Bluesfest
-
Raw Soul: St Paul And The Broken Bones
From a young age, Paul Janeway was groomed to be a good, old-fashioned Southern preacher.
But as the lead singer of St. Paul And The Broken Bones, he makes his... -
Nahko And Medicine For The People Return 'Home'
At a time when the world feels fraught with fear and violence, it’s a comfort to know there are people such as American world music collective, Nahko And Medicine For The
... -
Bluesfest 2016 Launched With First Line-Up
With their earliest artist announcement ever, Bluesfest today have launched their 2016 event with the news The National and City and Colour will play next year's
... -
Back Stage At Bluesfest With Frank Turner
At the height of the Bluesfest frenzy earlier this month, I interviewed punk poet Frank Turner in the rain under the eucalyptus trees at Tyagarah Tea Tree
... -
Bluesfest 2015 Review
Transitional vegetarians, dreamers, daydream believers, hippies, old rockers, soul sisters, hipsters, babies in giant earphones, circus performers and occasional occultists
... -
Jurassic 5 @ The Tivoli Review
It’s amazing to think that Jurassic 5 are still going.
After the hype that surrounded their debut EP, which resulted in 'Concrete Schoolyard' becoming an... -
Soja & Blue King Brown @ The Triffid Review
Australian roots and activist music pioneers, Blue King Brown warmed up for their Byron Bay Bluesfest at The Triffid on Saturday (4 April) with reggae-love hit-makers,
... -
Angélique Kidjo Sings To The World
Aside from being a two-time Grammy Award recipient with a musical career spanning three decades, Angélique Kidjo was also named among the '40 Most Powerful Celebrities In
... -
Mavis Staples: The Original Soul Sister
From her gospel days with her family band, The Staple Singers, and her active role in the Civil Rights movement, to chart-topping R&B success in the '70s and now a
... -
The Black Keys Australian Tour Cancelled
The Black Keys have cancelled their upcoming Australian tour.
Today Bluesfest Byron Bay, to be held next week over the Easter long weekend, reports the... -
No More Blues: Jurassic 5 Are Here To Stay
After the incredible success of their 2013 reunion show at Coachella, Jurassic Five are bringing their old-school hip hop vibes down under to Bluesfest.
Emcee Marc... -
Ben Howard Reschedules 2015 Australian Dates
Ben Howard recently wrapped up months of overseas touring, and has landed home, inspired to make changes to the line-up in his band.
With the Australian dates so... -
Bluesfest Adds More Bands; Subtracts Ben Howard
Bluesfest Byron Bay has served up another major-artist announcement for opening night.
With the cancellation of... -
Xavier Rudd’s United Nations Embraces A Tender Spirit
Earth man Xavier Rudd has a new album – and it’s catchy.
Backed by his nine-piece United Nations band, Xavier’s new, heavily reggae-influenced sound brings together... -
Lenny Kravitz Cancels Australian Tour
Blaming "scheduling conflicts", Lenny Kravitz will not make it to Australia to play Byron Bay Bluesfest in April along with other tour dates around the
... -
Hawaiian Mellow Man, Donavon Frankenreiter, Cruises Into Bluesfest
Life as a touring musician can be a rambunctious affair.
There’s the clamour of the crowds, the turbulent road trips, and the cyclonic publicity circuit. Not to... -
Byron Bay Bluesfest Adds Hozier To Line-Up
Just when you thought the Byron Bay Bluesfest 2015 drip-fed line-up was running out of steam, organisers have returned with yet another jam-packed bill of international
... -
Lenny Kravitz To Play Bluesfest Sideshows
Already set to appear at the 2015 Bluesfest, Lenny Kravitz will also perform two sideshows in Melbourne and Sydney.
To be joined by New Orleans hero, Trombone... -
Peter Noble: Life Looking After Your Own Backyard
There are few second chances in the festival game.
This is the lesson learnt the hard way by numerous promoters in recent years, with some of the biggest events in... -
Band Of Skulls Have Australian Tour Dates
Band Of Skulls will return to Australia in 2015.
The Southhampton rockers will play a host of shows, including the sought-after support slot for frequent, touring...