Acclaimed for their gritty, driving, down home-sound, Collard Greens and Gravy play a repertoire of stripped back, harmonica driven, Chicago blues in the style of greats like, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed and Muddy Waters to name a few. Originally formed in 1995 the band features Ian Collard (vocals, harmonica and guitar) as well as recent additions Sean (Juke Boy) Emmett (guitar) and Jason Liu Soon (drums).
The band have received many awards including second place at the 2001 International Blues challenge in Memphis. In the same year the band’s second CD More Gravy won an Aria award for Best Blues and Roots Album. Their third CD Silver Bird won the Best Self- Produced CD Award at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in February 2005. Their fourth CD Devil In The Woodpile has won numerous awards including Best Album 2008 and Best Band 2008 at the Australian Blues Awards and Best Album 2008 and Best Band 2008 at the Vic/Tas Blues Awards.
Listen back to Blue Juice for a live set from Collard Greens and Gravy. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by PBS and Mountain Goat.
