Bluesfest 2022 Monday – By Brian Wise
Bluesfest, Monday April 18, 2022 (Photos by Steve Ford). The dreaded Covid struck the Rhythms helpers who were unable to staff our stall and thus it turned out that the duty fell to myself and my partner. […]
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Bluesfest 2022 Sunday – By Steve Bell
Sunday April 17, 2022Another gorgeous Byron day for Bluesfest Sunday, those who’ve been here for the long haul starting to fatigue slightly but there’s still an exuberant and joyous buzz running through the colourful thong of […]
Saint Necessarily So! Martin Jones’ 2005 Interview with Chris Bailey.
Don’t try to tell Chris Bailey that The Saints ended in 1978. Two new records prove that Bailey’s Saints are alive and well. By Martin Jones With all the recent attention that the brief ‘golden […]
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Bluesfest 2022 Saturday – By Steve Bell
Reviewed by Steve Bell Bluesfest 2022, Saturday April 16, 2022 It’s overcast as we return to the Bluesfest site but fortunately the rain holds off for most of the day allowing for another unfettered smorgasbord […]
Wangaratta Jazz&Blues Fest 2022 Launched
By Andra Jackson A new look Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues has been unveiled after a four-year absence from live audiences. The revamped festival will focus on Australian acts this year, both here and […]
Bluesfest 2022 Friday – By Steve Bell
Bluesfest – Tyagarah – Friday April 15, 2022 Photos by Steve Ford. By the time we check into our digs and catch the bus to the beautiful Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm site things are already […]
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Tami Neilson & Willie Nelson unite for new single
Award-winning country soul singer-songwriter Tami Neilson has joined forces with the legendary Willie Nelson for the emotionally charged new single “Beyond The Stars”. ‘Beyond The Stars’ heralds Neilson’s fifth studio album, KINGMAKER, due via MGM in Australia, on Friday, […]
R.I.P. The Saints’ Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey, lead singer of legendary Australian group The Saints, has died at the age of 65. The news was announced in a post by ‘family and friends’ on the band’s Facebook page: “It is […]
Steve Earle’s Jerry Jeff Walker Tribute Due May 27.
On JERRY JEFF – set for May 27 release via New West Records – Steve Earle pays tribute to influential cowboy troubadour Jerry Jeff Walker who passed away on October 23, 2021. After performing in Texas at a concert celebrating Walker’s life, Earle took […]
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Los Lobos, Cedric Burnside, Kingfish Ingram Win Grammy Awards
Los Lobos was awarded ‘Best Americana Album’ for their 2021 studio album Native Sons at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards held on Sunday April 3. It is their fourth Grammy Award win. Recent visitor to […]