While the annual Byron Bay Bluesfest drip feed may be officially over, leaving an incredible lineup for Bluesfest 2015 in its wake, organisers aren’t done with delivering scores of great music news for punters around Australia.

Bluesfest organisers have now announced the incredible raft of artists who will be supporting the upcoming Bluesfest 2015 sideshows this March and April, showcasing an array of local artists and special international guests.

Bluesfest Touring’s season is already shaping up to be an exciting, quality one, with the first show set to kick off in less than a week. Organisers are also close to announcing the winner of the competition to support Hunter Hayes during his upcoming all ages shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

Readers can check below for all the dates and details of the upcoming Bluesfest 2015 sideshows, which includes such incredible attractions as Beth Hart, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, SOJA, The Gipsy Kings, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and many more.

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2015 Sideshow Supports

Beth Hart

SYDNEY – METRO – TUE 31 MAR 2015
Support: Kristy Lee

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires

MELBOURNE – THE CORNER – 30 MAR 2015 & WED 1 APR 2015
Support: Wilsn

Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin w. The Guilty Ones

SYDNEY – Basement – WED 8 APR 2015
Support: Kris Morris

MELBOURNE – Northcote – THU 9 APR 2015
Support: Lachlan Bryan

David Gray

SYDNEY – State – WED 1 APR 2015
Support: John Smith

SYDNEY – State – THUR 2 APR 2015
Support: Dave Kitt

MELBOURNE – Palais – SUN 5 APR 2015
Support: John Smith

Donavon Frankenreiter

DEE WHY – Lizottes – WED 25 MAR & THUR 26 MAR 2015
Support: Taj Ralph

NEWCASTLE – Cambridge Hotel – FRI 27 MAR 2015
Support: Hein Cooper

CENTRAL COAST – Beachcomber – SUN 29 MAR 2015
Support: Hein Cooper

BRISBANE – Triffid THU 16 APR 2015
Support: Karl S Williams

MELBOURNE – The Corner – FRI 10 APR 2015
Support: Karl S Williams

*Plus more to be announced

G. Love & Special Sauce

Supported by Kristy Lee

SYDNEY – Basement – SUN 5 APR

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

MELBOURNE – 170 Russell – FRI 3 APRIL
Support: Eddie Mac (Bionic Boogie) DJ

SYDNEY – Enmore – WED 1 APR
Support: Stephen Ferris

The Gipsy Kings

Supported by Karavana Flamenca

SYDNEY – Opera House – TUE 7 APR (No support)

SYDNEY – Opera House – WED 8 APR (No support)

MELBOURNE – Palais – FRI 10 APR

ADELAIDE – Thebarton – SAT 11 APR

Jake Shimabukuro

Supported by Daniel Champagne

BRISBANE – Powerhouse – THURS 2 APR

SYDNEY – Basement – THU 9 APR

ADELAIDE – The Gov – FRI 10 APR

Jimmy Cliff

SYDNEY – Metro – THU 9 APR
Support: Rebelution

MELBOURNE – Corner – WED 8 APR
Support: Mohair Slim DJ Set

JJ GREY & Mofro

Supported by Kristy Lee

SYDNEY – Basement – MON 6 APR

Michael Franti & Spearhead

NEWCASTLE – Panthers – WED 8 APR
Support: Caravan Sun

HOBART – Odeon – Thurs 2 April
Support: Boil Up

WOLLONGONG – Waves – SAT 4 APR
Support: Trevor Hall

MELBOURNE – Prince – THU 2 APR
Support: Trevor Hall

SYDNEY – Enmore – SUN 5 APR
Support: Trevor Hall & SOJA

BRISBANE – Tivoli – FRI 10 APR
Support: Trevor Hall

CAIRNS – Tanks – SAT 11 & SUN12 APR
Support: Trevor Hall

DARWIN – The Centre – Thur 16 April
Support: Dave Spry

COFFS HARBOUR – C.Ex – THUR 9 APR
Support: Caravan Sun

SOJA & BLUE KING BROWN

In concert together!

BRISBANE – Triffid – SAT 4 APR

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave

Supported by: Keziah Jones

SYDNEY – Factory – WED 1 APR

MELBOURNE – Corner – SUN 5 APR

Angelique Kidjo & Mavis Staples

SYDNEY – Opera House – SUN 12 APR