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	AUSTRALIAN BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL

	The 2010 festival, the 14th edition of the event, will be held from the 11th – 14th February, and will feature predominately FREE shows across a number of venues as well as the city’s main park and the local regional conservatorium. There will be a number of higher profile acts offering ticketed shows.

	JAMES BLUNDELL

	James Blundell is acknowledged by many as the act single-handedly responsible for turning a younger demographic of Australians onto country music. He was the first young Australian country artist to create an impact on the mainstream pop charts and for many years was the highest selling country artist in the nation.

	KEV CARMODY

	Kev Carmody is an elder statesman in his cultural tradition of Lama Lama and Bundjalung. Respected and revered, this singer-songwriter combines a repertoire of bluntly eloquent protest songs and sparse lyrical ballads with breathtaking guitar technique and a warm down to earth manner.

	GHOSTWRITERS

	The GHOSTWRITERS are: Rob Hirst & Martin Rotsey (Midnight Oil) Rick Grossman (Hoodoo Gurus) Lee Moloney(Diesel) and D.C

	ERIC BOGLE

	Australia's International Troubadour, renowned for the classic "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda", keeps on creating fine songs in a variety of genres, from melodic ballads to stinging satire.

	SUNNY COWGIRLS

	"Any fan of traditional country music or anyone who has ever driven a ute or held a can of Bundy in their hand will love The Sunny Cowgirls." Adam Brand

	DALLAS FRASCA

	It’s no surprise that “Not For Love Or Money”, the debut album by Aussie roots/rock powerhouse Dallas Frasca has a sense of exhilaration and dynamics throughout. That’s because Frasca and her partner in crime, Jeff Curran (guitarist) wrote the tracks during a heavy-duty bout of touring.

	ANNE KIRKPATRICK

	A multi-award winning artist probably best known for her album, 'Out of The Blue'. Daughter of the late Slim Dusty and Joy McKean, Anne spent her childhood touring with the family show, going on to forge a solo career which has produced 13 albums to date. Her latest, "Showman's Daughter" has just been released.

	PAUL GREENE

	Paul Greene’s three and a half octave voice, catchy melodies, witty lyrics and unique arrangements make him one of Australia’s most exciting musical prospects. His music is a magnificent concoction of soul, folk, pop, roots and rock which he delivers all by his lonesome, with only a battery of well worn guitars, a stomp-box and a belt full of harmonicas for company.

	BACKSLIDERS

	As a three piece, they can lift the roof off any venue – moving from straight ahead, in your face, ‘amped up’ original blues – ‘Blues ’not ‘Roots’ that is – to ‘all–acoustic’ unplugged ‘way down south’ delta blues.

	ANGRY TRADESMEN

	Rob Hirst (aka Jobsworth) – Drums + vocals Dom Turner (aka Bluesy Grimes)– Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica - Martin Rotsey (aka The Grim Reaper) - Guitar

	ANDREW MORRIS

	Celebrated Brisbane musician Andrew Morris, whose third solo album, Union Bars, is a stunning departure from the sound and feel of his previous, critically-acclaimed, work. It represents a marked creative progression: a move away from the country-rock feel of his former output.

	WILSON PICKERS

	An all-star interstate musical collaboration, The Wilson Pickers are better known as Queenslanders Danny Widdicombe, Ben Salter, Andrew Morris, and Victorians Sime Nugent and John Bedggood. They formed after a crazy idea of uniting some Queenslanders with some Victorians in the vague hope of inventing a bluegrass-style band.

	GIN CLUB

	The Gin Club are a musical collective based in Brisbane, Australia who perform an eclectic mix of rock, pop, folk, blues, country, psych, prog, slowcore, and everything in between.

	PETER DENAHY

	Pete is one of those blokes who was always around the pub, the session, the concert or the buffet with his fiddle in his hand, ready with a joke or a twisted one-liner.

	KIRSTY LEE AKERS

	21 year old Kirsty Lee Akers is Australia’s most successful young solo country performer. 'Better Days’ her recently released second album is a world class country record that features a unique mix of classic and contemporary Nashville sounds, albeit with her unique Australian working class outlook well intact.

	JAYNE DENHAM

	Jayne Denham was raised on a wide selection of her father’s extensive country music record collection. After jumping the tracks and joining a rock band for several years, she has finally returned to her roots performing Country Music.

	GUYS, GIRLS, GUITARS & BARS

	Kirsty Lee Akers, McAlister Kemp, Liam Brew & Chelsea Basham join forces!

	LOU BRADLEY

	Although Lou has been in bands and played all over Sydney since forever, it has only been the last 2 years and the release of her debut album “Love Someone” since it has all really mattered.

	ELLIOTT BROOD (Canada)

	Elliot Brood has never been an easy otfit to describe. Since forming in late 2002, their sounds have been labelled 'death country', 'blackgrass' & even 'urban hill billy'

	DAN MANGAN (Canada)

	At the tender age of seven, Dan Mangan’s first goal was to memorize and recite Abbey Road’s side ‘B’. At 17, it was to record his first EP. Now, at 24, it’s to meander into the stereo and hometown of music lovers worldwide.

	HUCKLEBERRY SWEDES

	The Huckleberry Swedes have been described as the missing link between Ryan Adams and Jeff Tweedy (Wilco)

	KARL BROADIE

	Karl Broadie admits he’s a complete paradox: intensely private yet at the same time willing to reveal his deepest emotions through his music.

	TRACEY COSTER

	Born in the Bush, Raised on the Road: As a performer, Tracy possesses a warmth and distinctive sound shaped by the endless road, and as a songwriter, she displays unique qualities. Tracy's music is a rare product born of experience.

	GRANT LUHRS & THE CHOOK RAFFLE BAND

	He has been twice nominated for a Golden Guitar, has an ARIA nomination to his credit, a No.1 single and has appeared on Festivals throughout Australia and Overseas.

	PAUL COSTA

	A vocally compelling and charismatic performer, Paul drew audiences in with a bunch of great songs that struck a chord with the listeners. On both the debut album and the subsequent release, Restoration, Paul revealed his skills as a singer and interpreter.

	JAN PRESTON

	Jan is one of Australia’s most popular blues/jazz performers. Charming, entertaining, honest, skillful and unique, Jan has it all.Called “the Queen of Boogie Piano”, Jan’s rolling left hand piano boogie gets audiences moving

	GRANT RICHARDSON

	This real-life horsebreaker and shearer is a likeable larrikin is refreshingly without pretence, and his music encapsulates the essence of his rural lifestyle - he sings about things he knows and lives.

	KATE MEEHAN & SKIP LANDY

	Kate was living in Canberra in 2003 when she met rhythm and blues pianist Skip Landy, a former Blind Freddy alumnus. They have since released two albums of unadorned piano and vocals, one comprising jazz standards, the other recapping Kate’s original blues repertoire

	STACEY MORRIS

	Raw, original and gutsy her vocal presence guarantees goose bumps, even the most seasoned musicians cannot deny. this girl can truly sing.

	TOM CURTAIN

	Tom Curtain is a country singer, songwriter and horse breaker. His album, Heatwave, is all original music – an exciting mix of ballads and country rock, and has already generated industry applause and glowing reviews.

	TONY WADE

	Tony’s solo shows are spontaneous and audience focussed covering styles ranging from country to rock and pop.

	THOMY & THE TANKS

	Thomy & the Tank Engines are a high-energy four-piece rock n roll band with a f - -k you attitude!!

	LIAM BREW

	Liam graduated from the 2007 Tamworth Camerata and was the Overall Winner of the Maton Talent Search at the Toyota National Music Muster at Gympie, Qld. He was a graduate of the 2008 CMAA Australian College of Country and a Grand Finalist in the Telstra Road To Tamworth.

	DANDY LIONZ

	The Dandy Lionz are four cats from outer space that love to entertain children of all ages

	CLASSIC SOUNDS DISCO

	Music from: 60's, 70's 80's, 90's, latest hits, country, blues. All events catered for BIRTHDAYS, WEDDINGS, PARTIES, SCHOOL DISCOS, FUNDRAISERS, CORPORATE

Concept/Cover Artists [ Click image for details ]

	ERIC GROTHE & THE GURUS Eric Grothe, Parramatta and Australian Rugby leagues legend has put together a show with a difference. Combining sets of classic hits from the 70s to now with a tribute to, arguably, one of the most popular bands of all time, Creedence Clearwater Revival, has proven to be a winner.
	ACCA/DACCA ACCA/DACCA are a 'conceptual' band that tries to replicate, with utmost respect, the music and stage show that have/has been written and performed by Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcom Young, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd and Brian Johnson over the last 30+ years
	CASH ON DELIVERY Australia’s No.1 Tribute to the Man in Black, Mr Johnny Cash!
	ULTIMATE SLIM DUSTY TRIBUTE SHOW The passing of Slim Dusty left a void in the Australian country music industry and in many fans hearts. Slim sure left big boots to fill, but one Mackay man and a country music band are keeping the magic of Slim's music alive, not only in North Queensland, but also around the nation, with their tribute show.
	AUTHORISED BOOTLEG Authorised Bootleg is a Goulburn, NSW based trio playing a repertoire of standard covers. This guitar, bass, drums outfit has played at various weddings and clubs since forming 6-months ago.
	DONT DREAM ITS OVER A Tribute to Crowded House & Split Enz. Having performed at The Basement numerous times, selling out each show, this wonderful tribute has proved to be a popular item on the entertainment agenda for fans of the music.
	SECOND MOVEMENT The band plays a variety of covers featuring the music of bands such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Searchers, Turtles, Neil Diamond, Monkeys, Everly Brothers, Elvis, The Animals, Buddy Holly, Elton John and Bee Gees to name but a few.