More Bluesfest artists announced!

An introduction from Peter Noble, Festival Director of Byron Bay Bluesfest:
"It's what thousands of Bluesfest fans wait for every year and we have now gathered into one: A real Blues & Roots artist announcement and what a great one it is.

It's very classy and I love it.

It is also fantastic to see the female artists taking a stand in this announcement with Joan Armatrading, Wanda Jackson, Mavis Staples, Bettye Lavette, Ruthie Foster, Shawn Colvin - and the incredible all female Gospel Group 'Sweet Honey in The Rock' included.

There is no greater star in Reggae Music today than World Music Superstar Jimmy Cliff - his voice is legendary - his career is at a high point with his incredible new album 'Rebirth'.

We are so proud to present him at Bluesfest for the first time.

Rodriguez has just had a national film release in Australia of the documentary 'Searching For Sugarman'. He has just sold out two shows in London at the 3,000 capacity venue 'The Roundhouse' and a third show is selling fast.

After being the first country in the world to realise his greatness - AND to continue to bring him back for his fans over recent years - it is incredible to see Rodriguez finally getting his dues after working in obscurity for so long - Welcome back Sugarman - Australia has ALWAYS loved you.

And like they say - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet - we will continue rolling out the announcements over the coming weeks - there are just too many incredible artists playing Bluesfest in Byron Bay at the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm next Easter, to do it all in one announcement."

And the full second announcement is: