Bondi Cigars, an Australian blues and roots band, were formed in Sydney in 1989 by Shane Pacey, Alan Britton, Les Karski, and Ace Follington. The group's initial lineup underwent several changes over the years, with only Pacey and Britton remaining from the original members. Bondi Cigars released their self-titled debut album Bondi Cigars in 1990 on ABC Records, marking their entry into the music scene. Subsequent albums included Bad Weather Blues (1992), After Closing Time (1995), and Mercy (1998). Their 2001 album Down in the Valley, released under Rouseabout Records, was nominated for a 2002 ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album. Following this, the band released Universal Stew in 2009 and Child in the Desert in 2015.
