The Bluesfest line-up is already proving to be the hottest festival ticket in town after two major lineup announcements, but as the festival’s promoter Peter Noble promised in his colourful interview with Tone Deaf, the 2013 event has got more than a few tricks up it sleeve.
Now, not only is Bluesfest preparing for one of our biggest Artist Announcements EVER next Monday, they’ve also delivered the second installment of sideshows around the country.
Bluesfest Touring is absolutely thrilled to be announcing Rodriguez aka The Sugar Man in a series of unique concerts performing with surf rock band The Break (featuring members of Midnight Oil, Violent Femmes and Hunters & Collectors).
Next up we have the superb pairing of the Tedeschi Trucks Band with special guests Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. This cracker of a combination may never be repeated and is not to be missed!
We complete this announcement with the return to Australia of the first lady of British blues, jazz and pure soul, Joan Armatrading.
Rodriguez Bluesfest 2013 Sideshows
Performing with The Break, featuring members of Midnight Oil, Violent Femmes, Hunters & Collectors.
42 years has passed since the release of his debut album Cold Fact, and finally, Rodriguez is getting the recognition and success he deserves. His last tour in Australia in 2010 saw Rodriguez sell out multiple shows in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as selling out his show in Adelaide and two show-stopping appearances at Bluesfest. Now – an award-winning documentary on the ‘Mystery Man’ has launched Sixto Rodriguez into a global spotlight. Come and stand shoulder to shoulder with new and old fans alike.
Melbourne, The Arts Centre, Hamer Hall
Friday 22 March 2013
Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au 1300 182 183
Adelaide, The Gov
Sunday 24 March 2013
Bookings: moshtix.com.au, venuetix.com.au 08 8340 0744
Sydney. Enmore Theatre
Monday 25 March 2013
Bookings: ticketek.com.au 132 849
Brisbane, Tivoli
Monday 1 April 2013
Bookings: ticketek.com.au 132 849
Tedeschi Trucks Band Bluesfest 2013 Sideshows
with Special Guests Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Grammy Award winners : guitar-slinging royalty : individual award-winners in their own right …. and husband and wife !!! Not only will you get to experience Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks and their Tedeschi Trucks Band – an 11 piece overflowing with talent and familial harmony, Troy ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews and Orleans Avenue (TS&OA) will be stirring together old-school New Orleans jazz, funk and soul, laced with hard-rock power chords and hip-hop beats. This is one show not to miss!
Melbourne, Arts Centre, Hamer Hall
Tuesday 26 March 2013
Bookings: artscentremelbourne.com.au 1300 182 183
Sydney, Enmore Theatre
Sunday 31 March 2013
Bookings: ticketek.com.au 132 849
Joan Armatrading Bluesfest 2013 Sideshows
An evening with Joan Armatrading is an evening of pure quality, offering an intimate insight into the soul of one of the world’s leading singers, songwriters. ‘Love and Affection’, ‘Show Some Emotion’, ‘Drop The Pilot’, ‘Willow’,’ Me Myself I’ are just a few of her enduring songs. Experience what this true multi-instrumentalist and devoted humanitarian has to offer.
Melbourne, The Forum
Saturday 23rd March 2013
Bookings: ticketmaster.com.au 1300 11 10 11
Sydney, Enmore Theatre
Sunday 24th March 2013
Bookings: ticketek.com.au 132 849
Sydney, EVAN Theatre, Penrith Panthers
Monday 25th March 2013
Bookings: penrith.panthers.com.au 1800 061 991
Brisbane, Tivoli
Wednesday 27th March 2013
Bookings: ticketek.com.au 132 849
Roger Hodgson & band – The Legendary Voice of Supertramp Bluesfest 2013 Sideshows
One of this planet’s finest singers and songwriters. Roger played with only one other accompanist three years ago and sold out his tour. This time the writer and singer of Supertramp’s anthems brings his full band to Australia – FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME !! It’ll be an exceptional night – expect to hear “Logical Song”, “It’s Raining Again”, “Give a Little Bit” and all those great anthems that became the soundtrack of our lives.
Melbourne, Palais Theatre
Thursday March 28 2013
Bookings: www.ticketmaster.com.au
Brisbane, Tivoli
Saturday March 30 2013
Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au
Sydney, State Theatre
Wednesday April 3 2013
Bookings: www.ticketmaster.com.au
Adelaide, Thebarton Theatre
Friday April 5 2013
Bookings: www.venuetix.com.au
Perth, Riverside Theatre
Sunday April 7 2013
Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au
Bonnie Raitt with Special Guest Mavis Staples Bluesfest 2013 Sideshows
A unique pairing of Blues and Soul. BONNIE RAITT returns, after a ‘too-long’ absence, with her Slipstream Tour. Bonnie is a 9 time Grammy winner and Rolling Stone Magazine rates her in their top 100 guitarists and top 100 vocalists. She has been selling out her USA dates and is a Bluesfest favourite who packed out her shows last time round. Special guest on three sideshows is the legendary MAVIS STAPLES. Mavis is a Lifetime Achievement Grammy award winner and named as one of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll. Definitely a must-see sideshow!
Adelaide, Thebarton Theatre
Tuesday 26 March 2013
Bookings: www.venuetix.com.au
Melbourne, Arts Centre, State Theatre
Wednesday 27 March 2013
Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
Sydney, Enmore Theatre
Wednesday 3 April 2013
Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au
The Blind Boys of Alabama Bluesfest 2013 Sideshows
A wonderful series of sideshows starring The Blind Boys of Alabama and Guests.
World-renowned and globally respected by industry and public alike these guys deliver a joyful meld of blues, gospel and soul. Their Sydney and Melbourne shows will feature the sweet sounds of SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK as their special guests. The all-girl accapella Grammy winners produce soulful, soaring harmonies and intricate rhythms that is impossible to forget. In Brisbane their special guest will be the wonderful MAVIS STAPLES.
Sydney, Enmore Theatre
Monday 1 April 2013
Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au
Brisbane, Tivoli
Thursday 28 Mar 2013
Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au
Melbourne, Arts Centre, Hamer Hall
Wednesday 3 April 2013
Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
