So many Novocastrians make the annual Easter pilgrimage to Byron Bay for Bluefest that it’s become part of Newcastle Live’s DNA to get excited about their lineup announcements. And this first announcement for Bluesfest 2018 is nothing short froth inducing.
Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters head up the first announcement that also includes Lionel Richie, Local legends The John Butler Trio and Tash Sultana with CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers and The New Power Generation brining the funk!
Also announces are last year’s favourites Eric Gales and The California Honeydrops (that voice!)
FULL BLUESFEST ANNOUNCEMENT
ROBERT PLANT AND THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS – LIONEL RICHIE – THE JOHN BUTLER TRIO -TASH SULTANA – THE NEW POWER GENERATION – CHIC FEATURING NILE RODGERS – FIRST AID KIT – JOSE GONZALEZ – MORCHEEBA – GOV’T MULE – LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL – THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS – ERIC GALES – BOBBY RUSH – DUMPSTAPHUNK – JOE LOUIS WALKER – RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS
