Melbourne based guitarist, singer, songwriter Jeb Cardwell has opened for iconic music legends Steve Earle and Tony Joe White. He also recorded an album with Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson, and has since spent over a decade playing guitar for Kasey Chambers, frequently stepping in for her father, the esteemed Bill Chambers.
Jeb’s debut studio album My Friend Defiance is described by Rhythms Magazine as “an album that carries with it the poise and assuredness that comes from two decades of playing, writing and singing with the best of them.”
Supported by his solid, dynamic rhythm section - Tim McCormack on bass and Roger Bergodaz on drums - his live performances draw audiences into a rich, melodic experience full of catchy rhythms and songwriting that reflects many years of authentic musical craftsmanship.
After supporting U.S. band Vapors of Morphine on their Australian tour in 2025, Jeb released his infectious new single ‘Boomerang’, a standout track from the tour that climbed to number 2 on the AMRAP Metro Charts.
“One of the greatest albums this year by an Australian artist”
“An album that carries with it the poise and assuredness that comes from two decades of playing, writing and singing with the best of them”
“A mean guitarist who plays slide like he just walked out of Austin, Texas.”
“Jeb Cardwell is one of my favourite all round musicians in Australia. Master of guitar, banjo, dobro and can sing his arse off! I love him.”
“Jeb Cardwell is my favourite banjo/dobro/guitar player in the country. Love making music with him.”
“One of Australia’s best guitarists”
“Jeb Cardwell is a killer guitarist.”
“Blood Moon is laid back and cool in a way that only a master of guitar like Jeb Cardwell can pull off. This song is hypnotic in the best possible way and testament to Cardwell’s skill as a songwriter.”
“Jeb Cardwell Band sound tough without breaking a sweat, but you can kick back to them too. I don’t hear many bands that can float the two vibrations in the air at the same time like that.”
“Somewhere between the breezy laid back cool of JJ Cale and the desert parched grit of Billy Gibbons is Jeb Cardwell”