SIMON KINNY-LEWIS 2025 INTERVIEW

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 musical intersection 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.

Earlier works include his collaboration with the great Harmonica player Chris Wilson, regarded as Blues Royalty on his #1 solo acoustic album “ Catfish “ followed by his work with John Farnham’s Guitarist Brett Garsed on “ Bad Whiskey “ and his Australian Band.

5 – time Grammy winner guitarist Steve Lukather ( Toto, Michael Jackson ) also credits Simon on the title track of his debut vocal, guitar album “ Street Blues “ ( 2016 ) “ Great man. Your voice has a little Bonamassa in it…which is cool. Love the tune too. KILLER solo “

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 “