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Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft with Bill Gates, has lost his battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 65.

Tagged as: 80s, Bill Gates, business, Microsoft, Paul Allen, roots, The Underthinkers, USA

The Beautiful Girls Announce 23-Date Australian Tour

Matt McHugh (aka The Beautiful Girls) will play 23-days across Australia over summer.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, blues, Matt McHugh, roots, The Beautiful Girls

John Butler performs at the 2015 Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards held in Melbourne at the Meat Market on Thursday 22 October 2015. Photo Ros O'Gorman

John Butler Trio Reactivates For 2019

John Butler Trio will be playing a stack of shows over summer including two for A Day On the Green.

Tagged as: 90s, A Day On The Green, Australia, blues, John Butler Trio, roots

John Butler Announces New Album With New Song

John Butler Trio will release ‘Home’, their first album in fours years, in September and have launched the title track as a taster.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, John Butler Trio, roots

Guitar Legends Albert Lee, Ian Moss, Kevin Borich Lead Gympie Music Muster First Announcement

Guitar legends Albert Lee, Ian Moss and Kevin Borich lead an impressive list of world-class musicians logged in to appear at the 2018 Gympie Music Muster.

Tagged as: Albert Lee, Australia, blues, country, Fiona Boyes, Gympie Music Muster, Ian Moss, Kevin Borich, music festival, Queensland, roots

Conan O’Brien Joins Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite For ‘Movin’ On’

TV host and comedian Conan O’Brien decided to join his TV show guests Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite for a song this week.

Tagged as: 60s, 90s, Ben Harper, blues, Charlie Musselwhite, roots, USA

Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite Combine Blues and Roots For Australian Tour

Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite together will deliver one of the most dynamic shows Australia will see in 2018.

Tagged as: 60s, 90s, Ben Harper, blues, Charlie Musselwhite, roots, USA

Check Out The Bill Dwyer Band From Boston

Bill Dwyer Band from Boston are one of those American bands that remind people of the real American bands they listened to in the 70s. The sound reaches back to the same influences Keith Richards went to when he evolved the Stones with ‘Exile On Main Street’.

Tagged as: 10s, Americana, Bill Dwyer Band, blues, roots, USA

Dan Sultan at the Age Music Victoria Awards photo by Ros O'Gorman

Dan Sultan Is Reworking Songs For Killer With Special Guests

Melbourne singer songwriter Dan Sultan is getting together with Camp Cope, A.B. Original, Meg Mac, and Dave Le’aupepe from Gang Of Youths to rework some of the songs from his 2017 ‘Killer’ album.

Tagged as: 10s, A.B. Original, Australia, Camp Cope, Dan Sultan, Meg Mac, rock, roots

John Butler Trio To Debut New Songs For Seventh Album Live

John Butler Trio have been working on their seventh studio album and will preview new songs from the record on their upcoming Australian tour.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Australia, blues, John Butler, John Butler Trio, rock, roots

Don Walker To Release Blacktop Vinyl Box Set

Cold Chisel legend Don Walker will release a six-album vinyl box set of his solo back catalogue in March.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, blues, Cold Chisel, Don Walker, roots

Tex Don & Charlie To Play Melbourne Show With Henry Wagons

Tex Perkins, Don Walker & Charlie Owen will gather for a Tex, Don & Charlie Melbourne performance in March.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, Charlie Owen, Don Walker, roots, Tex Don & Charlie, Tex Perkins

Marlon Williams To Release His Second Album

New Zealand’s Marlon Williams will release his second album ‘Make Way For Love’ in February.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, blues, Marlon Williams, New Zealand, roots

The Black Sorrows To Perform At SXSW 2018

Australian icons The Black Sorrows will perform at SXSW 2018.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Americana, Australia, blues, jazz, Joe Camilleri, rock, roots, The Black Sorrows

Check Out The New Marlon Williams Song ‘Vampire Again’

NZ’s Marlon Williams has released a new song ‘Vampire Again’.

Tagged as: 10s, blues, Marlon Williams, New Zealand, roots

Joe Camilleri’s Rare Sax and Guitar Stolen In Melbourne

Black Sorrows legend Joe Camilleri has been the victim of theft after a scum sucker broke into his car in Parkville on Saturday morning, stealing some of his most treasured instruments.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Joe Camilleri, rock, roots, The Black Sorrows

Rodney Crowell performs at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda Melbourne on Thursday 25 June 2015. Photo Ros O'Gorman

Rodney Crowell Cancels Show After Suffering Ruptured Disc

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Country and Americana icon Rodney Crowell has been forced to cancel all of his shows in the immediate future after suffering severe pain from a number of bulging and a ruptured disc in his spine.

Tagged as: 80s, country, Rodney Crowell, roots, USA

Lakyn Signs With Island And Debuts View Looks So Good

Melbourne based singer songwriter Lakyn has signed with Island Records and released his first song ‘View Looks So Good’.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, contemporary, Lakyn, roots, songwriter

Tex Don & Charlie Debut A Man In Conflict With Nature VIDEO

Tex Perkins, Don Walker and Charlie Owen will release their third Tex, Don & Charlie’ album this month.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, blues, Charlie Owen, Don Walker, rock, roots, Tex Don & Charlie, Tex Perkins

Larissa Tandy To Return To Australia For National Dates

Australian-born Canadian based Larissa Tandy is heading home to Australia for a series of gigs to support her new album ‘The Grip’.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, folk, Larissa Tandy, roots

Taasha Coates Sets Solo Dates For Solo Record

The Audreys’ singer Taasha Coates will head out on a national solo tour to promote her solo album ‘Taasha Coates and Her Melancholy Sweethearts’.

Tagged as: 2004, Australia, blues, roots, Taasha Coates, The Audreys

Duane Allman ‘An Anthology’ Set For Vinyl Reissue

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In just four short years as a professional musician, Duane Allman left an indelible legacy that not only included his work with the Allman Brothers Band but also guest sessions with numerous other artists.

Tagged as: 70s, Allman Brothers, alt-country, An Anthology, blues, Duane Allman, Duane Allman 'An Anthology' Set For Vinyl Reissue, rock, roots, USA

Dixie Chicks photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Dixie Chicks To Play CMC Rocks Qld In March 2017

Dixie Chicks will come to Australia in 2017 for CMC Rocks QLD in March.

Tagged as: Australia, CMC Rocks QLD, country, Dixie Chicks, Dixie Chicks To Play CMC Rocks Qld In March 2017, music festival, Queensland, roots

Snoop Dogg Calls For Roots Boycott

by Music-News.com

Rapper Snoop Dogg is urging fans to join him in boycotting the new Roots remake, insisting he is “sick” of all the slave dramas.

Tagged as: music news, roots, Snoop Dogg, Snoop Dogg Calls For Roots Boycott

Dan Sultan, Husky Added To Queenscliff Music Festival

Dan Sultan and Husky are two of the latest additions to the Queenscliff Music Festival.

Tagged as: Australia, blues, Dan Sultan, Festivals, Husky, music news, Queenscliff Music Festival, roots, Victoria

Gregg Allman Autobiography To be Made Into Movie

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Another great musicians life story is about to start production for the big screen.

Tagged as: 70s, Allman Brothers, Gregg Allman, rock, roots, USA

Blue King Brown Expand With Two New Members

Lea and Petra Rumwaropen have joined Blue King Brown.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, Blue King Brown, Freedom Fighters, Lea and Petra Rumwaropen, Natalie Pa’apa’a, roots

Richie Havens Dead At 72

Richie Havens, one of the veterans of Woodstock, has passed away at the age of 72.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, blues, folk, Richie Havens, roots, USA, Woodstock

Zac Brown Band Debut New Song At Deni Blues & Roots Festival

The Zac Brown Band debuted a brand new song called ‘New Day’ at the inaugural Deni Blues and Roots Festival this weekend.

Tagged as: Australia, blues, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Deniliquin, festival, Jason Mraz, live, roots, Santana, Status Quo, Steve Miller Band, Tony Joe White, Zac Brown Band

Deni Blues & Roots Festival Draws Thousands To Deniliquin

About 12,000 music fans are expected to descend on the NSW border town of Deniliquin for the inaugural Deni Blues & Roots Festival this weekend.

Tagged as: Australia, blues, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Deniliquin, festival, Jason Mraz, live, rock, roots, Santana, Status Quo, Steve Miller Band, Tony Joe White, Zac Brown Band