Reviews
Blind Boys of Alabama, Mavis Staples @ The Sydney Opera House (25/4/11)
By Cameron Elliott 2nd May, 2011
This year’s Bluesfest line up was arguably the strongest in its history. A slightly disappointing thing for those of us that couldn’t make our way to Byron. But fret not! For if the Bluesfest line up is strong, Sydney is guaranteed some spectacular si
Reviews
East Coast Blues And Roots Festival @ Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm (21-26/04/2011)
By misscrystle 28th Apr, 2011
With near-perfect weather and colossal lineup playing out across an historic six day event, this year’s Byron Bay Bluesfest has been an absolute world class event.
News
Mavis Staples, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville sideshows
By grattan 1st Dec, 2010
Gospel and soul legends Mavis Staples, Blind Boys of Alabama and Aaron Neville have announced a run of Bluesfest sideshows.
Reviews
Blind Boys Of Alabama @ Sydney Opera House (5/06/10)
By Paul_Busch 8th Jun, 2010
75 minutes of joyful gospel, an inspired reading of Amazing Grace done to the music of House Of The Rising Sun, and hand-clapping and hollering throughout, The Blind Boys left us with the ecstasy that always comes from their performances.
Reviews
Slow Music Night @ The Sydney Opera House (4/06/2010)
By iNegro 8th Jun, 2010
Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed present audiences with an enthralling line-up, enticing collaborations and an awe-inspiring finale to an amazing night and moment in the Vivid Festival this year.
News
Vivid LIVE festival additions
By grattan 22nd Apr, 2010
Metric’s Emily Haines, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Melt Banana and more added to Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson’s Vivid festival.
Reviews
East Coast Blues & Roots Festival @ Belongil Fields, Byron Bay (10/04/09)
By misscrystle 11th Apr, 2009
Running commentary from the 20th anniversary of East Coast Blues & Roots Festival at Belongil Fields, Byron Bay.
Feature
The Gospel Truth Of The Blind Boys Of Alabama
By Paul_Busch 10th Mar, 2006
Ricky Mckinnie, the blind gospel drummer, takes some time out from the road to talk about life, ability,music and his time with The Blind Boys of Alabama.