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!

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Calexico

Sat 31 Oct 2020
Studio 5 Live

Keep the morning of Saturday 31 October free and join Myles for this very special live session with Calexico on 5ft High & Rising.

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues

Mon 26 Oct 2020 to Sun 1 Nov 2020
PBS Presents

An exciting program featuring Australia’s premier jazz and blues artists, new commissions and collaborations, never before seen archival footage, an exclusive international appearance and the distinguished National Jazz Awards, mark the 30th edition of the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues.   

Join or Renew in October!

Thu 1 Oct 2020 to Sat 31 Oct 2020
PBS News

The support of our wonderful members is really what is keeping us going through all of this! 

Turner Brown Band

Wed 30 Sep 2020
Studio 5 Live

PBS revisits Studio 5 Live sessions with a return to past broadcasts. Tune in to Roots of Rhythm on September 30 as we rewind back to Turner Brown Band's Studio 5 Live session.

Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir

Fast Times in Studio 5 - Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir

Mon 21 Sep 2020
PBS News

Anecdotes, tall tales and vague reminiscences with PBS' renowned Production Manager, Paul Maybury.

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.