Bluesfest 2012 – First Announcement: Music News

The 23rd annual Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s multi-award winning and internationally renowned festival, has unveiled its first artist announcement for the 2012 Festival. One look at the star studded array of artists confirms that Bluesfest 2012 is on track to deliver yet another red-hot Festival.

“This 1st announcement is our big launch for 2012” , “We certainly have hit our groove with the festival and continue to grow our recognition at home and internationally. BLUESFEST 2012 will include plenty of exclusive performances that are not to be missed. “

Festival Director Peter Noble

23rd Bluesfest 2012 – Lineup

5th April to 9th April @ Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm

ROGER DALTREY

EARTH WIND & FIRE

THE POGUES

JOHN BUTLER TRIO

MY MORNING JACKET

YES

G3 featuring JOE SATRIANI, STEVE VAI AND STEVE LUKATHER

BUDDY GUY – MACEO PARKER

BRIAN SETZER’S ROCKABILLY RIOT!

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD – JONNY LANG

YANN TIERSEN – BETTYE LAVETTE

STEVE EARLE – JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

TROMBONE SHORTY

GREAT BIG SEA – THE JAYHAWKS