Can this be true?

I think Bluesfest have got it right.

Eagle and the Worm APRA Stage - Byron Bay Bluefest 2012

Not being their first festival, the treatment the musicians receive at this place is nothing short of incredible. Every band not matter how famous or, what stage they are performing on are treated with the utmost respect, kindness and down to earth-ness they need. In turn, it is like the bands and musicians feel that, at the least, they should give the best performances to the Bluesfest punters as a way of saying thanks to the entire festival itself.

As a tag along to my boyfriend's band I was lucky to indulge in the artist perks of Bluesfest. To be honest it felt as if we had entered a musicians day spa with staff on hand to drive us everywhere within and out of the festival. There was also free and amazing catering and on hand massages for players...and me.

Justin Townes Earle - Byron Bay Bluesfest 2012

The performances were amazing as well. Even though they couldn't admit to it - Eagle & the Worm had one of their strongest sets for 2012 and I think some of the Bluesfest hospitality had something to do with it. I also experienced the spell binding story telling of Jason Townes Earle followed by his father Steve Earle which can only be described as Southern charm at its most magnifying.

And to top off the night,we ate dinner within sneezing distance of Ziggy Marley's crew. One of them kept saying hi to me but, in my awkwardness I didn't know how to respond. A PR moment I will eternally regret for the rest of the festival.


There is more to come as the festival unfolds.