DAVID HOLE & GEOFF ACHISON | August 2026

About David Hole & Geoff Achison

Dave Hole (born Robert David Hole on 30 March 1948) is an acclaimed Australian blues rock slide guitarist, singer, and songwriter widely regarded as one of the all-time masters of the slide guitar.

Career Highlights
- The Breakthrough: Hole spent over two decades playing the remote Australian club circuit. In 1990, he self-funded his debut album, Short Fuse Blues. On a whim, he mailed a copy to the US publication Guitar Player Magazine, prompting a rave review that launched his international career overnight.
- Alligator Records: The buzz caught the attention of Chicago's legendary Alligator Records, making Hole the very first non-US artist ever signed to the prestigious blues label.
- Accolades: His 1999 album, Under the Spell, won the ARIA Music Award for "Best Blues & Roots Album". His fiery musicianship has earned public praise from rock and blues legends like Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Gary Moore.
- Global Touring: He has released 10 studio albums and spent decades headlining major festivals across North America, Europe, and Brazil. 

Geoff Achison

- BLUES MUSIC VICTORIA: Hall Of Fame 2020
- MELBOURNE BLUES APPRECIATION SOCIETY: Official patron
- BLUES FOUNDATION (USA): Albert King Award

His playing has drawn comparisons to greats like Eric Clapton, JJ Kale and the Allman Brothers Band,and he has racked up numerous accolades for his musicianship along the way, including the prestigious Albert King Award at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee.