DISCOGRAPHY
TWO ALBUMS. ONE BLUES JOURNEY.
Catch The Blues Train (2026)
The blues she had to live.
Recorded across the decade 2015–2025, this debut original blues album features eight songs shaped by real-life experiences, love, resilience, musical friendships and journeys between Naarm/Melbourne and New Orleans. The collection includes I’m a Blues Woman, Chemo Blues, Got to Bring the Love Back to New Orleans, Dancing on Bourbon Street and Second Line.
Recording musicians: Robert Calvert (saxophone), Harry Sidiropoulos and Neil Carroll (guitars), Gary Allen (banjo/guitar), Jake Mason (keyboards), Bill Ruffle (bass and backing vocals) and Ian “Bully” Bull (drums, percussion and backing vocals), with Tony Bishop contributing backing vocals, production and engineering.
Blues, Soul & Rock 'n Roll (2025)
The blues that inspired her.
Jewels’ debut blues covers album celebrates the legendary voices that helped shape her musical identity, including early Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Janis Joplin. Reimagining songs that inspired her to sing the blues, Jewels brings her own expressive, powerhouse vocal style and decades of stage experience to the music.
Recording musicians: Robert Calvert (saxophone), Dan Miller (guitar), Bill Ruffle (bass) and Rob George (drums).
The Man Behind the Sound
—Tony Bishop | Bishop Sound
A Dedication of Two Albums.
One Blues Journey.
Every blues journey has a story, the musicians who bring it to life, and the people behind the scenes who make the magic happen.
As Anthea Jewels, Bill Ruffle and Blues Bazaar celebrate the release of our two albums,Blues Soul & Rock ’n’ Roll and Catch the Blues Train – From Naarm to New Orleans, we dedicate both recordings to Tony Bishop of Bishop Sound, in heartfelt recognition of his extraordinary contribution to our music and Melbourne’s blues community.
Tony has been so much more than our producer and recording engineer. He hasbeen our musical guide, sounding board, mentor and trusted friend, helpingshape our recordings with his experience, intuition and genuine love of music. Asa singer and musician himself, Tony understands the artist behind theperformance. His organic approach, generous spirit and instinct for bringing outthe best in musicians have been invaluable throughout this journey.
With more than six decades of experience in sound, music and community, Tony’s contribution extends well beyond the recording studio. Through Bishop Sound and his longstanding connection with Melbourne’s blues community, including Way Out West, he has helped nurture musicians, support live music and pass knowledge across generations.
These albums represent more than songs recorded over time. They celebrateresilience, friendship, collaboration and the enduring power of the blues — ajourney from the music that inspired us to the music we have lived and created.
With the support of Way Out West President and music legend Rob Rowe, andTony’s good friend Ian “Bully” Bull, we hope this dedication shines a light onTony’s remarkable legacy.
Tony, these two albums carry our music, our stories and our gratitude.Thank you for listening, believing in us and helping bring our bluesjourney to life.
With love and appreciation,
Anthea Jewels, Bill Ruffle & Blues Bazaar
Two Albums. One Blues Journey. Dedicated to the Man Behind the Sound.