The line-up for a wonderful long week-end of superb music continues to build as we now announce over 25 more acts for 2012. Twenty-three international acts will come from all over including Finland, Sweden, Canada, UK, USA and French-Algeria to join a fantastic feast of the best in Australian roots music. Adam Cohen is now confirmed to play Port Fairy on his first Australian tour; John Butler will be doing his rare fabulous solo shows; Chris Hillman of The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers and who is credited as a founder of the Country Rock genre; the amazing Krystle Warren returns after sensational appearances on her recent brief visit; Port Fairy favourites, The Battlefield Band return with the sounds of Scotland. This is shaping to be another Port Fairy not to miss! Make sure you lock-in tickets soon.

Adam Cohen - USA
Singer songwriter Adam Cohen is heading to Australian shores for the first time. The son of legendary poet-balladeer Leonard Cohen, Adam Cohen will showcase his unique and distinctive voice that has made him a success in his own right. Adam’s latest offering ‘Like A Man’ is an intimate, romantic yet shrewdly reflective plain speaking album that evokes something of his father just as in any child you can discern the echo of the parent.
www.adamcohen.com

John Butler
The John Butler Trio have toured extensively around Australia and The World. In 2012 John Butler is stripping it back to the bare bones and embarking on a solo tour. Port Fairy audiences will experience the first of these unique shows, with an intimate performance from the singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire. The multi ARIA Award winning artist will reinterpret his early songs, play his hits, share stories from the road and enchant with his candour and wit.
www.johnbutlertrio.com

The Battlefield Band - Scotland
Under their banner 'Forward with Scotland’s Past', Battlefield Band have been a bedrock of talent for over four decades, and continue to lead the way for Scotland with their inspired fusion of ancient and modern traditional music and song. Angry, joyful, raucous, contemplative, their music is distilled from their own unique form of the Scottish spirit and bottled in concert and onto disc.
www.battlefieldband.co.uk

Krystle Warren - USA
After years busking and hustling in New York and Paris, Missouri-born singer-songwriter Krystle Warren has suddenly become hot property. Warren's voice is an extraordinary instrument ranging from tender murmurs to growling intensity recalling Nina Simone in its depth and smokiness. She appeared alongside Teddy Thompson, Robyn Hitchcock, Vashti Bunyan and more in ‘Way To Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake’ tour in January 2010.
www.krystlewarren.co

Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen - USA
Arguably the pioneer of the genre known as “Country Rock,” Chris Hillman has carved a permanent niche in the history of contemporary American music through his work with such notable bands as The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and the Desert Rose Band. Together, these two country-rock pioneers explore the back roads of American folk with a collection of songs that reflect the depth and vitality of their skills.
www.chrishillman.com
www.herbpedersen.com