Podcasts about bluesfest

Words and interview by: Kyra JadeComing up very soon in May, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls will be joining long time buddies Bowling For Soup on their Bowl Your Bones Australian Tour. Frank Turner graciously jumped on to chat with HEAVY MAG before making the long journey to our shores!Luckily this isn't Frank's first time visiting us, he's played some great shows and festivals in Australia over the years. We spoke about playing the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest in particular taking a moment to reminisce on what it was like and being a part of the artist community. According to Frank the news about Bluesfest collapsing, AKA another tombstone added to Australia's 'festival graveyard', has been shared and felt all around the world. It's nice to hear that our little Byron Bay festival had such a positive impact on international visitors and I hope one day we can fill those shoes again with a new music haven.This particular interview was so much fun to research. When looking up what Frank Turner has been up to, I was hit with some crazy stats. Things like casually travelling to 50 states in 50 days in the US, 15 cities played in 24-hours and 24 shows in 24-hours in London. Along with having his own annual festival Lost Evenings that's a force in itself and massive accomplishment, he's also checked off playing Wembley and Alexandra Palace to an enormous amount of adoring fans.What I was most impressed about was finding out that Frank actively donates his time and fundraise for charities close to his heart like protecting grass root venues, mental and community health support and taking on a massive project to restore housing in Sierra Leone after being destroyed by floods. Yeah I know, I'm wondering what the fuck I've been doing with my life too. Remind me never to play two truths and a lie with this guy! All jokes aside, Frank is an amazing person. It's very rare to see people put their money where their mouth is and I have huge respect for the work he's done.There's plenty of Easter Eggs in the full interview, you'll just have to watch it yourself to find them. Yes, I left my stuttering ass in there because although I'm an embarrassment to myself; I'm only human. I get nervous and sometimes can't get my words out but it's important to be real in a world where people only want you to see them through their ‘curated lens of perfection.' Luckily this time I had Frank Turner sitting there with a kind smile on his face while casually rocking his bath robe. Dress for the job you want, right?! Genius. I took a leaf out of his book, if he's giving off the ‘zero fucks' chill vibe, then I am too.Humans aren't perfect and we should all be a little kinder to ourselves.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

We're baaaaack! Did you miss us? In our return of biblical proportions, we firstly explain our absence and say thanks to our Patreon subscribers. Cam also shares an experience on his flight to Paris, where a Frenchman recognised his Moving Stills shirt. We then dive deep into the cancellation of Bluesfest, and the flow-on effects this will have on other festivals. We explore everythinng from liquidation, shady allegations, and everything else. We drill down into how government funding, festival financing, and some questionable moves by festival boss Peter Noble led to the festival's fall from grace. Plus, the heartbreaking reality for thousands of ticket holders (spoiler: they're not getting their money back). But it's not all doom and gloom...there's hope! We talk about Australia's rising local events, the clever new models emerging from the chaos, and how regional festivals are trying to carve out a future in this new festival world order.Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content.Support us on Patreon ⁠here⁠Follow Homebrewed on ⁠Instagram⁠Like Homebrewed on ⁠Facebook⁠Watch our content on ⁠YouTube⁠Check out our Spotify Playlists ⁠here⁠Catch up on everything ⁠Homebrewed⁠This podcast was recorded on Darkinjung land.Thanks to Sonora Studios in Tuggerah for sponsoring this episode. Check out Jack Nigro's awesome space here, and let him know Homebrewed sent you!Homebrewed is a podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

The long goodbye to Bluesfest continues in Episode 16 of On The Record, but this time the tone shifts from shock to something closer to forensic analysis. If last week was a reaction, this is reconstruction. If Bluesfest is a case study in organisational failure, Scarpetta is its televisual equivalent. The long-gestating adaptation of Patricia Cornwell's crime novels earns a near-unanimous drubbing. Redemption comes via The Outlaws, Stephen Merchant's Bristol-set series, which earns a glowing recommendation for its balance of humour, character, and social observation. Brian Wise reports from Castlemaine's Theatre Royal, where the “Man Out of Time” tribute to Broderick Smith becomes a reminder of what Australian roots music does best: community, continuity, and songcraft. The episode closes on a note of tentative optimism, with Wise anticipating a film adaptation of The Magic Faraway Tree, his “favourite book of all time.” Whether it will soar or suffer the fate of Scarpetta remains to be seen. Show Links Rolling Stone ‘It Wasn't A Sudden Collapse. It Was a Slow Bleed': Former Bluesfest Executive Speaks Out  Jay E Clair The REAL Reason Bluesfest Fell Apart: From Sold Out to Collapse  Check out Michael's debut album 'Oversharing With Strangers' under the moniker Imposter Syndrome  Scarpetta - Official Trailer | Prime Video   The Outlaws - Official Trailer | Iview   The Magic Faraway Tree | Official Trailer  Tedeschi Trucks Band website  Tedeschi Trucks Band - "Midnight in Harlem" (Live on eTown)  Florry - First it was a movie, then it was a book (Official Music Video)  Geese – Taxes Jimmy Kimmel Live  AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE Origini in Castlemaine  Broderick Smith - Snowblind Moon 

Sam has flown into town just to podcast this week, so alongside new music to grace your eats, he and Max cover the continuing fallout from the collapse of Bluesfest, deliver more news about Violent Soho's possible reunion, speculate on Good Things, and think ahead to airport security.Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson told staff the airline hasn’t cancelled a single flight as a result of fuel shortages. Plus, Bluesfest ticket holders may get their money back and The Australian crunches the numbers on who’s really voting for One Nation. Read more: Qantas reassures passengers it has no plans to cancel flights over fuel crisis Bluesfest 2026 collapse: PayPal announces special refund exception for ticket holders Data reveals low income and education levels fuelled One Nation’s SA election surgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 15 of On The Record is the sound of a long-running Australian institution going quiet — followed by the louder, messier noise of what happens when a festival doesn't just “take a break”, but goes into liquidation. Brian Wise and Michael Mackenzie devote the bulk of the episode to the sudden demise of Bluesfest after 36 years, and they do it with a guest who knows the event from the inside: Sarah Ndiaye, now Mayor of Byron Shire, formerly the “head honcho” of the Bluesfest photo tent — the social headquarters where media, and photographers regrouped each Easter. Important Links Bluesfest Reportage Variety: Calls Mounting for a Class Action Against Bluesfest After 2026 Event Cancelled By Neil Griffiths  ABC News: Confusion and anger as Bluesfest ticketholders question timing of cancellation By Julia André  Byron Shire Echo: Bluesfest ancillary event in Bruns cancelled By Hans Lovejoy  AFR: Refund complication as Bluesfest collapses owing $5.7m by Michael Bailey Arts & Culture editor  Opinion If the Bluesfest era has ended, I've lost something more precious than money by David Free  Pharaoh Sanders The Creator Has A Master Plan  Ben Harper - With My Own Two Hands (Official Music Video) 

Palantir Technology is in the news, and not in a good way. Tech reporter at Crikey Cam Wilson dives into the controversial tech company's growing influence on global politics, including how it's become entangled with Australian surveillance and international conflict. Is conservatism making a comeback among young people? A new report from IPSOS and the King’s College London suggests Generation Z may be embracing more traditional gender views. We speak with University of Melbourne PhD candidate Claudia Young about what’s driving this shift, from economic anxiety to the influence of the manosphere. Later, we look at yet another collapse of a major Australian music event - Bluesfest. After decades as a staple of the Easter long weekend, the long anticipated festival has been cancelled, raising fresh concerns about the future of live music. Olly Arkins from the Australian Festivals Association explains why festival costs keep rising and what it means for artists, workers and regional communities. We also break down the members of the Iran women's national football team being granted humanitarian visas after a protest during the AFC Women's Asian Cup. Analyst Neha Madhok helps explain the political context behind the decision and tensions between Iran, Australia, Israel, and the United States. This episode was produced by Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis, Bec Cushway, Holly Payne and Olivia Nunes-Malek. Executive produced by Bec Cushway. Hosted by Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis and Pongyada Soothipong. Aired 14 March 2026 on Gadigal land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After jumping into the new tunes of the week, Sam and Max look into how and why Bluesfest might have failed, how Hilltop Hoods brings the dads together, what's up with Future Islands, and how a beloved Brisbane band might be making a little comeback...Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Kenny Wayne Sheoherd from Shrevepor, Louisiana, was a child prodigy imbued with the Blues. He is returning to Australia to play at Bluesfest and also the Metro. His music encompasses blues rock and also the more traditional forms of blues. The tour is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of Ledbetter Heights. David Barr [...]Read More... from Interview with Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the Australian market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Iran war; Byron Bay's famous Bluesfest has been cancelled; The US military says rescue efforts are underway after an American military refuelling plane crashed in Iraq; Qantas passengers who were given credits instead of a refund for COVID-19 cancelled flights are set to share $105 million in compensation; Netflix says a sequel to the smash hit Kpop Demon Hunters is officially in development; And it seems Zendaya might’ve just confirmed her marriage to Tom Holland, amid rumours they wedded in secret weeks ago. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of volunteers are hitting the streets across Bundaberg as part of the Mud Army that are ready to help residents of inundated homes with the clean-up.

Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was reportedly gravely injured in a strike during the Middle East conflict. Plus, Qantas settles a covid legal challenge for $105m and Bluesfest bites the dust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's headlines include: Energy Minister Chris Bowen has approved the release of almost 800 million litres of fuel to Australia’s market, initially targeting regional areas. A man has rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in the U.S. state of Michigan in what federal investigators said was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. Bluesfest, a popular music festival held annually in Byron Bay, has announced the cancellation of its 2026 edition. And today’s good news: For the first time, a team of scientists has grown chickpeas in soil designed to mimic the surface of the moon. Reporting with AAP. Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bluesfest has been cancelled after a massive 36 year run. Brenton & Tyson unpack the sudden cancellation and what effects it will have on the industry moving forward.

Pierre-François se questionne sur les plans B. Félix-Antoine a besoin d’aide pour être aidé. Marie-Josée fait le survol des artistes des festivals Osheaga et Bluesfest.

Ratings for the gold medal game between Canada and the USA couldn't crack the top 10 in Canada, Brady Tkachuk's and Jake Sanderson's Olympic tournament, and the 2026 Bluesfest lineup.

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Braydon KainsBraydon has been a present guitarist, bassist and singer on the KW music scene for over a decade now. Most recently, he has taken an incredibly admirable role at The Grand River Blues Society as one of the coordinators and teachers of the Blues camp. It is a week long camp with incredibly talented instructors and teachers that offers kids a shot at playing on the Bluesfest stage. Dive into this episode with us and take a trip on Braydon's journey. Remember to like, Subscribe and share the episode.Rate and review on all platforms to help us stay connected to you!If you'd like to support our show, we have a merch list available on our social media platforms @kitchenerfamous For merch inquiries and all other inquiries, email us at kitchenerfamous@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in and catch ya in a couple of weeks! Til then, Keep it Kitch'ner ;)

On the latest episode of On The Record, Brian Wise and Michael Mackenzie ease into their weekly cultural ramble with the sombre news of Bob Weir's death—remembering an artist whose band (The Grateful Dead) they half‑followed but wholly respected. Weir, who died on January 10 at 78 (the same date as David Bowie's passing—coincidence or cosmic scheduling?), becomes the launchpad for a surprisingly affectionate exploration of Deadhead culture. Michael recalls the excellent Long Strange Trip documentary—long enough, Brian notes, to break a Melbourne Film Festival projector—and the pair marvel at the Grateful Dead's unique talent for turning concerts into economic ecosystems.  From there, the conversation pivots to David Bowie's The Final Act documentary (streaming on ABC), Crowded House opening the Australian Open (a first for tennis, apparently), and the AFL's ongoing failure to book local acts for the Grand Final. Why Snoop Dogg over Emma Donovan? Why not Troy Cassar-Daley? The hosts are baffled. Then there's Bluesfest's controversial booking of heavy metal act Parkway Drive, which has purists clutching their harmonicas. Festival director Peter Noble defends the choice, arguing you can't limit festivals by genre.  The episode meanders through Lucinda Williams' new album, Russell Crowe's Oscar-worthy turn in Nuremberg, and the existential challenges of songwriting. On The Record with Brian Wise and Michael Mackenzie is available on all major podcast platforms. Rhythms Magazine subscribers can access exclusive bonus content, including Loretta Miller's debut CD. Episode Links Grateful Dead Doco Long Strange Trip – Official Trailer | Prime Video  David Bowie/Mick Jagger Dancing In the Street  Bowie: The Final Act on Iview (2025)  David Bowie - Changes (Live performance Glastonbury 1971)  Split Enz reuniting for first time in 17 years | 7.30 Lucinda Williams - World's Gone Wrong  NUREMBERG | Official Trailer #1 (2025)  The Nazi and the Psychiatrist: Hermann Goring, Dr. Douglas M. Kelley, and a Fatal Meeting of Minds at the End of WWII  Jeff Tweedy: How to Write One Song  Loretta Miller on Bandcamp  Subscribe to Rhythms to get Loretta's album on cd 

Summer listening is still the the talk of the town for our new songs this week, then we dive into the new line-up drop from Bluesfest, a tour announce from the world's most famous military conscripts, and look back at 2016 like the whole of the internet seems to be doing.Follow along with the songs we discuss in this week's Spotify playlist.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Visit: www.salty.com.au BACKLINE is back for January tone hounds. We roll from raw modern blues and roots through to the deep catalogue — Eddie Taylor talking big-town truths, Johnny Winter cutting sharp, Jimmie Vaughan riding that groove like he always does. There's plenty of local fire running through this set too — Ash Grunwald, Stefan Hauk, Damon Smith, Fiona Boyes with Chris Wilson and Hubert Sumlin, Dan Dinnen N Shorty, Dom Turner with Kim Sinh, and Mia Kelly — all flying the flag with new cuts, live grit and boundary-pushing spirit that still respects the lineage. Add Bill Frisell bending Marvin Gaye into something new, Violent Femmes kicking the walls in, and Tom Waits reminding us how to hold on — and you've got a playlist that moves from backroom blues to late-night confessionals. This isn't background music — it's listening music! Powered by Salty Dog Blues N Roots www.salty.com.au #Podcast #SaltyDogBluesNRoots #bluesmusicvictoria #BluesPodcast #RootsMusic #AustralianBlues ARTIST / TRACK / ALBUM / LABEL / YEAR ** Australia 01. Handsome Jack / Right On / Do What Comes Naturally / Alive Naturalsound Records / 2014 02. ** Ash Grunwald / Just Be Yourself / Bluesfest Studio Sessions / Delta Groove / 2023 03. ** Stefan Hauk / Can't Help Myself / Before The Dawn / Independent Release / 2024 04. Hurray For The Riff Raff / Alibi / The Past Is Still Alive / Nonesuch Records / 2024 05. James Luther Dickinson / You Better Rock Me Baby / Killers from Space / Memphis International Records / 2007 06. Jimmie Vaughan / Dirty Girl / Do You Get The Blues? / Artemis Records / 2001 07. ** Damon Smith / So From Now / A Fresh Harvest From Old Seeds / Independent Release / 2025 08. Eddie Taylor / Big Town Playboy / Big Town Playboy / Vee-Jay Records / 1960 09. Johnny Winter / Be Careful With A Fool / Johnny Winter / Imperial Records / 1969 10. Jubu Smith / Hamster Wheel / Jubu / Independent Release / 2021 11. ** Fiona Boyes, Chris Wilson, Hubert Sumlin / Who's Been Talking / Live at Bluesfest 2004 / ABC Music / 2004 12. Katie Knipp / Letters / Take It With You / Independent Release / 2018 13. Bill Frisell / I Heard It Through The Grapevine / East/West / Elektra Nonesuch / 1988 14. ** Dan Dinnen N Shorty / Bad Luck Trouble / Jeff's Shed / Independent Release / 2020 15. ** Dom Turner, Kim Sinh / Antihero / Two Days In Hanoi / Independent Release / 2022 16. Kim Wilson, Ronnie Earle / Abandoned / Now My Soul / Stony Plain Records / 2019 17. The Zak Schulze Gang / I Won't Do This Anymore / Straight To It / Independent Release / 2023 18. Violent Femmes / Add It Up / Violent Femmes / Slash Records / 1983 19. William Lee Ellis / Four Horses / God's Tattoos / Independent Release / 2020 20. Chris Whitley / Made From Dirt / War Crime Blues / Messenger Records / 2004 21. ** Mia Kelly / Lone Dog / To Be Clear / Independent Release / 2024 22. Tom Waits / Hold On / Mule Variations / Anti- Records / 1999 23. Yates McKendree / I Can't Stop / Need To Know / Qualified Records / 2024

Episode two of On The Record begins exactly where great podcasts are born: with the crushing realisation that nothing has been recorded. After a brief collective sigh (and a generous decision to “power through”), Michael Mackenzie, Brian Wise and guest Nick Corr regroup and press on—braver, wiser, and still dangerously unsupervised. What follows is a gloriously eclectic ramble through: A shamelessly persuasive plug for Rhythms Magazine, which somehow doubles as relationship advice A sold-out theatre talk about fungi, proving that mushrooms now draw bigger crowds than indie bands A deep dive into Pluribus, the Apple TV series that turns hive minds into a philosophical Rorschach test (Michael finds it calming; Brian finds it terrifying) The long-awaited final album from Chris Bailey of The Saints, hailed as a dignified, and moving farewell Lucinda Williams, political defiance, and why some albums are necessary whether America's ready or not A prolonged, reverent detour into Tom Waits, including birthdays, movies, glitter-filled pockets, and the universal agreement that everyone would still fly overseas to see him Talking Heads nostalgia, Bluesfest ticket shock, and the unsettling concept of “cover bands with original members” The episode wraps with movies (Dead of Winter, Train Dreams), tears shed in unexpected places, and the firm belief that art about love, loss, and grief is best discussed at length—preferably after checking the record button. On The Record is a podcast where culture is taken seriously, and tangents are treated as the main event. Useful Links Rhythms Subscription For Your Loved One At Christmas  Order Your Rhythms T Shirt For Christmas   Merlin Sheldrake Interview  The Saints Long March Through The Jazz Age  Lucinda Williams new album World's Gone Wrong  Lucinda's Honky Tonk in NYC  Documentary: Finding Lucinda   Jay Buchanan - Caroline (Official Music Video) Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Official Trailer | Netflix  Tom Waits - "Come On Up To The House"  Tom Waits Glitter and Doom Live  Tom Waits - The Acting Years  Snocaps band site  The Lemonheads New Album Remain In Light feat. Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew | Full Set | Hollywood Arts Park | 3-2-2024  Caught Stealing Trailer  Dead of Winter Trailer  Train Dreams Trailer 

Max returns from a triumphant gig at Oasis' return to Sydney, Sam moots his Bluesfest virginity, and they both look at the Grammy's nods. Then it's a good ol' fashioned song-off as we put bands against their own best tracks.Follow along with the songs we discuss in this week's Spotify Playlist.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Visit: www.salty.com.au PROMOTER – a curated journey through the sound and soul of contemporary blues and roots. This edition traces the lineage from Johnnie Johnson's piano-driven swagger to the precision of Stevie Ray Vaughan, showcasing a collection that bridges classic traditions and modern craft. New works from JD McPherson, Jaimi Faulkner, Jad Tariq and Rodney Crowell highlight the evolving edge of the genre. Leading Australian voices — Chris Wilson, Fiona Boyes, Collard Greens N Gravy, Catch 23, Bill Barber N The Holding Cell and The Sunbears — demonstrate the strength and diversity of the local scene. A refined mix of authenticity, artistry and rhythm — PROMOTER celebrates the musicians who keep the blues alive and moving forward. Powered by Salty Dog Blues N Roots www.salty.com.au #Podcast #SaltyDogBluesNRoots #bluesmusicvictoria #BluesPodcast #RootsMusic #AustralianBlues ARTIST / TRACK / ALBUM / LABEL / YEAR ** Australia 01. Johnnie Johnson / Tanqueray / Johnnie B. Bad / Elektra – Nonesuch / 1991 02. Keb Mo / Road of Love / Muscle Shoals: Small Town Big Sound / Dreamlined Entertainment – BMG / 2018 03. ** Chris Wilson / You Got It Right the First Time / King for a Day / Forge Records / 2002 04. ** Fiona Boyes N Fortune Tellers / Card Sharp / Live at Bluesfest 2004 / ABC Records (AUS) / 2004 05. Jad Tariq / Flapjack / Jad Tariq Sings / MoMojo Records / 2025 06. JD McPherson / Baby Blues / Nite Owls / New West Records / 2024 07. Johnny Winter / Divin' Duck / Scorchin' Blues / Epic – Legacy / 1992 08. Stevie Ray Vaughan / Cold Shot / Couldn't Stand the Weather / Epic / 1984 09. ** Catch 23 / Wrong End of the Barrel / Bullett Full of Blues / Independent (AUS) / 2025 10. ** Collard Greens N Gravy / Why'd You Break My Heart / Boogaloo Sauce / Self-released (AUS) / 2025 11. Rodney Crowell N Lukas Nelson / Rainy Days in California / Airline Highway / New West Records / 2021 12. Son Volt / Bandages N Scars / Okemah and the Melody of Riot / Thirty Tigers / 2005 13. ** Jaimi Faulkner / Liquidation Sale / Half of It / Make My Day Records (DE) / 2025 14. Coca Leaves N Pearls / Stoned Stomp / All One Song / Independent / 2025 15. ** Bill Barber N The Holding Cell / Weary Heart / Southern Redemption / Independent (AUS) / 2024 16. Marcia Ball / Can't Blame Nobody But Myself / The Tattooed Lady and the Alligator Man / Alligator Records / 2016 17. DUG / Have At It! / Have At It! / Independent (US) / 2024 18. Big Joe Turner / Shake Rattle N Roll / Kansas City Style / Pablo Records / 1978 19. ** The Sunbears / Gonna Make You A Star / Gonna Make You A Star / Independent (AUS) / 2025 20. Eric Clapton / Five Long Years / From the Cradle / Reprise / 1994 21. Jimbo Mathus N Andrew Bird / Bell Witch / These 13 / Thirty Tigers / 2021 22. Katie Spencer / You Say / A Yorkshire Tribute to Michael Chapman / Soundly Music UK / 2023 23. Peter Bruntnell / The Flying Monk / Houdini and the Sucker Punch / Loose Music UK / 2008 24. Rory Block N Jimmy Vivino / What Kind of Woman Is This / Heavy on the Blues / Blues Leaf Records / 2007 25. Doug MacLeod / All I Had Was the Blues / Raw Blues 2 / Acoustic Music Records (EU) / 2019

Send us a textJoin Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musiciansSarah Buckley's effervescent energy radiates through every moment of our conversation about The Buckleys, the dynamic sibling band that's breathing fresh life into Australian country music. Growing up in the Byron hinterland with a father who drummed for The Radiators before exploring big band, rockabilly, and boogie-woogie piano, music was always destined to be their path."Dad was always playing," Sarah reminisces, explaining how their father deliberately steered them toward country music as a more wholesome alternative to the rock world he knew. This musical upbringing included learning guitar from James T of Canned Heat fame and performing at local festivals from a young age. The journey from competing in the BluesFest busking competition as children to returning as official performers years later represents a full-circle moment that clearly still resonates with Sarah.The conversation takes an exciting turn when Sarah details her songwriting collaboration with Alexander Lasker from Kingswood. Unlike the structured Nashville writing sessions she was accustomed to, their creative process flowed organically into the early morning hours after breaks for dinner and drinks. This rock and roll approach yielded their previous single "See You Folks Again" and their new release "What Were Your Dreams Made Of" during one particularly inspired night. The latter track showcases Sarah's powerful vocals alongside a fierce mandolin solo in what she describes as "a high energy anthem built for dance floors, festival stages, and country playlists alike."The family dynamic adds another fascinating layer to The Buckleys' story. Recently, youngest brother Dylan has joined the band after earning his stripes and completing his "band probation," as Sarah jokingly puts it. When asked about playing with siblings, she candidly admits it's "a mixed bag" with moments that are "explosive and very short" before everyone moves on professionally. This authenticity extends to their annual "Buckleys and Friends" jam session at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, where they strip back to the spontaneous energy of their musical upbringing.Discover the infectious blend of honky-tonk heart and rockabilly rebellion that's made The Buckleys one of Australia's most exciting young bands. From their #1 debut single to festival stages across two continents, they're proving country music's resurgence is in capable hands. Give their new single a listen and experience pure Buckley magic for yourself!What have The Buckleys been up to lately?  Let's find out!Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit: ThatRadioChick.com.au

This SATURDAY we're back chatting about Ro officially being done her PhD, Bluesfest adventures, Tash's sourdough era, a travel app you need to download, our new jalapeño sauv blanc obsession, and more!xoxo Tash & Ro#itsaturdaypodListen & Subscribe: linktr.ee/itsaturdaypodFollow us on Instagram & TikTok: @itsaturdaypodDisclaimer: The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of our employers.

Senators F Dylan Cozens on growing up in the Yukon and joining the Senators, Bluesfest and the Blue Jays kick off the 2nd half of the season tonight.

Opening weekend of Bluesfest, Redblacks battle but come up with another loss, HR Derby and Jannik Sinner wins his 1st Wimbledon title.

The Friday Kenny & JT Show is underway. We preview a busy weekend on our area with a Blues Fest and Italian Fest, the Guardians and White Sox were washed out in Chicago last night, and it rained out “Yacht Rock Night”, we preview our visit from Hall of Famer Bill Polian, the Cavs drop their Summer League opener to the Pacers, and more...

Bluesfest spokesperson Joe Reilly on opening night and every night of the festival, Redblacks tickets and your texts.

Blues Fest starts this week across the street from the Drive Studios, so Muddy's cousin Muddy Shorts has a couple songs to share. Foster won't know what hit him! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lorde's cross, Sam tees off about Dashboard Confessional, and Katy Perry's still a space cadet. Then, Bluesfest has maybe told us a little white lie, and Sam wants to geek out about guitars.Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Support us on Patreon... Team LMSU are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! This year we are upping the ante and every fortnight when a regular episode drops, there will be a delicious, subscriber only BoCo episode. Because, THERE IS TOO MUCH! This week we are speed dating every* party's climate election policies so head on over to https://www.patreon.com/LetMeSumUp.* a sample approach was taken to Independents!—The data is in and your dedicated hosts are diving into SAFEGUARD 2: SAFE GUARDER the first season recap of the reformed and rebooted Safeguard Mechanism. SO, is it doing the job? Does it deserve the custom meme treatment from one T Reed inspired by everyone's favourite holiday movie? Yippee Ki-Yay, Climatelovers! Time to Stay Positive as it is early days, overall emissions are down with movement up and down across facilities (see some criticisms in this Guardian article). One thing is certain though: this climate and energy podcast of record will continue to document progress! And if you want the thrilling backstory to SAFE GUARDER, check out our back catalogue episodes:‘The Last Fire In The Forest': The Safeguard Mechanism Consultation PaperNew Dork Times: Chubb/Safeguard Special Double Report Report SpecialSafe Guard With A VengeanceOur main paperThe first rule of system change is: don't talk about system change! Unless you are Jeremy Oppenheim from the consultancy outfit Systemiq and authored ‘Shock Therapy: A strategic reset for the sustainability movement' as part of its Blue Whale Inquiry. The pitch? We need a reset! Three climate shocks, seven hot ideas and abundance in a pear tree - this provocation of a paper packs a lot in! Your intrepid hosts eat this whale one mouthful at a time.One more thingsTennant's One More Thing is: an Alchemical Adventure at Conquest!Frankie's One More Thing is: an urge to bust out of the climate bubble, get some nature and some tunes! Hard recommend for Bluesfest for those musically inclined.Luke's One More Thing is: The prequel to a prequel to Star Wars: A New Hope: Andor. It is redolent with resonances with our current moment, and as an extra bonus you really don't need to be a Star Wars nerd.And that's all from us Summerupperers! Send your hot tips and suggestions for papers to us at mailbag@letmesumup.net and check out our back catalogue at letmesumup.net.

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers perform at the 2024 Boca Blues Festival (November 2024)on Edition 684 of Blues Radio International, with Shemekia Copeland, Little Mack Simmons, and Eddie Kirkland with GE Smith and Jaimoe.Photograph courtesy of Tommy Castro and Alligator RecordsFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Wiregrass Bluesfest has been rockin the south for the past dozen years. Hang out with Donnia Rambin, Miranda Dunn, Brenda Hancock and Joe Donofro as we discuss this years bluesfest and what music means to us! Forgive the questionable audio, we'd just come off Mardi Gras and I hadn't had a chance to fully dial in the studio.

NHL analyst Mike Johnson on the Sens sour return to action, FanDuel, Bluesfest, Team Homan cruise to another Scotties title and the cost of a Black Hawk helicopter.

Episode 2 - Dirt Simple Photo Gallery Dirt Simple Photo Gallery is the program that started me down the Plain Text Programs path. It predates my own thinking about Plain Text Programs by at least a decade. Ever since I wrote it I use it all the time. It is now my preferred web page generator for all kinds of web pages, not just galleries. Like most of my programs I wrote it because I needed it. Vivian and I were putting on music events like Blues Fest, Sunday In The Park, Jazz Thursday, New Jazz In Jonesboro, and Bebopalooza. I recorded all the shows. Sometimes video, always audio. And we loved taking pictures of the musicians singing and playing. After the shows we would dump the photo files to a hard drive, make all the original photos read only, and back them up to a CD or DVD. We really enjoyed scrolling through the photos, picking the ones we liked, cropping them and enhancing them, and resizing them for the internet. And then that's where it fell apart. We recorded the show. We took the pictures. We cropped the pictures and had them ready to go for our Delta Boogie website. And we didn't want to write the html. Some days we would have five or six bands playing. We usually had ten to twenty photos of each band that we picked out of hundreds of photos taken. Do the math. That's a lot of typing HTML code like a href =, img src, etc. A lot a captions to write. A lot of work to get done in a week. Because the next weekend we had another show. Another set of photos. Another bunch of html backlog. And the thing I found out. If we didn't get the pages posted right away we almost never had time to post them later. I mean we had kids to raise, cooking to do, cars to fix, school to attend, not to mention work. So, I loved writing programs more than I loved marking up html. And I could write one program and avoid marking up tons of html. And so I wrote the Dirt Simple Photo Gallery. Even back in the dark ages of the internet also known as the nineties there were photo gallery programs. And just like today they were cumbersome and running them was a lot like data entry. You know what I hate worse than writing html? Data entry. I had this idea. I would take all the photos we had ready for a gallery and I would upload them to a directory on our server. Then I would upload an index.php file and we'd have a photo gallery. And that's just how Dirt Simple Photo Gallery works. And if that's really all you need you're done. It wasn't quite all we needed. So I added a title.txt file and a notes.txt file so there could be a bit more than just the photos and captions on the web page. I was careful that I didn't have to write any html in the notes.txt file. The program even automatically turns copy and pasted links into hot links. Now, you can include html in the notes.txt file. You can even embed iframes if you want to include an audio or video player. But you don't have to. Also, iframe embeds are just a copy and paste exactly like links. Easy peasy. There's also the problem of the captions and the sort order of the photos. Captions I use the file names to carry the meta data required for captions and sort order. These are the characters I use in the file names. Alphanumeric, commas, apostrophes, dashes, and underscores. I don't use spaces but the underscores are converted to spaces in the captions. I use Thunar and I love the bulk rename option where I can search and replace a set of file names and change all the spaces into underscores. I have code that allows you to include special characters in your captions by using html character sets but it's confusing to think about. And I discovered the only special characters I really needed were dashes, commas, and apostrophes. All three of these characters are legal in file names on all major systems. Dashes are not problematic. Commas can cause problems if you are using comma delimited data but, I'm not, so no worries. Apostrophes can also be an issue because in php they are used as single quotes and can be used to delimit strings in the code. There is a way around this with php. Use double quotes to surround the entire string. If there is a place inside of that string where you would use single quotes, which is not uncommon in html, replace the single quotes with escaped double quotes, that is ". So that's what I did. So now I can use all the apostrophes I want in my file names and they fly right through my code, never accidentally truncating a string and throwing errors. Commas and apostrophes are important in captions. Captioning group shots without commas leads to misunderstanding people's names. And if your caption has a possessive in it like Joe's Garage leaving the apostrophe out is just wrong. Using double quotes in a file name will truncate strings in the php code and throw errors. Usually, anywhere you would want a double quote a single quote will do. There are other special characters, like dashes, that aren't problematic. Forward slashes and back slashes should not be used in file names ever. Some special characters may work on some systems and not on others. I've been using this program for almost 25 years and I really want commas and apostrophes and don't really care about other special characters in captions. You may have special needs for special characters I don't. That's why it's open source. If you need something the program isn't designed to provide test it. Fix it. Right now there are fewer than 100 lines of code in the program. I have confidence in you. Sorting Default sorting of images is alphabetical by file name. If you just name your files with good captions and don't add any numbers as a prefix that's what you'll get. Alphabetical by caption. This may be just what you need. If, however, you want some other sort order you can prefix your files with nnn- where n is any integer. 000-filename.ext displays the picture at the top of the page. If the photo is narrow enough, the text from notes.txt will wrap around it to the left. All the photos numbered 001- to 999- will display in a single column below the text. Unnumbered photos will also display below the text in alphabetical order. So if you want a photo at the top of the page add the prefix 000- to the file name. If alphabetical order is what you want for the rest of the photos you don't have to rename them. Permitted extensions are jpg, png, or gif. (It's hapeg stupid!) It's easy to add other permitted extensions in the code but, of course, they have to be rendered by a browser. I did not include the jpeg extension choosing to rename jpeg files to jpg. This made it slightly easier to code. There is a config.inc file where you can set your table width. The default is 700. I resize my photos to be 600 max width. I usually use jpg files with a quality level of 90. This reduces storage space and enables fast loading of images. The config.inc file also allows you to change background color, text color, link color, etc. There is also a CSS section in the config.inc file so you can change the font, the headline sizes, etc. Or add your own CSS. If you have trouble getting the text wraparound to look good on your page there is a way to disable it in the config.inc file. Install the page with ftp. Make a directory, where you want it on your website, and give it a good name. Upload index.php, title.txt, notes.txt, config.inc, and the image files into the directory. Go to your website and check it out. That's it. Page maintenance is the same. Fix captions by renaming files. Add and delete images. Update the title or the text in notes.txt and upload the changes. Change the font, colors, or CSS in config.inc and upload the changes. I have put up a demo site on infinityfree.com. And I am posting my show notes on my blog at https://home.gamerplus.org/ I will include links there to the demo site, the link to the comment thread for this podcast on Mastodon, and the link to the git repository on Codeberg. If you can't find Dirt Simple Photo Gallery use the search feature. To Network With Hairy Larry I have another plain text program at https://deltaboogie.net/ If you use or have written Plain Text Programs please let me know. I want to do a podcast about them. Thanks for listening. More Links Comment thread at Gamer+DBN on Mastodon Dirt Simple Photo Gallery Demo https://ptp.000.pe/Dirt_Simple_Photo_Gallery Repository on Codeberg Dirt Simple Photo Gallery https://codeberg.org/hairylarry/DirtSimplePhotoGallery

First, blues songwriter and guitarist ZZ Ward shares her experience on Slash's S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, motherhood, and more! Then, K. L. Doty, author of "The True Tale of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative" shares her experience writing about, and with, the late Great White frontman, Jack Russell. More info: https://www.zzward.com/ https://www.kldoty.com/ https://www.jackrussellbook.com/ OUR WEBSITE: www.afdpod.com

Progress report on Australia's efforts to end gender-based violence released today; Crowded House to headline the last-ever Bluesfest; and, in sport, Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner escapes suspension, after testing positive for steroids earlier this year.

Max and Sam really get their wheels spinning on their new music picks for the week, then they send their little hopes sky-high by looking at some of the biggest and best summer festival line-ups dropping all this week, like Rolling Sets and Beyond the Valley. Then, it's bittersweet news as Byron Bay Bluesfest announces the end of an era next year, and Sam mixes up his usual heft with some bounce! Listen along with the tracks we talk about on the Spotify playlist!Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Dans l'actualité de ce 14 août: L'équipe olympique australienne a reçu un accueil chaleureux à son arrivée à l'aéroport de Sydney ce matin en provenance de Paris. Le chef de l'opposition Peter Dutton a appelé le gouvernement à cesser d'autoriser les personnes fuyant Gaza à entrer en Australie. Bluesfest, l'un des festivals les plus anciens et les plus célèbres d'Australie, va prendre fin en 2025 après 35 ans d'existence.

Cheers for Australia's Olympians as they return home from Paris; Bluesfest to end after 35 years; And in the AFL, Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen requests to trade to South Australian club.

08/08/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Brad Thom to have a conversation about this weekend's Blues Fest in Fargo. Brad previews the lineup for the two-day event at Newman Outdoor Field, the ticket options, and more.  Learn more and buy your tickets on their website: fargoblues.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intro Song –  Billy the Kid, “Who”, I Can't Change, 5:00pm 
First Day - Friday Aug 9 
 Altered Five Blues Band, “All Suit, No Soul”, Holler If You Hear Me, 6:30  
 Nick Moss Band, “Man On The Move”, Get Your Back Into It!, 8:00
 Desoto Tiger with Damon Fowler, Jason Ricci, & Jonathan Boogie Long, 9:45
 Damon Fowler, “Road Runner”, Barnyard Smile
 Jason Ricci, “Ain't She Fine”, Behind The Veil
 Jonathan Long, “Natural Girl”, Jonathan Long Desoto Tiger with Damon Fowler, Jason Ricci, & Jonathan Boogie Long, “Snatch It Back” 

Second Set – Saturday, Aug 10, 12:00-11:00
 Piper & The Hard Times, “Working Farm Blues”, Piper & The Hard Times, 12:00 Ben Prestage, “Rag”, Real Music, 1:30 
Eden Brent, “Get The Hell Out of Dodge”, Jigsaw Heart, 3:00 
 Katie Henry, “Bayou Boogie”, Get Goin', 4:30
 Matt Schofield, “Don't Know What I'd Do”, Anything But Time, 6:00 
Selwyn Birchwood, “Showtune”, Exorcist, 7:30 
The Three Kings, with: Albert Castiglia, Chris Cain, & D.K. Harrell, 9:30
 Albert Castiglia, “Godfather of the Blues”, These Are The Days
 Chris Cain, “Thankful”, Raisin' Cain
 D.K. Harrell, “While I'm Young”, The Right Man Third Set - Sunday, Aug 11, 1:00-10:00 Joe Waters, “Blues Pilin' Up”, YouTube, 1:00 CFG & The Family, “Funk Blues”, CFG & The Family, 2:30 Shaun Booker Dammit Band, “Grillin' Time”, Angry Blues, 4:00
 Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, “Tired of Crying”, Rattleshake, 5:30
Bywater Call, “Sea We Swim”, Remain, 7:15 Mr. Sipp, “Juke Joint”, Knock A Hole In It, 8:45


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(Jul 10, 2024) What role does social media play in the lives of children today, and how controlled should it be? More on new legislation and how North Country families deal with social media; David Sommerstein introduces us to some of the lesser known musicians playing at the Ottawa Blues Festival, which runs through this Sunday; and, as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl push through the North Country, New York's commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services talks about the state's plan for forecasted flooding today.

Smokin' Sounds Episode 18: Live at the Bixby BBQ and Blues Fest Welcome to Episode 18 of Smokin' Sounds, your go-to cigar podcast for aficionados and enthusiasts! In this special episode, we take you on a sensory journey recorded live at the vibrant Bixby BBQ and Blues Fest. Join us as we soak in the rich flavors of premium cigars, savor the mouthwatering aroma of BBQ, and groove to the soulful sounds of live blues music. Discover the essence of cigar culture as we chat with fellow enthusiasts, seasoned connoisseurs, and the festival's top pitmaster Nick Simmons. Whether you're a seasoned smoker or new to the cigar scene, this episode is packed with tips, stories, and the unique ambiance of one of the most exciting events of the year. Key Highlights: Live Interviews: Engaging conversations with cigar experts and BBQ masters. Festival Atmosphere: Experience the lively Bixby BBQ and Blues Fest through our immersive live recording. Cigar Reviews: In-depth reviews of cigars enjoyed at the festival. BBQ Insights: Secrets from top pitmasters on what makes their BBQ unbeatable. Blues Music: The soulful soundtrack of the event, bringing together cigars, BBQ, and blues in perfect harmony. Don't miss out on this flavorful episode that perfectly blends cigars, BBQ, and blues into a memorable experience! Keywords for SEO: Cigar podcast, Bixby BBQ and Blues Fest, live recording, cigar reviews, BBQ tips, blues music, cigar culture, pitmasters, festival atmosphere, cigar enthusiasts. Hashtags: #CigarPodcast #SmokinSounds #BixbyBBQBluesFest #CigarReviews #LiveRecording #BBQTips #BluesMusic #CigarCulture #Pitmasters #FestivalVibes #Cigar #Cigars #Podcast #Apple #Spotify #Lifestyle #Music Tune in now and let the Smokin' Sounds of Episode 18 transport you to the heart of the Bixby BBQ and Blues Fest!   Socials: @smokinsoundspod Email. smokinsoundspod@gmail.com Website: www.smokinsounds.podbean.com Totally 80s & 90s Recall Podcast @80s90srecall

Intro Song –  Larkin Poe, “Kick The Blues”, Blood Harmony, Headliners on Day 2 
First Set - Day One -  King Solomon Hicks, “421 South Main”, Harlem Altered Five Blues Band, “All Suit, No Soul”, Holler If You Hear Me Bywater Call, “Sea We Swim”, Remain Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, “Fool Never Learns”, Blood Brothers, Live In Canada Grace Potter, “Mother Road”, Mother Road Second Set – Day Two  Cash Box Kings, “Down To The South Side'”, Oscar's Motel, 11:30-12:30 Southern Avenue, “Jive”, Keep On Robert Jon & The Wreck, “Help Yourself”, Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, “I Like My Hot Sauce Cold”, The Big Sound of Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Samantha Fish, “Chills & Fever”, Ruf 25 Years Anniversary Third Set – Day Three Ally Venable, “Texas Honey”, Texas Honey Bernard Allison, “Feels Kinda Funny”, Songs From The Road Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets, “She Knocks Me Out”, She Knocks Me Out Coco Montoya, “Be Good To Yourself”, Writing On The Wall Tab Benoit, “Pack It Up”, Brother To The Blues