Otis Namrell

Otis Namrell is a 23-year-old blues and southern rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia. Originally from the Northern Rivers, Otis spent his teenage years crafting a unique and innovative approach to blues guitar, blending elements of jazz, swamp rock, country, and psychedelic rock into his distinctive style. Since heading South, he has become a standout figure in Melbourne's blues scene, regularly Showcasing at venues like the Hume Blues Club, Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, and Elwood Blues Club, while continuing to build his following nation-wide with performances at Agnes Blues & Roots Festival, Mitchell Creek Rock & Blues Festival and the St Kilda Blues Festival. His shows consistently captivate audiences with a rare combination of technical virtuosity and heartfelt emotion. Though still young, Otis's playing carries the soulful depth of a seasoned blues veteran, and his ability to improvise and connect with the crowd needs to be seen. He is backed by an exceptional rhythm section: Sonny Severin, a jazz-trained drummer with impeccable timing and the ability to shift between energetic bursts and delicate grooves, and Jack Blandford, a versatile bass player whose experience across genres—from psych-rock to reggae to bluegrass—adds both power and nuance to the band’s sound. With his electrifying performances and innate charisma, Otis Namrell is an artist who demands attention, and one you'll want to see before he’s a household name.