Any sane music fan would’ve been content with the first round of acts for the 19th Annual International East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival, but the good news keeps coming with announcement number two.
Amongst the embarrassment of riches are Ian Brown from The Stone Roses, rock and roll original John Fogerty, blues temptress KT Tunstall and festival favourites G-Love & Special Sauce. There are yet more names to be revealed, too.
The festival is returning to its original home at Belongil Fields, Byron Bay, from March 20 – 24 2008.
Feast your eyes on the full second announcement:
John Fogerty
KT Tunstall
London Community Gospel Choir
Xavier Rudd
G Love & Special Sauce
Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Keb- œ Mo’
Seasick Steve
Ian Brown
Lee Ritenour
Lior
Charlie Musselwhite Band
Brandi Carlile
The Audreys
John Hammond
JJ Grey & MOFRO
The Bellrays
Galactic and Jeff Martin
They join:
Buddy Guy, Sinead O’Connor, Keith Urban, The Black Crowes, John Butler Trio, Wilco, Eskimo Joe, Mavis Staples, Maceo Parker, Stanley Clarke / George Duke Project, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Don McLean, Loudon Wainwright III, Vusi Mahlasela, Ruthie Foster, Ron Sexsmith, Gotye, Clare Bowditch, Angus and Julia Stone, Music Maker Foundation featuring Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, Albert White, Pura Fe, Eddie Tigner, Tommy Brown, Little Joe Burton and Dr. G.B. Burt.
Be sure to secure your ticket when they go on sale Friday 30 November!
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