Blues News

“I drove down here from Atlanta just to see Mavis Staples perform”

One of the organizers of the 15th Annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival, which was held last Saturday near Thomson and drew an estimated 1,500 fans, says it was one of the best festivals ever. via The McDuffie Mirror

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The 25th annual Chicago Blues Festival will fill the city's Grant Park with glorious blues music from Thursday, June 5th through Sunday, June 8th, 2008. via About.com

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“Woodstock.") Their hits include "On the Road Again”

While Canned Heat has the distinction of playing two of the greatest festivals in the history of rock and roll, they never quite reached the icon status as some of their peers. via SanLuisObispo.com

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The annual Mother's Day Blues Festival was held Sunday at the Magnolia Center in Laurel. via Laurel Leader-Call

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The great British trombonist Chris Barber returns to the Queen's Theatre in Barnstaple with his eleven piece jazz band on Saturday 10th May. via Huliq.com

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I always look forward to this time of year. When the leaves come out on the trees and the evenings are warming up, it won't be long until the outdoor music season starts. via Dailyitem.com

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“If you play blues to get rich, then you really are making a mistake”

D.C. Minner, the blues musician and singer who with his wife started the annual Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival 16 years ago, died Tuesday. via Tulsa World

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“This event is the first of its kind in Colleyville”

Cost: Free - $100 Age limit: All ages Full event details The event is free and open to the public. via Texas Gigs

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“The three main focuses are family, charity and live music.”

Holly@louisville.com AT & T and the city of Jeffersontown are sponsoring the fourth annual Jeffersontown Crusade Blues Festival. via Louisville

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It's time for San Jose Blues Week, the annual celebration that culminates with the Fountain Blues Festival, May 10. via San Jose Mercury News

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