Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Nigel Wearne brings his unique blend of blues, jazz, and Americana to Axe & Fiddle for an evening of captivating live music.

Hailing from Gunditjmara country in the deep south of Australia, Wearne has earned international recognition for his thoughtful songwriting, rich storytelling, and genre-crossing sound. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Tom Waits, Nick Cave, and Rickie Lee Jones, his music explores themes of human nature, grace, mystery, and the world around us.

Fresh off winning the 2025 Telluride Blues Challenge in Colorado, Wearne continues to build momentum through performances at major festivals and venues across the United States, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. His intimate yet powerful live performances have earned praise from audiences and critics alike.

Whether you're a fan of blues, Americana, folk, or singer-songwriter music, this promises to be a memorable evening with one of the genre's rising international artists.