Jimmy Barnes Will Make His Live Comeback From Heart Surgery At Bluesfest 2024
Jimmy Barnes is bouncing back from open heart surgery in a big way, announcing his triumphant live comeback will take place at Bluesfest this Easter.
The Aussie rock icon will return to the stage as part of the Byron Bay event’s monster 2024 lineup, performing an early evening performance on Easter Sunday (31st March) with a full band set-up.
Jimmy Barnes – ‘Ride The Night Away’
As well as celebrating his live comeback and Bluesfest’s own 35th anniversary, Barnsey’s set will also mark the 30th anniversary of his iconic solo album Flesh and Wood, with the rock legend to perform both electric and acoustic renditions of tunes from the LP alongside hits from his extensive back catalogue.
Fans are also told to expect plenty of duets and special guest appearances as part of the Cold Chisel icon’s historic Bluesfest set, to further toast his big return to the stage.
“Every day, I’m getting stronger. Every day, I’m pushing myself a little bit further,” the 67-year-old said in a press statement. “I’m excited about getting back on stage, in front of the band and playing for you all. And what better way is there to kick it off than at the legendary Bluesfest Byron Bay with a really special celebration of Flesh and Wood.”
While Bluesfest Director Peter Noble OAM added: “It’s going to be so special. There will be so much emotion around it, with all his fans coming to wish him well. This will be a very special moment in the history of Bluesfest. And for it to happen on our 35th-anniversary festival, couldn’t be more perfect.”
Jimmy Barnes underwent emergency surgery last December after a bacterial infection he’d been battling spread to his heart, forcing him to cancel a number of tour dates, including an appearance at By The C in Torquay.
He’ll return to the stage this Easter Sunday at Bluesfest, alongside over 65 eclectic artists including Jack Johnson (exclusive to Bluesfest), Tom Jones, The Teskey Brothers, Matt Corby, L.A.B, Elvis Costello & The Imposters and Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Cruel Sea, Tim Finn, Taj Mahal (exclusive to Bluesfest), Ian Moss, Rickie Lee Jones and loads more.
Bluesfest 2024 will be taking place at the usual spot this year, Byron Bay’s Events Farm in Tyagarah, running from Thursday, 28th March to Monday, 1st April.
You can peep the full lineup and ticketing details down below.
Bluesfest 2024
Jimmy Barnes
Joining…
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Infectious Grooves’
Katie Melua
The Waifs
Brad Cox
Yirrimal
Dirty Honey
Jerome Williams
Ben Swissa
eMDee
Perry Street Park
Da Manager
Joining…
Portugal. The Man
Ziggy Alberts
Snarky Puppy
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Meshell Ndegeocello
Fiona Boyes & The Fortune Tellers
The Turner Brown Band
Pierce Brothers
Velvet Trip
ROSHANI
Sweet Talk
Joining…
Tedeschi Trucks Band
The Cruel Sea
Tim Finn
Taj Mahal (Exclusive)
Ian Moss
Rickie Lee Jones
Dan Sultan
The Whitlams Black Stump Band
Coterie
Playing For Change
Lisa Hunt’s ‘Forever Soul’
Wilsn
Carav?na Sun
Women of Soul Collective
Jackie Venson (Exclusive)
Joining…
Jack Johnson (Exclusive)
Tom Jones
The Teskey Brothers
Matt Corby
L.A.B
Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos
Tommy Emmanuel
The Dead South
The Paper Kites
Drive-by Truckers
Newton Faulkner
Steve Poltz
19-Twenty
Taj Farrant
Erja Lyytinen
Harry Manx
Here Come The Mummies
Clayton Doley’s Bayou Billabong
Little Quirks
Hussy Hicks
Blues Arcadia
RocKwiz Live
Dates & Venue
Thursday, 28th March to Monday, 1st April – Byron Events Farm, Tyagarah NSW
Tickets on sale now
Further Reading
Bluesfest 2024 Lineup Expands With Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals + MORE
Jimmy Barnes Is Undergoing Emergency Open Heart Surgery Today
PJ Morton, The Allman Betts Band Announce 2024 Australian Tours
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