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		<title>North West Festival returns for a HUGE 2nd year!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunset Events are thrilled to announce the return of the North West Festival for 2013 featuring Paul Kelly, Bernard Fanning, 360, Grinspoon, The Black Seeds (NZ), Bluejuice, Abbe May and Vance Joy. Read on for more!]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sunset Events are thrilled to announce the return of the North West Festival for 2013. The inaugural event, launched in August last year was deemed a huge success with positive feedback pouring in from attendees, media, stakeholders, stallholders and artists alike.</p>
<p>We’re very pleased to be returning to the Port Hedland Turf Club, again offering an awesome day of fun times, free camping facilities and an absolutely HUGE line up. So lock out the diaries for <b>Saturday 24<sup>th</sup> August</b> and get ready for these incredible artists to blast into town.</p>
<p>We’re incredibly excited and proud to be bringing a line up of this calibre to the Pilbara. Ladies and gentlemen, your 2013 line up is here;</p>
<p><b>Paul Kelly</b>, <b>Bernard Fanning</b>, <b>360</b>, <b>Grinspoon</b>, <b>The Black Seeds (NZ),</b> <b>Bluejuice, Abbe May </b>and <b>Vance Joy</b>.</p>
<p>Now it’s time to get to know your North West Festival 2013 artists.</p>
<p>Often dubbed Australia&#8217;s unofficial poet laureate, or even the greatest songwriter our fair land has managed to produce, there are a few things about <b>Paul Kelly</b> that are absolutely indisputable. For one; his catalogue of work, amassed over thirty years in the music industry, will never be paralleled. Secondly; his latest record, the sublime song cycle of <i>Spring and Fall </i>is one of the finest of his career and proves that time and experience is only improving his considerable skills. Lastly, and most importantly for our festival in the great North West, is the fact that Paul Kelly as a live experience is as strong and unforgettable as any act doing the rounds today. It only takes one look at last year&#8217;s documentary <i>Stories of Me, </i>the latest film to make Kelly it&#8217;s subject, to see the crowds clapping along, eyes welled up with happiness and adoration, singing along with the likes of <i>To Her Door</i>, <i>How To Make Gravy</i>, <i>Dumb Things</i> or <i>From St Kilda To Kings Cross</i>. Always a man with an affinity for the people of regional Australia whilst always keeping his finger on the pulse of the hustle and bustle of the city, Paul Kelly is the perfect act for the North West Festival audience.</p>
<p>Performing songs from his new album as well as classic hits, and with a backing band featuring his nephew (and latest partner in crime) Dan, seeing Paul Kelly live is truly the quintessential Australian music experience.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s hard to believe that it&#8217;s been 8 years since <b>Bernard Fanning</b> first released his now classic debut album <i>Tea and Sympathy, </i>and nearly 3 since his beloved outfit Powderfinger was laid to rest for good with their final record <i>Golden Rule</i>. It was with this absence in mind that we lent our ears to Fanning’s newest solo single <i>Battleships </i>and man, ain&#8217;t it great to have that voice back? Taken from his latest album <i>Departures</i>, an effort recorded in LA with super producer Joe Chiccarelli (The Raconteurs, My Morning Jacket, Augie March) with help from a backing band used to working with the likes of Sting, Beck, Regina Spektor and John Mayer, Fanning has cemented a reputation that needed no fixing up whatsoever. His work with “the Finger”, for whom he voiced some of the more unforgettable Australian tracks of the last two decades (see: <i>My Happiness, These Days, On My Mind, Sunsets, Passenger</i> – need we go on?) was unparalleled and he has continued this ethic into his solo career which has spawned hits like <i>Wish You Well, Watch Over Me </i>and <i>Songbird</i>. Last week, Fanning sold out his Perth show at the Astor Theatre, so make sure you don’t miss your chance to see one of the true legends of Australian music.</p>
<p>Undoubtedly the man of the moment when it comes to home grown hip hop, Melbourne bad boy <b>360</b> has been riding a wave of popularity lately that, luckily for us, washes up right at the main stage of our very own North West Festival. Just look at the stats: a Top 5 ARIA single and album (<i>Falling and Flying</i>), a 4 times platinum single and 2 times platinum album, two ARIA Awards for Breakthrough Artist and Best Producer, 10 ARIA nominations and three sold out national tours. This is just in the last 12 months. It&#8217;s fair to say (and his army of online fans say it all the time) that the man is at the crest of the Australian music industry. The buzz really started to grow for 360 when he released his dancehall/hip-hop/indie crossover hit <i>Boys Like You –</i> which featured guest vocals from indie darling Gossling. The song, which detailed a compromised relationship with the opposite sex as well as an unstoppable flow, hit a nerve with the listening public that sent it to the top of the charts and resonating through huge venues all over the country. When combined with other hits like <i>Killer</i>, <i>Child </i>and <i>Just Got Started</i>, 360 is more than ready to get things going in August this year. Hands in the air!</p>
<p>One of the most enduring and much loved outfits in Australian music is the mighty <b>Grinspoon</b> or Grinners to their friend and fans. Since they made a blistering start to their careers by exploding onto the music scene with their classic debut album <i>Guide To Better Living, </i>Grinspoon have moved from strength to strength in a career littered with undeniable rock anthems. Think about it; <i>Lost Control, Ready 1, Hard Act To Follow, Champion</i> and the list goes on. Touring now on the back of their latest effort <i>Black Rabbits, </i>a record that has proved that Phil, Pat, Kris and Joe are only getting better with time – the boys who were Unearthed all those years ago in Lismore have made a habit of proving the doubters wrong. There shouldn&#8217;t be any such doubters in the North West Festival audience though – at least there won&#8217;t be by the time Grinners wind up. So let your hair down, raise your goblet of rock and get loose with the all conquering Grinspoon.</p>
<p><b> </b>All the way from New Zealand to the North West, <b>The Black Seeds</b> are bringing their quixotic concoction of funk, soul, Afrobeat, and dub/reggae foundations to our shores – defying us to leave the inhibitions at home and roll out those dancing shoes. The release of the latest album <i>Dust and Dirt </i>marked an exciting new chapter for The Black Seeds, with their genius</p>
<p>being recognized the world over. Debuting at number 1 on the New Zealand charts, the record led none other than the Rolling Stone to dub the Wellington based playmakers (who count Flight of the Conchords Bret McKenzie as a former member – before he got too busy winning Oscars for Muppet songs) as “<i>one of the best reggae acts in the world right now”</i>. That&#8217;s a big claim for sure, but one that is completely justified when you get wrapped up in the Black Seeds&#8217; heavy, heavy grooves and infectiously funky bass lines. We&#8217;re more than stoked to welcome this troupe of good lookin&#8217;, great soundin&#8217; Kiwis to our humble festival this year!</p>
<p>When it comes to getting the party started, to whipping the crowd into a frenzy, to getting those hands in the air – 360 is your man. Running a very close second are <b>Bluejuice</b>. Actually come to think of it, we&#8217;ll call it a tie. We&#8217;re sure the lads won&#8217;t mind us making this comparison – especially with the reputation that they&#8217;ve forged over the last decade or for good times as loose as they are infectious. So to speak. Riding high on a wave of hit singles from their latest record <i>Company </i>including the massive <i>Act Yr Age</i>, as well as <i>On My Own, </i>both of which sit with classics <i>Vitriol </i>and <i>Broken Leg </i>in a cannon of tunes capable of infecting your head, your heart and your dancing shoes respectively. As a live entity, Bluejuice are nigh on unstoppable, ramping up their energy and antics to an almost fanatical level – and they&#8217;ll be doing just that at this years North West Festival. No need to act your age with Bluejuice!</p>
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<p>Nobody puts <b>Abbe May</b> in a corner. Previously known for her smoky vocals and guitar heroics on hits like <i>Design Desire, Mammalian Locomotion </i>and <i>Hawaiian Disease, </i>as well as her previous incarnation as the all powerful front woman for Bunbury&#8217;s own rock Gods The Fuzz, Abbe May has done what only she can do in taking a complete 180 turn on her latest album <i>Kiss My Apocalypse. </i>Full of dirty, sexy synths and grinding drum machines, the new Abbe comes wielding hammer blows like triple j staples <i>Karmageddon, T.R.O.U.B.L.E </i>and the latest fire starter <i>Sex Tourettes</i>. That voice is still there – that unmistakably sultry, hurricane wrapped inside a set of pipes – but set up against this futuristic bed of instrumental chaos it really comes into its own. Produced by long time collaborator Sam Ford, <i>Kiss My Apocalypse </i>is yet another piece in the ever changing, always surprising puzzle that is Abbe May and it&#8217;s with great pleasure that we welcome her to the North West Festival this year. You might not know what to expect, but you can always rely on Abbe to provide something sensational.</p>
<p>When an artist like <b>Vance Joy</b> appears people take notice. Gifted with a voice with the potential to silence stadiums and songwriting chops to match, the young Melbourne singer has been sending waves all over the country of late – culminating in a spot on our very own North West Festival. Vance&#8217;s debut single, the stunning <i>Riptide </i>was swooped on after a successful showcase at this years famous SXSW Festival, has since been downloaded over 20,000 times and earned a spot at the top of the influential Hype Machine chart. His EP, <i>God Loves You When You&#8217;re Dancing </i>then saw him pack out shows all over the country including an unprecedented run of four sold out nights at Melbourne&#8217;s Northcote Social Club. Tours with Of Monsters And Men and Julia Stone followed and he&#8217;ll be coming to us in the middle of a run with fellow North West Festival alumni Bernard Fanning. Already having achieved so much, this is just the beginning for Vance Joy – make sure you see him before the rest of the world!</p>
<p>So that’s your incredible line up for 2013. Plus, we’ll again be running our Best of the North West band competition where one unsigned local act will play the first notes of the festival. Details on the band competition will be announced in the months to come.</p>
<p><b>Location</b></p>
<p>Port Hedland is one of the key towns in the Pilbara region of WA and boasts the largest tonnage export port in the world. Considered the centre of the Pilbara, Port Hedland is pivotal to delivering benefits to the economic position of our fair state and country. The awareness and growth of the town is growing exponentially due to the sheer quantity of resources exported from the Port.</p>
<p>The region features stunning natural landscapes with a primary colour palette of red, blue and gold. This truly unique town is synonymous with its red dirt, a border of ocean and stunning native flora.</p>
<p>The town boasts a long history with the original inhabitants, the Karriyarra people naming the area Marapikurrinya, for the hand shaped formation of creeks off the natural harbour.  Indigenous rock art can be explored, and the town offers a wide range of leisure activities including fishing, whale watching and observation of the annual protected flatback turtle nesting.</p>
<p>One of WA’s most stunning national parks, Karijini is very close by, as is Millstream National Park. Tourism destinations such as Broome are a mere half-day drive away. Port Hedland features an international airport and is a short flight from Perth and South East Asia.</p>
<p><b>Camping</b></p>
<p>We’re pleased to announce that we will be offering camping facilities to those keen to head to the event from towns outside Port Hedland. We encourage you to bring a swag or tent, pull up a patch and take advantage of the toilet and shower facilities on offer.</p>
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<p><b>We’re also very happy to advise that camping is included in the ticket price.</b> More information on what is on offer and the conditions associated with camping at the festival will be available on our website in the coming weeks.</p>
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<p>Please note that those who do camp will not be able to move their vehicles from the camp grounds until 6AM the following morning. More details will be available upon ticket purchase.</p>
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<p><b>Accommodation</b></p>
<p>For those out of towners, we strongly advise you to take advantage of the free camping facilities on offer as accommodation in Port Hedland, as you may be aware, is extremely tight. However, if you do wish to investigate this option, we suggest heading here <a href="http://www.accommodationporthedland.com">http://www.accommodationporthedland.com</a> (.)</p>
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<p><b>Ticketing</b></p>
<p><b>Presale</b></p>
<p>We are pleased to be offering a presale to ticketholders from the inaugural North West Festival. These ticketholders will have the opportunity to purchase GA and under 18 tickets for the same price as 2012, $129 + BF and $65 + BF respectively. An email will be sent to 2012 ticketholders on Wednesday 15<sup>th</sup> May with a link and special code to purchase. This will be available until 11:59PM  on Tuesday 21<sup>st</sup> May.</p>
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<p><b>General on sale</b></p>
<p>Tickets will go on sale at <b>9AM on Wednesday 22<sup>nd</sup> May to the general public</b> from moshtix.com.au, moshtix outlets, and selected north west outlets, including the Port Hedland Visitors Centre or by phoning 1300 GET TIX (438 849). GA tickets for the 2013 event will be $139 + BF. VIP tickets will also be available for $295 + BF.</p>
<p>Further details on ticketing prices are available <a href="http://www.northwestfestival.com.au/tickets/how-much-do-they-cost/">here</a>.</p>
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<p><b>North West Festival 2013</b></p>
<p>Saturday 24<sup>th</sup> August, 2013</p>
<p>Port Hedland Turf Club, Port Hedland</p>
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<p align="center">For media enquiries, please contact Janelle Morse on (08) 9336 2837 or email <a href="mailto:janelle@sunsetevents.com.au">janelle@sunsetevents.com.au</a></p>
<p align="center">For general enquiries, please call (08) 9336 2837 or email <a href="mailto:info@sunsetevents.com.au">info@sunsetevents.com.au</a></p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Attention WA unsigned artists!</b></p>
<p>We’re just weeks away from the completely <b>SOLD OUT Groovin the Moo</b> Bunbury show and holy cow, are we excited!  With the Maitland and Canberra shows just gone this weekend, the reports have been pouring in and the verdict (as predicted) is that Groovin the Moo is the business.</p>
<p>With a line up that includes The Kooks, Tegan and Sara, Flume, Tame Impala, The Bronx, The Temper Trap and HEAPS more, we’re pleased to announce that <b>we’re giving you the chance to be added to the awesome bill</b>.</p>
<p>There is one remaining spot under the huge GTM Bunbury Moolin Rouge big top and two for our Mootown DJ party centre!</p>
<p>To further support the regional ideology behind Groovin’ the Moo, Sunset Events will again be holding a local band competition, <b>Groovin’ the Prince</b>.  This competition is open to all unsigned bands in Bunbury and surrounding areas. You can apply by sending an mp3 (under 6MB please) and any other marketing material to <a href="mailto:groovin@sunsetevents.com.au">groovin@sunsetevents.com.au</a>.  Applications are open now and will close at 5PM on Friday 3rd May. There’ll be three finalists selected, who will battle it out at the Prince of Wales in Bunbury on Wednesday 8<sup>th</sup> May. The winner will be announced at the end of the night and will open GTM 2013!</p>
<p>Then there’s <b>Mootown</b>, the party tent showcasing the awesome skills of some Bunbury DJs. We’re pleased to bring you the line up and playing times right now!</p>
<p><b>MOOTOWN<br />
</b>12:00pm: Under 18 Winner</p>
<p>12:45pm: Over 18 Winner</p>
<p>1:30pm: DJ Jes</p>
<p>2:15pm: Pilerats DJ’s</p>
<p>3:00pm: Rolling Dom and Zac</p>
<p>3:45pm: The Canzirri Project</p>
<p>4:45pm: Nate D</p>
<p>5:45pm: Hey Buddy</p>
<p>6:45pm: Kaoe</p>
<p>7:15pm: Melotyx</p>
<p>8:00pm: Jack Manoni</p>
<p>9:00pm: Jaspa</p>
<p>10:00pm: Boston Switch</p>
<p>There are two spots remaining to open this tent and get the party started, in two categories – Under 18 and Over 18. If you have spent some time working up some quality mash ups in your bedroom (ie no professional experience or club work), send your finest mix of around 3 minutes and under 6MB please, with your date of birth and contact details to <a href="mailto:mootown@sunsetevents.com.au">mootown@sunsetevents.com.au</a> by 5pm Monday 6<sup>th</sup> May.</p>
<p><b>So get sending and uploading! Our ears are open and ready to listen to your wares</b>.</p>
<p><b>Groovin’ the Moo Bunbury – SOLD OUT!</b></p>
<p>Saturday 11<sup>th</sup> May, Hay Park (off Parade Road)</p>
<p><b>Alison Wonderland, Alpine, The Amity Afflicition, The Bronx (USA), DZ Deathrays (DJ SET), Example (UK), Flume, Frightened Rabbit (UK), Hungry Kids of Hungary, The Kooks (UK), Last Dinosaurs, Matt and Kim (USA), Midnight Juggernauts, Pez, Regurgitator, Seth Sentry, Shockone, Tame Impala, Tegan and Sara (CAN), The Temper Trap, They Might Be Giants (USA), Tuka with Ellesquire, Urthboy, DJ Woody’s Big Phat 90’s Mixtape (UK), Yacht (USA), Yolanda Be Cool and local acts just added – Anton Franc, Foam, Kadyelle and The Love Junkies.</b></p>
<p>Head to <a href="http://www.sunsetevents.com.au">www.sunsetevents.com.au</a> or <a href="http://www.gtm.net.au">www.gtm.net.au</a> for additional event information.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[This. Groovin&#8217; The Moo playtimes here. &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; See you there! Team Sunset x]]></description>
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<p>See you there!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re super excited to announce that North West Festival will be back in Port Hedland Saturday, 24th August 2013! Last year, we saw The Hilltop Hoods, The Living End, The Cat Empire, Regurgitator, Dead Letter Circus and San Cisco kill...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re super excited to announce that North West Festival will be back in Port Hedland Saturday, 24th August 2013!</p>
<p>Last year, we saw The Hilltop Hoods, The Living End, The Cat Empire, Regurgitator, Dead Letter Circus and San Cisco kill it at the Port Hedland Turf Club and this year will be no different.</p>
<p>The planning is well underway and we&#8217;ve got SO MUCH MORE news to come. Stay tuned and don&#8217;t forget to sign up to <a href="http://northwestfestival.com.au/" target="_blank">the newsletter</a> if you want first hand info on the NWF festival! Pumped? Yes.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;d like the West Coast Blues &#8216;n&#8217; Roots playtimes when? Now? Never in our 10 year history have we had so many requests for playtimes. Ever. We have literally received hundreds of phone calls, emails and Facebook messages asking so...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;d like the West Coast Blues &#8216;n&#8217; Roots playtimes when? Now?</p>
<p>Never in our 10 year history have we had so many requests for playtimes. Ever. We have literally received hundreds of phone calls, emails and Facebook messages asking so everyone can start planning their weekend. We&#8217;re happy to say that after the past couple of weeks of working on them, we bring you the playtimes a full month before the festival gates open!</p>
<p>We heard your yells. Don&#8217;t say we have never given you anything! Get your pens, pencils, highlighters and sharpies out. <a href="http://westcoastbluesnroots.com.au/times-map/artist-play-times" target="_blank">HERE</a> they are!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t know if you guys watch 60 Minutes but it&#8217;s pretty much our stay-in Sunday night couch time guilty pleasure. Last night saw the amazingly talented and one of the world&#8217;s most revered artists (who happens to be on the...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Don&#8217;t know if you guys watch 60 Minutes but it&#8217;s pretty much our stay-in Sunday night couch time guilty pleasure. Last night saw the amazingly talented and one of the world&#8217;s most revered artists (who happens to be on the <a href="http://westcoastbluesnroots.com.au/artists" target="_blank">West Coast Blues &#8216;n&#8217; Roots line-up</a>), Robert Plant being interviewed. A spankingly good interview too, may we add.</p>
<p>We suggest you stretch out your Sunday, pretend it&#8217;s still couch time and watch it <a href="http://video.au.msn.com/watch/video/rock-god/x2424ha?cpkey=35382a05-802e-4845-ac28-defe4efc4edc%257c%257c%257c%257c" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s good. Real good.</p>
<p>Till our next ramble,</p>
<p>Team Sunset x</p>
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		<title>Boogie with us at GTM 2013!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WOOO MOOO! Groovin&#8217; The Moo, Bunbury is on sale NOW! Don&#8217;t hide it, we know you&#8217;re as excited as us. It&#8217;s the last one for us for the festival season and it&#8217;s the show that always sells out (since its...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WOOO MOOO! Groovin&#8217; The Moo, Bunbury is on sale NOW!</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t hide it, we know you&#8217;re as excited as us. It&#8217;s the last one for us for the festival season and it&#8217;s the show that always sells out (since its birth into festival-land); which means only one thing, it&#8217;s a damn good reason to party!</p>
<p>No doubt that we&#8217;ll be kick dancing to this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4kyMhIvL_Y" target="_blank">track</a> by YACHT.</p>
<p>Last week&#8217;s pre-sale went through the roof &#8211; five times higher than last year &#8211; and if you were one of those early birds, we thank you for your support for all things music loving and all things fun. You are the smart ones getting in early and avoiding our whole Laneway situation last week. Please refer to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SunsetEventsWA" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page for the devastation (is that a word?) it caused. Props to you!</p>
<p>GTM 2013 tickets can be purchased at all the usual Moshtix <a href="http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/outlets" target="_blank">outlets</a> or <a href="http://2013.gtm.net.au/bun-buytickets.html" target="_blank">online</a>.</p>
<p>Team Sunset x</p>
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		<title>Meet Charlie Musselwhite</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We’re told it was at Bluesfest back in 1996 when a young Ben Harper begged to be introduced to his idol, the great and legendary Charlie Musselwhite. Over the years their friendship developed into a close musical bond and now, at the request...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re told it was at Bluesfest back in 1996 when a young Ben Harper begged to be introduced to his idol, the great and legendary Charlie Musselwhite. Over the years their friendship developed into a close musical bond and now, at the request of Ben, the harmonica master will join him for a very special performance at West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots this year.</p>
<p>Time to get to know Mr Musselwhite!</p>
<p>The Mississippi born, Memphis raised, self claimed Native American is a legend in his own right and is one of the most respected blues musicians in the world.</p>
<p>For someone who didn&#8217;t realise he was building a career for himself as a teen hanging out with blues old-timers like Furry Lewis, Will Shade and Gus Cannon, it has certainly paid off having released over 30 albums and guesting on countless others including Tom Waits, The Blind Boys of Alabama and the unlikeliest of collaborations with INXS on &#8220;Suicide Blonde&#8221;. His legendary career made him no stranger to awards and induction into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2010.</p>
<p>Musselwhite believes the key to his musical success was finding a style where he could express himself; having said, &#8220;I only know one tune, and I play it faster or slower, or I change the key, but it’s just the one tune I’ve ever played in my life. It’s all I know.&#8221;</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t miss him play with the talented Ben Harper. The amalgamation of the two storied careers is not only rare but a pleasure to witness live at this year&#8217;s West Coast Blues &#8216;n&#8217; Roots Festival.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idpYuJeAi0U" target="_blank">WATCH THIS!</a></p>
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		<title>GTM Reveals Fresh Produce for 2013!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come the April/May cusp, GTM is looking forward to sharing some of the freshest sonic produce from favourite home-grown acts to international imports when returning to its much loved four regional towns as well as the Nation’s capital.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sun’s coming up on a pure gold Groovin’ The Moo!</p>
<p>Come the April/May cusp, GTM is looking forward to sharing some of the freshest sonic produce from favourite home-grown acts to international imports when returning to its much loved four regional towns as well as the Nation’s capital.</p>
<p>From Flume, Tame Impala, The Temper Trap and Seth Sentry to Example (UK), The Kooks (UK), Tegan and Sara (CAN) and The Bronx (USA), the GTM community of 75,000 from across the country are in for a premium shindig.</p>
<p>Just one year shy of celebrating its 10<sup>th</sup> birthday and with a history of sell-out events, in 2013 GTM’s five shows will again be ready to cater for all ages (16+ recommended). In the market fresh words of GTM Promoter Stephen Halpin,</p>
<p><em>“After six months of planning, it’s always an exciting time when the GTM line-up is finally revealed. Again we&#8217;ve assembled a great bunch of exciting new acts and festival favourites. We’re very excited to be hosting They Might Be Giants&#8217; first visit to Australia in a long while.&#8221;</em></p>
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<p>With over 26 artists set to feature on the GTM double outdoor stages and in the Moolin Rouge big top tent, the festival will also again provide local food stalls abundant with fresh produce of the culinary variety and markets filled with knick knacks, licensed bar facilities, slingshot rides and chill out areas which all collide together to complete a premium recipe.</p>
<p>In the wise words of Will Rogers, <em>“An onion can make people cry but there&#8217;s never been a vegetable that can make people laugh.”</em><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></p>
<p>However, a pineapple comes pretty close. Speaking of…to turn a colloquialism, a couple pineapples ($99.90 + bf) will help secure your GTM Bunbury tickets when they go on-sale from 9am local time on Wednesday 6 February.</p>
<p>Be first to get all the news and festival updates, by signing up for the Moos Flash at <a href="http://www.gtm.net.au/">www.gtm.net.au</a>.</p>
<p>Don’t forget, entries for the GTM TEE Competition are now open. For your chance to have your design in the official GTM merch trailer and nail a swag of great prizes visit the <em>Competitions </em>page at <a href="http://www.gtm.net.au/">www.gtm.net.au</a>.</p>
<p>In alphabetical order, let’s Mexican wave for:</p>
<p>ALISON WONDERLAND – ALPINE &#8211; THE AMITY AFFLICTION &#8211; THE BRONX (USA)</p>
<p>DZ DEATHRAYS (DJ SET) &#8211; EXAMPLE (UK) – FLUME &#8211; FRIGHTENED RABBIT (UK)</p>
<p>HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY &#8211; THE KOOKS (UK) &#8211; LAST DINOSAURS -</p>
<p>MATT AND KIM (USA) &#8211; MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS &#8211; PEZ – REGURGITATOR –</p>
<p>SETH SENTRY – SHOCKONE &#8211; TAME IMPALA &#8211; TEGAN AND SARA (CAN) -</p>
<p>THE TEMPER TRAP &#8211; THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS (USA)</p>
<p>TUKA WITH ELLESQUIRE – URTHBOY &#8211; DJ WOODY’S BIG PHAT 90’S MIXTAPE (UK)</p>
<p>YACHT (USA) &#8211; YOLANDA BE COOL</p>
<p><strong>WITH TRIPLE J UNEARTHED AND LOCAL ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED!</strong></p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Saturday 11 May 2013 – Bunbury WA</strong></p>
<p><strong>Hay Park</strong></p>
<p>(off) Parade Rd Bunbury WA 6230</p>
<p><strong>TICKET PRICE: </strong>$99.90+ B/F</p>
<p><strong>TICKETS ON-SALE: </strong><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Wed 6 February (from 9am local time) </strong></p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 16px;"></strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">By logging onto </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="http://gtm.net.au/">gtm.net.au</a><span style="font-size: 16px;"> or </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="http://moshtix.com.au/">moshtix.com.au</a><span style="font-size: 16px;"> | By calling 1300 438 849 (GET TIX) By visiting selected MOSHTIX outlets – visit </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="http://gtm.net.au/">gtm.net.au</a><span style="font-size: 16px;"> for an outlet in your local area.</span></p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 16px;">GTM </strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">is a licensed, all ages (16 + recommended) event. GTM recommends parents should consider whether the event is appropriate for their child and recommends that any children under 16 years of age who attend the event accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Persons who are 18 years of age or older and wish to purchase alcohol MUST have valid photo ID (passport, Australian driver’s licence, proof of age card). In Bunbury, WA International driver’s licences will not be accepted and the only form of proof of age card that will be accepted is a WA proof of age card. No pass outs will be issued at any of the five GTM events. For full terms and conditions, please visit </span><a style="font-size: 16px;" href="http://www.gtm.net.au/">www.gtm.net.au</a><span style="font-size: 16px;">.</span></p>
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		<title>Final touches added to West Coast line up!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The finishing touches have now been added to the incredible weekend that is the 10th anniversary West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots 2013 special weekend edition. The spit and polish, if you will! ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots adds the finishing and final touches to the bill.</strong></p>
<p>The finishing touches have now been added to the incredible weekend that is the 10<sup>th</sup> anniversary West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots 2013 special weekend edition. The spit and polish, if you will! Joining the amazing array of talent already heading to Fremantle Park this March are;</p>
<p><strong>The Music Maker Blues Revue</strong>, <strong>Russell Morris, Brothers Grim</strong> and <strong>Sticky Fingers</strong>.</p>
<p>There’ll be just one final spot for an up and coming unsigned local act, via our beloved <strong>Breakthrough to Blues ‘n’ Roots </strong>Competition. Details on the competition will be revealed very soon.</p>
<p>Here’s the full overwhelmingly amazing line up for you. <strong>It really is a massive two day extravaganza!</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Saturday 23<sup>rd</sup> March</strong></p>
<p>Robert Plant presents Sensational Space Shifters</p>
<p>Iggy &amp; The Stooges</p>
<p>Chris Isaak •  Jason Mraz •  Status Quo</p>
<p>Manu Chao La Ventura • Tedeschi Trucks Band</p>
<p>Fred Wesley and the New JB’s •  Newton Faulkner •  Julia Stone</p>
<p>The Music Maker Blues Revue • Kitty, Daisy &amp; Lewis • Grace Potter</p>
<p>Russell Morris • Mama Kin • Blue Shaddy • Breakthrough Winner</p>
<p><strong>Sunday 24<sup>th</sup> March</strong></p>
<p>Paul Simon • Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite</p>
<p>Santana • Steve Miller Band</p>
<p>Wilco • Bonnie Raitt • Jimmy Cliff</p>
<p>Rufus Wainwright • Michael Kiwanuka</p>
<p>Gossling • Ash Grunwald • Graveyard Train • Brothers Grim</p>
<p>Benjamin Francis Leftwich • Sticky Fingers</p>
<p>The DomNicks • Davey Craddock and the Spectacles</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Time to get to know our latest additions.<span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></p>
<p><strong>The Music Maker Blues Revue</strong> comes to us this year courtesy of the Music Maker Foundation, an organisation that are fighting in the good fight to keep the blues and southern roots music alive and pay homage to some of the lesser known, but no less talented blues musicians of America. After truly moving, humbling and beautiful performances over the years at our East Coast counterpart Bluesfest, 2013 is the year that the Revue is being taken on the road for the first time. Featuring Boogie Woogie legend <strong>Ironing Board Sam,</strong><strong> </strong>guitar slinging siren <strong>Pat Wilder</strong>, Alabama bluesman <strong>Dr. Burt</strong><strong> </strong>and zydeco giant <strong>Major Handy,</strong> with <strong>Albert White, Nashid Abdul Khaaliq </strong>and <strong>Ardie Dean</strong><strong>, the Music Makers Blues Revue is a must see event at this year’s festival.</strong></p>
<p>Far too often, true musical pioneers become forgotten heroes and the music they played such a part in creating is forgotten along with them. With your help, we can rectify this at West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots this year.</p>
<p>One of Australia’s most unique and enduring success stories, <strong>Russell Morris</strong> has transformed himself from a sixties psychedelic king to a seasoned performer over several decades on the stage. First rising to prominence as the voice, face and personality behind the Molly Meldrum produced masterpiece “The Real Thing”, Morris has become a stalwart of Australian music. “The Real Thing” itself caused a sensation upon release, challenging radio programmers’ preconceptions on the length and longevity of a hit single. With Morris behind it though, the track took off, and reached number 1 in America and Australia.  Since that initial storm, Morris has had a string of hits including the incredible “Hush” and the classic ballad “Wings of an Eagle”. Don’t miss this Australian treasure at West Coast Blues n’ Roots this year, showcasing his brilliant new album, <em>Sharkmouth</em>.</p>
<p>Comprised of brothers James and Matt Grim, with drummer Stephen Devlin and Dominic Lindus on double bass, <strong>Brothers Grim</strong> specialise in a blend of rockabilly and blues with elements of rock, metal and punk thrown in for good measure. The boys have been spreading their wares for longer than you’d think, with 15 years notched up in the music scene under various names, but it wasn’t until 2007 when their band the Blue Murders were established, that things started to really get into gear. With their electrifying, lustful and often humorous live performances, Brothers Grim have fashioned themselves into a well-loved fixture of the Australian music scene that never disappoint or fail to get their audience up and dancing.</p>
<p>One of the country’s fastest rising new bands, Sydneysiders <strong>Sticky Fingers</strong> are making their debut appearance at West Coast Blues n’ Roots in 2013, but we’re sure it won’t be the last time you’ll see them on a big stage. Triple j listeners and punters alike fell in love with these lads and their energetic blues rock after the release of their killer single “Caress Your Soul” &#8211; a track which recently landed Sticky Fingers at number 61 in the prestigious Hottest 100 countdown. Their latest track “Clouds And Cream” is another slice of infectious, hookier than hell songsmithery which is helping them sell out venues all over the country and score slots on some killer festivals.</p>
<p><strong>TICKETING INFO</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tickets are on sale now from moshtix.com.au, moshtix outlets or by phoning 1300 GET TIX (438 849)</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">We have a range of ticketing options on offer for our two-day 2013 extravaganza. We’re really pleased to be offering the </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">incredible value for money single day tickets</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> for </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">$159 + BF</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">weekend passes</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> are the ultimate necessity for the true music lover and these value for money tickets are our way of showing our appreciation to the devoted fan </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">who won’t want to miss a thing</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">. The weekend passes are </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">strictly limited</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> and are available for a </span><strong style="font-size: 16px;">simply amazing $259 + BF</strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">. A special 10 year anniversary offer for you. So get in quick, if you want to soak up all of the action.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">For VIP and other ticketing options, visit the ticketing section of our website.</span></p>
<p><strong>Keep an eye on </strong><a href="http://www.westcoastbluesnroots.com.au"><strong>www.westcoastbluesnroots.com.au</strong></a><strong> and follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WCBnR?sk=wall&amp;filter=1"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> to stay in the loop.</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival is a Smoke Free event. Minors can attend when accompanied at ALL times by their parent or legal guardian.</span></p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 16px;">West Coast Blues ’n’ Roots Festival</strong></p>
<p>Fremantle Park *</p>
<p>Saturday 23<sup>rd</sup> and Sunday 24<sup>th</sup> March, 2013</p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Saturday 23<sup>rd</sup> March</strong></p>
<p>Robert Plant presents Sensational Space Shifters</p>
<p>Iggy &amp; The Stooges</p>
<p>Chris Isaak •  Jason Mraz •  Status Quo</p>
<p>Manu Chao La Ventura • Tedeschi Trucks Band</p>
<p>Fred Wesley and the New JB’s • Newton Faulkner • Julia Stone</p>
<p>The Music Maker Blues Revue • Kitty, Daisy &amp; Lewis • Grace Potter</p>
<p>Russell Morris • Mama Kin • Blue Shaddy • Breakthrough Winner</p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 16px;">Sunday 24<sup>th</sup> March</strong></p>
<p>Paul Simon •  Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite</p>
<p>Santana •  Steve Miller Band</p>
<p>Wilco • Bonnie Raitt • Jimmy Cliff</p>
<p>Rufus Wainwright • Michael Kiwanuka</p>
<p>Gossling • Ash Grunwald • Graveyard Train • Brothers Grim</p>
<p>Benjamin Francis Leftwich • Sticky Fingers</p>
<p>The DomNicks • Davey Craddock and the Spectacles</p>
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<p>*Subject to Council Approval.</p>
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