REVIEW: TINARIWEN – Imidiwan : Companions

1 2 3 4 5 Tribal desert blues in the past would have fallen into the world music category, sidelined to the section in record racks and only embraced by a limited audience. With the growth of roots music over the last decade there has been much more focus on blues and folk-based sounds, opening our ears to a wealth of music, especially from the … Continue reading REVIEW: TINARIWEN – Imidiwan : Companions

NEWS: BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 2009 Line-up…

The first run of acts for the Byron Bay Bluesfest 2009 Blues & Roots Festival has been announced. Leading the pack is Ben Harper and Michael Franti and Spearhead (surprise, surprise). These guys must surely be honorary Australians by now. Of the other acts, the most notable inclusions in the humble opinion of Doubtful Sounds is Drive By Truckers, Tinariwen, Seasick Steve and Lucinda Williams.  … Continue reading NEWS: BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 2009 Line-up…