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Mon 30th Nov, 2009 in Local News

Annual Easter camp-out Bluesfest has just added another batch of name to its 21st anniversary bill, bringing the artist tally well into triple figures.

The new additions are headed by reggae/hip hop star Matisyahu, anthemic piano-tinklers The Fray and the return of Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. On the local front, Angus and Julia Stone and John Butler Trio will return to the familiar stomping ground of Belongil Fields.

If you’re wondering how to see all those acts – plus previously-announced drawcards like Crowded House, Buddy Guy, Gogol Bordello and Fat Freddy’s Drop – Bluesfest has already broken the line-up down into individual days at its website.

Here’s the second installment of acts for Bluesfest 2010. Tickets (including one-day passes) are on sale now.

The Fray
John Butler Trio
Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Taj Mahal
John Mayall
Matisyahu
Angus & Julia Stone
10cc
Bebel Gilberto
Rodriguez
Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Ross Wilson’s Five Decades Of Cool
The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker
Josh White Jr
Patty Larkin
The Greencards

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ThatDude123

ThatDude123 said on the 30th Nov, 2009

omg bebel gilberto?

Dexter Ramone

Dexter Ramone said on the 30th Nov, 2009

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 30th Nov, 2009

OH WOW! THE FRAY!

Just kidding.
Matis, Jools, John fucking Mayall and Rodriguez ftw.

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Is John Mayall the bastard child of John Mayer and Rick Mayall?

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Tsk, tsk.

Dude's been around longer than both of them.
British blues man.

http://991.com/newGallery/John-Mayall-Live-At-The-BBC-384102.jpg

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Jesus... he's old enough to be Rik Mayall's father.

In fact, I've seen no evidence to prove he isn't.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 30th Nov, 2009

That's eerie that Rik's dad was also named John.

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 30th Nov, 2009

I saw that on Wikipedia too.

That was why I said I was yet to see any evidence to prove he isn't Rik's Dad.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Well, the fact there's nothing about it on John's Wiki would probably have something to do with it.

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 30th Nov, 2009

It's kind of like Rabbi Krustowsky and Krusty. Complex situation.

Napoleon Solo

Napoleon Solo said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Rik Mayall's mum is Gillian if that is any help.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 30th Nov, 2009

It says that John was married twice and has six grand-kids, but nothing about Rik.
So I'm gonna say it's just pure coincidence.

Either way, hope Mayall does a Sydney show; would love to take my dad who got me into him in the first place.

emmawheatley

emmawheatley said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Rodriguez is the MAN.

So, so happy.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Wow, someone else knows who Rodriguez is; I'm happy with that.

darve

darve said on the 30th Nov, 2009

ThatDude123

ThatDude123 said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Aside from some crummy headliners, have to hand it to Bluesfest for constantly living up to the promise of "musicians who actually play music".

emmawheatley

emmawheatley said on the 30th Nov, 2009

For sure dude - was played 'cold fact' repeatedly as a kid, and still can't get enough of him!

grattan

grattan said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Sugerman ain't exactly obscure. They reissued Cold Fact last year - killer record.

emmawheatley

emmawheatley said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Really? I never even knew.

Though Sugarman is supposed to be fairly well known, it's rare that I meet someone who has heard of Rodriguez either.

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Topo Rodriguez?

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Crowded House aren't crummy by any stretch.

super-fantastich

super-fantastich said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Angus and Julia, win win!

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 30th Nov, 2009

But Jack Johnson makes up for the rest of them.

He now comes in a box.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Qt19NwlJjlg/SmxNmOeWRgI/AAAAAAAAEZ4/NtQdDxGLbqo/s400/20090725_7081-Simon_Crumbed-Chicken-Krummies-Mixed-Herbs.jpg

mondo22

mondo22 said on the 30th Nov, 2009

Jools Holland!
fucken oh-em-gee.
what a nice touch of good news.

ThatDude123

ThatDude123 said on the 30th Nov, 2009

But Jack Johnson makes up for the rest of them.

He now comes in a box.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Qt19NwlJjlg/SmxNmOeWRgI/AAAAAAAAEZ4/NtQdDxGLbqo/s400/20090725_7081-Simon_Crumbed-Chicken-Krummies-Mixed-Herbs.jpg

The Fray, as well, are like those biscuit crumbs left on a tray, just so you know all the nice baked biscuits are gone.

In other words, the ultimate sense of sadness and disappointment with life.

de-tec-tive

de-tec-tive said on the 1st Dec, 2009

i freaked out for a sec and thought that said John Mayer

Braveheart81

Braveheart81 said on the 1st Dec, 2009

I know... that would have been terrible.

knate

knate said on the 1st Dec, 2009

zww avi, rogue wave, matis, ozomatli, galactic... thats worth my wristband scam alone

ashryn

ashryn said on the 1st Dec, 2009

John Mayer did the blues and roots festival 3 (?) years ago.. I've never been in a moshpit that was harder to get out of.

ThatDude123

ThatDude123 said on the 1st Dec, 2009

John Mayer makes Lamb of God look twee

andy_chalmers_102

andy_chalmers_102 said on the 1st Dec, 2009

His rendition of Tom Petty's Free Fallin' is br00tal!!!