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The Blues has just gotten bigger! Joining an amazing cast that includes Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Missy Higgins, Wolfmother, Bo Diddley, The Waifs and many more, the two-day West Coast Blues ’n’Roots Festival is honoured to welcome WA’s own masters of soul and song, the John Butler Trio, for their first appearance at the Freo festival.

Joining the John Butler Trio for this second round of announcements are: Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Larry Carlton Blues Project featuring Robben Ford, Bob Evans, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Kaki King, Piers Faccini, Eugene ‘Hideaway’Bridges, Custom Kings, Kill Devil Hills, The Vasco Era, Diafrix, The Bamboos and Will Conner.

The West Coast Blues ’n’Roots Festival is returning to Fremantle with its finest line-up to date over an expanded two-day format – Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 – presented by Sunset Events and Bluesfest and supported by Triple J.

This unprecedented line up will see the festival spread over two momentous days of blissful music, spanning sounds from blues to jazz, roots to reggae, rock and rhythm. As well as these world class artists there will be loads of other attractions making this day the ultimate in good vibes, including market stalls and a food market offering a range of culinary flavours from around the globe.

The event will also remain a fully licensed event, allowing patrons to freely stroll between stages unrestricted by drinking fences. Under 18 patrons will be permitted if they are accompanied at all times by their parent and hold a valid ticket.

Single day passes are $105 + booking fee or purchase a weekend pass at the discount price of $170 + booking fee. Tickets for The West Coast Blues and Roots Festival are available from www.sunsetevents.com.au (no booking fees) or through Ticketek on 132 849 and www.ticketek.com.au

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