Undeterred by the unfortunate events in Paris, the bandĀ agrees on the importance of their touring now more than ever.
The last time the Eagles Of Death Metal performed in France, their concert fell victim to a terror attack that shook the world. The band later returned for a concert and also started a charity campaign to help the victims’ families. Now, just a few months after the incident, the band is all set to make their debut appearance at the Byron Bay Bluesfest.
In an interview with musicfeeds,Ā Bluesfest founder Peter Noble described the Eagles Of Death Metalās decision to keep touring following the attacks as inspiring. āThe fact that they are coming out and playing live, I just canāt think of a braver act by a band.āĀ āThose of us in the music industry that feel that this is important, from all around the world have gone out and supported the bandās desire to tour by the simple act of booking them.āĀ
The festival takes place atĀ the lush Tyagarah Tea Tree FarmĀ over Ā 5 days and features the likes ofĀ The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, Chain, Playing For Change Band, Backsliders, Kendrick Lamar, D’Angelo, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.
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