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Various Artists : The Best Of Blues & Roots 2012
0 Comments. 1,287 Views. Posted 10 May 2012 @ 12:26pm.
Glancing down the track list of Best Of Blues And Roots 2012, you’ll see Lanie Lane, Josh Pyke, John Butler Trio, Donavon Frankenreiter, Ash Grunwald, Blue King Brown, The Jezabels, The Waifs, Gurrumul, Justin Townes Earle, Michael Franti and Spearhead and Tim Finn. I don’t think I even need to continue with this review – you get the idea, right? The CD is jam packed with blues and roots... Read More
Splendour In The Grass 2012 Lineup
3 Comments. 3,548 Views. Posted 19 Apr 2012 @ 8:07am.
  Well folks, this is the one you've been waiting for. After intense speculation and rumour-mongering, the time has come to bask our beady eyes upon the mighty Splendour In The Grass 2012 lineup. And 'tis a mighty one, indeed. Celebrating the return to the festival's spiritual home in Byron Bay will be a veritable galaxy of talent, a fine mix of established veterans and red-hot rising... Read More
Q&A: A French Butler Called Smith
0 Comments. 553 Views. Posted 23 Feb 2012 @ 7:07am.
  Name/Band: A French Butler Called Smith.   Define your genre in five words or less: Live, dance, acoustic, Latin, groove.    So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you... what do they say? “Really?! Is the bass player, and the drummers’ hair defying gravity?”, or “Sorry I can’t really speak right now,... Read More
St Kilda Festival Adds More Artists
2 Comments. 3,014 Views. Posted 11 Jan 2012 @ 8:21am.
The busy peeps behind the annual St Kilda Festival are at it again with the announcement of the full line-up for the ever-growing and always jam-packed Festival Sunday music bill. Kicking off February 4 to February 12, the final Sunday roster will once again showcase the cream of the Aussie music crop, with the addition of Miami Horror DJs, Stonefield, Big Scary, Archie Roach, The Vaudeville... Read More
Byron Bay Bluesfest Third Lineup Announcement
0 Comments. 3,589 Views. Posted 19 Dec 2011 @ 10:27am.
Following on from stellar first and second artist announcements, as well as the welcome news that Cold Chisel will headline the festival, Byron Bay Bluesfest has revealed a third batch of performers for the 2012 instalment. Joining the already spectacular bill will be Sublime With Rome, who will be bringing the music from Sublime's much-adored back catalogue with lead singer Rome.   Dweezil... Read More
Pyramid Rock Final Lineup Announcement
0 Comments. 2,398 Views. Posted 23 Nov 2011 @ 3:52pm.
Following on from ripper first and second lineup announcements, this year's Pyramid Rock has put the cherry on the cake with a third and final batch of lineup additions. Leading the charge will be recent Beat cover stars Blue King Brown. Also ringing in the new year will be The Delta Riggs, Nick Thayer, Light Year, DJ Cecille, Westernsynthetics, and to make you lol irl we have funnymen ... Read More
Blue King Brown
0 Comments. 879 Views. Posted 16 Nov 2011 @ 8:14am.
If you had an inkling Blue King Brown's album title Worldwize Part 1: North & South perhaps eluded to a 'part 2' - you were right, enigmatic frontwoman Natalie Pa'apa'a confirms. And although we'll have to wait until later in the new year for the follow-up to drop, the Melbourne nine-piece collective are about to give us an exclusive sneak-peak into a handful of new material at the... Read More
The Australasian World Music Expo
0 Comments. 1,622 Views. Posted 15 Sep 2011 @ 9:17am.
When it comes to music the phrase ‘industry showcase’ does not sound exciting. Men in suits, probably with ponytails and giant ‘90s mobile phones spring to mind. Thankfully over the past few years they are turning into a more public friendly affair. South By Southwest is perhaps the best known industry event, great for bands and drinking and good-times but has become a victim of it’s own success... Read More
AWME Third Artist Announcement
0 Comments. 2,043 Views. Posted 1 Sep 2011 @ 2:28pm.
It's time to see what the world has to offer. The Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) is pleased to announce further national and international artists for this year's showcase program. This year's lineup includes Australia’s leading live urban roots outfit Blue King Brown, Jamaica’s legendary group The Congos with Mista Savona; phenomenal Afro-Jazz legend Mulatu Astatke ... Read More
Tijuana Cartel
0 Comments. 2,068 Views. Posted 14 Jul 2011 @ 4:03pm.
What's your name then? Oh. And the name of your band…   "My name is Carey but you can call me Kez from Tijuana Cartel."   And what do you do?   "The style of music we play has always been hard to pigeonhole but we've been called indie electronica lately - that's a good way of putting it. Paul's flamenco-esque shredding has always been a big part of the sound along with the Afro-... Read More
Blue King Brown
0 Comments. 2,374 Views. Posted 20 May 2011 @ 9:58am.
In the lead up to Blue King Brown’s much-anticipated homecoming this month, singer Natalie Pa’apa’a reflects on the group’s recent Jamaican adventures. With a globally-focused brand new album in tow, the Melbourne-based collective are increasingly resembling an international act, thanks to their multicultural approach to music. "My favourite part about Jamaica was working with legendary icons... Read More
AWME 2011 Showcase Applications Closing Soon
0 Comments. 2,116 Views. Posted 21 Apr 2011 @ 10:25am.
Local and international artists are invited to apply for a showcase performance slot on the global stage at the 2011 Australasian World Music Expo (AWME), being held in Melbourne 17-20 November.   Since its inception three years ago, AWME is now renowned as a major international music industry event, giving musicians worldwide new opportunities by engaging music industry representatives from... Read More
Blue King Brown Announce Worldwize National Tour To Launch New Album
0 Comments. 1,775 Views. Posted 1 Apr 2011 @ 10:01am.
After a successful run of international dates at SXSW (USA), Canadian Music Week (Canada) and Babel Med (France), Blue King Brown return home for their first Australian headline tour in 18 months.   BKB's hotly anticipated return to the live circuit sees the band launching their second album, WORLDWIZE PART 1 North & South. "Fans new and old to Blue King Brown are invited to come hear... Read More
Blue King Brown
0 Comments. 1,708 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
"Music is a life blood,” Blue King Brown’s Natalie Pa’apa’a explains. “We couldn’t live without it. I am always grateful and blessed that I am able to travel with music. It’s such an amazing way to go into other countries and experience other cultures by bringing music and sharing. Connecting with human beings through music is such a positive way to... Read More
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