Where does the best part of two decades go! Blues afficianados might be alittle surprised to read that on Saturday, March 13, the eighteenth edition of the Brisbane Blues Festival will return to The Jubilee Hotel in Fortitude Valley.
The day will be like a gathering of old and new friends as the high powered Hipshooters (pictured) and harmonica ace Doc Span and guitarist partner Ross Williams return after many years away. T
he line-up will also include new acts to the festival stage, The Trophy Brides, Jimi Beavis & the 385s (winner of the Blues Association of Southeast Queensland’s 2009 live performer of the year) and red-hot Gold Coast act Bluesville Station. Old favourites Asa Broomhall going solo and The Mojo Webb Band will also be performing full sets. The event will also feature Doug Wilshire & the Tailspinners who will be launching Doug’s new solo album on the day.
The heritage-listed Jubilee Hotel has grown to be a mainstay on the local music scene and what better place to host this all day event. With its expansive covered outdoor courtyards and inside air-conditioned chill rooms, this venue really has what it takes to provide a great day and night out. Still featuring a two-stage format so the live music is non-stop from 4pm till late. The band times are sequenced so the punters can catch the complete set of every band on the bill.
The open-air venue also features a fine restaurant that will be open during the event. Doors will open at 3pmwith the first act from 4pm.
Tickets will be available at the door on the day and all day admission is only $20.
More information can be found at http://www.brisbanebluesfestival.com/
