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In the midst of this year’s Bluesfest, in Byron Bay, Marx Music had the utmost pleasure of interviewing Grammy-nominated Eric Gales on behalf of BluesfestTV. Together we discussed his most recent album Crown, the very work which earned him his first Grammy nomination, speaking through music and joining friends on stage for the ultimate party. Eric Gales is a …
Bluesfest has made good on their promise to deliver “the biggest First Artist Announcement ever” with Bon Iver, Patti Smith, Jimmy Barnes and The Teskey Brothers all leading the charge in this morning’s lineup reveal. The lineup is a healthy mix of both homegrown and international talent including guitarist George Benson, Michael Franti and Australia’s …
With Byron Bay’s annual Bluesfest just a mere few weeks away, it’s time to take a look at the legendary artists set to grace the stages, from the large scale Mojo tent to the intimate Juke Joint. Crowded House Arguably one of Australia and New Zealand’s most successful musical exports, Crowded House are set to …
City and Colour, the birth child of Canada’s Dallas Green, has revealed he is on his way to the land down under in April 2020 for an extensive headline tour. The singer-songwriter is currently in the country for an exclusive performance at Brisbane Festival on Saturday 28th September, where it seems his affections for Australia …
Our favourite time of the year is well and truly in full swing! A time when we get to see our favourite artists perform, loads of incredible on-stage collaborations and a time to let your fashion-freak-flag fly. Festival Season you good thing, we’ve missed you. All this goodness aside, one thing reigns true every year; …
Unofficial Byron Bay local and beloved musician Jack Johnson is waging a war on plastic and he’s not alone, with an array of other artists joining the flanks at this year’s Byron Bay Bluesfest. While the festival celebrated its 30th birthday and a past filled with incredible music, it also embraced a step into the …
John Butler has long used his position in the public eye to raise awareness around a number of important, sometimes contentious environmental issues. In recent times he has poured his efforts into educating people about the Adani Coal Mine and the inevitable environmental devastation it will cause. I was lucky enough to sit down with …
Country-soul musician and ‘A Star is Born’ song-writer; Lukas Nelson is returning to Australia in a few short months to perform at Byron Bay Bluesfest. I was lucky enough to chat to the musician about his participation in last year’s on-stage protest against the Adani Coal Mine, artist social responsibility and all about working with …
At just 28 years of age, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton has cemented his place within the world of blues. The Californian singer grew up on a diet of blues and jazz, attributing his love to greats such as Bukka White who he fell head over heels for at just eight years old. “His voice was …