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May 8, 2007 |
Complete Live Blues Show List below at Bottom, Scroll Down!
The 2007 Blues Festival Season Starts - This Weekend!
May 11th and 12th, 2007
C.E.
Richards Rodeo Arena - Fort Madison, Iowa
Directions Complete Lineup!
Friday May 11th 5:15PM
Bad Luck City 6:30pm
David "Honeyboy" Edwards 8:00PM
Otis Taylor Band 10:00PM
Hubert Sumlin &
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith w/the
Willie Smith Band
Saturday
May 12th 1:00
Jimmie Bratcher 2:20PM
Sean Carney Band 4:10pm
Mississippi Heat 6:00pm
Eric Lindell 8:00PM
Michael Powers 10:00PM
Hamilton Loomis Plus Hal Reed and Daniel Burnside |
Featured Blues Festivals
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Chicago Blues Festival
2007 June 7-10, 2007
Grant Park in Downtown Chicago
Free Admission
11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Six Stages of Blues Each day
Fest Website: http://www.chicagobluesfestival.us/
Complete Schedule of Performances
Click day to see schedule -
Thursday
June 7
Friday
June 8
Saturday
June 9
Sunday
June 10
2007 IH Mississippi Valley Blues
Festival
CLICK HERE
for complete schedule with performance times
Friday June 29th
Damon Fowler
Group
Albert
Cummings
Chubby
Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
Robert
Randolph & the Family Band
Robert Belfour
Paul Oscher
Big
Bill Morganfield
Nappy Brown Bob Margolin
Willie “Big Eyes” Smith
Mookie Brill
Saturday June 30th
Kelly Richey
Jason Ricci
and New Blood Big James & the
Chicago Playboys
The Jackie
Payne and Steve Edmonson Band Blues harp blowout featuring
Mark Hummel James Harman
Paul Oscher
Bad Luck
City featuring Matt Woods and Michael Swanger
Jimmy
“Duck” Holmes
Alberta Adams & RJ’s Rhythm Rockers with CeeCee Collins
Ari Brown Quartet
Watermelon
Slim
Trudy Lynn with
The Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings
Sunday July 1st
Dona Oxford
Tom
Principato
Ruby Wilson
Little
Charlie & the Nightcats
Drink Small “The Blues Doctor”
Dave
MacKenzie
Bruce Katz Henry Gray &
the Cats
Click Here to visit the festival website
NEW Prairie Dog Blues Festival
The only Blues festival in the Midwest
held on an island in the middle of the Mississippi River!
July 27th & 28th, 2007
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin on St. Feriole Island
Click HERE for Complete Schedule
Friday, July 27, 2007
The Tom Hunter Band -
Shannon Curfman
-
Alvin Jett &
Phat noiZ -
Tab
Benoit
Plus Big Daddy Cade & The Blues
Masters
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Everett Smithson Band -
Kevin "B.F." Burt & the Instigators
-
Mark Sallings & the Famous Unknowns
Steve Arvey & The Saxtelles -
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
Anthony Gomes
Plus
Pete Cornelius
(from
Australia)
Click HERE to visit Festival Website
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Phone |
Address |
City |
State |
Alabama | ||||||||
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Freedom Creek Festival | May | 25 | 4:00PM | Old Memphis Road | 205-752-6263 | Old Memphis Road in Old Memphis AL near Aliceville | Old Memphis | AL |
Freedom Creek Festival | May | 26 | 11:00AM | Old Memphis Road | 205-752-6263 | Old Memphis Road in Old Memphis AL near Aliceville | Old Memphis | AL |
Debbie Davies Carey & Lurrie Bell The Blue Light Specials and others |
September | 2 | Noon | Magic City Blues Fest | 205-822-1705 | 1st Avenue North | Birmingham | AL |
Dixie Power Trio | October | 13 | Noon | Downtown Parking lot across from Library | 200 West Fisher Street | Salisbury | AL | |
Arkansas | ||||||||
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Rickie Rooker | May | 13 | 3:00PM | Craighead Forest Bandshell | Jonesboro | AR | ||
Suzanne Michell - Fred Wilson - Big Blue Cats | May | 20 | 3:00PM | Craighead Forest Bandshell | 870-219-4644 | Jonesboro | AR | |
Brok'n Arrow - Steve Wages and Bad Habit | May | 27 | 3:00PM | Craighead Forest Bandshell | 870-219-4644 | Jonesboro | AR | |
Angie Owens - George Hinds - Ronnie Presley | June | 3 | 3:00PM | Craighead Forest Bandshell | Jonesboro | AR | ||
Bottoms Up Blues Gang - Dewey Hiler | June | 10 | 3:00PM | Craighead Forest Bandshell | Jonesboro | AR | ||
Hairy Larry and The Flying Hungarians - Snap Crow Legs | June | 17 | 3:00PM | Craighead Forest Bandshell | Jonesboro | AR | ||
marz1@kc.rr.com | June | 2 | 8:00PM | Chelsea's | 816-587-5892 | Eureka Springs | AR | |
The Wolf Pack Band - Country Classics | June | 24 | 3:00PM | Craighead Forest Bandshell | Jonesboro | AR | ||
Illinois | ||||||||
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Barstool Bob Blues Band | May | 9 | 9:30PM | Big Cities Lounge | Rockford | IL | ||
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp | May | 11 | 6:00 PM | Willets Winery | Manito | IL | ||
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band | May | 11 | 9:00PM | E Z Goen Bar & Grill | 815-544-9238 | 1491 North State Street | Belvidere | IL |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 11 | 8:30PM | Po-Boys | 3207 N. University | Peoria | IL | |
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band | May | 12 | 9:00PM | Image Bar & Grill | 815-962-7643 | 5524 Auburn Street | Rockford | IL |
Mem Shannon & Membership | May | 15 | 7:00PM | Brandon Caseys | 815-802-0202 | 235 N Kinzie Ave | Bradley | IL |
Barstool Bob Blues Band | May | 16 | 9:30PM | Big Cities Lounge | Rockford | IL | ||
Haley Crouch with Rolings Tones | May | 18 | 9:00PM | Po-Boys | 3207 N. University | Peoria | IL | |
South Side Cindy & The Slip-Tones | May | 18 | 8:30 PM | Bogie's | Peoria | IL | ||
Joe Metzka | May | 18 | 5:30 PM | Contemporary Art Center | 309-674-6822 | 305 SW Water St | Peoria | IL |
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band | May | 18 | 8:30PM | Mocha | 847-579-4010 | 742 Sheridan Road | Highwood | IL |
Haley Crouch & The Comet Blues Band Kevin Chalfant & The Storm Fickles Lot | May | 19 | 6:00PM | Streator City Park | (815) 672-2055 | Streator | IL | |
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band | May | 19 | 9:00PM | Cliffbreakers | 815-282-3033 | 700 West Riverside Blvd. | Rockford | IL |
Red Light Blues Band | May | 19 | 9:00PM | Thirsty's | Eldred | IL | ||
Steve Ditzell (solo acoustic) | May | 20 | 8:30PM | Irish Rose | 815-964-0480 | 519 E. State Street | Rockford | IL |
Barstool Bob Blues Band | May | 23 | 9:30PM | Big Cities Lounge | Rockford | IL | ||
Nick Boettcher Band | May | 25 | 5:30 PM | Contemporary Art Center | 309-674-6822 | 305 SW Water St | Peoria | IL |
Nick Moss and the Flip Tops | May | 24 | 7:00PM | Brancon Casey's | 815-802-0202 | 235 N Kinzie Ave (Route 50) | Baradley | IL |
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp | May | 25 | 6:00 PM | NV Ultra Lounge | 309-454-9357 | 107 E. Beaufort | Normal | IL |
Billy Branch and Pippi Ardennia | May | 25 | 6:00PM | The Tavern Club | 773-846-7548 | 333 N. Michigan Avenue | Chicago | IL |
Sippy & The Night Owls | May | 26 | 9:00 PM | The Dog House Bar & Grill | 217-268-6211 | 126 N. Oak St. | Arcola | IL |
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band | May | 26 | 9:00PM | Rocky's Tavern | 815-877-0378 | 5314 N. Second Street | Rockford | IL |
Dorann and the Soul Mystics | May | 26 | 8:30PM | Po Boys | peoria | IL | ||
Barstool Bob Blues Band | May | 30 | 9:30PM | Big Cities Lounge | Rockford | IL | ||
Mark Hummel's Blues Harp Blowout w/Billy Boy Arnold Jim Liban Arthur Ducan& Willie Smith | June | 1 | 9:30PM | Buddy Guy's Legends | 312-427-1190 | 754 s. wabash | Chicago | IL |
Melvin Taylor | June | 1 | 10:00PM | Rosa's Lounge | 773-342-0452 | 3420 W. Armitage | Chicago | IL |
Melvin Taylor | June | 2 | 10:00PM | Rosa's Lounge | 773-342-0452 | 3420 W. Armitage | Chicago | IL |
South Side Cindy & The Slip-Tones | June | 2 | 8:30 PM | Po-Boys | 309-681-1241 | 3207 N. Dries Ln | Peoria | IL |
Sippy & The Night Owls | June | 2 | 8:30 PM | Capital City Bar & Grill | 217-529-8580 | 3149 S. Dirksen Parkway | Springfield | IL |
Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials Willie “Big Eyes” Smith Carl Weathersby Big James and The Chicago Playboys Jimmy Burns and the Jimmy Burns Band John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band Carlos Johnson the Bob E. Lee Blues Band Doug McDonald and the Blue Mirror Blues Band and more | June | 2 | 3:00PM | Blues and Bones Fest Downtown Richton Park | 708 481 8950 | Sauk Trail and Governors Hwy | Richton Park | IL |
Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials Willie “Big Eyes” Smith Carl Weathersby Big James and The Chicago Playboys Jimmy Burns and the Jimmy Burns Band John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band Carlos Johnson the Bob E. Lee Blues Band Doug McDonald and the Blue Mirror Blues Band and more | June | 3 | 2:00PM | Blues and Bones Fest Downtown Richton Park | 708 481 8950 | Sauk Trail and Governors Hwy | Richton Park | IL |
Central Illinois Blues Challenge | June | 3 | Noon | Mackinaw Valley Vineyard | 309 359-9463 | 33633 Illinois Rte 9 | Mackinaw | IL |
Melvin Taylor | June | 5 | 10:00PM | Rosa's Lounge | 773-342-0452 | 3420 W. Armitage | Chicago | IL |
24th Annual Chicago Blues Festival | June | 7 | 11AM-9:30PM | Grant Park | 312/744-3370 | Chicago | IL | |
Dave Chastain Band | June | 8 | 5:30 PM | Contemporary Art Center | 309-674-6822 | 305 SW Water St | Peoria | IL |
Blueskillet | June | 9 | The Brass Rail | Peoria | IL | |||
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp | June | 9 | 11:00 AM | Tremont Turkey Festival | Tremont Fairgrounds | Tremont | IL | |
Khalif Wailin Walter | June | 9 | 6:00PM | Chicago Blues Festival | Chicago | IL | ||
Sippy & The Night Owls | June | 9 | 8:30 PM | Uncle Buck’s | (217) 586-2410 | 215 S. Lake of The Woods Road | Mahomet | IL |
Melvin Taylor | June | 12 | 10:00PM | Rosa's Lounge | 773-342-0452 | 3420 W. Armitage | Chicago | IL |
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp | June | 15 | 6:00 PM | NV Ultra Lounge | 309-454-9357 | 107 E. Beaufort | Normal | IL |
Blues on the Fox | June | 15 | 6:00PM | Downtown Aurora | 630-844-4FUN | Aurora | IL | |
Honey Boy Edwards, Eric Lindell, Tab Benoit, Billy Boy Arnold, & the Chicago Blues All-Stars featuring Bob Stroger, Billy Flynn & Kenny Smith , The Robert Cray Band | June | 16 | 2:30PM | Blues on the Fox | 630-844-4731 | Stolp and Galena | Aurora | IL |
Dorann and the Soul Mystics | June | 15 | 5:30PM | The Five Spot | Peoria | IL | ||
Steve The Harp Blues Band | June | 16 | 7:00 PM | Mackinaw Valley Vineyard | Mackinaw | IL | ||
Melvin Taylor | June | 19 | 10:00PM | Rosa's Lounge | 773-342-0452 | 3420 W. Armitage | Chicago | IL |
The Millers | June | 21 | 7:00PM | Central Park Stage | Downtown Decatur | Decatur | IL | |
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp | June | 22 | 7:00 PM | Mackinaw Valley Vineyard | Mackinaw | IL | ||
Dorann and the Soul Mystics | June | 22 | 8:00PM | Rhythm Kitchen | Peoria | IL | ||
Jenn Jam Blues Festival | June | 23 | Noon | Fort Massac State Park | Fort Massac State Park | Metropolis | IL | |
Melvin Taylor | June | 26 | 10:00PM | Rosa's Lounge | 773-342-0452 | 3420 W. Armitage | Chicago | IL |
Berchtold & the Harp | June | 29 | 5:30 PM | Contemporary Art Center | 309-674-6822 | 305 SW Water St | Peoria | IL |
Melvin Taylor | June | 29 | 10:00PM | Rosa's Lounge | 773-342-0452 | 3420 W. Armitage | Chicago | IL |
Melvin Taylor | June | 30 | Midnight | Gojangle1 | Chicago | IL | ||
Dorann and the Soul Mystics | June | 30 | 8:30PM | Po Boys | Peoria | IL | ||
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp | July | 6 | 6:00 PM | NV Ultra Lounge | 309-454-9357 | 107 E. Beaufort | Normal | IL |
Sippy & The Night Owls | July | 7 | 9:00 PM | Johnny’s | (217) 892-1111 | 424 S. Century Blvd. | Rantoul | IL |
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp | July | 18 | Lunchtime Concert | Downtown on the square | Bloomington | IL | ||
Deanna Bogart | July | 19 | 7:00PM | Central Park Stage | Downtown Decatur | Decatur | IL | |
Blueskillet | July | 20 | Woodhull Street Fair | Woodhull | IL | |||
Cold Front | July | 20 | 5:30 PM | Contemporary Art Center | 309-674-6822 | 305 SW Water St | Peoria | IL |
Sippy & The Night Owls | July | 21 | 8:30 PM | Jumpin’ Jax | 217-379-9671 | 130 S. Market St. | Paxton | IL |
Sippy & The Night Owls | August | 3 | 9:00 PM | Toaster's Pub | 217-235-5253 | 1408 Broadway Ave. | Mattoon | IL |
Sippy & The Night Owls | August | 11 | 9:00 PM | Coconut Louie's | 309 662-3231 | 203 E; Washington | Bloomington | IL |
Alvin Jett & the Phat Noiz Blues Band | August | 16 | 7:00PM | Central Park | Downtown Decatur | Decatur | IL | |
Steve The Harp Blues Band | August | 18 | 7:00 PM | Mackinaw Valley Vineyard | Mackinaw | IL | ||
Robin Crowe Band | August | 24 | 5:30 PM | Contemporary Art Center | 309-674-6822 | 305 SW Water St | Peoria | IL |
Dorann & the Soul Mystics | August | 25 | 8:30PM | Po Boys | 309-681-1241 | 3214 north Dries Lane | Peoria | IL |
Sippy & The Night Owls | August | 25 | 9:00 PM | Memphis on Mail | 217-398-1097 | 55 E. Main St. | Champaign | IL |
Hip Pocket | August | 26 | 2:30PM | Sweet Corn Sweet Blues Festival | Normal | IL | ||
After Midnight Blues | September | 1 | 10:00AM | Illinois Blues Festival | Riverfront Park | Peoria | IL | |
Sippy & The Night Owls | September | 14 | 10:00 PM | Mack's Uptowner | 217-345-4622 | 623 Monroe St. | Charleston | IL |
Old School Guitar Heroes Blues Fest | September | 22 | 2PM | Rivoli Theater | 309-734-3297 | 219 S. Main Street | Monmouth | IL |
Indiana | ||||||||
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Duke Tumatoe Gov Davis & The Blues Ambassadors Crosseyed Cat Catphish and the Bottom Feeders | June | 2 | 11:00AM | Fort Harrison State Park | 317-717-0664 | 5753 Glenn Road | Indianapolis | IN |
Shirley King | July | 7 | 7:30PM | Munster Town Hall Grounds | 219-836-7275 | 1005 Ridge Road | Munster | IN |
The Kinsey Report | July | 7 | 9:30PM | Munster Town Hall Grounds | 219-836-7275 | 1005 Ridge Road | Munster | IN |
Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel | July | 8 | 1:30PM | Munster Town Hall Grounds | 219-836-7275 | 1005 Ridge Road | Munster | IN |
Sharon Lewis | July | 8 | 6:00PM | Munster Town Hall Grounds | 219-836-7275 | 1005 Ridge Road | Munster | IN |
Lonnie Brooks | July | 8 | 8:00PM | Munster Town Hall Grounds | 219-836-7275 | 1005 Ridge Road | Munster | IN |
Iowa | ||||||||
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Second Skinny Blues Band, Bad Luck City, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Otis Taylor Band, Hubert Sumlin & Willie "Big Eyes" Smith | May | 11 | 4:30PM | Simply The Blues Fest | C.E. Richards Rodeo Arena | Fort Madison | IA | |
Bernard Allison | May | 18 | 8:00 PM | Redstone Room at the River Music Experience | 563-326-1333 | 129 Main Street | Davenport | IA |
Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts | June | 8 | 10:00AM | The Longest Yard | West Des Moines | IA | ||
Kansas | ||||||||
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The Rhythm Rockets | July | 14 | 5:00 PM | Legends At Village West | Kansas City | KS | ||
Kentucky | ||||||||
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Wednesday night blues jam | May | 9 | 8:00PM | Lynaghs | 859-255-1292 | 384 Woodland Ave | Lexington | KY |
James Cotton Band Little Charlie & the Nightcats Diunna Greenleaf John Nemeth Miranda Louise Doug MacLeod | June | 16 | Noon | W C Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival | 800-648-3128 | Audubon Mill Park - Water Street | Henderson | KY |
4th Annual Cave Run Rock-n-Blues-n-BBQ Festival | July | 20 | 5:00PM | Jaycee Park Stage | (606) 462-0004 | Us 60 East | Morehead | KY |
Michigan |
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David Gerald & Insurrection | May | 11 | 9:30PM | B. Boomer's Bar and Grill | 313-928-8570 | 16006 Southfield Rd. | Allen Park | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | May | 12 | 9:30PM | B. Boomer's Bar and Grill | 313-928-8570 | 16006 Southfield Rd. | Allen Park | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | May | 18 | 9:30PM | B. Boomer's Bar and Grill | 313-928-8570 | 16006 Southfield Rd. | Allen Park | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | May | 19 | 9:30PM | B. Boomer's Bar and Grill | 313-928-8570 | 16006 Southfield Rd. | Allen Park | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | May | 25 | 9:00PM | Zukey Lake Tavern | 810-231-1441 | 5011 Girard Dr | Pinckney | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | May | 26 | 9:30PM | Sideline Tavern | 734-427-3980 | 27554 Warren Rd | Westland | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | May | 27 | 8:00PM | Albert's on the Alley | 734-525-5231 | 5651 Middlebelt Rd | Garden City | MI |
Jackson Michigan Blues Fest 07 | May | 31 | 6:00PM | Jackson County Airport | 517-796-9368 | 3606 Wildwood Ave | Jackson | MI |
Jackson Michigan Blues Fest 07 | June | 1 | 6:00PM | Jackson County Airport | 517-796-9368 | 3606 Wildwood Ave | Jackson | MI |
Jackson Michigan Blues Fest 07 | June | 2 | 3:00PM | Jackson County Airport | 517-796-9368 | 3606 Wildwood Ave | Jackson | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | June | 2 | 9:30PM | The Gravel Pit | 734-586-3684 | 7990 N Telegraph Rd | Newport | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | June | 16 | 9:30PM | McNasty's | 734-753-4900 | 19300 Waltz Rd. | New Boston | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | July | 21 | 9:30PM | McNasty's | 734-753-4900 | 19300 Waltz Rd. | New Boston | MI |
Mem Shannon James Harman 20 more | June | 22 | 6:00PM | Hot Blues and BBQ | Centennial and Scripter Parks | Oxford | MI | |
David Gerald & Insurrection | June | 30 | 9:00PM | Loyal Order of Moose | 734-612-5234 | 29137 Ford Rd | Garden City | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | July | 7 | 9:30PM | Chuck's Place Bar & Grill | 313-381-1981 | 1158 Fort St. | Lincoln Park | MI |
Kalamazoo Blues Festival | July | 12 | 5:00PM | Arcadia Festival Site | 269-381-6514 | Water Street | Kalamazoo | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | July | 20 | 10:00PM | Nancy Whiskey's | 313-962-4247 | 2644 Harrison St. | Detroit | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | August | 11 | 9:00PM | Memphis Smoke | 248-543-4300 | 100 S. Main St. | Royal Oak | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | August | 17 | 10:00PM | Nancy Whiskey's | 313-962-4247 | 2644 Harrison St. | Detroit | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | August | 18 | 10:00PM | Nancy Whiskey's | 313-962-4247 | 2644 Harrison St. | Detroit | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | August | 31 | 9:30PM | Flapper's | 313-383-3200 | 722 Southfield Rd. | Lincoln Park | MI |
Rusty Wright Blues | September | 2 | 4:30PM | Marquette Blues Festival | 906-226-5451 | Elwood A. Mattson Lower Harbor Park | Marquette | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | September | 8 | 9:30PM | McNasty's | 734-753-4900 | 19300 Waltz Rd. | New Boston | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | October | 6 | 2:00PM | McNasty's | 734-753-4900 | 19300 Waltz Rd. | New Boston | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | October | 26 | 10:00PM | Nancy Whiskey's | 313-962-4247 | 2644 Harrison St. | Detroit | MI |
David Gerald & Insurrection | October | 27 | 10:00PM | Nancy Whiskey's | 313-962-4247 | 2644 Harrison St. | Detroit | MI |
Minnesota | ||||||||
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Clarksdale Caravan Music Fest | May | 12 | 10:00AM | Downtown Clarksdale | 901-605-8662 | www.rockmuseum.biz | Clarksdale | MS |
Bobby Rush Denise LaSalle Legal Tender Eden Brent Shirley Brown |
July | 7 | 7:00PM | Claiborne County Fair Ground | 601-415-5077 | 1155 Hwy 61 North | Port Gibson | MS |
Little Johnny Kantreed | July | 20 | 1:30PM | Ebony Blues Club | Indianolda | MS | ||
Howlin' Wolf Memorial Blues Festiva | August | 31 | 5:00PM | West Point Civic Center | 662-605-0770 | 600 6th Street | West Point | MS |
Missouri | ||||||||
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Los Carnales | May | 8 | 8:30PM | BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups | 314-436-5222 | 9th and Russell | St Louis | MO |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 8 | 10:00AM | Highway 61 Roadhouse & Kitchen | 34 S. Old Orchard | Webster Groves | MO | |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 9 | 11:30AM | Westport Plaza | St. Louis | MO | ||
Walter Trout & the Radicals w/The Mike Zito Band | May | 10 | 7:00PM | Blues Down Under at the Shrine | 417-887-6274 | 601 St. Louis Street | Springfield | MO |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 12 | 10:00PM | Beale On Broadway | 701 S. Broadway | St. Louis | MO | |
Scottyboy Daniel Blues Band | May | 12 | 9:00PM | Paci's Cafe | 816 985 1157 | 1825 Buchanan | North Kansas City | MO |
Chris Cain Band / Mike Zito Band | May | 13 | BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups | 314-436-5222 | 700 South Broadway | St. Louis | MO | |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 15 | 7:30PM | Highway 61 Roadhouse & Kitchen | 34 S. Old Orchard | Webster Groves | MO | |
Shawn Kellerman | May | 18 | 9:00PM | Club Mississippi | 573-754-5558 | 123 South Main St. | Louisiana | MO |
Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band | May | 18 | 8:30PM | Blues Down Under @ the Shrine Mosque | 417-887-6274 | 601 St. Louis Street | Springfield | MO |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 18 | 11:30AM | Clean Air Festival at Kiener Plaza | St. Louis | MO | ||
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 18 | 9:00PM | The Famous Martini Bar | 5213 Chippewa | St. Louis | MO | |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 19 | 9:00PM | Riddle's Penultimate | 6307 Delmar | University City | MO | |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 22 | 7:30PM | Highway 61 Roadhouse & Kitchen | 34 S. Old Orchard | Webster Groves | MO | |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 24 | 3:00PM | Broadway Oyster Bar | 736 S. Broadway | St. Louis | MO | |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 25 | 10:00PM | BB's Jazz Blues & Soups | 700 S. Broadway | St. Louis | MO | |
Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band | May | 26 | 1:00PM | Mount Pleasant Winery | 5634 High Street | Augusta | MO | |
Spring Wine & Blues Bash | June | 3 | 11:00 PM | Y Men-s Pavilion | 217-316-4141 | 100 Hill Street | Hannibal | MO |
Kim Massie and the Solid Senders | June | 4 | 9:30PM | Beale on Broadway | 314-621-7880 | 701 South Broadway | St. Louis | MO |
Randy McAllister | June | 13 | 9:30PM | BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups | 314-436-5222 | 700 South Broadway | St. Louis | MO |
Sonny Landreth, Saskia Laroo, Angela Hagenbach, Roger Hurricane Wilson, Gary Alaska Sloan, Mama Ray ,Trampled Under Foot, Wonda Watson ,Sons of Brazil, Oreo Blue. | June | 15 | 5:00PM | English Landing Park | English Landing Park | Parkville | MO | |
Ana Popovic | June | 20 | 9:30PM | BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups | 314-436-5222 | 700 South Broadway | St. Louis | MO |
Ana Popovic | June | 22 | 8:30PM | Blues Down Under at the Shrine | 417-887-6274 | 601 St. Louis Street | Springfield | MO |
Bernard Allison, Levee Town, Nace Brothers, Blue Voodoo, Fletcher's One Man Band | June | 23 | 3:30 pm - 12:00 am | Bear Creek Blues Festival | 660-529-2212 | City Park, Corner of Lincoln and Broadway | Slater | MO |
Curtis Salgado | June | 24 | 8:00PM | BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups | 314-436-5222 | 700 South Broadway | St. Louis | MO |
Jason Ricci | July | 1 | 9:00PM | BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups | 314-436-5222 | 700 South Broadway | St. Louis | MO |
Melvin Taylor | July | 14 | 10:00PM | Kmuckleheads | 816-483-1456 | 2715 Rochester Ave | Kansas City | MO |
Smokin Joe Kubek with Bnois King, Micheal Burks, Candy Kane, | August | 18 | 2pm | Knuckleheads | 816-483-1456 | 2715 Rochester Ave | Kansas City | MO |
Aunt Kizzy's Boyz-Lil' Ed & the Imperials-Joe Bonamassa-Cate Brothers-Lara Price Band-Anthony Gomes-Leon Russell-North Mississippi All Stars | September | 7 | 6:00PM | Greater Ozarks Blues Fest Downtown Springfield | 417-887-6274 | 500 N. Campbell Street | Springfield | MO |
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Wixom Slim & the Wyze Gyze | August | 25 | 10:00PM | Foothills Blues Festival | 740-594-9112 | 32700 Cotterill Road | Pomroy | OH |
Joe Bonamassa with Lonnie Brooks / Cleveland Fats / Doghouse Daddies / Scotty Bratcher Band | September | 1 | 1:00PM | K.C. Geiger Park | St. Marys | OH | ||
Pennsylvania | ||||||||
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Midnight Shift | May | 11 | 9:30PM | The Bluetone Cafe | 610-258-5812 | 683 Walnut St. | Easton | PA |
Midnight Shift | June | 8 | 9:00PM | The Lambertville Station | 609-397-8300 | 11 Bridge St. | Lambertville | NJ |
Sarah Ayers Band | June | 15 | 7:30PM | Phoenixville Summer Concerts | Phoenixville | PA | ||
The Girls | June | 17 | 6:00PM | Lehigh River Blues Jam | Catasauqua | PA | ||
Sarah Ayers & Lori Donovan | July | 13 | 8:00PM | Godfrey Daniels | Bethlehem | PA | ||
Lady Blue and the Tramps The Dawgs Delray Blues Mahajibee Blues Fuzzy Park Band | July | 21 | 1:00PM | Elmhurst Township Recreation Grounds | 570-842-4972 | Main St. Rt. 435 | Elmhurst | PA |
Sarah Ayers Band | July | 27 | 9:00PM | Shenanigan's | Lake Harmony | PA | ||
The Girls | August | 3 | 6:00PM | Musikfest | Leiderplatz Stage | Bethlehem | PA | |
Michael Powers JW Jones Blues Band Dave Gross Band | August | 4 | Noon | Hickory Park Campground | Big Road | Gilbertsville | PA | |
Sarah Ayers Band | August | 8 | 5:30PM | Musikfest | Americaplatz Stage | Bethlehem | PA | |
Sarah Ayers Band | September | 16 | 8:00PM | Havana - Women Sing the Blues | New Hope | PA | ||
The Girls | September | 29 | Noon | Lehigh Valley Brew Fest | Easton | PA | ||
Tennessee | ||||||||
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2nd Annual Delta Groove Blues Revue (Mannish Boys, Hollywood Blue Flames, Phillip Walker / Mitch Kashmar / John Long / Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band / Big Pete Pearson & Bob Corritore / Nick Moss & The Flip Tops With Eddie Taylor Jr. & Bill Lupkin / The Kilborn Alley Blues Band) | May | 11 | 5:30 PM | The Gibson Beale Street Showcase | 901-544-7998 | 145 LT. George Lee Ave | Memphis | TN |
Wisconsin | ||||||||
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Blues Bash 2007 with The Shufflin' Duprees - Andrew Jr. Boy Jones and Lamont Cranston | May | 26 | 2:00PM | The Historic Trempealeau Hotel | 608-534-6898 | 150 Main Street | Trempealeau | WI |
Danny Francios Band, WestSide Andy & Glenn Davis, Kraig Kenning, David Honey Boy Edwards, Rory Block | July | 13 | 4:30 PM | Belleville Community Park | 1Bross Circle | Belleville | WI | |
Old Dogs New Trick, James Rolland Band, Tate and The 008 Band, Cash Box Kings, Rev Ravin' ,Eric Tessmer, Michael Burks, Ana Popovic, Johnny Winter | July | 14 | 10:00 am - Midnight | Belleville Community Park | Bross Circle | Belleville | WI | |
Vance Kelly - Severn Records Soul & Blues Revue - Guitar Shorty - Byther Smith - Jeannie Holliday | July | 21 | 1:00PM | Dodgeville Blues Fest | 608 935-9200 | 222 N Iowa Street | Dodgeville | WI |
Big Daddy Cade & The Blues Masters The Tom Hunter Band Shannon Curfman Alvin Jett & The Phat noiZ Blues Band Tab Benoit | July | 27 | 5:00PM | Prairie Dog Blues Festival | 888-567-1567 | St. Feriole Island (City Park on Mississippi River) | Prairie du Chien | WI |
Pete Cornelius Everett Smithson Kevin B.F. Burt & The Instigators Mark Sallings & The Famous Unknowns Steve Arvey & The Saxtelles Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Anthony Gomes | July | 28 | Noon | Prairie Dog Blues Festival | 888-567-1567 | St. Feriole Island (City Park on Mississippi River) | Prairie du Chien | WI |
Big Bull Falls Blues Festival | August | 17 | 5:00p.m. | Fern Island Park | 715-843-0748 | Wausau | WI | |
2nd Annual Paramount Blues Festival | September | 22 | 11:00AM | Lime Kiln Park | 262-208-6288 | Green Bay Rd. | Grafton | WI |
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