Eve Jeffery

6 days ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

Making the most of what possibly might be the very last Bluesfest, the usually quite and chilled Thursday event was busy, busy, BUSY, – busy like a Sunday at the Tyagarah venue, with punters soaking up every minute of what could be their final chance at Blues. No one was disappointed with the great line-up of shows on day one with Tones and I, Taj Farrant, Budjerah, Melody Angel and Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, being the highlights of the main event.

1 week ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW are encouraging women to consider becoming involved in their organisation, with the ‘Find Your Place’ campaign running in April and May. The Brunswick Heads CWA branch is getting right behind it, and is urging locals to get active.

1 week ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

Known to the world as Rag’n’Bone Man, Rory Graham burst onto the music scene in 2016 with his breakthrough hit ‘Human’, a track that masterfully blended traditional blues with hip hop and introduced listeners to his powerful baritone voice. The success of ‘Human’was monumental, earning Graham widespread acclaim and propelling his debut album of the same name to 4x platinum status in the UK.

1 week ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

Playing two home turf shows on the weekend, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation with his signature blend of blues and roots. Known for his ‘surf by day, jam by night’ ethos – also the title of his first book – Grunwald has become a festival favourite, delivering high-energy shows filled with gritty guitars and foot-stomping rhythms. If you’re looking for blues at Bluesfest, he’s your first stop. Last week Ash spoke to The Echo on his return home from a very long tour.

2 weeks ago | echo.net.au | Eve Jeffery

The arts sector in the Northern Rivers is a unique and beautiful organism. Woven deeply into the fabric of our community, it is a key attraction for visitors, a major employer of locals and – most importantly – a prism that reflects the colourful spectrum of who we are. But like so many other sectors in our region, the arts have been bounced around like a cork on a raging river in recent times – bearing the brunt of the pandemic, multiple natural disasters, and the economic downturn.