A couple of weeks back, Bluesfest 2017 unveiled its first batch of sideshows from artists populating the lineup. Now, another batch of sideshows have been announced featuring even more of the event’s world-class roster.
First up is the great Booker T, who will be performing an anthology of songs from the iconic Stax Records repertoire, most of which were written by his good self. Armed with his trumpet and flanked by backup singers, Booker will be paying homage to some of the greatest soul classics from the seminal record label across just two shows.
The proclaimed “Duchess of Coolsville”, Rickie Lee Jones, will also be venturing away from the festival grounds for a run of shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Cairns, spreading the love just about all over our fair nation. Grammy winning jazz, soul and gospel singer Gregory Porter will be doing a much more refined run of just two shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
The UK’s own Laura Mvula has already impressed the likes of Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Prince all the while being compared to Nina Simone. You’ll be able to get up close and personal with soulful singer during her run of shows down the east coast.
Ukulele savant Jake Shimabukuro is now locked in for headline shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and due to crazy demand, the great Bonnie Rait has announced she too will be stopping off in Brisbane.
Wrapping up the list is Michael Kiwanuka, who will be backing up his performance at Splendour In The Grass earlier this year with the Bluesfest performance and two headline shows.
Catch all the newly-announced Bluesfest sideshows, below.
Watch: Rickie Lee Jones – ‘Satellite’
Booker T Presents The Stax Record Revue Bluesfest 2017 Sideshows
Tickets available Wednesday, 12th October
Thursday, 20th April
The Metro, Sydney
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Friday, 21st April
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre
Rickie Lee Jones Bluesfest 2017 Sideshows
Tickets on sale Wednesday, 12th October
Friday, 7th April
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre
Saturday, 8th April
The Gov, Adelaide
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Sunday, 9th April
The Basement, Sydney
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Thursday, 13th April
Tanks Art Centre, Cairns
Tickets: Tanks Art Centre
Gregory Porter Bluesfest 2017 Sideshows
Tickets available Wednesday, 12th October
Tuesday, 11th April
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre
Wednesday, 12th April
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Laura Mvula Bluesfest 2017 Sideshows
Tickets available Wednesday, 12th October
Wednesday, 12th April
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek
Thursday, 13th April
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre
Saturday, 15th April
The Triffid, Brisbane
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Jake Shimabukuro Bluesfest 2017 Sideshows
Tickets on sale Wednesday, 12th October
Sunday, 9th April
The Gov, Adelaide
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Monday, 10th April
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre
Wednesday, 12th April
The Factory, Sydney
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Thursday, 13th April
Powerhouse, Brisbane
Tickets: Bluesfest Touring
Bonnie Raitt Adds Brisbane Show
Tickets available Wednesday, 12th October
Wednesday, 12th April
QPAC, Brisbane
Tickets: QPAC
Also performing…
Friday, 7th April
State Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Saturday, 8th April
Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Tickets: Canberra Arts Centre
Monday, 10th April
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Michael Kiwanuka Bluesfest 2017 Sideshows
Tickets available Thursday, 13th October
Tuesday, 18th April
Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: Secret Sounds Touring
Wednesday, 19th April
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tickets: Secret Sounds Touring
