The news that legendary guitarist Carlos Santana would return Down Under next year was music to the ears of blues and rock fans Australia, made all the more special that he would be joined by The Doobie Brothers as the latest additions to the rapidly expanding Byron Bay Bluesfest 2017 lineup.
Now, fans have even more reason to celebrate with the news that both of these iconic acts will be appearing together during a string of special headline performances. The legendary Doobie Brothers will be joining multi-Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Santana during five arena and theatre shows.
Joining Santana and The Doobie Brothers at select shows will be none other than homegrown rock icon Russell Morris, best known for his timeless 1969 hit, ‘The Real Thing’, which is to this day considered a watershed moment in the evolution of Australian rock and roll.
Meanwhile, fans heading to the intimate Canberra show at the Royal Theatre will be treated to an opening performance from local buzz magnet Tash Sultana. Few artists have seen the kind of rise in 2016 that Tash Sultana is currently enjoying, selling out shows around Australia and Europe and going viral over and over again online.
Check below for all the dates and ticketing details.
Santana & The Doobie Brothers Australian Tour Dates
Friday, 7th April 2017
Perth Arena, Perth (All Ages)
*With Special Guests The Doobie Brothers
Tickets: Ticketek | 132 849
Sunday, 9th April 2017
Botanic Park, Adelaide
*With Special Guests The Doobie Brothers and Russell Morris
Tickets: Ticketmaster | 136 100
Tuesday, 11th April 2017
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (All Ages)
*With Special Guests The Doobie Brothers
Tickets: Ticketek | 132 849
Thursday, 13th April 2017
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney (All Ages)
*With Special Guests The Doobie Brothers
Tickets: Ticketek | 132 849
Saturday, 15th April 2017
Royal Theatre, Canberra (All Ages)
*With Special Guest Tash Sultana
Tickets: Ticketek | 132 849
Saturday, 15th April 2017
Byron Bay Bluesfest, Byron Bay (Doobie Brothers)
Tickets: Bluesfest
Sunday, 16th April 2017
Byron Bay Bluesfest, Byron Bay (Santana)
Tickets: Bluesfest
The Doobie Brothers Headline Australian Tour Dates
Sunday, 16th April 2017
The Tivoli, Brisbane (18+)*
Tickets: Ticketmaster | 136 100
*Santana not appearing
