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Shock Treatment garage, punk & rock with Kev Lobotomi, Wed 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Pojama People prog & stoner rock with Chris Pearson, Wed 10:00pm - Thu 12:00am
Be Suburban local lo-fi with Madi, Thu 12:00am - 2:00am
Interstellar Overdrive experimental, psych & jazz with Father Midnight, Thu 2:00am - 6:00am

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!

PBS Events

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Jamaica Jump-Up: Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Ska Vendors, The Moonhops • Sat 25 Feb 2017 • Just Announced
Jamaica Jump-Up is back with a massive line-up for a very special fundraiser for the Alpha Boys School (JA)
Roots of Rhythm 30th Anniversary • Sun 26 Feb 2017 • Just Announced
To celebrate 30 years of Roots of Rhythm we’re throwing a huge party at The Spotted Mallard on Sunday February 26.

PBS Presents

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Port Fairy Folk Festival 2017 • Fri 10 Mar 2017 - Mon 13 Mar 2017 • Tickets Now On Sale
Port Fairy Folk Festival promises a melting pot of talent for its 41st festival program set to sway Port Fairy’s picturesque shores once again.
Newport Ska, Reggae & Rocksteady Festival • Sun 19 Mar 2017 • Tickets Now On Sale
The return of the second ever Newport Ska Rocksteady & Reggae Festival is set to blow the roof off The Substation in Melbourne’s western suburb of Newport.
Bluesfest Touring - Sideshows • Sun 9 Apr 2017 - Thu 20 Apr 2017
Bluesfest 2017 is shaping up to be one of the greatest yet!

PBS News

  • February Performer Drive 2017
    Sign up or renew as a Performer Member during the month of February for your chance to win the perfect launch party pack!

PBS Studio 5 Live

  • The Teskey Brothers • Wed 22 Feb 2017
    Tune in to Roots of Rhythm for a live set from The Teskey Brothers. Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.

Program Highlights

New Playlists

Malt Shop Hop • Wed 8 Feb 17
Roots of Rhythm • Wed 8 Feb 17
Southern Style • Tue 7 Feb 17
It's a Gas • Tue 7 Feb 17
Magic Carpet Ride • Sun 5 Feb 17
Blue Juice • Sun 5 Feb 17
The Juke Joint • Sun 5 Feb 17
The Gospel Show • Sun 5 Feb 17

Listen to these programs...

Acid Country

Heardy by Jon Osborne
roots, rock & country with David Heard
Thu 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blues & Roots

5 Feet High & Rising

Myles O'Neil-Shaw 2013
alt country with Myles O'Neill Shaw
Sat 6:00am - 9:00am
Blues & Roots

Magic Carpet Ride

Ron Dickinson 2013
eclectic music with Ron Dickinson
Sun 6:00am - 9:00am
Blues & Roots

The Gospel Show

Peter Miles: Photo by Lee @ www.lilpictures.com.au
gospel with Peter Miles
Sun 9:00am - 11:00am
Blues & Roots

Blue Juice

Esquerita
authentic blues & ska with Mohair Slim
Sun 11:00am - 1:00pm
Blues & Roots

The Juke Joint

Matt - Juke Joint
classic & contemporary blues with Matt
Sun 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Blues & Roots

Connections

Chris Xynos
music family trees with Chris Xynos
alt Mon 2:00am - 6:00am
Blues & Roots

Got The Blues

Andy Merkel
blues with Andy Merkel
alt Tue 2:00am - 6:00am
Blues & Roots

Southern Style

Jan Dale
bluegrass & old-time with Jan Dale
Tue 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Blues & Roots

It's a Gas

The Knave
sounds of the fifties with The Knave
Tue 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blues & Roots

Roots of Rhythm

Helen Jennings 2016
jazz, roots & blues with Helen Jennings
Wed 9:00am - 11:00am
Blues & Roots

Malt Shop Hop

Peter Merrett
a cappella, doo-wop & r'n'b with Mr. Doo-Wop
Wed 11:00am - 1:00pm
Blues & Roots

Jumpin' The Blues

Jumpin the blues
blues & r'n'b with Tom Sianidis
Wed 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Blues & Roots

Shaggin' The Night Away

Ian Sutherland
carolina beach music with Big Ian Sutherland
alt Wed 2:00am - 6:00am
Blues & Roots

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