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Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram at Bluesfest 2023 photo by Bron Robinson

Bluesfest Melbourne Day Two: Eric Gales, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and Buddy Guy Steal The Day

Bluesfest Melbourne Day Two was a rollercoaster ride. There was so much great music packed into one day that it was impossible to see it all. I expected and received absolute stunning performances from blues legend Buddy Guy and Americana royalty Lucinda Williams and Steve Earle but it’s the least expected that makes you walk away wanting more.

Tagged as: Australia, bluesfest, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, Eric Gales, Henry Wagons, live music, Lucinda Williams, Melbourne, Paolo Nutini, Steve Earle

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Steve Earle has Recorded A Guy Clark Tribute Album

by Paul Cashmere

Steve Earle latest album ‘Guy’ is a 16-track tribute to country legend Guy Clark.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Americana, country, rock, Steve Earle, USA

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Steve Fisher Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell perform at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda Melbourne on Thursday 25 June 2015. Photo Ros O'Gorman

US Legends Tour To Support Women’s Refugee Commission

by Paul Cashmere

Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Lila Downs, Steve Earle and Graham Nash will perform a series of shows to support the Women’s Refugee Commission.

Tagged as: Emmylou Harris, Graham Nash, Jackson Browne, Lila Downs, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, USA, Women's Refugee Commission

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Steve Earle ‘Guitar Town’ Expanded For 30th Anniversary

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Steve Earle’s classic ‘Guitar Town’ will have a make-over for its 30th anniversary and he will do shows to play the album in full.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alt-country, Americana, country, music news, Steve Earle, Steve Earle 'Guitar Town' Expanded For 30th Anniversary, USA

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More Bluesfest Sideshows Announced

by Paul Cashmere

Sturgill Simpson, Steve Earle and The Selector have announced Bluesfest sideshows.

Tagged as: bluesfest, More Bluesfest Sideshows Announced, music news, Steve Earle, Sturgill Simpson, The Selector

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New Music Releases For 20 February 2015

by Gavin Ryan

Kid Rock, Steve Earle, Chris Brown & Tyga, The Avener and Rob Zombie lead the new music releases for 20 February 2015.

Tagged as: Chris Brown & Tyga, Kid Rock, new music releases, Rob Zombie, Steve Earle, The Avener

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Steve Earle, Shawn Colvin Team For Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle will tour together in March in what is being called Songs and Stories: Together on Stage.

Tagged as: Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle

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David Byrne And Fatboy Slim Win Obie Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Here Lies Love, a concept album about the life of former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos written by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, was adapted for the theater and premiered earlier this year in New York.

Tagged as: 2010s, Alice Russell, Allison Moorer, B-52's, Broadway, Cyndi Lauper, David Byrne, Fatboy Slim, Florence Welch, Kate Pierson, Martha Wainwright, Natalie Merchant, Obie Award, Santigold, Sharon Jones, Showtunes, St. Vincent, Steve Earle, Tori Amos, Village Voice

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Steve Earle To Write Memoirs For Autistic Son

by Paul Cashmere

Steve Earle has revealed that he is going back on one of his old rules and is writing finally his memoir.

Tagged as: BigSound, Steve Earle, SXSW

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Steve Earle Announced As BIGSOUND Keynote Speaker

by Paul Cashmere

Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Steve Earle will be the opening keynote speaker at the BIGSOUND music conference in Brisbane in September.

Tagged as: BigSound, Graham Ashton, Steve Earle

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Hilltop Hoods Lead This Week’s New Releases

by Andrew Tijs

The Hilltop Hoods and Bruce Springsteen kick off the new releases for this week.

Tagged as: album, Bruce Springsteen, Chiddy Bang, Fun, Gary Clark Jr, Hilltop Hoods, Lyle Lovett, new releases, Rowland S Howard, Steve Earle, The Decemberists, VCMG, White Rabbits

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Crosby Still & Nash, The Specials Join Bluesfest Line-up

by Paul Cashmere

The second announcement for Bluesfest features the return of Crosby, Still & Nash to Australia as well as UK ska band The Specials.

Tagged as: Bettye Lavette, bluesfest, Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot, Buddy Guy, Crosby Stills & Nash, Earth, G3, Great Big Sea, John Butler Trio, Jonny Lang, Justin Townes Earle, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Maceo Parker, My Morning Jacket, Steve Earle, The Pogues, The Specials, Trombone Shorty, Wind & Fire, Yann Tiersen, Yes

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Roger Daltrey To Perform Tommy At Bluesfest

by Paul Cashmere

The first announcement for Bluesfest includes a complete perform of The Who’s rock opera Tommy by Who singer Roger Daltrey.

Tagged as: Australia, Bettye Lavette, bluesfest, Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot, Buddy Guy, Earth, G3 featuring Joe Satriani, Great Big Sea, Jonny Lang, Justin Townes Earle, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, live, Maceo Parker, music festivals, My Morning Jacket, Roger Daltrey, Steve Earle, Steve Vai and Steve Lukather, The Jayhawks, The Pogues, The Who, Trombone Shorty, Wind & Fire, Yann Tiersen, Yes

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Kylie Minogue Tension tour Melbourne 2025 photo by Winston Robinson

Kylie Puts On Her Biggest Hometown Show Ever #KylieMelbourne

Kylie was fun, Kylie was thrilling, Kylie was a great night out. Kylie Minogue shows have always been great but this hometown show for Melbourne was special. The first Melbourne night of the Tension tour as spectacular. The ‘Tension’ tour is so fast paced across a few hours that it feels like its over moments after it starts.

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Snowy Fleet of The Easybeats Has Died At Age 79

Snowy Fleet, the drummer for The Easybeats, has died at age 79.

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Jimmy Barnes To Play One-Off Soul Deep Show At Blues On Broadbeach

Jimmy Barnes will perform a one-off Soul Deep show at Blues on Broadbeach in Queensland in May.

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Suze DeMarchi of Baby Animals photo by Ros OGorman

Baby Animals Were Once On Letterman

Australia’s Baby Animals once appeared on Letterman and toured the USA with Van Halen.

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R.I.P. Australian Writer, Author, Multi Media Man Graham Simpson

Australian writer, author and multi media man Graham Simpson passed away on 16 February 2025 at age 69. He was one of the funniest friends I knew.

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Bachelor Girl To Mark The Occasion of ‘Waiting For The Day’ 25th Anniversary

There is another anniversary on the way. Bachelor Girl will mark 25 years (or thereabouts) of ‘Waiting For The Day’ with shows where they will perform the album from start to finish.

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