Blues Roots

PBS is a leader in the blues and roots genres. If you enjoy blues, country, bluegrass, doo wop, gospel, Ska or old-school Rhythm and Blues then we definitely have something for you!

News

Out On The Weekend

Thu 14 May 2020
Studio 5 Live

Late last year on a bright and sunny Thursday afternoon, we decided to do things a little differently on Acid Country.

Distance Between Us

Wed 13 May 2020
State of the Art

Tune in to State of the Art on Wednesday 13th May at 8am to hear Arik Blum, Artist Engagement Officer at Multicultural Arts Victoria speak about the new project Distance Between Us.

The Teskey Brothers - Live At The Forum

Mon 11 May 2020 to Sun 17 May 2020
Feature Sounds

Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving. 

Helen Jennings OAM - Roots of Rhythm

Wed 6 May 2020
Announcer Spotlight

We’ve been exploring the station and the amazing volunteer announcers who make PBS the fantastic broadcaster that it is. Today, we're meeting Helen Jennings OAM from Roots of Rhythm.

The Teskey Brothers

The Teskey Brothers

Wed 29 Apr 2020
Studio 5 Live

As most listeners would know, The Teskey Brothers have a long history of airplay at PBS. Helen Jennings OAM (Roots of Rhythm) first became aware of Josh and Sam Teskey as teenagers when she was judging a talent quest for Eltham Jazz & Blues Festival. She was very impressed, and invited them to perform live on Roots of Rhythm during the school holidays.

The Breadmakers

Mon 13 Apr 2020 to Sun 19 Apr 2020
Feature Sounds

Check out this week's feature album and all the other latest releases we're loving. 

Promote Your Business On PBS

Wed 8 Apr 2020 to Thu 30 Apr 2020
PBS News

Some businesses have had to change dramatically to keep going and are now working hard to get their new messaging out to the public. We can help.

PBS + You

Mon 30 Mar 2020
PBS News

It's hard to believe all the change that is happening around us so quickly at the moment. However after 40 years of broadcasting, it's safe to say PBS intends to do everything it can to be here for the long haul.

Mallard Movies: The Show Must Go On

Wed 25 Mar 2020
PBS News

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.

Love of Diagrams - Studio 5 Live

Explore PBS' Live Videos

Thu 19 Mar 2020
PBS News

At home, whiling away the hours? PBS has stacks of great live videos recorded right here in Studio 5 - check them out here. 

You'll find clips of lots of your favourite artists, some dating all the way back to 2012.

Watch performances by the likes of Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, New War, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, RVG, The Peep Tempel, Ed Kuepper, Cable Ties, The Drones, The Sugarcanes... the list goes on! Enjoy!