Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Ahead of a series of Melbourne gigs, Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips caught up with Simon Kinny-Lewis over zoom call to chat about his career, gear and the making of his new album Pouring Water On A Drowning Man
Australian singer, guitarist and producer SIMON KINNY-LEWIS has performed / recorded with the cream of the blues crop including Robben Ford, Chris Cain, Josh Smith, Kirk Fletcher, Ray Beadle and many more. Not only recognised as a virtuoso guitarist but also as an impressive singer and songwriter, Simon’s approach has been described as a musicalintersection in which tradition, modern tendencies and personal style are enriched by pure emotional release.
He has produced five #1 albums topping the The Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts. His most recent " Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (2025) signed under ZYX Music, Germany and " King Biscuit " (2022) Mixed by Grammy award-winning engineer Casey Wasner and legendary Guitarist Robben Ford.
Simon has just delivered a brand new album Pouring Water On A Drowning Man, released on German-based label ZYX. On his new record, Simon Kinny-Lewis strikes every note with intent. It’s fierce, fluid, heartfelt and infectious. Within his DNA you’ll find fragments of those who have gone before but rather than merely borrowing licks, he’s merged all of that musical wisdom into his own rockin’ concoction.
Brett Garsed ( Guitarist for John Farnham and T.J. Helmerich ) agrees … " Pouring Water On A Drowning Man " - " Simon's new album is a tour de force of singing, songwriting and slide guitar. Tone, skill and soul, it's got it all "
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SIMON’S JULY DATES
Jul. 10, 2025
Beav's Bar
Geelong, Australia
Jul. 11, 2025
12 Bar Belgrave
Belgrave, Australia
Jul. 12, 2025
Memo Music Hall
St Kilda, Australia
Jul. 13, 2025
Way Out West
Newport, Australia
Jul. 31, 2025
Chuck Trailer's CBD
Sydney, Australia
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Ahead of a series of Melbourne gigs, Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips caught up with Simon Kinny-Lewis over zoom call to chat about his career, gear and the making of his new album Pouring Water On A Drowning Man
Australian singer, guitarist and producer SIMON KINNY-LEWIS has performed / recorded with the cream of the blues crop including Robben Ford, Chris Cain, Josh Smith, Kirk Fletcher, Ray Beadle and many more. Not only recognised as a virtuoso guitarist but also as an impressive singer and songwriter, Simon’s approach has been described as a musicalintersection in which tradition, modern tendencies and personal style are enriched by pure emotional release.
He has produced five #1 albums topping the The Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts. His most recent " Pouring Water On A Drowning Man (2025) signed under ZYX Music, Germany and " King Biscuit " (2022) Mixed by Grammy award-winning engineer Casey Wasner and legendary Guitarist Robben Ford.
Simon has just delivered a brand new album Pouring Water On A Drowning Man, released on German-based label ZYX. On his new record, Simon Kinny-Lewis strikes every note with intent. It’s fierce, fluid, heartfelt and infectious. Within his DNA you’ll find fragments of those who have gone before but rather than merely borrowing licks, he’s merged all of that musical wisdom into his own rockin’ concoction.
Brett Garsed ( Guitarist for John Farnham and T.J. Helmerich ) agrees … " Pouring Water On A Drowning Man " - " Simon's new album is a tour de force of singing, songwriting and slide guitar. Tone, skill and soul, it's got it all "
sklblues.com
SIMON’S JULY DATES
Jul. 10, 2025
Beav's Bar
Geelong, Australia
Jul. 11, 2025
12 Bar Belgrave
Belgrave, Australia
Jul. 12, 2025
Memo Music Hall
St Kilda, Australia
Jul. 13, 2025
Way Out West
Newport, Australia
Jul. 31, 2025
Chuck Trailer's CBD
Sydney, Australia
sklblues.com/shows for further 2025 DATES
AUSTRALIAN MUSICIAN SOCIALS
LinkTree
https://linktr.ee/australianmusician
facebook.com/australianmusician
X
https://x.com/AusMusician
iinstagram.com/australianmusician
Website
https://australianmusician.com.au/
