Six massive new acts have just been added to a monumental Byron Bay Bluesfest festival for its 2023 event.
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Leading the charge is the Counting Crows, The Doobie Brothers, Allison Russell, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, St Paul and the Broken Bones, and Vintage Trouble.
The first 41 acts of the hugely popular music festival were announced in August and included English new-wave legend Elvis Costello & The Imposters and US blues icons Buddy Guy and Bonnie Riatt.
The Doobie Brothers are midway through their 50th anniversary world tour, with singer/songwriter Michael McDonald re-joining the band since they last played Bluesfest in 2017.
Bluesfest 2023 will be the first time Canadian singer/songwriter Allison Russell has joined the festival line-up.
Grammy and Academy Award-nominated American rock band Counting Crows have sold more than 20 million albums during their 30-year career.
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St Paul and the Broken Bones has taken to their Instagram page to tell fans "we can't wait to see you on April 6 and 7 for a weekend to remember".
The 34th Bluesfest will be the first festival since 2019 not to face restrictions on attendance and international artists.
Bluesfest returned last Easter after a two-year COVID-enforced break, but it featured a predominantly Australian line-up.
Bluesfest is on at Byron Events Farm from April 6-10. Tickets are on sale now.
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
