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Perth MusicWest Coast Blues ‘N’ Roots 2008 2nd Round Announcements
After announcing the most comprehensive line-up of international Roots, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Reggae, Gospel and Soul talent ever to come to Western Australia, The West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival has just gotten bigger!
New additions:
Ray Davies (The Kinks)
Chan Marshall (Cat Power)
The Wailers
The Cruel Sea
Jason Mraz
O.A.R. (Of A Revolution)
Jeff Lang
Ivan Zar
He’s penned so many perennial certified classics it’s near on impossible to keep count. However, he continues to push things forward, releasing one of his most acclaimed albums just last year. He is The Kinks founder and frontman Ray Davies, and he comes to the fifth annual West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival to play all of The Kinks’ classics and more.
Joining Davies on this very special announcement is none other than provocateur and acclaimed songstress Chan Marshall, better known as the voice and face of Cat Power.
Few bands change the course of popular music. The Wailers were one of the few, and Bunny Wailer has been delivering the revolutionary reggae flavour ever since. An infrequent tourer, we’re truly privileged to welcome reggae’s greatest living exponent to Fremantle for a very special performance.
We are also honoured to announce the reformation of Aussie rock legends The Cruel Sea exclusively for the West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival and our sister events across the nation.
Jason Mraz exploded onto the US music scene a few years ago with a startling blend of rock, pop, folk, jazz and country. And he’s been at the top of his game ever since, with a succession of acclaimed releases. He now brings his aural brew to Fremantle.
Theirs is the modern legend – a university jam band propelled to stardom through obsessive fans and the Internet. Frequently cited as the new Dave Matthews, O.A.R. (short for Of A Revolution) are certified US rock heroes with over a million album sales to their name, and will now bring their much acclaimed blend of rock, roots and reggae to WA for one special performance.
We also welcome Aussie guitar maestros Jeff Lang and Ivan Zar back to the West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival for what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable weekend of music.
Unfortunately Brandi Carlile has withdrawn from her performance at the West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival due to tour scheduling issues. Also, please note there have been some slight changes in the day-by-day breakdown due to international touring schedules: Seasick Steve now moves to Sunday, G. Love & Special Sauce moves to Sunday and Lior moves to Saturday.
WEST COAST BLUES ’N’ ROOTS FESTIVAL 2008
Fremantle Esplanade Reserve
SARURDAY, MARCH 15
Buddy Guy, Ray Davies, Sinéad O’Connor, Don McLean, Maceo Parker, Gotye, Ian Brown, Keb’ Mo’, KT Tunstall, Xavier Rudd, Ozomatli, The Cruel Sea, The Bellrays, Clare Bowditch And The Feeding Set, Angus & Julia Stone, Jason Mraz, O.A.R., Lior, Damien Dempsey, The Basics and more to be announced
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
John Fogerty, Bunny Wailer, Eskimo Joe, Cat Power, Jools Holland & His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra, Vusi Mahlasela, Lee Ritenour, Patty Griffin, London Community Gospel Choir, G. Love & Special Sauce, The Beautiful Girls, Galactic, Salmonella Dub, Jeff Martin, Mia Dyson, Jeff Lang, Seasick Steve, The Audreys, Sugarland, Ivan Zar and more to be announced.
