Bluesfest Unveils Next Batch Of 2020 Sideshows

April is shaping up to be HUGE for fans of live music, with Bluesfest today unveiling five additional tours to coincide with its massive 2020 event.

Leading the latest announcement and playing headline shows all across the country is Dweezil Zappa, son of influential music mastermind Frank Zappa, who will visit the country on his Hot Rats tour, celebrating 50 years since the iconic LP’s release.

Also commemorating a 50-year milestone, The Allman Betts Band will pay tribute to The Allman Brothers Band across headline dates in Sydney and Melbourne, while soul, jazz and gospel music maestros Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Sydney-born artist Tal Wilkenfeld and Afro-pop favourites Amadou & Mariam also confirm dates around their appearance at the festival in April.

Bluesfest 2020 will take place in beautiful Byron Bay from 9-13 April, with festival tickets available now.

Head to theGuide for more details on the festival and all sideshows.

AMADOU & MARIAM

Sydney

Factory Theatre, Apr 12

Melbourne

Recital Centre, Apr 14

CORY HENRY & THE FUNK APOSTLES

Melbourne  

170 Russell, Apr 8

Sydney

Metro Theatre, Apr 9

DWEEZIL ZAPPA

Brisbane

Fortitude Music Hall, Apr 9

Sydney

Enmore Theatre, Apr 12

Melbourne

Croxton Bandroom, Apr 13

Adelaide

The Gov, Apr 15

Perth

Astor Theatre, Apr 17

Head to Oztix for ticketing details.

TAL WILKENFELD

Melbourne 

Howler, Apr 15

Sydney

Oxford Art Factory, Apr 16

THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND

Sydney

Oxford Arts Factory, Apr 8

Melbourne

Corner Hotel, Apr 13