Bluesfest news keeps rolling in, with more sideshows announced today, ahead of their fourth artist announcement on Sunday, which promises to deliver another big name, which they are teasing could bigger than Robert Plant.
Wanda Jackson, Photo Ros O'Gorman
Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff, famous for the songs ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ and ‘Many Rivers To Cross’, leads the announcement, along with the voice of Yes, Jon Anderson.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue are appearing at Hamer Hall in Melbourne and Enmore Theatre in Sydney with the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Newcastle are getting a treat from this outstanding New Orleans outfit when they do an intimate club date at Lizottes on April 1st (no fooling!)
Also on the list are the First Lady of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson, and soul singer-songwriter Bettye Lavette, along with Jake Shimabukuro, Shawn Colvin, Seth Lakeman and Ben Caplan.
Previously announced sideshows include Roger Hodgson, Joan Armatrading, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples, Rodriguez and Newton Faulkner.
Blues and roots fans across the nation are going to be busy in March and April next year – check out your city’s latest Bluesfest Touring calendar below.
Tickets for all new shows go on sale Monday 12 November 9am, with pre-sale starting Thurs 8 November, except for Trombone Shorty’s shows, which are on sale now.
All ticketing details available from the Bluesfest Touring website.
Melbourne Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
Wed 20 March – Wanda Jackson, The Corner – 03 9427 9198 *NEW*
Fri 22 March – Rodriguez, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne – 1300 182 183
Sat 23 March – Joan Armatrading, The Forum – Ticketmaster – 1300 11 10 11
Tue 26 March – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ Tedeschi Trucks Band, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne – 1300 182 183
Wed 27 March – Bonnie Raitt w/ Mavis Staples, State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne – 1300 182 183
Wed 27 March – Jimmy Cliff, The Corner – 03 9427 9198 *NEW*
Thu 28 March – Roger Hodgson (Voice of Supertramp), The Palais Theatre – Ticketmaster – 1300 11 10 11
Mon 1 April – Shawn Colvin, The Corner – 03 9427 9198 *NEW*
Wed 3 April – The Blind Boys of Alabama w/ Sweet Honey in the Rock, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne – 1300 182 183
Thu 4 April – Bettye Lavette, The Corner – 03 9427 9198 *NEW*
Thu 4 April – Ben Caplan, Northcote Social Club – 1300 724 867 *NEW*
Fri 5 April – Jake Shimabukuro, The Corner – 03 9427 9198 *NEW*
Wed 10 April – Jon Anderson (solo), The Corner – 03 9427 9198 *NEW*
Sun 14 April – Newton Faulkner, Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh – 0411 569 180
Geelong Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
Sat 13 April – Newton Faulkner, The Bended Elbow – OzTix 1300 762 545 *NEW*
Sydney Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
Wed 20 March – Seth Lakeman, Notes (Newtown) – 02 9557 5111 *NEW*
Thu 21 March – Seth Lakeman, Lizottes (Dee Why) – 02 9984 9933 *NEW*
Sat 23 March – Wanda Jackson, Factory Theatre – 02 9550 3666 *NEW*
Sun 24 March – Joan Armatrading, Enmore Theatre – Ticketek 132 849
Sun 24 March – Seth Lakeman, Brass Monkey (Cronulla) – 02 9544 3844 *NEW*
Mon 25 March – Rodriguez, Enmore Theatre – Ticketek 132 849
Thu 28 March – Jimmy Cliff, Metro Theatre – Ticketek 132 849 *NEW*
Sun 31 March – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ Tedeschi Trucks Band, Enmore Theatre – Ticketek 132 849
Sun 31 March – Shawn Colvin, The Basement – 02 9251 2797 *NEW*
Mon 1 April – The Blind Boys of Alabama w/ Sweet Honey in the Rock, Enmore Theatre – Ticketek 132 849
Wed 3 April – Roger Hodgson (Voice of Supertramp), The State Theatre – Ticketmaster – 1300 11 10 11
Wed 3 April – Bonnie Raitt w/ Mavis Staples, Enmore Theatre – Ticketek 132 849
Wed 3 April – Jake Shimabukuro, Lizottes (Dee Why) – 02 9984 9933 *NEW*
Wed 3 April – Ben Caplan, Notes (Newtown) – 02 9557 5111 *NEW*
Thu 4 April – Roger Hodgson (Voice of Supertramp), The State Theatre – Ticketmaster – 1300 11 10 11
Thu 4 April – Jake Shimabukuro – The Basement – 02 9251 2797 *NEW*
Fri 5 April – Bettye Lavette, Factory Theatre – 02 9550 3666 *NEW*
Sat 6 April – Jon Anderson (solo), Factory Theatre – 02 9550 3666 *NEW*
Tue 9 April – Newton Faulkner, Metro Theatre – Ticketek 132 849
Newcastle Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
All events are at Lizottes – 02 4956 2066
Sat 23 March – Seth Lakeman *NEW*
Mon 25 March – Wanda Jackson *NEW*
Sun 31 March – Jake Shimabukuro *NEW*
Mon 1 April – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Wed 3 April – Jon Anderson (solo) *NEW*
Sun 7 April – Newton Faulkner
Penrith Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
Mon 25 March – Joan Armatrading, Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers – 1800 061 991
Wollongong Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
Wed 27 March – Newton Faulkner, Uni Bar, University of Wollongong – BigTix 02 4968 3093 / OzTix 1300 762 545
Central Coast (NSW) Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
All events are at Lizottes (Kincumer) – 02 4368 2017
Fri 22 March – Seth Lakeman *NEW*
Mon 1 April – Jake Shimabukuro *NEW*
Fri 5 April – Newton Faulkner – Dinner and Show – SOLD OUT
Canberra Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
Thu 28 March – Newton Faulkner, The Abbey – 02 6230 2905
Brisbane Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
Wed 27 March – Joan Armatrading, Tivoli – Ticketek 132 849
Wed 27 March – Wanda Jackson, The Old Museum – 07 3257 4089 *NEW*
Wed 27 March – Jake Shimabukuro, Brisbane Powerhouse – 07 3358 8600 *NEW*
Thu 28 March – The Blind Boys of Alabama w/ Mavis Staples, Tivoli – Ticketek 132 849
Thu 28 March – Jon Anderson (solo), Brisbane Powerhouse – 07 3358 8600 *NEW*
Sat 30 March – Roger Hodgson (Voice of Supertramp), Tivoli – Ticketek 132 849
Mon 1 April – Rodriguez, Tivoli – Ticketek 132 849
Tue 2 April – Newton Faulkner, Tivoli – Ticketek 132 849
Adelaide Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
All tickets available through Moshtix 1300 438 849 or Venuetix – 08 8340 0744
Tue 19 March – Wanda Jackson, The Gov *NEW*
Sun 24 March – Rodriguez, The Gov
Mon 25 March – Newton Faulkner, Fowler’s Live
Tue 26 March – Bonnie Raitt w/ Mavis Staples, Thebarton
Fri 5 April – Roger Hodgson (Voice of Supertramp), Thebarton
Sat 6 April – Jake Shimabukuro, The Gov *NEW*
Sun 14 April – Jon Anderson (solo), The Gov *NEW*
Perth Bluesfest Sideshow Calendar
Sun 7 April – Roger Hodgson (Voice of Supertramp), Riverside Theatre – Ticketek 132 849
