2022 Lineup

Vanessa Amorosi

This far into her stellar career, Vanessa Amorosi remains one of the most exciting singers on the planet.

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Dave Hole

Dave Hole is an Australian Blues Rock slide guitarist who burst onto the international scene in 1991 with his first album, “Short Fuse Blues”, which was picked up by America’s most prestigious blues label, the Chicago based Alligator Records. He has since released a further nine albums; all of which have earned critical acclaim from such publications as ‘Billboard’, ‘Guitar Player’, ‘Guitar World’, ‘The Washington Post’, ‘Chicago Tribune’ and ‘Esquire’ magazine.

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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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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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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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Bondi Cigars

Rarely has an Australian Blues and Roots band received as much consistent and widespread acclaim from critics and music fans alike as the Bondi Cigars.

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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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Mojo Webb Band

Utterly fresh and unique but steeped in the tradition of real, authentic blues, Mojo's music is truly world-class. With charisma and a naturally captivating stage presence, Mojo breathes new life into roots-based sounds. Equally at home with a band or in solo performance; in the most specialized fields of true blues or on a pop festival stage, Mojo transcends all age and fashion barriers. Here's how...

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Genevieve Chadwick

Imagine if Janis Joplin and John Lee Hooker had a baby together; musically, this girl would be the offspring of that union. She looks like an angel… roars like a lion… and plays guitar like a demon.

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Bassix

Bassix is a three to Five piece group, consisting of members of the BlueSkillet Rovers, playing 100% original songs written by Miss Jodie.

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The Blueskillet Rovers

What do you get if you combine refined gentlemen, talented musicians, a comedian, working class folk, hillbillies and a school teacher?
The Blueskillet Rovers!

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Oscar LaDell

Oscar LaDell, 22, was born in the US and raised in Purakaunui, Dunedin.

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The Swamp Stompers

The Swamp Stompers play funky rock and blues with heavy grooves. Emerging from the dirty backwaters of Lismore (NSW) in 2012, the band sounds like the musical lovechild of John Butler Trio, Led Zeppelin, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Searing slide guitar, contrasting dual-lead vocals, catchy guitar riffs, and dubstep-inspired didgeridoo soundscapes give this original blues-rock band an irresistible flavour combination that will leave you with an insatiable hunger for more.

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Craig Atkins

Award winning Multi-Instrumentalist 'Craig Atkins' is a unique 'one-man band' songwriter and performer in the styles of Roots, Blues & Folk, with his set up consisting of various Acoustic Guitars, Lap Slide, Cigar Box Guitars, Didgeridoos, Foot Percussion, Loop & Effect pedals and Harmonica.

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Owen Campbell & The Cosmic People

Owen Campbell has cemented himself as one of Australia’s premier alternative blues/rock exports with 3 best-selling studio albums, 2 EPs and over 12 years of national and international touring.

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As You Are

The music of As You Are is a synthesis of modern folk instrumentation, dancing hammered dulcimer, soaring flutes and whistles, an explosion of percussion, smouldering didgeridoo and distinctive vocals.

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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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Bourbon Street

Formed in early 1987, Bourbon Street quickly became of the most popular touring acts in Australia.

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Bitches Brew

One of the most exciting acts to come out of Melbourne’s thriving music scene this year.

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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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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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Sweet Felicia and the Honeytones

"Sweet Felicia knows how to make a band’s music move with her bass, and her voice soars above it like a bird… a sassy, take-no-crap kinda bird at that.” Jeff Lang Sweet Felicia is… A multi award winning bassist and vocalist and heritage musician that can rock it outta the park.

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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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The Chris Harland Blues Band

After 4 years honing his craft by performing on the south coast of England, Chris Harland exploded on to the Australia blues scene in 2007. Picking up the Canberra Blues Society’s award for best instrumentalist in 2008 paved the way for numerous festival appearances and attention.

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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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Swamp Gully Howlers

Swamp Gully Howlers are lead with punchy female vocals, rockin' beats, big bass lines, smooth harmonica and sex magic guitar.

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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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L.R. Marsh

Brisbane/Meanjin based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist L.R. Marsh captures the heart and soul of early 20th century delta blues and delivers it through raw slide guitar work on a classic steel resonator and cigar box guitar, directly into the 21st century by way of multiple guitar amps, earth-shaking guitar tones, and thundering foot drum grooves.

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