Andrew Bird
Review: Andrew Bird electrifies the Sydney Opera House in his encore performance
The musical creature known as Andrew Bird emerged onto the Sydney Opera House stage for the second time this weekend – his first since his 2010 debut – armed with nothing but a sharp suit and his trusty violin. The stage was covered with instruments and microphones; a sign that either a band was about…
Andrew Bird (US) on Are You Serious and returning to Australia for Bluesfest
After chatting with Andrew Bird about his latest release, Are You Serious, I was more than a little confused. His lyrics have always told stories across breathtaking folk-coloured soundscapes, and his wit and fresh take on life, music and writing precedes him. Before taking to Australian shores for appearances in Sydney, Melbourne and Bluesfest, Andrew…
Patti Smith, The Lumineers, Bonnie Raitt, Snarky Puppy & Andrew Bird lead first Bluesfest sideshow announcement!
New week, new tours. The 2017 Byron Bay Bluesfest has come out with their first round of sideshows and as far as initial touring announcements go, they’ve done pretty well, with the likes of Patti Smith, Bonnie Raitt and The Lumineers locking down some impressive Australian headline shows. South Australians and Queenslanders miss out on this round of announcements unfortunately, with the artists…
Patti Smith, The Zac Brown Brand & Buddy Guy lead Bluesfest Byron Bay 2017 announcement!
- August 23, 2016
- Music
- Andrew Bird
- Beth Hart
- Billy Bragg
- Bluesfest Byron Bay
- Bonnie Raitt
- Booker T.
- Buddy Guy
- Dumpstaphunk
- Gregory Porter
- Irish Mythen
- Jake Shimabukuro
- Jethro Tull
- Joan Osborne
- Laura Mvula
- Mavis Staples
- Nikki Hill
- Patti Smith
- Rickie Lee Jones
- Roy Ayers
- St Paul & The Broken Bones
- The Strumbellas
- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
- Turin Brakes
Talk about a way to wake up on a Wednesday morning: for another year, the Byron Bay Bluesfest has delivered its first artist announcement and it’s another big’n. Confirmed to perform at the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm over the Easter long weekend next April are some of the most important names in contemporary music, including Patti Smith, who…