Ruthie Foster announces return to Australia in March, 2025

Multiple Grammy® nominee and Blues Music Award winner Ruthie Foster is set to return to Australia in March 2025, bringing her powerhouse vocals and remarkable musicianship back to our stages.

Known for her soulful voice and masterful guitar and piano performances, Ruthie will tour Australia fresh off the release of her tenth studio album, Mileage " her first with the legendary Sun Records label.

Produced by Tyler Bryant (of Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown) and featuring contributions from his wife, Rebecca Lovell (one half of Larkin Poe), Mileage is a deeply personal work. The album reflects Ruthie's journey, capturing the highs and lows of a life shaped by music, personal loss, and professional triumphs. From her roots singing in rural Texas churches to collaborating with iconic artists like Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Ruthie's music continues to inspire and uplift.

The tour is named after one of the album's standout tracks, Heartshine, a song that took shape during the writing sessions as a shared vision between Ruthie, Bryant, and Lovell. With its emotional depth and soul-stirring sound, the track is a fitting symbol for the album's powerful narrative.

Fans can expect to experience this magic live when Ruthie performs 14 shows across three states and one territory, kicking off in Victoria. She will open her tour at St Kilda's Memo Music Hall on March 6, followed by performances at Queenscliff Town Hall (March 7), Port Fairy Folk Festival (March 8-10), Brunswick Ballroom (March 13), and Castlemaine's Theatre Royal (March 14).

Next, Ruthie heads to New South Wales for the Blue Mountains Music Festival (March 15-16) and Wollongong's Centro CBD on March 19. In Canberra, she will perform at Harmonie German Club on March 20, before heading to Sydney's Concourse Lounge on March 21. Queensland audiences can catch her in Brisbane at The Old Museum on March 22 and at Tanks Arts Centre in Cairns on March 23.

Prepare for goosebumps as Ruthie Foster brings her rich blend of blues, gospel, and soul to Australian shores once again.

For further information and tickets visit ruthiefoster.com