Music News

Taking to the stage at the Great Southern Blues Festival in Bateman's Bay from October 1 - 3 this year will be a special performance entitled TODD RUNDGREN'S JOHNSON.

This show features a collection of classic Robert Johnson songs interpreted and re-crafted by legendary American recording artist, producer (Meatloaf, New York Dolls) and songwriter Todd Rundgren. After impressing crowds as part of the 2010 Sydney Festival's Rogue's Gallery, Rundgren will be back on our shores to present his latest project at Batemans Bay.

Unique Canadian bluesman HARRY MANX returns to Australia with his signature east-meets-west blend of traditional American 12-bar blues and mystic Indian sounds, playing lap-slide guitar, harmonica, cigar-box guitar, banjo, stomp box and 20-stringed Mohan Veena.

CEDRIC BURNSIDE & LIGHNIN' MALCOLM - the grandson of RL Burnside and son of Calvin Jackson - Cedric Burnside's powerhouse drumming and strong vocals are fitting for his legendary musical heritage. Lightnin' Malcolm has joined up with Burnside to create a duo who are bringing new life and energy to the blues.

Returning to Oz will be the charismatic and hugely talented RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS. Rick, who ranks among the very best harmonica players in the world, will be joined by long time Nightcats members J Hansen, Lorenzo Farrell and fiery guitarist Kid Anderson.

Aussie DALLAS FRASCA has played numerous major festivals across Australia and in Europe over the past 5 years and will be hitting the Great Southern stage with a fire in her belly and a story or two to tell.

After nine releases and innumerable world tours, DAVE HOLE is now widely regarded as one of the all-time slide guitar greats, with accolades from around the globe and a growing worldwide fan base.

Guitarist and songwriter KIM CHURCHILL is just 19 years of age and his style is described as 'explosive, with intricate finger picking, percussive beats on the body of his guitar, and two-handed tapping intertwined with an earthy stomp box, powerful blues harmonica melodies and a soulful voice.'

Also performing at Great Southern Blues Festival 2010 is country/roots group BLUE SHADDY.

First Up and Early Bird tickets will again be available to loyal e-newsletter subscribers.

Please note that First Up and Early Bird tickets will only be for sale online via our website at www.bluesfestival.tv and these special offers are being advertised to mailing list subscribers only.

Dates for our ticket sales will be as follows:

Friday 25 June - First Up Ticket Release
-On sale 9am to 12pm or until sold out.
-250 tickets (3 day adult passes) only
-$220 per ticket inc GST (booking fees apply)
-available at www.bluesfestival.tv only

Friday 25 June - Early Bird Ticket Release
-On sale 12pm 25 June to 11.59pm 16 July or until sold out.
-1000 tickets (3 day adult passes) only
-$235 per ticket inc GST (booking fees apply)
-available at www.bluesfestival.tv only

Monday 19 July - General Presale Ticket Release
-On sale 9am 19 July
-Please see the ticketing section of www.bluesfestival.tv for all pricing and purchasing information

Finally, the website is now up and running and more information and updated will be posted regularly so keep your eye on www.bluesfestival.tv