Bluesfest, Australia’s five-day multi-award winning Festival, presents its second artist announcement for 2012.
It shows that the Festival is delivering once again, with more signature artist announcements yet to come.
“Bluesfest continues to deliver the goods,” said Festival Director Peter Noble.
“We keep on combing the globe for the best Blues & Roots artists, as well as all the others that mix into our Festival, to yet again bring you the finest artists from around the world. With our first announcement we hit hard, presenting some of the best guitarists on the planet; and much more.
“This announcement mixes it up, from absolute Legends to some of the most superb Roots artists performing today. I’m starting to get real excited about Bluesfest 2012 – and if you think we gonna stop now – no way – there’s a whole lot more to come!”
The 23rd Bluesfest will occur over the Easter Weekend April 5 – 9, 2012 at the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just outside Byron Bay for the rd year running.
Single day tickets are on sale now for all days of the Festival and there are a limited number of discounted early bird tickets available right now! Tickets are on sale through www.bluesfest.com.au or by phoning the Bluesfest office on 02 6685 8310.
The second announcement for 2012 includes:
Crosby, Stills & Nash
The Specials
Lucinda Williams – John Hiatt & The Combo
Donovan – Angelique Kidjo
Seasick Steve – Keb Mo
Nick Lowe – Rosie Ledet
Seth Lakeman – Harry Manx
Fabulous Thunderbirds
Alabama 3
The new names join the first artists announced in November which included:
Roger Daltrey Performs The Who’s Tommy & More
Earth Wind & Fire – The Pogues – John Butler Trio – My Morning Jacket – Yes – G3 Featuring Joe Satriani, Steve Vai And Steve Lukather – Buddy Guy – Maceo Parker – Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot! – Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Jonny Lang – Yann Tiersen – Bettye Lavette – Steve Earle – Justin Townes Earle – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Great Big Sea – The Jayhawks.
