Lukas Nelson

Jack Johnson, Lukas Nelson and Bluesfest are waging a war on single use plastics. Here’s how you can help.

by Marx Musicupdated on May 28, 2019April 30, 20193 Comments

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 …

Artists Interviews

Interview: Lukas Nelson

by Marx Musicupdated on January 29, 2019January 20, 20191 Comment

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 …

Reviews

Gang of Youths: Live at Riverstage

by Marx Musicupdated on January 29, 2019January 8, 20191 Comment

When Gang of Youths announced their Brisbane mini-festival ‘A More Perfect Union’, they were met with something that well and truly surpassed excitement. After announcing support acts Publique, Charlie Collins, Thelma Plum, Luca Brasi AND Jack River, Brisbanites were fast to jump on tickets as soon as they were released. The show itself was nothing …