2nd Artist Announcement

The Fray

Here is another 'next big thing' for you, and treat for Bluesfest fans of all ages. It's been a whirlwind couple of years for The Fray, the Denver-based quartet whose earnest and melodic songs have been striking a huge chord with audiences around the world.

Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

What an interesting journey this UK icon has had. By the time he reached his early teens Jools Holland was playing the piano in many of the pubs in South East London and the East End Docks. At the age of 15, Jools formed the band Squeeze.

John Butler Trio

John Butler has become a fantastic defining artist at Bluesfest and has been with us for a long time, moving from our smaller stages to today, where he headlines our main stage. He is Australia's number one independent musician and someone very much at home at Bluesfest.

Taj Mahal & His Band

Yet another classic artist is visiting Australia for the Bluesfest 21st Anniversary party and select sideshows. Born Henry St. Claire Fredericks in Harlem, New York, in 1942, blues-legend Taj Mahal grew up in Massachusetts.

John Mayall

The blues doesn't get too much more exciting than this! John Mayall is of course a pioneering English blues singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

Bebel Gilberto

Known for her adventurous blends of Brazilian, European and electronic pop styles, Bebel Gilberto continues to blur musical boundaries on her latest release, All In One.

Matisyahu

Few artists make an impact as complete as the one Matisyahu made with his Top 40 hit "King Without a Crown". Here was a true original, the song announced-a Hasidic Jewish musician from New York City singing reggae songs about his religious devotion.

Angus and Julia Stone

Angus & Julia Stone began as separate acts, each occasionally backing the other at gigs, but it was when brother and sister got it together as folk duo Angus & Julia Stone, that the real stuff started for this twosome from Sydney's Northern Beaches.

10cc

You don't get much more "classic" than this! 10cc may well be described as a tongue-in-cheek British art-pop band that found international success in the 1970s, but that's just part of the story.

Rodriguez

The mystery man is back! Rodriguez released his debut album, Cold Fact in 1970. It's crushingly good stuff, filled with tales of bad drugs, lost love, and itchy-footed songs about life in late '60s inner-city America.

Jon Cleary: Piano, Bass & Drums

Time for some funk and traditional R&B! Born in England and bred in New Orleans, Jon Cleary combines soulful vocals, masterful piano skills, and a knack for composing infectious grooves with melodic hooks and sharp lyrics.

Ross Wilson's 5 Decades Of Cool

Ross Wilson is probably the only person in Australian rock music who can't make a comeback simply because he's never been away. He fronted Daddy Cool and exploded out of the '70s playing rootsy '50s sounds.

The Dynamites Featuring Charles Walker

The Boston Herald said, "James Brown is gone, but Charles Walker and the Dynamites are carrying on. But the group isn't just re-creating the music of a lost era; it's giving old-school soul hyped-up, 21st century punch."

Josh White Jr

Josh White Jr. is an acclaimed folk/blues, pop and jazz vocalist, guitarist and songwriter as well as an actor, adult and children's concert performer and recording artist, teacher and social activist.

Patty Larkin

Patty Larkin has been redefining the boundaries of folk-urban pop music for 25 years with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics.

The Greencards

It was, first of all, their fascination with American roots music – bluegrass especially – that drew singer/bassist Carol Young and multiple string-instrument master Kym Warner from Australia, and violinist/violist Eamon McLoughlin from the U.K., to Austin, Texas, where they began performing together, and later to their current home base in Nashville.

2nd Artist Announcement

The Fray

Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

John Butler Trio

Taj Mahal & His Band

John Mayall

Bebel Gilberto

Matisyahu

Angus and Julia Stone

10cc

Rodriguez

Jon Cleary: Piano, Bass & Drums

Ross Wilson's 5 Decades Of Cool

The Dynamites Featuring Charles Walker

Josh White Jr

Patty Larkin

The Greencards

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