Crossbones Boogie + Garry Allen does The songs of Robert Johnson
The Tote - Front Bar (Collingwood, VIC)
Sunday, 26 July 2026 3:00 pm
Crossbones Boogie
Inspired by the great Delta blues masters, Crossbones Boogie drags the blues into the 21st
century with supercharged slide guitar, heavy riffs, thunderous grooves and original songs that
fuse traditional blues with a modern rock edge.
Fronted by Melbourne slide guitarist and vocalist Garry Allen, his son, Joe, on bass and ‘The
Drum Machine’ - Mike Coco on drums, the band delivers a high-energy live show featuring
blistering slide guitar, driving rhythms and infectious boogie grooves. Whether it’s an intimate pub
or a packed music venue, Crossbones Boogie bring a powerful, authentic blues experience that
gets audiences moving.
Catch Crossbones Boogie live at The Tote Hotel on Saturday 26 July at 2:30pm.
Opening the afternoon is Gary Allen doing the songs of Robert Johnston, music and enduring mystery of the most influential bluesman who ever lived. Through authentic performances of Robert Johnson’s songs, stories from the Mississippi Delta, and insights into Johnson’s brief but extraordinary life, Garry Allen
brings the spirit of the crossroads to the stage.
Inspired by the great Delta blues masters, Crossbones Boogie drags the blues into the 21st
century with supercharged slide guitar, heavy riffs, thunderous grooves and original songs that
fuse traditional blues with a modern rock edge.
Fronted by Melbourne slide guitarist and vocalist Garry Allen, his son, Joe, on bass and ‘The
Drum Machine’ - Mike Coco on drums, the band delivers a high-energy live show featuring
blistering slide guitar, driving rhythms and infectious boogie grooves. Whether it’s an intimate pub
or a packed music venue, Crossbones Boogie bring a powerful, authentic blues experience that
gets audiences moving.
Catch Crossbones Boogie live at The Tote Hotel on Saturday 26 July at 2:30pm.
Opening the afternoon is Gary Allen doing the songs of Robert Johnston, music and enduring mystery of the most influential bluesman who ever lived. Through authentic performances of Robert Johnson’s songs, stories from the Mississippi Delta, and insights into Johnson’s brief but extraordinary life, Garry Allen
brings the spirit of the crossroads to the stage.