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

Wes Fest

Fri 18 Sep 2020 to Sun 20 Sep 2020
PBS Presents

Wes Fest 2020 features more than 40 local artists ‘from wherever they may be’ and will be delivered live online on September 18, 19 and 20.

Artists include Hannah Acfield (pictured), Carus Thompson, Adrian Whyte, Cate Taylor, Danny Ross, Sunday Darling, Rosario De Marco, Lucy Wise and many more.

Songhoy Blues

Mon 14 Sep 2020
Studio 5 Live

Steeped in the deep traditions of classic Malian music and desert blues fused with a super-charged sound of today, Songhoy Blues has found a place in the hearts and minds of music fans everywhere.

PBS iPhone App!

Mon 10 Aug 2020
PBS News

A new PBS app for iPhone and iPad that let's you listen to all of your favourite shows, and keep up with PBS news.

Collard Greens and Gravy

Wed 5 Aug 2020
Studio 5 Live

PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Jumpin' The Blues on August 5 as we rewind back to Collard Greens and Gravy's Studio 5 Live session.

Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell

Tue 28 Jul 2020
Studio 5 Live

PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Southern Style on July 28 as we rewind back to Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell's Studio 5 Live session.

Sounds Like Home with Fiona Boyes

Wed 8 Jul 2020
PBS News

As music lovers, we're all ready for a return to normality and, a return to live music. In the interim, PBS has decided to bring the live vibe direct from artists' living rooms to yours with Sounds Like Home.

Sounds like Home highlights local, diverse and talented musicians from the community, with session delivering a brand new intimate recording from an artist you love; delivered immediately from artist to listener.

Acid Country 40th Anniversary

Thu 18 Jun 2020
PBS News

Every year PBS hosts a radio broadcast from one of Yarra’s finest live music venues, presenting David Heard’s Acid Country live-to-air.  This year we’re celebrating David’s 40th anniversary on PBS. 

Leaps and Bounds Music Festival 2020

Thu 11 Jun 2020 to Sat 20 Jun 2020
PBS Presents

PBS and City of Yarra present Leaps and Bounds Music Festival: Apart and Not Alone June 11-20

Buying Music & Supporting Community

Fri 5 Jun 2020 to Fri 19 Jun 2020
Community News

If you like to buy your music online, and you care about positive change, you might be interested in knowing about Bandcamp's latest campaigns.

It's Not Too Late!

Mon 1 Jun 2020 to Tue 30 Jun 2020
PBS News

Wow, what a Radio Festival. We’ve had an overwhelming response from people who have joined up to keep the music playing loud and clear on PBS. A huge thank you to everyone who joined up!

If you pledged your support, now’s the time to shine and pay! The best way to renew your membership is online. Head bang your way through your membership at pbsfm.org.au/signup