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Lucinda Williams, SXSW 2011 - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Lucinda Williams, SXSW 2011 - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Lucinda Williams Adds Bluesfest Sideshows

by Tim Cashmere on December 7, 2011

in Live,News

Lucinda Williams has announced headline shows in both Melbourne and Sydney around her appearance at the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival.

Lucinda Williams, SXSW 2011 - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Lucinda Williams, SXSW 2011 - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

The husky-voiced Louisiana-born singer has been recoding consistently ever since her 1978 debut Ramblin’ On My Mind, most recently putting her name to her tenth studio album Blessed, which features appearances from Elvis Costello and Matthew Sweet.

Her live show is renowned for covering her diverse back catalogue, seamlessly shifting between country, rock and roll and more.

If you live in Melbourne, Sydney or Byron Bay, be sure to check her out at:

APRIL

2 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
3 – State Theatre, Sydney, NSW
5 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay, NSW
7 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay, NSW

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