local Revolution are a force.

Max Savage

Max Savage's stadium rock represents everything great about Australiana music. Having had his music featured on award-winning advertisements representing Adelaide, writing new music and playing shows across the nation, Savage's sound is infecting the local scene.

Mike Tilbrook

Mike Tilbrook's self-described 'Acid Soul' indie roots sound has been represented in his EP Blue Solace. Having grown up in the Clare Valley, the picturesque scenes surrounding Tilbrook have influenced the profound and soulful energy of his music.

Ollie English

The power of Ollie English's skills to transport you to another world can be seen in the raw dynamics and smooth soul of his EP Cabin Thoughts. English has played a sizable amount of shows already throughout 2016, with no promise of slowing down any time soon.

Sam Brittain

Sam Brittain has been touring relentlessly throughout Australia, Europe and the UK, including supporting folk icons Passenger and Matt Corby. The success of his sophomore album Live Simply has set him on a course for further domination of the international scene.

Sasha March

Singer-songwriter Sasha March has been on the radar for the last few years, including playing a spot at Gorgeous Festival along with Xavier Rudd and The Beautiful Girls. Her unique, vocal-driven indie-folk sound is highlighted in her self-titled debut EP.

The Red Hot Blues Band

Known for their upbeat bluesy sound, The Red Hot Blues Band have been entertaining blues fans of Adelaide for yonks. Having established themselves on the scene, they continue to make music that rocks and rolls.

The Timbers

A 'melting pot' of indie, blues, folk, and celtic bushman brassy punk, The Timbers have an earthy sound that's been curated from lands such as Mount Gambier, Tasmania, Ireland and the Adelaide Hills. Their All I've Got Time For tour makes its way across Australian shores throughout the rest of the year.