“The one thing the blues don’t get is the backing and pushing of TV and radio like a lot of this garbage you hears.”
And with that, the late John Lee Hooker foresaw what is now arguably the biggest honorary day on the calendar of any blues musician or lover.
International Blues Music Day is a day to celebrate, promote and preserve the rich legacy and tradition of the timeless language known as The Blues.
Sydney is fittingly celebrating IBMD at The Basement with a blues-drenched lineup, which includes The Mighty Reapers, The Shane Pacey Trio and Sweet Little Rider culminating in an all-star jam.
Come celebrate the blues Saturday August 1 at The Basement, Circular Quay.
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