Frank Sultana at The Playhouse
Frank Sultana Live at The Playhouse Hotel – Saturday 31 May
On Saturday 31 May The Playhouse Hotel will host a special performance by acclaimed blues artist Frank Sultana. Known for his authentic, gritty sound that channels the spirit of pre-WWII Mississippi blues, Sultana brings a uniquely Australian perspective to the genre.
Sultana’s musical journey began in 2011 with his debut album, Blues from the Lost Motel. Balancing music with a day job, he honed his craft over several years before committing full-time to his passion in 2018. His dedication paid off in January 2023 when he won the Solo/Duo category at the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, standing out among 148 acts from 40 states and 12 countries.
While in Memphis, Sultana fulfilled a long-held dream by recording at the iconic Sun Studio, resulting in his album The Ghosts of Sun, which spent ten months on the Australian Blues Roots Radio Airplay Charts.
Sultana’s accolades include multiple Sydney Blues Society Music Awards, such as ‘Best Songwriter’ (2023 and 2024), ‘Best Traditional Blues’, ‘Artists Choice’, and ‘Artist of the Year’ (2024). His music, inspired by legends like Son House and Blind Willie Johnson, as well as songwriters like Bob Dylan and Tom Waits, resonates with audiences worldwide.
Joining Sultana on the New England leg of his 2025 “Down Home” tour is Morton Choppers, an accomplished singer-songwriter who last performed at The Playhouse Hotel in April 2022. The concert on Saturday 31 May will commence at 5.30 pm. The hotel bar will open at 4.30.
Concert tickets are $35 and can be purchased online: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1370996 (If you can’t access this link, just google ‘Trybooking’, ‘Sultana’ and ‘Barraba’.)
If you prefer to book in person, simply call The Playhouse Hotel on 6782 1109. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night.
After the concert, guests can enjoy an optional two-course dinner featuring handmade Italian pasta by chef Suge Tredinnick. The dinner is also $35 per person and must be booked directly through the hotel on 6782 1109.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the soulful blues of Frank Sultana in an intimate setting.