THE CHEAT SHEET

Okay, so who’s this?

A triple ARIA-winning folkster who takes to the fretboard with an inhuman level of skill. In addition to his mind-melting solo work, Jeff Lang is a collaborative superstar, whipping out riveting records with the likes of Bob Brozman and Angus Diggs, Chris Whitley, Mamadou Diabate and Bobby Singh, and Danny McKenna. Lang also soundtracked ABC’s drama series The GodsOfWheatStreet in 2014.

What would I know him from? Bluesfest, probably – Lang is an honoured veteran of the festival, making his first appearance there before he’d even put a record out. Since then, he’s released over 30, so if you haven’t managed to catch him onstage, there’s a good chance you’ve heard him (vocally or via his guitar playing) somewhere down the line.

Why should I see him?

You should give Lang a shot for the inescapably wondrous twang and twinkle that rings out from his fretboard. He wrangles slide guitar like it’s what he was born to do, and he wields a mighty voice to sing over it all with.

When is he playing?

Lang has two shows lined up for this year’s jaunt – he’ll be strumming ’n sliding up a storm on both the Saturday (October 2nd) and the Sunday (October 3rd).