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9 hrs ago | The McDuffie Mirror

Best blues: Blind Willie Festival earns praise from organizers, fans 051508

“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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Related Topix: Blues, Thomson, GA, Washington, GA, Mavis Staples

Sunday | About.com

Chicago Blues Festival 2008

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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Friday May 16 | SanLuisObispo.com

The rest of the fest

“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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Related Topix: Blues, Canned Heat, Elvin Bishop, Avila Beach, CA

Wednesday May 14 | Laurel Leader-Call

Blues festival draws huge Mother's Day crowd

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

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Related Topix: Laurel, MS, Blues

Monday May 12 | Huliq.com

Enjoy Unforgettable Jazz At North Devon Theatres

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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Related Topix: Chris Barber, Jazz, Blues

Saturday May 10 | Dailyitem.com

Get ready for music outdoors

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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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA, Lycoming County, PA, Hughesville, PA, Blues

Thursday May 8 | Tulsa World

Bluesman D.C. Minner dies

“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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Related Topix: Muskogee, OK, Blues, Rentiesville, OK

Wednesday May 7 | Texas Gigs

Blue Shoe Project commemorates Grammy with festival in Colleyville

“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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Related Topix: Blues, Elvis T. Busboy & the Blues Butchers

Monday May 5 | Louisville

Jeffersontown's Blues Festival

“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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Related Topix: Louisville, KY, Jeffersontown, KY, Blues, Family, Kids

Saturday May 3 | San Jose Mercury News

Shay Quillen: S.J. Blues Week to raise money for Oakland teen

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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Related Topix: Oakland, CA, San Jose Metro, San Francisco Metro, Blues, Saratoga, CA

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