Following hard on the heels of the last enormous artist announcement comes this wild bunch of killer sideshows. With shows rockin from coast to coast there’s something for everyone and every taste……….
ZIGGY MARLEY
This is Roots – This is Rock – This is Reggae!! – THIS IS ZIGGY MARLEY.
The five-time Grammy Award-winning musician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian, ZIGGY MARLEY returns after a five year absence. He’ll be featuring songs from his latest album, Wild and Free as well as all the favourites from his 3 other solo albums and those of the Melody Makers. ZIGGY MARLEY, the son of the legendary Bob Marley is, to many, the embodiment of his father. It is almost eerie to see the similarity, and with his Roots-Rock-Reggae style, ZIGGY MARLEY is one special person – a very special performer – he is the Keeper of the Flame!!
Sunday 8 April 2012 Metro Theatre, Sydney
www.metrotheatre.com.au 02 9550 3666
Monday 9 April 2012 Corner Hotel, Melbourne
www.cornerhotel.com 03 9427 9198
CANDI STATON
The Queen of Southern Soul
The legendary First Lady of Southern Soul & dance music queen CANDI STATON is capping off her Australian visit with sideshows in Melbourne & Sydney. In 2008, after a break from the scene, CANDI STATON performed a rousing hour-long set in front of 50,000 screaming fans at the UK’s GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL…!
We can’t wait to sing along to all her disco hits including Young Hearts Run Free, You’ve Got The Love (recently covered by Florence & The Machine) and her remake of Tammy Wynette‘s Stand By Your Man ….. in short the sing-along with the Sweetheart of Soul is going to be huge
Friday 6 April 2012 Corner Hotel, Melbourne
www.cornerhotel.com 03 9427 9198
Wednesday 11 April 2012 The Basement, Sydney
www.thebasement.com.au 02 9251 2797
DAVID BROMBERG BAND He’s played with everyone, he’s toured everywhere; DAVID BROMBERG is the first-call “hired gun” guitarist for recording sessions, playing on hundreds of records by artists including BOB DYLAN, LINK WRAY, THE EAGLES, RINGO STARR, WILLIE NELSON and CARLY SIMON. His solo work took off as a multi instrumentalist and 2011 saw the release his latest album Use Me which has re-affirmed his place amongst the greats. The album collaborating with and being produced by friends like fellow BLUESFEST artists, JOHN HIATT & KEB’ MO’ as well as LEVON HELM, LOS LOBOS, VINCE GILL, WIDESPREAD PANIC, DR. JOHN, LINDA RONSTADT and TIM O’BRIEN.
Monday 9 April 2012 The Basement, Sydney
www.thebasement.com.au 02 9251 2797
Tuesday 10 April 2012 The Toff, Melbourne
www.thetoffintown.com 1300 438 849
VUSI MAHLASELA
“His performances are optimistic and soulful, delivered with an intensity that captures the attention and embraces the heart.” – Los Angeles Times
Known simply as ‘The Voice’ in his home country, VUSI MAHLASELA will be touring Australia for the first time with his South African band. Raised in the Mamelodi Township, where he still resides, VUSI has become South Africa’s premier male recording artist and his new album Say Africa is filled with songs of freedom, of revolution, of love and of life. TAJ Mahal came on and produced Say Africa and lends vocals and banjo on the recording. Other BLUESFEST artist Angelique Kidjo has shared her voice and energy on Nakupenda Africa, which the pair later performed together at the World Cup at FIFA’s Kick Off Concert.
” Come and hear “The Voice”, this truly important voice, “the angelic voice of an angelic man” (Natalie Merchant).
Thursday 5 April 2012 w/ Angelique Kidjo Recital Centre, Melbourne
www.melbournerecital.com.au 03 9699 3333
www.thebasement.com.au 02 9251 2797
STEVE EARLE (solo)
Bluesfest Touring is pleased to announce a second show (Thu 29 Mar) at The Corner Hotel in Melbourne is NOW ON SALE ! Plus we have added a new show at MEENIYAN Town Hall on Wed 28th Mar to go with those already announced in Melbourne, Adelaide, Newcastle and Sydney.
He’s one of life’s great troubadours – he’s a songwriter (his songs have been covered by the greats) – he’s a 3 time Grammy Award winner – he’s a novelist, an actor, a political activist – he is one of a kind. Whichever STEVE EARLE you like you’ll get him in spades !! This tour he’s working solo and will grace the stages from Perth to Bluesfest.
Wednesday 28 March 2012 Meeniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au 03 5664 9239
Thursday 28 & Friday 30 March 2012 Corner Hotel, Melbourne
www.cornerhotel.com 03 9427 9198
Tuesday 3 April 2012 The Gov, Adelaide
www.thegov.com.au 08 8340 0744
Wednesday 4 April 2012 Lizotte’s, Newcastle
www.lizottes.com.au 02 4956 2066
Sunday 8 April 2012 Factory Theatre, Sydney
www.factorytheatre.com.au 02 9550 3666
Monday 9 April 2012 Concourse, Chatswood
www.ticketek.com.au 132 849
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – plays alongside KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
Bluesfest Touring are excited to announce the return of the dynamic and exciting JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR, who will be special guest of KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD at his sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne.
DAVE STEWART (Eurythmics) “it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end!” Best Female Vocalist at the British Blues Awards, she combines fiery guitar playing, sultry vocals and something beyond the blues… a soulful mix of roots and pop influences sung in a haunting smoky voice.
“Not only is she a killer guitarist and singer, but (you) find yourself walking away from her shows singing her songs as well.” -JOE BONAMASSA
He’s hauled in two Billboard Music Awards, two Blues Music Awards and two Orville H. Gibson Awards and been nominated many times for a Grammy Award ….. KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, axeman supreme, is back to deliver his guitar-driven, unique, blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll in Sydney
& Melbourne.
Wednesday 4 April 2012 Corner Hotel, Melbourne
www.cornerhotel.com 03 9427 9198
Thursday 5 April 2012 Factory Theatre, Sydney
www.factorytheatre.com.au 02 9550 3666
CANNED HEAT & FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS feat. KIM WILSON Sydney & Melbourne
They have toured with the likes of The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton – and they rocked the bluesworld with their singles: “Tuff Enuff” “Wrap It Up” and “Powerful Stuff”. Led by the legendary harmonica player and co-founder, Kim Wilson, The FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS are all set to kick arse with their blend of Texas blues and harmonica-laced swamp sounds. Now it’s our turn, and joining them on the road is CANNED HEAT, Some say they invented the genre Blues n Boogie, that made them a global phenomenon 40+ years ago. Now into their 6th decade of their seemingly endless WORLD BOOGIE TOUR, the HEAT have turned it up again … and are bringing their unique blend of roadhouse electric blues, rock and boogie back our stages. ‘Let’s Work Together’, “On The Road Again’ and the unofficial anthemic theme to the Famous Woodstock movie, ‘Going Up The Country’ are just three of the blues n boogie classics you’ll hear…..
The thunder is rolling and we are we have turned up the heat for this epic double bill!
Plus – a very special rockin night for CANNED HEAT lovers on Wed 4th April when The Heat go it alone at Joe’s Waterhole, EUMUNDI. Blues n Boogie at its finest !!
FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS feat. Kim Wilson & CANNED HEAT
Saturday 7 April 2012 Factory Theatre, Sydney
www.factorytheatre.com.au 02 9550 3666
Sunday 8 April 2012 Corner Hotel, Melbourne
www.cornerhotel.com 03 9427 9198
CANNED HEAT SOLO: TOUR DETAILS.
Wednesday 4 April 2012 Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi
www.musicliveatjoes.com 07 5442 8144
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I’m glad to see that Canned Heat continues bringing the boogie to audiences worldwide! Thanks to drummer Fito de la Parra fo all that he does to keep the spirit of the blues going strong,
I hope those who are interested in this great band’s history will take a few moments to check out my website: http://blindowlbio.com. There, you can read an excerpt of my biography on band founder Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson, and get your own copy. The story of Canned Heat is both tragic and inspiring, and it was an honor for me to document its beginnings.
Thanks to those who promote and play the music we love. As Canned Heat’s vocalist, the late Bob Hite, always said, don’t forget to boogie!