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WEST COAST BLUES N ROOTS 2012Well, if its true what they say about superbly crafted music being food for the soul, the 9th Annual West Coast Blues n Roots menu is sure to whet the appetite! WA's most uniquely programmed multi-genre festival, tailored to the true music lover is returning to its home in Fremantle Park on Sunday 1st April (no joke). |
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CROSBY, STILLS & NASHAs three of the most influential and revered figures in American contemporary music history, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash could be excused for taking a little time off. After all, they've been recording albums and touring the world for the better part of 5 decades, building up a back catalogue that is now beyond compare. A rare and unparalleled pleasure to witness live, Crosby, Stills & Nash have been kind enough not to kick their feet up just yet and are bringing their incredible songs, amazing guitar work and of course, those breathtaking harmonies to Fremantle Park for your aural and visual pleasure. |
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THE POGUESAfter surviving the rough streets of 1980′s London and careering through three decades of Celtic madness, everyone's favourite roustabouts The Pogues are finally making their return to our shores for the first time since 1989. Led by erstwhile and always well lubricated front man Shane MacGowan, The Pogues represent a lurking danger, mystery and downright rowdiness that is long since extinct from popular music. Australian fans have been waiting for an announcement like this since Thatcherism and it is our distinct pleasure to bring this band of lovable larrikins to West Coast Blues n' Roots for what will no doubt be an incredible show. The wait is over. Raise your glasses and here's cheers to The Pogues. |
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THE SPECIALSEarlier this year, as we looked on in disbelief at the rioting and blatant looting taking place in Tottenham and other areas of London, one song kept popping up as the soundtrack. Yes, once again the distinctive throbbing bass and wonky vocals of The Specials' 1981 classic "Ghost Town" was used to document the confusion and anger of the working class. Now the riots were horrible and completely senseless, but the constant use of "Ghost Town" only served as a reminder of what a powerful and timeless creation the song itself is. |
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BUDDY GUYAs far as musical legends go, there aren't many bigger fish in the sea than Buddy Guy. Born and raised in Lettsworth Louisiana, the man formerly known as Friendly Chap carved an early reputation based on his flamboyant performance and showmanship. Never before had a guitarist showed such incredible on stage flair whilst simultaneously melting faces with chops thicker than General Burnside. |
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MY MORNING JACKETWith their latest album Circuital, My Morning Jacket cemented their reputation not only as one of the best American bands of the past 20 years, but one of the finest rock bands in the world at the moment. Led by elastic voiced lead singer Jim James, Kentucky's finest five piece have proven themselves to be the masters of the slow burn. They've picked up an obsessive worldwide following on the back of seminal records such as 2001′s At Dawn, 2003′s It Still Moves and 2005′s breakout album Z – a record that received an unprecedented 5 stars from Mojo Magazine. |
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STEVE EARLEOne of the finest songwriters of his generations, affable Texan Steve Earle is unique in the world of country musicians. He's seen his share of hard knocks, that's for sure, but the true testament of a man is the way he can pick himself back up again and nobody has done it better than Steve. Getting his start in Nashville circa 1975 where he made time with the likes of Townes Van Zandt (after whom he would later name his son, Justin Townes Earle) Steve's early work was of a rockabilly flavour. He wrote songs for Patty Loveless, Carl Perkins and Emmylou Harris as he established himself as an honest troubadour of the era. |
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