In exciting news, Ben Harper will make an exclusive appearance at Bluesfest with two special performances where he will debut his amazing new band billed as BEN HARPER and Relentless7. These sho...
Whitley will embark on a national solo tour before heading into the studios to record a followup to his acclaimed 2006 album 'The Submarines'
Andrew Keese & The Associates are pleased to announce the release of their debut album "Desire". In a marked departure from tradition, the entire album is available as a completely free download from the band's website and may also be located on the BitTorrent peer-to-peer network via Azureus Vuze.
Constant touring throughout Australasia and Europe has built New Zealand’s The Black Seeds a solid fan base, and the release of their latest album Solid Ground will only build upon this. The Black Seeds will be on must see list for many punters throughout festivals in Australia over the coming summer with many tracks from this release sure to be a highlight of their setlist.
“Nail it down, nail it down just come back home and nail it down”, the opening lyrics on the fourth studio release by the Perth natives demonstrates exactly what the Drones have achieved in the fourth studio release. Havilah is a lyrical masterpiece from start to finish, as Gareth Liddard intertwines stories of travel, death, famine and longing for home. 
With the planet in peril, Dan Kelly has taken time off recording his third album to team up with Melbourne’s premier faux Hawaiian duo, The Ukeladies, to release The S.U.V Song, which is available as a free download from www.dankelly.com.au From October 11th.
Island Times Festival returns in 2008 as Island Vibe. The annual festival of Soul, Roots, Reggae and Island Culture, is on again between October 24 - 26. Held at magnificent Home Beach at Point Lookout on Stradbroke Island [Minjerribah], the festival features three stages of Australia and New Zealand's finest roots acts and selectors, fire and circus performers, markets and kids workshops.
Sparkadia take their debut album 'Postcards' around the country throughout October and November.
Kelly brings his infamous A-Z to WA with nothing but a guitar and piano.
Jeff Martin takes his new band, The Armada, around the county to release their album in November.
Two years on from the Australian Music Prize winning album ‘Moo, You Bloody Choir,’ comes the fourth instalment in Augie March’s list of LP’s; ‘Watch Me Disappear.’ Led by the moans and whispers of Glen Richards, this album is Australian folk-rock at its most impressive, firming itself as not only some of the best work of Augie March, but amongst the prime releases of its genre this year.
Citing regulatory hurdles, the organisers of 'Byron Arts' have announced the cancellation of the event's resurrection. Filling the void is Sunset Sounds, a two day festival in Brisbane's Botanical Gardens. Tickets go on sale October 3. 
For his latest album, Fish out of Water, Ash Grunwald has recruited TZU's Countbounce to drop the beats for his groove-laden blues sound. The result is a 12 track album that is uniquely Grunwald, taking cues from funk, rock, hip hop and soul while remaining firmly grounded within the blues genre.
Hold your horses – we’re not finished yet! Not by a long shot. We have about 100 Days, 100 Nights until the almighty artists take their place on The Falls stages. ‘Till then, we have a jewellery box full of golden charms to adorn you with…
In 2008, the girls will return down under to play a run of summer festival dates as well as a few side shows; word to the fans is to get in quick this time to avoid disappointment! 
Woodford Folk Festival 2008 
Michael Franti and Spearhead
One World Music