Roger Daltrey the iconic lead from The Who, Earth, Wind and Fire, the Pogues, Yes and former Stray Cat Brian Setzer will headline the 2012 Bluesfest Festival.
“This first announcement is our big launch for 2012,” Festival Director Peter Noble said.
“We certainly have hit our groove with the festival and continue to grow our recognition at home and internationally. Bluesfest 2012 will include plenty of exclusive performances that are not to be missed.”
This is the first in a series of exciting announcements to come.
This year the Festival leads off with some massive names in Blues, Rock, Country and Progressive Rock, rounded off with some funk magic and guitar wizardry.
The 23rd Bluesfest will take place between Thursday, April 5 and Monday, April 9 at its permanent home at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just outside of Byron Bay.
Tickets are on sale now through www.bluesfest.com.au or by phoning the Bluesfest office on 02 6685 8310.
How’s this for starters:
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; Great Big Sea; The Jayhawks
