Amin and Lachlan Blues Duo

Amin & Lachlan Take Out First Place at 2026 ARBA Memphis Blues Challenge!
The winner was announced and the trophy presented by last year’s winner Don Morrison.
We know that Amin & Lachlan will undoubtedly be worthy representatives of ARBA and South Australia at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January of next year! It is worthy of special mention that Amin & Lachlan are the first participants from our Youth in Blues program to win the Memphis Blues challenge.

Dig into the roots, influences, and stories shaping Amin & Lachlan’s contemporary take on classic blues.

A weathered harmonica collection displayed on an old wooden table made from reclaimed floorboards, each harp arranged in a rough semicircle around a small, scarred tube amplifier. The harmonicas show scuffs, fading logos, and slight tarnish on the metal covers, emphasizing years of hard gigging. A dog-eared notebook with scribbled song ideas and a chipped ceramic mug of black coffee sit nearby. Soft, diffused afternoon light streams in from a high warehouse window, casting long, gentle shadows and warm highlights on the metal surfaces. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly overhead angle with sharp focus throughout, creating a contemplative, storytelling atmosphere that hints at the lyrical depth and songwriting craft behind the blues duo’s sound.

Old School Blues, New Fire

Amin & Lachlan are an Adelaide-based duo channeling old school blues grit through fingerpicked folk, raw harmonica, and modern storytelling.

Our story
Two men dressed in formal black suits and hats sitting on a wooden bench. One holds an acoustic guitar while the other has a cigarette lighter in his hand.
A bold black-and-cream guitar case lying open on a stage floor, its plush interior cradling a single, beautifully aged acoustic guitar with intricate wood grain and a subtle sunburst finish. Nestled in the compartment are a chrome slide, a well-used capo, and a small diatonic harmonica, hinting at a multi-instrument blues performance. The stage floor is dark, gaffer-taped, and speckled with old setlist remnants. Strong, focused stage lighting from above creates high contrast, crisp shadows, and bright highlights along the guitar’s curves, while the background sinks into darkness. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated three-quarter angle, the composition feels cinematic and dramatic, ideal for a hero image representing Amin & Lachlan’s powerful live presence.

“Amin & Lachlan lit up our room with authentic blues energy that had everyone listening and dancing.”

— Aya Nakamura