Following a triumphant debut in 2026, Joshua Batten returns to The Door Gallery Cafe on November 21 in support of his new album ’True Optimism’, accompanied by his band featuring bassist Terry McLeod, drummer Jeremy Li and keyboardist Allan Venn.

Supporting Joshua will be award winning Blues duo Back Alley Sally. Back Alley Sally is a compelling collaboration between two distinctive voices in contemporary blues. With Benji Miu (guitar/vocals) and Julie Noble (harmonica). Their debut EP, Motel Marathon was produced by Geoff Achison and received widespread airplay on blues stations across Australia

This will be a great afternoon of live Blues.