Having added a stack of legends to the lineup, including Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson, Byron Bay Bluesfest 2016 has now added a raft of great contemporary artists, including living legend D’Angelo and his band The Vanguard.
“When Bluesfest confirmed Kendrick Lamar we had the guy who produced the best record in Hip Hop this year, and now we have the guy who recorded the best current record in R&B: D’Angelo,” said Bluesfest founder Peter Noble.
“We now have playing at Bluesfest, on the same stage and on the same night (Thu 24th March), the two most important innovators in Rap and R&B today… Think Prince then James Brown and you have D’Angelo – he is that good and an absolute don’t miss!”
There’ll also be appearances from Cold War Kids, Hiatus Kaiyote, Houndmouth, Fantastic Negrito, Con Brio, Kaleo, Mike Love, The Bros. Landreth, Kim Churchill, Mojo Juju, Pierce Brothers, Harts, and the great Steve Smyth.
“And yes, fellow festival friends, there will be more announcements before Christmas,” said Mr Noble, “ensuring every music lovers needs will be fulfilled and Bluesfest 2016 will likely go down in history as one of the best music festivals in Australia and maybe worldwide.”
Check out the Byron Bay Bluesfest 2016 lineup and all dates and ticketing details below.
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2016
D’Angelo And The Vanguard
Cold War Kids
Hiatus Kaiyote
Houndmouth
Fantastic Negrito
Con Brio
Kaleo
Mike Love
The Bros. Landreth
Kim Churchill
Mojo Juju
Pierce Brothers
Harts
Steve Smyth
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Melissa Etheridge
Kendrick Lamar
Tom Jones
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
The Decemberists
Jason Isbell
Sturgill Simpson
Tweedy
Steve Earle and The Dukes
The Wailers
Grace Potter
Lord Huron
Nahko and Medicine For The People
Vintage Trouble
Lucky Peterson
Emdee
Blackberry Smoke
The National
City And Colour
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell, Astro & Mickey Virtue
Joe Bonamassa – Bluesfest exclusive
Tedeschi Trucks Band
The Cat Empire
Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real
The Word
Rhiannon Giddens
Janiva Magness
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Allen Stone
The Selecter
Shakey Graves
Songhoy Blues
Thursday, 24th March – Monday, 28th March 2016
Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm NSW
Tickets: Bluesfest
