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The Wilson Pickers reunite for Bluesfest and album number 3

 

Australia’s favourite country rock bluegrass outfit, The Wilson Pickers are pleased to announce the triumphant return of fellow picker, Danny Widdicombe. Danny returns to the band after successful treatment for a second bout of leukemia.

They also welcome back with open arms, banjo player Ben Salter who has returned to the band after a short hiatus to work on his solo album.

Following the news of the returning band members, the long time festival favourites have now been added to the 2013 BLUESFEST line-up along with Ben Harper, Santana, Iggy and the Stooges and Wilco. 

The good news just keeps on coming! The band will also be returning to the studio early next year to record their 3rd album.

The Wilson Pickers have previously been nominated for Best Blues & Roots Album ARIA Awards for their 2008 release Land of the Powerful Owl and their 2010 release Shake It Down.

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Justine Clarke Wins ARIA Award for Best Children's Album

Justine Clarke has won the award for Best Children’s Album at the 2018 ARIA Awards, held at The Star on Wednesday, November 28.

 

ABC Classics wins at the 2017 ARIA Awards

At a ceremony on Tuesday 10 October at the Art Gallery of NSW, ABC Classics & Jazz were announced winners of the 2017 ARIA Awards for Best Classical, Best Jazz, Best Original Soundtrack and Bes

Recording the Piano Music of the Baltics

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Restoring a 200 year old instrument to record an album

When Erin Helyard came to ABC Classics to record his new solo harpsichord album, we immediately took to Australian harpsichord maker Carey Beebe to find the perfect instrument for the task.

Mojo Juju releases new single & announces tour dates!

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Caitlyn Shadbolt - 'Songs On My Sleeve' out May 26th

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