THURSDAY 14TH – MONDAY 18TH APRIL 2022
EIGHT INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS JOIN THE BLUESFEST 2022 LINEUP !!
GEORGE BENSON
MORCHEEBA
THE MARCUS KING BAND
THE WAILERS
AMADOU & MARIAM
THE WAR & TREATY
CHRISTONE ‘KINGFISH’ INGRAM
CORY HENRY
In a surprise pre-Christmas announcement Bluesfest this morning announced the return of EIGHT international artists to Bluesfest 2022 .
This morning Bluesfest Director Peter Noble OAM said:
GEORGE BENSONTOUR DATES
Monday 11th April 2022
Wednesday 13th April 2022
Thursday 14th April 2022
State Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Tuesday 19th April 2022
Wednesday 20th April 2022
Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Easter Sunday 17th April 2022
BLUESFEST, BYRON BAY
Since 1977, George Benson, an American icon for being part of the electric guitar revolution which changed music and popular culture forever, has won 10 Grammy Awards – and has been nominated for an additional 15. His wins include Record of the Year for “This Masquerade” (1977), Best Pop Instrumental Performance for “Breezin'” (1977) and “Mornin'” (2007), Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “On Broadway” (1979) and “Give Me the Night” (1981), and Best R&B Instrumental Performance for “Theme From Good King Bad” (1977) and “Off Broadway” (1981).
Following the success of his Quincy Jones-produced pop album ‘Give Me the Night’ in 1980, George Benson’s string of pop hits includes “Love All the Hurt Away,” “Turn Your Love Around,” “Inside Love,” and “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You” from his 1985 album ’20/20′.
His current album, ‘Weekend In London’, was recorded live at the legendary Ronnie Scotts Club. Check it out and get a live snapshot of this giant and his amazing catalogue of songs and virtuosity.
This Australian tour will feature his repertoire of hits as well as a selection of Fats Domino and Chuck Berry classics that were featured on his previous release, ‘Walking To New Orleans’ album. Don’t miss this world-class act in 2022!
MORCHEEBA
Tuesday 12th April 2022
170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 14th April 2022
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Friday 15th & Saturday 16th April 2022
BLUESFEST, BYRON BAY
Undeniably Bluesfest favourites and with a music career spanning millions of albums sold worldwide Morcheeba are making a welcome return to Bluesfest this April, with added touring dates in Melbourne and Sydney. Having defined the ‘chill out’ genre with tracks like ‘The Sea’, ‘Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day’ and ‘Otherwise’, there are few people worldwide who cannot sing along to their beloved anthems of a genre-defying era. The leading lady of Morcheeba, Skye Edwards, has one of the most recognised voices on the planet. Hearing her smooth, effortless tone teamed with Ross Godfrey’s psychedelic guitar is an unforgettable, spellbinding experience. They’ll be featuring tracks from ‘Blackest Blue’, their 10th studio album which delves into the soul of the band’s genre-mashing musical heritage. “Blackest Blue is about finding a way through the darkest of times and emerging the other side changed but intact”. Get ready to bliss out as the true Morcheeba phenomenon unfolds on stage.
THE WAILERS
TOUR DATES
Thursday 21st April 2022
The Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Friday 22nd April 2022
170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 14th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th & Monday 18th April 2022
BLUESFEST, BYRON BAY
Last Year The Wailers released their album ‘One World’, the first new music from the band in over 25 years. ‘One World’ includes The Wailers’ most recent single “One World, One Prayer”, produced by 19 x Grammy Award winner, Emilio Estefan, and co-written by Emilio Estefan alongside Aston Barret Jr and Josh David Barrett. The tracks on this project blend together generations of reggae music to sound current and modern while still being familiar to fans. Experience a real slice of musical history and heritage from those who keep the flame of Bob Marley burning strong. The Wailers will perform different albums from Bob Marley and The Wailers on each of their four nights plus the greatest hits.
THE MARCUS KING BAND
Monday 18th April 2022
The Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Wednesday 20th April 2022
Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 15th & Sunday 17th April 2022
BLUESFEST, BYRON BAY
AMADOU & MARIAM
TOUR DATES
Friday 15th, Sunday 17th, & Monday 18th April 2022
BLUESFEST, BYRON BAY
Having influenced the likes of Four Tet and Jamie xx, get your dancing shoes ready for some bangin’ Afro-pop beats from Amadou & Mariam. For the past forty-odd years, Amadou & Mariam have managed to joyfully combine their love story with a musical career while becoming discreetly but surely, the most famous ambassadors for Malian music and African music, with their album ‘Welcome to Mali’ being nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album in 2008.
Having worked with a variety of different producers and artists including Damon Albarn, Manu Chao, Santigold, Miike Snow and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs the duo has brought African music to the charts and the dance floor.
This tenaciously positive musical duo is one of a kind paying heed to Mali’s hallmark repetitive beat, yet clearly distinct, giving voice to their country’s pain, its hopes and its stories. Expect synthesised sounds, cultural commentary and experimental beats on this unmissable tour this April!
THE WAR and TREATY
TOUR DATES
Wednesday 13th April 2022
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 20th April 2022
Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Thursday 14th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th & Monday 18th April 2022
BLUESFEST, BYRON BAY
CHRISTONE ‘KINGFISH’ INGRAM
Sunday 10th April 2022
Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 13th April 2022
Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Thursday 14th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th & Monday 18th April 2022
BLUESFEST, BYRON BAY
Since the release of ‘Kingfish’ in 2019 – his Grammy-nominated Alligator Records debut – guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram has quickly become the defining Blues voice of his generation.
The album debuted on the Billboard Blues Chart in the #1 position and remained on the chart for an astonishing 91 weeks, receiving a Grammy Award nomination, and achieving the #1 Best Blues Album Of 2019 & 2021 by UK music magazine MOJO.
The now 22-year-old Christone has already headlined two national tours and performed with friends including Vampire Weekend, Jason Isbell and Buddy Guy (with whom he appeared on Austin City Limits). When the pandemic halted live performances and forced him to take stock, he began writing songs for his next album, ‘662’. The number 662 is the telephone area code for Ingram’s northern Mississippi home, and it first came into use the same year he was born—1999.
With his eye-popping guitar playing and his reach-out-and-grab-you-by-the-collar vocals, Ingram performs every song with unmatched passion and precision. While his new songs tell personal stories, they also tell of shared human experiences. With ‘662’, he creates contemporary Blues music that speaks to his generation and beyond, delivering the full healing power of the blues. And he can’t wait to bring that power on stage.
CORY HENRY
Wednesday 13th April 2022
170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 14th April 2022
Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 16th , Sunday 17th & Monday 18th April 2022
BLUESFEST, BYRON BAY
Bringing their unique soul, jazz and gospel music – Cory Henry and his band will bless Australia with their debut appearance at Bluesfest and tour dates in Sydney and Melbourne. Cory Henry is among modern music’s most inventive minds. While mastering multiple instruments at a young age, he dominated the stage as a former member of Snarky Puppy. He has worked with Lauryn Hill, Frank Ocean, J. Cole, Vulfpeck, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Randolph, The Roots, Marcus Miller, Michael McDonald, Ty Dolla $ign and many more, but it’s as head of his own band that his stardom has soared, performing in cities and festivals around the world including Okeechobee, Electric Forest, North Sea Jazz and Love Supreme Festival.
Bluesfest will take place over 5 days from Thursday 14th April to Monday 18th April 2022 at the Byron Events Farm, Tyagarah, NSW, AUSTRALIA.
All ticket options plus camping, parking and VIP are on sale now via the Bluesfest website.
About Bluesfest Byron Bay
Showcasing an All-Aussie (with some special international guests from NZ, the USA and the UK) music bill in Byron Bay, Bluesfest is Australia’s most awarded music festival, and was recently nominated as ‘Best Festival of the Decade’ by industry bible, Pollstar. From the humble beginnings in 1990 the festival now takes place at the beautiful Byron Events Farm (formerly the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm), regularly attracting an audience of over 100,000. Located just 10 minutes north of Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, Bluesfest is well situated and surrounded by the charming village of Mullumbimby and the beach towns of Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads. Best festival vibes ever!
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The above artists join our already massive All-Aussie
(with special international guests from NZ, the USA, Africa and the UK) Bluesfest 2022 lineup:
Friday Saturday Sunday Sunday
MIDNIGHT OIL PAUL KELLY CROWDED HOUSE JIMMY BARNES
AMY SHARK THE CAT EMPIRE
THE TESKEY BROTHERS SIX60
FAT FREDDY’S DROP L.A.B JOHN BUTLER
XAVIER RUDD MISSY HIGGINS KASEY CHAMBERS
HOODOO GURUS IAN MOSS THE LIVING END PETE MURRAY
THE WAIFS JON STEVENS KATE CEBERANO JOHN WILLIAMSON
ROSS WILSON and THE PEACENIKS THE ANGELS THE CHURCH
RENEE GEYER TEX PERKINS THE MAN IN BLACK VIKA & LINDA
STAN WALKER BRIGGS TROY CASSAR-DALEY BAKER BOY
HIATUS KAIYOTE WEDDINGS PARTIES ANYTHING THE BLACK SORROWS
KATE MILLER-HEIDKE CASEY BARNES MARK SEYMOUR & THE UNDERTOW
DIESEL RUSSELL MORRIS KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS
CW STONEKING JOSH TESKEY & ASH GRUNWALD
JOE CAMILLERI PRESENTS THE HONEYDRIPPER’S DYLAN PARTY
CHAIN TAMAM SHUD SPECTRUM
LACHY DOLEY & THE HORNS OF CONVICTION CARAVANA SUN
MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA THE BAMBOOS BACKSLIDERS
ASH GRUNWALD ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS SAM TESKEY
19-TWENTY HENRY WAGONS
JEFF LANG FIONA BOYES & THE FORTUNE TELLERS KARA GRAINGER
BLUE EMPRESS ALL-STARS feat. FIONA BOYES, CARA ROBINSON
LEESA GENTZ, JULZ PARKER, ALISON PENNEY, KERRI SIMPSON & SWEET FELICIA
ZEVON: ACCIDENTALLY LIKE A MARTYR starring HENRY WAGONS
SPINIFEX GUM feat. MARLIYA CHOIR & EMMA DONOVAN
JEFF MARTIN -PLAYS THE SONGS OF LED ZEPPELIN TIJUANA CARTEL
RAY BEADLE PACEY, KING & DOLEY NATHAN CAVALERI KIM CHURCHILL
FOOLS MAMA KIN SPENDER DAMI IM PIERCE BROTHERS EMILY WURRAMARA
THE BUCKLEYS MICK THOMAS’ ROVING COMMISSION LISA HUNT’S FOREVER SOUL
GEOFF ACHISON & THE SOULDIGGERS DANIEL CHAMPAGNE JK-47 THE REGIME
HAT FITZ & CARA GARRETT KATO HUSSY HICKS MINNIE MARKS
ROSHANI LITTLE GEORGIA ROUND MOUNTAIN GIRLS JUZZIE SMITH
ELECTRIK LEMONADE LAMBROS. PALM VALLEY
BYRON BUSKING COMPETITION
60’s PSYCHEDELIC LIGHT SHOW BY THE LEGENDARY ELLIS D FOGG
ROCKWIZ LIVE
Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative