Celebrating its fifth year this October, the annual Sydney Blues & Roots Festival will again play host to an exceptional local & international line-up across four days.
Set in the historic township of Windsor NSW, from October 24 – 27 the Sydney Blues & Roots festival will provide music lovers with over 40 artists/bands to choose from. Pull up a patch of grass in front of the two main stages and enjoy the rhythmic grooves under the trees, or if it’s an intimate show you want, catch an act in one of the four surrounding local venues.
Announcing the rundown of acts on the bill for the October 2013 festival:
WILSON/DIESEL – Teaming up to perform their 1996 critically acclaimed Blues covers album Short Cool Ones in full, is legendary Melbourne Blues musician Chris Wilson and multiple ARIA Award winner Diesel.
ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Russell Morris performs tracks off his latest ARIA Top 20 Blues-inspired album, Sharkmouth, amongst classic hits such as Morris’ 1969 chart topper ‘The Real Thing’, ‘Somebody’s Image’, ‘Sweet Sweet Love’ and plenty more…
Following his national Solo & Select and Velvet Curtain tours, Diesel will no doubt be in fine form by the time he hits the stage. With 35 singles, 13 albums and close to 1 Million record sales under his belt, this guitar-toting singer/songwriter will have plenty of Rock, Soul ‘n’ Blues numbers to choose from.
If you fancy a bit of blues and soul look no further than Ash Grunwald, and no Blues & Roots Festival can go without a gun Blues and Slide guitarist, this being the renowned Mr DAVE HOLE.
Love a bit of Blues Harp? Chris Wilson is a master of this instrument and has performed with, and gained respect from, the likes of Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls, Diesel, Crowded House and many more… When the former Crown of Thorns front man hits the stage, with that huge voice & harp playing – Wilson commands the stage like no other.
On the international front, serving up some heartfelt Folk Blues, all the way from Minnesota is Charlie Parr. While another Charlie, Canadian Charlie A’Court returns to Oz to give us another dose of rootsy Soul. Also returning to the country to belt out some big rockin’ Blues numbers is Scottish singer/songwriter Sandy Thom, and following his recent tour with Diesel, you can expect some more melodic Folk/Pop from multiple Canadian Award winner & guitarist/fiddler extraordinaire Tim Chaisson.
Want more? The Sydney Blues & Roots Festival also has on offer FOREDAY RIDERS feat. Leszek Karski, THE CYRIL B BUNTER BAND, DOG TRUMPET, THE KING BEES, MUDDY WATER TRIBUTE feat. Dom Turner, Ian Collard, Kevin Bennett, Don Hopkins, Mal Eastick, THE CONTINENTAL BLUES PARTY, GINHOUSE BLUES, THE PIGS, BENJALU, THE LAZYS, BACKWOOD CREATURES, ANDY BROWN (Canada), BEC SANDRIDGE, PENNY & THE MYSTICS, THE CHILDS, TWO GIRLS WILL, RICHARD CALABRO’S ALPHA OMEGA, GLOWING EMBERS, JOHNNY CASS with plenty more to come…
Accommodation is available at a range of hotels & motels in the district, Festival folk are advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment. As an alternative, bring your tent or camper and stay in the CAMP CITY camping grounds – the Campsite is a short walk to the festival. There will be a FREE Shuttle Bus pickup & drop off to/from the Campsite as well as selected Accommodation, Train Station & Parking. Bookings can be made through www.sydneybluesfestival.com.au.
Sydney Blues & Roots Festival 2013 Tickets
Early bird tickets on sale NOW
Early Bird Tickets: 4 day pass $129.00 – until midnight 22nd June.
2nd Release $149.00 – available from 23rd June
Friday Adult Pass $79.00
Saturday Adult Pass $119.00
Sunday Adult Pass $99.00
Kids 15-17 yrs of age (under 18) with a responsible adult and student ID 4 day pass $79.00 (sorry, no kids day passes available).
Sydney Blues & Roots Festival 2013 Lineup
WILSON/DIESEL – SHORT COOL ONES
RUSSELL MORRIS
DIESEL
ASH GRUNWALD
DAVE HOLE
THE CYRIL B. BUNTER BAND
CHARLIE PARR (USA)
FOREDAY RIDERS feat. Leszek Karski
CHRIS WILSON
THE KING BEES
SANDI THOM (SCOTLAND)
MUDDY WATERS TRIBUTE feat. Dom Turner, Ian Collard, Kevin Bennett, Don Hopkins, Mal Eastick
DOG TRUMPET
THE CONTINENTAL BLUES PARTY
GINHOUSE BLUES BAND
TIM CHAISSON (CANADA)
THE PIGS
BENJALU
CHARLIE A’COURT (CANADA)
THE LAZYS
BACKWOOD CREATURES
ANDY BROWN (CANADA)
BEC SANDRIDGE
PENNY & THE MYSTICS
THE CHILDS
TWO GIRLS WILL
RICHARD CALABRO’S ALPHA OMEGA
GLOWING EMBERS
JOHNNY CASS + more…
