2019 Lineup

Mungo Jerry

The song most associated with MUNGO JERRY is the global hit IN THE SUMMERTIME, it sold over six million copies worldwide in the first six months of release and that total is now estimated to be over a staggering thirty million units, and it is now officially recognised as the most played summer song of all time. Winning for itself and its writer RAY DORSET, prestigious Sony / ATV and Ivor Novello awards.

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The Badloves

1993 was a great year for The Badloves. Their double platinum debut album "Get on Board" earned them three ARIA Awards including Best New Talent and Breakthrough Artist.

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Blue Shaddy

Australian Blues/ Roots/ Country band 'Blue Shaddy' are a band with connections, given that founding members, Jim McClelland, (guitarist singer/songwriter) Graham (Belly) McClelland (harmonica) and Sandy McClelland ( bass guitarist) are family.

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Shaun Kirk

Hailing from the music filled streets of Melbourne, Australia; award winning blues/soul troubadour Shaun Kirk is a born entertainer who’s world class live show is pushing the boundaries and taking audiences by storm.

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Karen Lee Andrews

Karen Lee Andrews has reconnected with her guitar, hitting new strides and a new style, which can only be described as Oceanic Blues.

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19 Twenty

19-Twenty have been whipping up a frenzy on the festival scene. They are electric. They are manic. An infectious riff and groove based blue-billy-grass-rockin-roots band. Imagine walking into a bar a little bit cut and a little bent sideways.

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The Bay Collective

The Bay Collective Big Band is a raucous nine, seven, four or three-piece band (you choose), hailing from sunny Byron Bay and featuring some of the region’s most prominent vocalists and multi-instrumental talents.

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Kings & Associates

Spanning various genres the neo blues act KINGS & ASSOCIATES live show is both powerful and poignant.

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Milan Hendrik EXP

Belle Hendrik and Barry Milan are the architects behind Milan Hendrik Express, a vibrant indie rock and roots inspired band powered by unbreakable harmonies and seamless songwriting

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Matty T Wall

From sweet blues to gritty, stomping, blues-rocking beats, and now having seven nominations in the prestigious Independent Blues Awards in the USA, a Western Australian Music Award win and three back-to-back Number One Australian Blues radio albums, this is a breakout Australian blues artist you do not want to miss out on seeing.

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Lazy Eye

Think B.B. King sharing a scotch with Booker T at the Crossroads after midnight.

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Southbound Snake Charmers

Dirtier than a roadhouse bathroom and guaranteed to make you want to get down and slither like a red bellied black snake!

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Sky Eater

Sky Eater is the sound born of femme musical warrior Chelsea Skyeater & her multi-instrumental artillery (Keys, Uke, Sax, Vocals, Clarinet, Melodica), a loop station, and a lifetime love of music with influences that range from Bob Marley to Bjork.

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Lady Valiant

Inspired by the original Delta Blues masters, Lady Valiant was formed in Georgia, United States in 2015.

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Zkye Blue

ZKYE BLUE is a deep rockin' blues outfit made up of some of the stalwarts of the South Australian music scene.

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The Moonsets

Electric Harp pours out psychedelic melodies over stylin' rhythms laced with soulful vocals.

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The Hoochers

The Hoochers have been a performing their unique style of raunchy, soulful, Funky blues for over 20 years.

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Liza Ohlback

Liza Ohlback and The Mercy Train was No1 on the Australian Blues and Roots Charts December 2018. Liza is a force on the Australian Blues scene winning 3 prestigious Australian Blues Chain awards in 2013, and was a finalist for 2016 “Blues Artist of the Year” . Her new CD “Give You Hell” a mix of Blues/Soul/Funk with Gospel Style Harmonies, has been on the blues Charts for over a year and reached no 2.

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The Soul Sisters

With a swag of Awards between them and each a unique artist on the Blues festival scene - these 4 Merciful Mama’s take you on a divine romp through Rootsy & soulful Gospel.

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Soul Men - Blues Brothers Tribute Show

There once was a band that played a Blues Brothers tribute show, but what happens when you outshine the ‘tribute’ mantle? Allow me to introduce you to The Soul Men.

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Ali Penney & The Money Makers

“This girl plays piano like an 80-year-old black guy – she’s gotta lotta soul,” said Freddy King’s right-hand-man, guitarist Andrew ‘Junior Boy’ Jones.

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The Amanda Emblem Experiment

From Afghanistan to the Entertainment Centres of Australia, Blues Rock Artist, Amanda Emblem has stepped out to claim her rightful place into the Australian Blues and Roots Scene.

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The Urban Chiefs

The Urban Chiefs are a Psyche - Blues - Stoner - Rock band from Tamworth NSW. Blake Saban (Guitars & Vox) and Glendon Finlay (Drumcussion) have been changing people's perspective of what a ‘band’ should look and sound like since 2009.

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Pepper Jane

Pepper Jane and her guitar, Maureen, present a cross-genre repertoire of favourites, surprises and originals that swing from lofty folky croonings to belted lashings of aural delights.

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Two Tears in a Bucket

Two Tears in a Bucket live on the road, travelling Australia bringing songs of life in all its guts and glory.
Dragged from the Gutter, Soaked in moonshine Rooted in tradition A repertoire of original songs and unique interpretations of traditional blues and roots tunes.

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Lecia Louise

Unlike your usual singer songwriter, Lecia Louise demands attention with her soaring, bluesin’ rockin’ guitar riffs and licks.

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Phil Wiggins (USA) & Dom Turner

The trans-pacific duo Phil Wiggins & Dom Turner is a collaboration of old friends - America’s foremost harmonica virtuoso, Phil Wiggins and legendary Australian blues guitarist/vocalist, Dom Turner.

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The Streamliners

The Streamliners consist of some of the cream of Blues/Roots players in South Australia. Having won countless awards over the years & backed up many international artist such as Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Charlie Musselwhite, Fabulous Thunderbirds and Muddy Waters' son Mud Morganfield at the 2017 Byron Bay BLUESFEST,.

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Benji and the Saltwater Sound System

Since their formation in summer 2016/17, Benji and the Saltwater Sound System have hit the shore running. The group’s original tunes have matured quickly after being exposed to audiences at a snowballing number of live shows and high profile festivals slots.

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Brewin' The Blues

This Band “ BREWIN' The BLUES “ are from Australia. They are a stunning and an incredible powerful band consisting of seven very talented musicians singers and dances.

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Tracey Hammell Band

The Tracey Hammell Band delivers a modern blues-rock fusion with edgy vocals, searing guitar and a driving rhythm section. Inspired by the classic bands of the sixties, the smoky sounds of the nineties, and all the way to the alt-rock era, their music expresses a fresh, earthy take on the timeless themes of the human heart with energy and charisma.

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Salt and Steel

“Foot stomping rhythms, Empowering stories and Rising vibrations”

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Dillion James Band

With roots firmly embedded in New-Orleans flavoured Blues Funk and Reggae, Dillion James has re-birthed the Hammond Organ and honky-tonk piano, enveloping the classic tone associated with an earlier era. He integrates complex and diverse rhythms within his songs that provide the perfect context for his socially critical messages and growling bluesy lyrics. Of recent times, Dillion has been enjoying the centre of the stage, and is now one of Brisbane's hardest working original musicians.

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