Melbourne band British India have been added to Bluesfest, replacing the hole left after the last minute cancellation by The Black Keys.
Bluesfest boss Peter Noble attempted to have another international act added to the bill to replace The Black Keys but arranging working visas for international artists takes longer than two weeks to arrange. Robert Randolph was willing to do it but time wasn’t on his side.
“Whilst I attempted initially to get an international artist to replace The Black Keys, who pulled out due to issues with drummer Patrick Carney’s shoulder injury less than 2 weeks before the festival, we weren’t able to get a suitable replacement in time and have the visas issued. We contemplated getting an International or Australian artist already performing to cover, and finally decided the artist should be one who is not already performing,” Peter said.
“We have looked at scores of artists to play, and after much discussion within the company and the music industry have made our decision on who has been chosen.
British India are achieving major interest right now as a result of their recent release, and they are fast becoming one of Australia’s foremost bands. We expect them to deliver a great show at Bluesfest. This major stage play will be an integral part of their rise to the top here.”
The five-day Bluesfest 2015 starts tomorrow April 2 and goes through to April 6 in Byron Bay.
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