Bluesfest is now less than two weeks and if you're thinking about going, now is the time to commit, especially considering that the following acts can only be seen at this year's festival.
Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson and Bluesfest go hand-in-hand so it makes that he'd be performing exclusively at the 30th anniversary festival, given that he played at the 25th anniversary back in 2014. Johnson last visited Australian shores for a run of shows in late-2017 so it's definitely time to hear tracks like Taylor, Upside Down, and Sitting, Waiting, Wishing again.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
This year marks 20 years since the release of Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals' Burn To Shine album. When The Music spoke to Harper last year, he didn't exactly have plans for the anniversary but still, we'd be guessing that it'll be a Burn To Shine-heavy setlist at this year's Bluesfest.
Tash Sultana
Tash Sultana has been all around the world off the back of a very successful EP and now debut album, Flow State. Sultana's making a grand reappearance in Aus for a hot minute for the festival so you should catch the show while you can.
Hozier
Did you see that viral video of Hozier performing Take Me To Church at a New York City subway stop? Enough said.
Norah Jones
Come Away With Me, Don't Know Why, Sunrise, Turn Me On - these are just some of the tracks you could be singing along to with Norah Jones at Bluesfest. She's already sold-out her sideshows so move quick on the chance.
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples - that's all we need to say. Oh, and that Hozier and Staples performed together on 'Ellen' a few months back so here's to hoping that happens again. Oh, and further to that, Staples has got a new album dropping on 10 May, We Get By, which was produced by one Mr Ben Harper who also happens to be appearing at this year's Bluesfest...
Ocean Alley
Hottest 100 toppers Ocean Alley are sure to get the crowd swaying with tracks like Confidence and Mellow Yellow, and of course, that huge cover of Baby Come Back.
Imelda May
Irish artist Imelda May's rockabilly version of Tainted Love should be more than enough to convince you to be front and centre for her set.
St Paul & The Broken Bones
Once we saw St Paul & The Broken Bones frontman Paul Janeway in that sparkly kaftan, we were instantly changed for the better. They debuted at Bluesfest in 2016, returned in 2017 and are heading back for another stint this Easter.
Ruthie Foster
If you're a Ruthie Foster fan, you are more than in luck because she's playing a whopping three sets at this year's festival. If you're not yet a fan, go quickly and check out why she's a three-time Grammy award nominee and Living Blues Critics’ Award for Female Blues Artist Of The Year..
Samantha Fish
There's a damn good reason that Samantha Fish has picked up millions of views on Youtube. Check out why and then head along to see her at her exclusive Bluesfest performance.
Deva Mahal
Bluesfest 30th anniversary will mark the debut appearance from New York soul and R&B artist Deva Mahal. She's been honing her craft for most of her life, first appearing on stage with her father at just five-years-old.
Anderson East
Anderson East scored his breakthrough with 2015's Delilah, which certainly caught people's attention with his commanding and soulful voice.
Melody Angel
Melody Angel first found inspiration to play guitar when she heard Prince's Purple Rain for the first time, and with influences including Nina Simone, Santana, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Slash and Stevie Ray Vaughan, make sure you chuck her on your must-see list.
There's just 14 days left until Bluesfest kicks off so move quickly. Head to theGuide for all the info on tickets.
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