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!

Malt Shop Hop

A capella, doo-wop & r'n'b
Mr. Doo Wop
Wed 11:00am
Blues Roots

Roots of Rhythm

Jazz, roots & blues
Helen Jennings
Wed 9:00am
Blues Roots

Southern Style

Bluegrass & Old Time
Jan Dale
Tue 1:00pm
Blues Roots

The Gospel Show

Gospel
Peter Miles
Sun 9:00am
Blues Roots

The Juke Joint

Classic & Contemporary Blues
Matt Frederick
Sun 1:00pm
Blues Roots

Transfigurations

Roots & Rock
Lucas Packett
Tue 2:00am
Blues Roots

Swinging Doors

Authentic Country
Ernie
Thu 3:00pm
Blues Roots

Rotations

New program ideas
Various Presenters
Tue 7:00pm
Blues RootsElectronic Hip-HopFunk SoulGlobalHard HeavyJazzRock Indie

5ft High & Rising

Alt-country
Myles O'Neil-Shaw
Sat 6:00am
Blues Roots

Blue Juice

Authentic blues & ska
Mohair Slim
Sun 11:00am
Blues Roots

Got The Blues

Blues
Andy Merkel
Tue 2:00am
Blues Roots

Jumpin' the Blues

Blues & R'n'b
Tom Sianidis
Wed 1:00pm
Blues Roots

News

Sunday Sounds: Flight 1067 to Africa and Global Village LIVE at City Hall

Sun 23 Mar 2025
PBS Events
Free Event

Kingston Arts and PBS present Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds, a series of free performances by some of Naarm/Melbourne’s best bands and PBS DJs at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin. Kick back, relax and enjoy live music in a family friendly atmosphere.

The Sunday gigs are fun for all ages – relax, enjoy the summer vibes and soak in the tunes.

The Juke Joint LIVE at Port Fairy Folk Festival 2025

Sun 9 Mar 2025
PBS Events

Experience PBS making radio live on stage at this year's Port Fairy Folk Festival.

PBS 106.7FM will host Matt’s Frederick’s Sunday program The Juke Joint live on stage and recorded for you to listen back later in the comfort of your home. Featuring the incredible talents of Checkerboard Lounge, Jeff Lang, and Hat Fitz & Cara, each act will perform individually before coming together for an electrifying collaborative jam session. 

Melbourne Guitar Show

Sat 1 Mar 2025 to Sun 2 Mar 2025
PBS Presents

Close Counters - LOVER'S DANCE ACADEMY

Mon 17 Feb 2025 to Sun 23 Feb 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is LOVER'S DANCE ACADEMY, the new album from Naarm/Melbourne-based duo Close Counters.

Gamelan DanAnda & Firetail - Anglayang

Mon 10 Feb 2025 to Sun 16 Feb 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Anglayang, the new album from acclaimed Balinese gamelan orchestra Gamelan DanAnda, in collaboration with electro-jazz-fusion group Firetail.

Congratulations to Ian Stanistreet OAM

Mon 10 Feb 2025
PBS News

Congratulations to Ian Stanistreet OAM, former PBS station manager (1982-1988) and CEO of the Community Broadcasting Foundation, who was awarded the Medal of Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to broadcast media on January 26, 2025.  The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service and exceptional achievement.

Dandelion Wine Studio 5 Live

Thu 6 Feb 2025
Studio 5 Live

Dandelion Wine are an ethereal electro-folk band from Naarm/Melbourne, who combine medieval and folk instruments with electronic beats and waves of textured guitars, mixed with celestial vocals. Equally at home lulling audiences in a theatre or making them dance at outdoor festivals, the band have also travelled extensilvelly across Australia, Europe, UK, Japan, and more. 

Introducing Rotations on PBS

Tue 4 Feb 2025
PBS News

Every Tuesday evening between 7pm and 8pm, listeners will get to hear our new multi-faceted program Rotations. The show will see PBS volunteer broadcasters program and present a month of one-hour specialist shows over four consecutive weeks. You’ll hear new program concepts and ideas, and loads of familiar PBS voices doing something a little different on the airwaves.

Brown Spirits - Cosmic Seeds

Mon 3 Feb 2025 to Sun 9 Feb 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Cosmic Seeds, the latest album from psychedelic Naarm/Melbourne locals Brown Spirits.

Performer Drive 2025

Sat 1 Feb 2025 to Fri 28 Feb 2025
PBS News

PBS Performer Drive 2025 is on now! Calling all music creators and players, support the station that supports you! Join or renew as a PBS Performer Member this February for your chance to win big.