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!

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
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&B
Tom Sianidis
Blues Roots

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
Wed 11:00am
Blues Roots

The Gospel Show

Gospel
Peter Miles
Sun 9:00am
Blues Roots

News

Echuca Moama Winter Blues Fetival

Thu 23 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
PBS Presents

Winter Blues Festival, one of Victoria’s longest running and most iconic festival returns to Echuca in 2026 for four days of world-class blues and roots in the Murray Region. Winter Blues has long felt like a homecoming: a grassroots, all-in experience that turns Echuca–Moama into a live music hub each winter. From 23-26 July, expect unforgettable performances filling venues, streets, and the stunning riverfront.

City Hall: Sunday Sounds with Checkerboard Lounge and Joshua Batten

Sun 19 Apr 2026
PBS Events
Free Event

PBS 106.7FM and Kingston Arts present Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds with Checkerboard Lounge and Joshua Batten!

Buddy Guy

Mon 6 Apr 2026
PBS Presents
Cancelled!

The greatest living blues legend, Buddy Guy, returns to Naarm/Melbourne for one exclusive performance at the Palais Theatre on Monday April 6.

José González - Against The Dying Of The Light

Mon 30 Mar 2026 to Sun 5 Apr 2026
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Against The Dying Of The Light, the fifth release from Swedish artist José González.

Internationally acclaimed for his intimate, folk-rooted compositions, classically-inclined fingerpicking and softly expressive vocals, González’s Against The Dying Of The Light was born out of deep conviction as much as artistic choices.

Pugilist - Found Sound

Mon 23 Mar 2026 to Sun 29 Mar 2026
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Found Sound, the new release from Scottish/Kiwi producer Pugilist.

After a decade of consistent output on celebrated record labels such as Nous'klaer Audio, Modern Hypnosis, Samurai Records and Banoffee Pies Records, Pugilist's highly anticipated long-play album is out now on his own imprint Ruff Kutz.  

LuliePalooza 2026

Sat 21 Mar 2026
PBS Presents

Naarm's wildest rock 'n' roll festival, LuliePalooza, is back on Saturday March 21!

Iron & Wine - Hen's Teeth

Mon 16 Mar 2026 to Sun 22 Mar 2026
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Hen's Teeth, the eighth full-length release from Iron & Wine.

Watch: Iron & Wine Studio 5 Live

Sat 14 Mar 2026
Studio 5 Live

Iron & Wine returns down under for the first time since 2018 and drops by PBS for a very special Studio 5 Live on 5ft High & Rising.

War Child Records - HELP(2)

Mon 9 Mar 2026 to Sun 15 Mar 2026
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is HELP(2), the brand new collaborative album compiled by War Child Records.

Listen back: International Women's Day 2026

Sun 8 Mar 2026
PBS News

Sunday March 8 is International Women’s Day! To mark the occasion, PBS has programmed a full 24 hours of radio celebrating the incredible women and gender diverse musicians and DJs in our community.