Melbourne's Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces turn every room into a blues party: high-voltage, harp-driven, original Australian blues.
Their latest album, White Knuckle Time, captures the band at full stride, building on a catalogue of acclaimed releases that has earned international chart success, global airplay and widespread praise.
The Wayward Aces are a powerhouse lineup of seasoned players. Front and centre is Phil Coyne—a blues harp blaster whose passionate vocals and brassy, horn-like tone drive the band's unmistakable sound. His songwriting is rooted in blues, pairing sharp observations with potent melodies, driving rhythms and irresistible energy.
Morgan Klose (The Blowout, Get Rhythm, Blues Roulette) brings razor-sharp guitar that blends blues tradition with funk-informed precision. Dale "Gloveboy" Lindrea (The Vanguards, Collard Greens & Gravy, Benny Peters & The Mistreaters) lays the foundation with deep, authoritative bass lines backed by more than 4,000 gigs, while Will Harris powers the band with inventive, rock-solid drumming inspired by the swing and snap of classic Chicago blues.
Whether on a festival stage or in a packed Saturday-night barroom, Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces turn every performance into a full-throttle blues party—driving, exuberant and impossible to stand still through.
"If you have a penchant for chromatic harmonica players who make the damn thing wail, Coyne and his mates are worth a listen." Blues Matters, David Osler
“Harp-driven, arse-kicking, original Australian blues.” — Barry Maxwell, Blues on the Hill
