The final list of artists to play at Byron Bay's Blues and Roots Festival in March has been announced today.
Noteable inclusions are O.A.R., Aussie country legend Troy Cassar-Daley, 70s blues-rockers Chain, New Zealander Hollie Smith, who is the only oceanic artist ever to be signed to the prestigious Blue Note label and Brisbanian Kate Miller-Heidke.The festival will take place at Belongil Fields in Byron Bay from March 20 - 24.
The complete fourth announcement is:
Sugarland (USA), Newton Faulkner (USA), Dan Mangan (Canada), O.A.R (USA), Troy Cassar-Daley, GOCOO (Japan), Chris Wilson, Mojo Webb, Martinez Brothers, Kate Miller-Heidke, Carus & the True Believers, Dan Sultan, Elliott Brood (Canada), Chain, Hollie Smith (New Zealand), Guy Davis (USA), Bedouin Soundclash (Canada), Corb Lund & The Hurtin' Albertans (Canada), Hat Fitz, San Lazaro, The Basics, Raul Midon (USA), Will Conner, (USA), Beau Young, Leah Flanagan, Johnny Green's Blues Cowboys, Johnny Gray's Rockinitis, Yunasi (Kenya), Tribali (Malta), Hayley Sales (Canada), Collard Greens & Gravy, Worldfly, Lisa Hunt (USA), Kerianne Cox, Mongrels of Passion, Clint Crighton Jess Clements, Lucy Wainwright Roche (USA), eMDEE, Mason Rack, Marshall & The Fro, The Huckleberry Swedes, Ella Thompson, The Re-Mains, Sara Tindley & the Kingfishers, Juzzie Smith, Mahalia Barnes, Bridget Pross, Jason Lowe, The Blues Preachers, Amali Ward, Anni Piper, Tompo, Cody Butler and Jono McNeil.
They join an already amazing cast of headliners which include:
John Fogerty, Buddy Guy, Sinead O'Connor, Ray Davies, Keith Urban, The Cat Empire, John Hiatt, Patty Griffin, The Cruel Sea, The Black Crowes, John Butler Trio, Wilco, Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Ozomatli, Mavis Staples, KT Tunstall, London Community Gospel Choir, Maceo Parker, and Stanley Clarke / George Duke Project.
Tickets to the festival are still available through www.bluesfest.com.au.
