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More Bluesfest Sideshows Announced

by Paul Cashmere on October 13, 2015

in Live,News

Sturgill Simpson, Steve Earle and The Selector have announced Bluesfest sideshows.

More sideshows will be revealed leading into Bluesfest.

STURGILL SIMPSON
The Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW – TUE 22 MAR 2016
170 Russell, Melbourne VIC – WED 23 MAR 2016

STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES
Astor Theatre, Perth WA
Rooty Hill RSL, Sydney NSW – WED 16 MAR 2016
The Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW – THURS 17 MAR 2016
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne VIC – FRI 18 & SAT 19 MAR 2016
MACKAY ENTERTAINMENT & CONVENTION CENTRE, Mackay QLD TUE 22 MAR 2016
Tanks, Cairns QLD – THURS 24 MAR 2016
— Also appearing at Bluesfest 2016 & Port Fairy Folk Festival 2016

THE SELECTOR
The Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW – WED 23 MAR 2016
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC – FRI 25 MAR 2016
— Also appearing at Bluesfest 2016 —

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