Blues Brothers Revival Band

Blues Brothers Revival Band

About Us

Since 1983, the Blues Brothers Revival Band has been rocking Australia and beyond, delivering electrifying performances that pay tribute to the legendary Blues Brothers. Starting in Queensland, our journey has taken us from local stages to grand arenas, including a record-breaking 11,000-strong audience at Expo '88 in Brisbane. We’re proud to be one of Australia’s first, most successful, and longest-running tribute shows.

Highlights

• Massive Performances: Played for 11,000 fans at Brisbane Expo '88.
• - Iconic Residencies:
  • Hadley’s Hotel, Hobart (1985-1988)
  • 10 o’clock Club, Wrest Point Casino (1990)
• TV Features: Appeared on Countdown, 60 Minutes, Rock Arena, Simon Townsend's Wonder World, Midday Show, and Hey Hey it’s Saturday.

Our Evolution

After a short break from 1997 to 2004, the original Jake (Styne Ashton) reunited with a fantastic new Elwood (Darren Sangwell) in 2005. With renewed passion, we blend classic hits with new tunes, keeping our performances fresh and exciting.

Versatile Performances

From sweat-drenched pub gigs to family-friendly events like Carols by Candlelight and high-flying corporate functions, our shows appeal to all ages—from 8 to 80. We are the perfect choice for your wedding band, corporate entertainment, festivals, public events, and themed parties. Wherever we go, we bring the party with us.

Top-Tier Musicians

Our 11-piece band has featured some of Australia’s finest musicians, including members from bands associated with Jimmy Barnes, Marcia Hines, Brian Cadd, and Cold Chisel. This ensures every performance is of the highest professional standard.

Our Show

Get ready for over two hours of non-stop fun! Our setlist includes all your favorite Blues Brothers hits:

• Shake Your Tailfeather
• Sweet Home Chicago
• Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
• Minnie the Moocher

Plus RnB classics such as:

• Hold On I’m Coming
• Shout

And special appearances by "The Fat Penguin" (Kim Sellers) and "Little Sister Bee" (Bianca Ashton), performing Aretha Franklin’s **Respect** and **Think**, and Tina Turner’s **Proud Mary**, complete with dance routines and movie lines.

Join the Fun

For over 35 years, the Blues Brothers Revival Band has been bringing the iconic Pork Pie hats and Ray-Ban sunnies to life, delivering unforgettable shows while on the run from the law—just like Jake and Elwood!

So, if you’re ready to rediscover the joy of live music, grab your hat and sunnies, and join us for a wild night of tailfeather-shaking fun. Step back to Chicago with Joliet Jake and Elwood Blues and experience the ultimate tribute band for weddings, corporate entertainment, festivals, public events, and themed parties!