Byron Bay's East Coast Blues Festival is the premiere blues and roots event in the Australian touring calendar and as such some of the world's most loved artists hit Australia every Easter, touring the whole country so we all may reap the benefit of Byron's pulling power.
Check out Patti Griffin, who will be returning to Australia after a critically acclaimed November run at:MARCH
18 - Fly By Night, Perth
27 - The Tivoli, Brisbane
28 - Palais Theatre, Melbourne
29 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney
G. Love & Special Sauce, Ozomatli and O.A.R. will all team up together to bring some funky good times to:
MARCH
19 - The Palace Theatre (Formerly Metro Theatre), Melbourne
20 - The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
23 - The Tivoli, Brisbane
John Fogerty will be playing an unmissable set of Credence and solo classics at:
MARCH
19 - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
26 - Entertainment Centre, Sydney
27 - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra will be making their first foray to Australian shores, after Holland finally found the time away from his decade-running TV show 'Later...'. See them at:
MARCH
21 - Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
24 - The Palms at Crown, Melbourne
Former Stone Roses front man Ian Brown might be pushing the boundaries of what is defined as "blues and roots" (ie, nowhere near it), but he's still coming to convert the fans to his dark pop. See him at:
MARCH
11 - The Hifi Bar, Melbourne
12 - The Gov, Adelaide
17 - Tivoli, Brisbane
19 - The Metro, Sydney
Check out blues royalty with the amazing Buddy Guy supported by the man who's kept the blues alive and current, Keb Mo at:
MARCH
13 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney
18 - The Palais, Melbourne
19 - The Gov, Adelaide (this one is just Keb Mo).
He's played sax with James Brown and most recently on Prince's last Australian tour, he's a legend in his own right, it's Maceo Parker coming to headline shows in Australia at:
MARCH
16 - The Basement, Sydney
17 - The Basement, Sydney
20 - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
21 - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
You can check out Seasick Steve at:
MARCH
25 - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
26 - The Basement, Sydney
Let's not forget the incredible Black Crowes, who will be previewing their latest album 'Warpaint' at:
MARCH
26 - Challenge Stadium, Perth
28 - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
29 - Palais Theatre, Melbourne
30 - Hordern Pavillion, Sydney
APRIL
1 - WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
2 - Royal Theatre, Canberra
3 - Civic Theatre, Newcastle
5 - Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
