Bluesfest 2008!


The East Coast Blues And Roots festival in Byron Bay has become an institution in the Aussie music scene. 2008 promises to be no different.

The first line up announcement has just been released and includes:

Buddy Guy, Sinead O’Connor, Keith Urban, The Black Crowes, John Butler Trio, Wilco, Eskimo Joe, Mavis Staples, Maceo Parker, Stanley Clarke / George Duke Project, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Don McLean, Loudon Wainwright III, Vusi Mahlasela, Ruthie Foster, Ron Sexsmith, Gotye, Clare Bowditch, Angus and Julia Stone, Music Maker Foundation featuring Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, Albert White, Pura Fe, Eddie Tigner, Tommy Brown, Little Joe Burton, Dr. G.B. Burt with more to be announced.

As always, Bluesfest will be held for 5 days over the Easter long weekend.