THE VASCO ERA
The raw and energetic rock / blues fusion of The Vasco Era has attracted a truck load of attention and earned them an impressive touring schedule including Big Day Out, The Falls Festival, East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots Festival, St Kilda Festival, The Melbourne International Music Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, support shows with The Black Keys and a national tour with the Violent Femmes.

"In the tradition of The Black Keys and The White Stripes, Melbourne now has a scrawny white boy blues group to call its own".
Liam Houlihan, Melbourne's MX paper.

“…the most raw, energetic, and thoroughly riveting music I’ve heard in ages.” Tim Cox, The Mercury / ABC Radio.

PLAYING TIME: 11:00 - 12:30pm
MORE INFO: www.thevascoera.com

FREEWAY
Bio available soon.

PLAYING TIME: 9:45 - 10:45pm
MORE INFO: www.free-way.com.au

NATHAN KAYE
With a power-driven roots style of guitar playing, soulful vocal delivery and insightful songwriting, Nathan Kaye is unquestionably an artist to experience.

For the last few years Nathan Kaye’s magnetic performance on stage has taken him on tours in China, UK and Europe. He's also supported a diverse range of artists including massive acts such as "The Corrs" as well as playing at last year’s East Coast Blues & Roots Festival and his song “The Shift” played on ABC TV’s Rage. Amazingly, he's also found time to write fresh material for his upcoming solo album.

Whilst Nathan calls his solo musical approach “earth roots and funky-folk”, his performance is uplifting, socio-politically conscious, pumps with funk rhythms, reggae, hip-hop and jazz. Crowds especially dig his innovative blend of beat-boxing (vocal drumming) and slide-didgeridoo. Nathan was introduced to Yidaki/Didjeridoo in his early teens by his aboriginal step-father.

PLAYING TIME: 8:35 - 9:35pm
MORE INFO: www.nathankaye.com

MARK EASTON LIMOUSINE
Mark Easton Limousine have been burning up stages around Australia since New Years Eve 2002, with their no holds barred approach to the blues!

"COAST TO COAST" opened up the way with its heavy riffing and wild slide solos, "GREENER" saw a little more of the same but with some more mellow acoustic moments, now "BANDWAGON" a set of stripped down acoustic foot stompers is set to bring the house down again!

PLAYING TIME: 7:25 - 8:25pm
MORE INFO: www.markeastonlimousine.com

MOJO WEBB AND BAND
Mojo Webb plays and sings with all the commitment, passion and honesty of the greats of blues. He spent six years on the road with Buzz & The Blues Band (‘92-'98), supplying his trademark guitar sound to the band's appearances all over Australia, including The East Coast Blues Festival as well as blues/jazz festivals in Lithgow, Bridgetown, Wangaratta, Bellingen and Thredbo among others.

Since then, Mojo has fronted his own bands and also performed solo. His stunning, ‘close-your-eyes-and-you-can't-believe-he's-a-little-white-boy' vocal delivery, incendiary guitar and harmonica playing and his natural and engaging stage presence have earned him countless fans and admirers.

PLAYING TIME: 6:30 - 7:15pm
MORE INFO: www.mojowebb.com

BLUES ARCANE
This sensational band play their own brand of 21st century blues. Blues Arcane features the original music of female slide guitarist, Deb Swain.

Self taught, Deb's own style of slide guitar and picking and sweet, grungy vocals, have given rise to their unique sound which is a blend of alternative folk/roots, blues-rock and country bluegrass.

They have supported acts such as Phil Emmanuel, Ash Grunwald and Mark Easton and in 2004 were invited to open the Beadesert Country Music Festival. They play at a number of festivals and events each year as well as local clubs and hotels

PLAYING TIME: 5:35 - 6:20pm
MORE INFO: www.bluesarcane.com

DALLAS FRASCA DUO
Hailing from North East Victoria, Dallas Frasca's distinctive gutsy vocal style cannot be mistaken. Her slide guitar grooves are enforced by the dynamic Judy 'Death' Edwards on cello & banjo to produce a 'tough, bluesy, organic & raw backyard sound'.

Currently regarded as Australia's best female blues vocalist.

PLAYING TIME: 4:40 - 5:25pm
MORE INFO: www.dallasfrasca.com

KING RAT
"KING RAT" are a powerful four piece boogie band with attitude to spare.They play a hard edged yet ambient style of Blues/Rock.They play mostly original material with some classic covers thrown in for good measure.

Since froming in 2002 they have performed in most Brisbane venues including the Tivoli and The Zoo.
These guys Know how to rock..

PLAYING TIME: 3:45 - 4:30pm

GEOFF TURNBULL
Geoff’s lap steel slide, acoustic tapping slide and mind rattling rhythm based acoustic has him titled as a captivator of audiences (Townsville bulletin) His soothing melodies captivate the audience, raw but directed outbursts chill spines and eccentric rhythms inspire trancelike dance sessions. Layering via multiple pickups allows eclectic effects to be layered over sensual acoustic sounds. Soulful vocals complement the music and top this unique performer’s act.

PLAYING TIME: 2:55 - 3:35pm
MORE INFO: www.geoffturnbull.com.au

THE BLACKWATER FEVER
From their seductive blues tune 'Back For You' to the energetic Rockabilly riffs of 'Devil In Me', The Blackwater Fever are proving to be a diverse band whilst still maintaining their particular lean on the vintage sound of 'Swamp'.

Shane Hicks's shy stage presence is left behind when an unexpected, dense, gravely voice floods the room. With a combination of thick electric guitar sounds and the primal blues beats of Rick De Marco they are at times atmospheric or just plain hard hitting blues to get down to!

Don't miss this great opening act as there sure to kick start the festival with a bang!

PLAYING TIME: 2:00 - 2:40pm
MORE INFO: www.theblackwaterfever.com