In australia or even Melbourne you will never get big crowds (Well Buddy Guy can't sell a 1000 seater out). The blues guys tour constantly country wide. some off em. Jimmi Hocking plays local. Achison has a wife and family, his gigs local are at pubs and then he spends 6 months in the US. The guy has to be dedicated? I know from the Melbourne gigs at pubs with free entry it is only a love thing.