The Wailers

Bluesfest Opens Up To International Acts

The first of eight international acts have been added to the Bluesfest line-up for 2022 with sideshows included.

Tagged as: Amadou & Mariam, Australia, bluesfest, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, Cory Henry, George Benson, live music, Morcheeba, music festival, Peter Noble, The Marcus King Band, The Wailers, The War & Treaty

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Patti Smith, George Benson and The Wailers Have Leaked Their Own Bluesfest 2022 Dates

by Paul Cashmere

It appears George Benson, Patti Smith and The Wailers have let their fans in on a little secret before an official announcement has been made. Australian dates for April 2022 are on their official websites.

Tagged as: Australia, bluesfest, George Benson, music festival, Patti Smith, The Wailers

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Shaggy Speaks of Bunny Wailer Legacy

by Music-News.com

Shaggy has declared the passing of the legendary singer – who passed away in hospital on Tuesday (02.03.21), aged 73, after suffering a stroke in 2020 – as “one of the lowest moments in the history of our culture”.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Jamaica, reggae, Shaggy, The Wailers

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Bluesfest Reschedule Postponed 2020 International Acts Into 2022

by Paul Cashmere

Patti Smith, George Benson, The Wailers, Larkin Poe and Cory Henry & Funk Apostles now have rescheduled Australia tour dates for 2022.

Tagged as: Australia, bluesfest, Cory Henry & Funk Apostles, George Benson, Larkin Poe, music festival, music industry, Patti Smith, The Wailers

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Shaggy To Headline Ragamuffin 2017

by Paul Cashmere

One World’s reggae fest Ragamuffin will resurrect for 2017 for Sydney and Melbourne.

Tagged as: Australia, music festival, One World, Raggamuffin, reggae, Shaggy, Shaggy To Headline Ragamuffin 2017, The Wailers

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Billboard The Venue Comes 170 Russell

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s Billboard The Venue has a new name. After being known as Billboard for about 40 years the venue has been renamed 170 Russell (after its address).

Tagged as: 170 Russell, Billboard, bluesfest, The Wailers

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The Wailers Add Melbourne Bluesfest Sideshow

by Paul Cashmere

The Wailers, the original backing band of Bob Marley, have added a Melbourne Bluesfest sideshow to their upcoming Australian dates.

Tagged as: bluesfest, Bob Marley, The Wailers

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Bluesfest Sideshows For War, Wailers, KC & The Sunshine Band

by Paul Cashmere

Bluesfest have added more sideshows for The Wailers, War and KC & The Sunshine Band.

Tagged as: Bitty McLean, bluesfest, Bluesfest sideshows, KC & The Sunshine Band, Sly & Robbie, The Wailers

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The Wailers To Perform Greatest Hits Concerts In The UK

by Music-News.com

Legendary reggae artists, The Wailers, once again invade the U.K in September and October 2013, bringing with them their highly celebrated and anticipated Legend tour, in which the band will perform the iconic album live on stage in its entirety.

Tagged as: 1970s, 201s, Alpha Blondy, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear, Carlos Santana, Jamaica, Kenny Chesney, Lee Perry, Peter Tosh, reggae, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Stone Roses, The Fugees, The Wailers, Upsetters

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Marley Bassist Barrett Presented With Lifetime Achievement Award

by Music-News.com

Bass Player Magazine honored Bob Marley’s Music Director and First Lieutenant, Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, with a Lifetime Achievement Award last Saturday, October 20, 2012 at a special presentation at The Key Club in Los Angeles.

Tagged as: Aston Barrett, Bob Marley, The Wailers

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