The BLUE
MOUNTAINS MUSIC FESTIVAL, FOLK, ROOTS AND BLUES is delighted to
announce the addition of yet more superb artists to the diverse lineup of their
eighteenth festival.
Double-platinum selling, multi award-winning singer/songwriter KATE MILLER-HEIDKE
returns to the festival in 2013. The classically trained crowd favourite
has played all over the world including Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Germany, Nepal
and will take the stage again in Katoomba in March to perform songs from her
critically acclaimed new album Nightflight.
Also coming back to Katoomba are Keiran Kane, his son Lucas Kane and David Francey,
performing in the trio GO
JANE GO. Kieran
Kane (USA) and David
Francey (Canada) have been friends for many years and began
writing songs together at Kieran's lakeside cabin in upstate New York some time
ago. Kieran and David toured together for the first time in Australia with
Kieran’s son, Lucas in early 2011. So successful was that tour that GO JANE GO was formed.
While in Australia last year, they recorded songs for a new album, which will
be released on this upcoming tour.
Sydney’s Francophile chanteuses BABY ET LULU join the festival fun.
This duo is the charismatic musical partnership between Abby Dobson,
songstress extraordinaire and former frontwoman for the platinum selling
Leonardo’s Bride, and Lara
Goodridge, violinist/singer with the celebrated string quartet
FourPlay. Along with an all star swinging band of Sydney’s finest, BABY ET LULU promise
us a sassy, romantic romp through Paris, full of swinging joie de vivre!
Coming to work us over for the first time are the Irish
folk-rock libertines THE
POPES. Their mission is to get you off your seat and onto
your feet. Originally formed by Paul
‘Mad Dog’ McGuinness and Shane
MacGowan. THE
POPES of today are a new and dangerous animal; the sound is
melodic, Celtic and original. THE
POPES are a rock’n’roll band with the soul of a fiddler at the
crossroads. Fresh from their acclaimed Australian debut at the 2012 National
Celtic Festival, THE
POPES, with McGuinness' high kicks and infectious personality,
are the complete stage show.
As mischievous as she is charming, Fremantle’s MAMA KIN is part
raconteur and all-out entertainer. With a widespread reputation for her unique
blend of foot-stomping soul, heart-wrenching ballads and stirring live shows, MAMA KIN is back with
a swag of new songs, a shift in sonic direction and a new band member.
Cinematic at times, with lush arrangements and bold production, her new album The Magician’s Daughter
(due for release in February 2013) pushes MAMA KIN‘s own boundaries: a powerful
spectacle to look forward to at BMMF in 2013.
25 year old, Sydney based singer/songwriter, JORDAN MILLAR will hit
the stage this March with his mix of pop/folk/blues acoustic riffs and intimate
lyrics that has seen him gain loyal fans from all corners of the country. His
cheeky stage presence and engaging live show has seen him supporting artists
such as The Fray, Xavier Rudd, Colin Hay, Tim Freedman plus many more. Millar
toured nationally in late 2012 to launch his new single 'Walking On Me', bringing
a brand new bunch of songs, stories and good times with him. Be sure to check
out one of the most interesting indie musicians in Australia today.
Buckle up kids, THE
BARONS OF TANG are coming to BMMF! Hot on the heels of
their 2012 International Post World Music Tour, THE BARONS OF TANG return to slam the
dance floors with their molotov gypsy mayhem and launch their debut album at
the 2013 Blue Mountains Music Festival! With accordion, double
bass, saxophone, guitar, bass clarinet, banjo, conga’s and drums, and shaking
up Klezmer and Balkan feels with punk, metal, bent folk music and whatever’s
lying around, these kids are making folk-out-lore! Prepare to dance.
Earlybird tickets are on sale now until the end of
December. To grab yours visit www.bmff.org.au/tickets.cfm.
For frequent updates, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlueMountainsMusicFestival
COMPLETE 2013 LINEUP:GURRUMUL
ARLO GUTHRIE (USA)
CHRIS SMITHER (USA)
LUKA BLOOM (IRE)
KATE MILLER-HEIDKE
ZOE KEATING (CAN)
MAMA KIN
JOSEPH TAWADROS TRIO
KIM CHURCHILL
RED MOLLY (USA)
SPOOKY MENS CHORALE
NGAIIRE
THE APRIL MAZE
LONDON KLEZMER QUARTET (UK)
SETH LAKEMAN (UK)
ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS (UK)
THE BARONS OF TANG
BABY ET LULU
JORDAN MILLAR
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE AND JOHNNY IRION (USA)
GO JANE GO - KIERAN KANE, DAVID FRANCEY & LUCAS KANE (US/CAN)
SEAN TAYLOR (UK)
THE POPES (IRE)
THE VOLATINSKY TRIO
LIZ STRINGER
SUE RAY
FIONA BOYES
MIKE McCLELLAN
PERCH CREEK FAMILY JUG BAND
JACK CARTY
NICK AND LIESL
A.J. LEONARD’S TROPICAL LOUNGE
BELLYACHE BEN AND THE STEAMGRASS BOYS
THE FIELD
GABE ANDREWS
IMOGEN CLARK
LAURA ZARB
THE THREE SISTERS
LIME AND STEEL
PRESTON’S HISTORIC PUNCH & JUDY SHOW
GREG BORSCHMANN’S CONVERSATIONS
THE POET’S BREAKFAST
