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Compiled by Holly RobinsonSpecific dates are provided where possible.However, some festivals had not set their 2017dates at press time. You can also view this listyear round at www.LivingBlues.comALABAMABull Pen Blues and BBQ FestivalMay 20, 2017Old York FarmsOakman, Alabama202.544.1108Annual Old School and Blues FestivalTBAHuntsville DragwayHuntsville, Alabama246.820.9347www.huntsvillealabamausa.comBob Sykes BBQ & Blues FestivalMay 20, 2016DeBardeleben ParkBessemer, Alabamawww.bobsykesblues.com205.426.1400Freedom Creek FestivalTBACookieman’s Place on Highway 17Aliceville, Alabama205.752.6263www.alabamablues.org2017Living Blues Festial GuideALASKAJuneau Jazz & ClassicsMay 5-20, 2017Juneau, Alaskawww.jazzandclassics.org907.463.3378Blues TrainTBAAnchorage to Seward, enix Blues BlastFebruary 25, 2017Margaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizonawww.phoenixblues.orgAlabama Blues WeekendJuly 7-8, 2017Tuscaloosa, endschedules5th Annual Alpine County Blues FestivalJune 16-17, 2017Mellody FieldAlpine, Arizona928.245.1143alpineazmusicfest.com/cms/W.C. Handy FestivalJuly 21-30, 2017The ShoalsFlorence, stival.htmMcDowell Mountain Music FestivalMarch 3-5, 2017Margaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizona602.343.0453www.mmmf.comBlack Belt Folk Roots FestivalAugust 26-27, 2017Historic Greene County Courthouse SquareEutaw, black-beltfolk-roots-festival-2Flagstaff Blues & BrewsJune 10, 2017Continental Country Club Driving RangeFlagstaff, Arizona928.606.5601www.flagstaffblues.comJohnny Shines Blues FestivalAugust 19, 2017Tuscaloosa, Alabama205.887.685946th Annual Kentuck Festival of the ArtsOctober 21-22, 2017Northport, ues Heritage Fall FestivalTBAReid ParkTucson, Arizonawww.azblues.orgARKANSASBlues in the Natural StateTBAFayetteville, Arkansas479.372.0266www.ozarkbluessociety.org1st Annual Southbound Music FestivalApril 21-22, 2017Cherry StreetHelena, Arkansaswww.southboundmusicfestival.comAnnual Sunday in the Park SeriesTBACraighead Forest BandshellJonesboro, Arkansas870.219.4644www.deltaboogie.netHam n’ Beans Blues JamMarch 17, 2017Loft at the EdgeArkansasdeltaboogie.netEureka Springs Blues WeekendJune 16-18, 2017Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeEureka Springs, rfront Blues FestivalJune 23, 2017Harry E. Kelley ParkFort Smith, Arkansaswww.riverfrontbluesfest.org20th Annual Hot Springs Blues FestivalSeptember 1-3, 2017Hill Wheatley PlazaHot Springs, .htmlAnnual Delta Boogie Blues FestTBACraighead Forest BandshellJonesboro, Arkansas870.219.4644www.deltaboogie.comBikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle RallySeptember 20-23, 2017Fayetteville, Arkansas479.527.9993www.bikesbluesandbbq.orgKing Biscuit Blues FestivalOctober 4-7, 2017Cherry StreetHelena, tival Guide 2017 LIVING BLUES 1
CALIFORNIARobb Bower’s Blues BashFebruary 18, 2017Menghini WineryJulian, uisin’ For a Bluesin’March 9-12, 2017Long Beach, California to Ensenada, d Coast Jazz FestivalMarch 30- April 2, 2017Eureka, California707.445.3378www.rcmfest.orgSpring Harp Fest XVIIIApril 15, 2017Harry Griffen Park AmphitheaterLa Mesa, California619.263.6826www.springharpfest.orgAdams Avenue UnpluggedApril 29, 2017San Diego, 2th Annual Ventura County Blues FestivalApril 29, 2017Studio Channels Art CenterMoorpark, a Blues FestivalMay 7, 2017Topanga Canyon, California714.209.7347www.socialblues.orgGator by the Bay Zydeco, Blues, & CrawfishFestivalMay 11-14, 2017Spanish Landing ParkSan Diego, California619.234.8612www.gatorbythebay.comDoheny Blues FestivalMay 20-21, 2017Doheny State BeachDana Point, acramento Music FestivalMay 26-29, 2017Sacramento, California916.444.2004www.sacmusicfest.comSanta Cruz American Music FestivalMay 27-28, 2017Aptos Village ParkAptos, mi Valley Cajun and Blues Music FestivalMay 27-28, 2017Rancho Santa Susana Community ParkSimi Valley, California805.517.9000www.simicajun.orgHigh Desert Music FestivalTBAVictorville FairgroundsVictorville, comLive Oak Music FestivalJune 16-18, 2017Live Oak CampSanta Barbara, California805.781.3030www.liveoakfest.orgLong Beach Bayou FestivalJune 24-15, 2017Rainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, California562.912.4451longbeachbayou.com2 LIVING BLUES Festival Guide 2017
Red, White & Blues FestivalJuly 1, 2017Stockton WaterfrontStockton, 855459336348/Bay Area Blues FestivalSeptember 23-24, 2017Main StreetMartinez, 10th Annual Carbon Valley Music FestivalAugust 5, 2017Centennial FieldDacono, ayward/Russell City Blues FestivalJuly 8-9, 2017Hayward, mLong Beach Bayou FestivalJune 24-25, 2017Rainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, California562.912.4451longbeachbayou.comRocky Mountain Old-Time Music FestivalJuly 5, 2017Clement Park AmphitheaterLittleton, ntain Blues FestivalJune 24, 2017Plaza de Cesar Chavez ParkSan Jose, mCalifornia WorldFestJuly 13-16, 2017Nevada County FairgroundsGrass Valley, California530.274.8384www.worldfest.netBlues and Bones FestivalJuly 29-30, 2016Calaveras FairgroundsAngels Camp, California209.736.2561www.bluesandbones.com19th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers &BluesapaloozaAugust 3-6, 2017Mammoth Lakes, mBlue Wing Blues FestivalAugust 4-6, 2017Upper Lake, Californiawww.tallmanhotel.comSan Jose Jazz Summer FestivalAugust 11-13, 2017San Jose, Annual Art and Soul OaklandAugust 19-20, 2017Downtown Oakland, a Blues, Brews & BBQAugust 26, 2017Napa, -bbq/19th Annual Sebastopol Cajun/ZydecoFestivalSeptember 2-3, 2017Sebastopol, Californiawww.winecountrycajun.comDelta Blues FestivalSeptember 16, 2017Antioch, CaliforniaQuestion option onwww.deltabluesfestival.netBohemian Nights at New West FestAugust 11-13, 2017Downtown Fort Collins, orgMountain Harvest FestivalOctober 14, 2017Quincy, CA530.283.3402www.plumasarts.orgBlues and BrewsAugust 12, 2017Old South Pearl StreetDenver, ste of Soul Family FestivalOctober 21, 2017Los Angeles, California323.299.3800www.tasteofsoulla.orgNew Blues FestivalSeptember 2-3, 20177550 E. Spring St.Long Beach, California707.572.5837www.newbluesfestival.com5th Annual Vail Soul Music FestTBAVail, cfest.comTrinidaddio BluesfestAugust 26, 2017Central ParkTrinidad, ango Blues Train Pt. IJune 2-3 & August 18-19, 2017Durango, ride Blues & Brews FestivalSeptember 15-17, 2017Telluride, Colorado866.515.6166www.tellurideblues.comBrighton Blues BlastTBAThe Armory at Brighton Cultural CenterBrighton, Colorado303.710.7091www.heartofbrighton.orgAnnual Otis Taylor Trance Jam BluesFestivalNovember 11, 2017E-Town Concert HallBoulder, eley Blues JamJune 9-10, 2017Island Grove ArenaGreeley, ICUT13th Annual Blues from the TopJune 24-25, 2017Winter Park, Colorado970.281.9519www.bluesfromthetop.org20th Annual Blues & BBQ for Better HousingJuly 29, 2017Edgewater, Coloradowww.bluesnbbq.comBlues Under the BridgeJuly 29, 2017Downtown Colorado Springs, st from the Bayou: Annual Cajun/ZydecoFestivalJune 8-11, 2017Strawberry ParkPreston, m/event.cfm?id 255163&cartTwo Left Feet Blues FestivalAugust 26-27, 2017Simsbury Performing Arts CenterSimsbury, ConnecticutNew England Jazz & Blues FestivaLMiddlebury, ival.comFestival Guide 2017 LIVING BLUES 3
Black Eyed & Blues FestivalJune 17, 2017Hartford, Connecticut860.278.7427www.blackeyedsallys.com22nd Annual Litchfield Jazz FestivalAugust 5-6, 2017Goshen FairgroundsGoshen, th Annual Blues, Views & BBQ FestivalSeptember 2-3, 2017Levitt Pavilion and Westport Public LibraryWestport, Connecticutwww.bluesviewsbbq.comDELAWARERiverfront Blues FestivalTBAWilmington, oadhouse BluesfestJuly 22, 2017Magnolia, b2016.htmlDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAWashington DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX)April 7-9, 2017Washington, DCwww.dclx.net25th Annual Giant National Capital BarbecueBattleJune 24-25, 2017Pennsylvania AvenueWashington, DCwww.bbqdc.com29th Annual DC Blues FestivalSeptember 2, 2017Washington, DCjams@dcblues.orwww.dcblues.orgCollege Park Blues FestivalNovember 4, 2017College Park, Marylandjams@dcblues.orwww.dcblues.orgFLORIDATaste of New Orleans Blues & Brews FestivalTBAFt. Pierce, a Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 23-25, 2017Cascades ParkTallahassee, Floridafljazzandblues.comClearwater Sea Blues FestivalFebruary 17-18, 2017Coachman ParkClearwater, e id 10Blues and BBQ FestivalFebruary 18, 2017104 Lakeview AvenueDowntown PavilionWinter Garden, Florida407.656.4155www.cwgdn.com10th Annual Blues B-Q FestivalFebruary 18, 2017Downtown OrlandoOrlando, 0th Annual Bonita Blues FestivalMarch 10-11, 2017Riverside ParkBonita Springs, Floridainfo@bonitablues.comwww.bonitablues.comFort Pierce Jazz & Blues FestivalMarch 17-24, 2017Fort Pierce Marina SquareFort Pierce, Florida772.460.5299www.jazzsociety.orgFunky Biscuit FestMarch 30- April 2, 2017Royal Palm PlaceBoca Raton, Florida561.395.2929www.funkybiscuit.comGeorge’s Music Springing the Blues FestivalApril 7-9, 2017Seawalk PavilionJacksonville Beach, Florida904.270.9301springingtheblues.comTampa Bay Blues FestApril 7-9, 2017Vine ParkSt. Petersburg, Florida727.895.6153www.tampabaybluesfest.comWanee Music FestivalApril 20-22, 2017Live Oak, Florida386.364.1683www.waneefestival.comBikini Blues BashTBATreasure Island, �� Blues, Bikes & BBQApril 29, 2017St. Cloud Main StreetSt. Cloud, Florida407.498.0008www.stcloudmainstreet.org4 LIVING BLUES Festival Guide 2017Brick City Blues Fest- “Feed the Need”May 13, 2017Ocala, rida Folk FestivalMay 26-28, 2017White Springs, nt/64thannual-florida-folk-festivalLegendary Rhythm & Blues CruiseCaribbeanOctober 21- 28, 2017Ft. Lauderdale, California - Half Moon Cay,Bahamas816.753.7979www.bluescruise.comGiving Hunger the BluesOctober 28, 2017Van WezelSarasota, gDaytona Beach Blues FestivalOctober 6-8, 2017Jackie Robinson Ball ParkDaytona Beach, Floridawww.daytonabluesfestival.comDowntown Festival & Art ShowNovember 11-12, 2017Gainesville, orgRiverhawk Music FestivalNovember 9-12, 2017Sertoma Youth RanchBrooksville, Florida863.984.8445www.lindentertainment.comMount Dora Blues and Wine FestMay 20-21, 2017Lakefront Elizabeth Evans ParkMount Dora, omFest of Rhythm and BluesTBAKissimmee Lakefront ParkKissimmee, Floridawww.visitkissimmee.comGEORGIASavannah Music FestivalMarch 23- April 8, 2016Savannah, rnesville Barbecue and Blues FestivalApril 21-22, 2017Barnesville, Georgiawww.bbqandblues.org
Blind Willie McTell Blues FestivalMay 6, 2017Thomson, Georgiawww.blindwillie.comByron Crossroads Blues FestivalAugust 26, 2017Lyran ParkRockford, mILLINOISHAWAIIBig Island Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 1-4, 2017Mauna Kea Beach HotelWaimea, l.comIDAHOBlues and Bones FestivalAugust 26, 2017Eagle Island State ParkBoise, Idahowww.bluesandbones.comBoise Blues FestivalJuly 16, 2017Reid Merrill ParkBoise, Idaho208.440.4590www.boiseblues.orgYellow Pine Music & Harmonica FestivalAugust 4-6, 2017Yellow Pine, n Blues FestivalMarch 4, 2017Star Plaza TheatreChicago, IllinoisVia Ticketmaster: 1-800-745-3000Chicago Blues FestivalJune 9-11, 2017Millennium Park, Chicago, ria Blues and Roots Music FestivalTBARiverfront ParkPeoria, lues on the FoxJune 16-17, 2017Riveredge ParkAurora, ues-on-the-fox/Deep Blue Innovators Blues FestivalTBARivoli TheatreMonmouth, Illinoiswww.monmouthblues.comBlues, Brews & BBQ FestivalJune 23-24, 2017Champaign, DIANASterling Main Street Music FestivalJuly 22, 2017Grandon Civic CenterSterling, n-streetmusic-fest/CENTRUMLocated on theshores of Puget Soundat Fort Worden StatePark in scenicPort Townsend, WABloomington BoogiesAugust 13, 2017Ivy Tech Waldron Arts CenterBloomington, al BBQ RibFest: Blues, Brews & BBQJune 15-18, 2017Headwaters ParkFort Wayne, Indiana260.602.1831www.bbqribfest.comPORT TOWNSENDACOUSTICBLU ESWORKSHOPArtistic Director, Jerron PaxtonThe Largest Acoustic BluesGathering in the Nation.July 30 – August 6, 2017Spend a week living and playing alongsidemasters of acoustic blues traditions:Meredith Axelrod, Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes,Henry Butler, Marcus Cartwright, Eleanor Ellis,Leroy Etienne, Aaron Gunn, Ethan Leinwand,Maria Muldaur, Ben Payton, Adam Tanner,Suzy Thompson, Ernie Vega, Craig Ventresco,Lightnin’ Wells, Phil Wiggins and more.Check website for updates.Register online at www.centrum.org360-385-3102Festival Guide 2017 LIVING BLUES 5
Madison RibberFest: Barbeque, Blues &BalloonsAugust 18-19, 2017Madison, Indiana800.559.2956www.madisonribberfest.comBean Blossom Blues FestAugust 24-26, 2017Bill Monroe Music ParkBean Blossom, Indiana812.325.8836beanblossomblues.comUptown Jazz and Blues FestivalAugust 26, 2017Lafayette, Indiana765.742.4041www.ujbf.orgBlues at the CrossroadsTBATerre Haute, Indianabluesatthecrossroads.comBBQ and BluesSeptember 9, 2017McCormick’s Creek State ParkSpencer, ts.phpIOWACherokee Jazz & Blues FestivalJanuary 20-21, 2017Cherokee, ississippi Valley Blues FestivalJune 30-July 1, 2017LeClaire ParkDavenport, Iowa563.322.5837www.mvbs.orgSaturday in the ParkJuly 1, 2017Grandview ParkSioux City, Iowa712.277.2575www.saturdayinthepark.comBlues & BBQJuly 8, 2017Centennial ParkNorth Liberty, Iowa319.626.5726www.northlibertyblues.orgBBQ, Loo & Blues Too!July 14-15, 2017Lincoln ParkWaterloo, 017bbqloo-and-blues-too/Annual Rollin’ on the River Blues FestivalAugust 18-19, 2017Keokuk, auqua Hills Blues FestivalMay 27-18, 2017Sedan, KS620.875.0735www.cqbluesfest.comSpirit of Kansas Blues FestivalJuly 4, 2017Reynolds LogeLake Shawnee, essociety.orgPaola Roots FestivalAugust 25-26, 2017Paola, Kansas913.294.6427www.rootsfestival.orgPaxico Blues FestivalSeptember 16, 2017Main StreetPaxico, Kansas785.636.5520www.paxicobluesfest.comJammin’ in J.C. Blues and Barbecue FestivalSeptember 22-23, 2017Heritage ParkJunction City, Kansas785.238.8069www.jammininjc.comBlues Masters at the CrossroadsOctober 20-21, 2017Salina, YW.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 14-17, 2017Henderson, Kentucky800.648.3128www.handyblues.orgBlues Harbor FestJune 17, 2017Lake Cumberland State DockJamestown, mMaster Musicians FestivalJuly 7-8, 2017Somerset Community College CampusSomerset, gLouisville Blues ’n’ Barbecue FestivalJuly 21-22, 2017Water Tower ParkLouisville, val.com6 LIVING BLUES Festival Guide 2017Kenlake August Blues FestivalAugust 25, 2017Kentucky State Resort ParkHardin, ustBlues/BBQ & Music at the PointSeptember 15-16, 2017Carrollton, n Gate Blues FestivalOctober 13-14, 2017Louisville, mLOUISIANA10th Annual Big Easy Blues FestivalMarch 24, 2017UNO Lakefront ArenaNew Orleans, LAwww.ticketmaster.com800.745.3000Congo Square New World Rhythms FestivalMarch 18-19, 2017Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, -square14th Blues ’n’ BBQ ChallengeMarch 24-25, 2017Hammond, .comFrench Quarter FestivalApril 6-9, 2017New Orleans, Louisiana800.673.5725www.fqfi.orgBaton Rouge Blues FestivalApril 8-9, 2017Downtown Baton RougeBaton Rouge, rougebluesfestival.orgDewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekApril 8-13, 2017Vermilionville Living History Museum & FolklifeParkVille Platte, Louisiana337.234.8360www.lafolkroots.orgFestival International de LouisianeApril 26-30, 2017Lafayette, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalApril 28- May 7, 2017Fair Grounds Race CourseNew Orleans, Louisiana504.410.4100www.nojazzfest.com
Cutting Edge C.E.August 23-26, 2017Intercontinental HotelNew Orleans, com38th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk FestivalJuly 14-15, 2017Natchitoches, uthwest Louisiana Zydeco FestivalTBAZydeco ParkPlaisance, Louisiana337.942.2392www.zydeco.orgSatchmo SummerfestAugust 3-6, 2017New Orleans, Louisiana504.522.5730www.fqfi.orgLe Cajun Music Awards & FestivalAugust 18-20, 2017Rayne Civic CenterRayne, rosa Stomp FestivalOctober 5-7, 2017Three Keys in Ace HotelNew Orleans, Louisiana504.810.9116www.ponderosastomp.comLittle Walter Music FestivalMay 26-27, 2017Alexandria, tlewalterBogalusa Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 29-30, 2017Cassidy ParkBogalusa, Louisiana985.205.1075www.bogalusablues.comFestival Acadiens et CréolesOctober 12-15, 2017Girard ParkLafayette, Louisianawww.festivalsacadiens.comCrescent City Blues & BBQ FestivalOctober 13-15, 2017Lafayette Square ParkWESTERNNDM A RY L ANew Orleans, -festMAINEAnnual Maine Blues FestivalJune 16-18, 2017Naples, Maine207.333.2135www.mainebluesfestival.comNorth Atlantic Blues FestivalJuly 15-16, 2017Rockland, mAmerican Folk FestivalAugust 25-27, 2017WaterfrontBangor, ANDChesapeake Bay Blues FestivalMay 20-21, 2017Sandy Point State ParkAnnapolis, Maryland410.257.7413www.bayblues.orgJUNE2 017Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco FestivalJune 24-25, 2017Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, -zydeco1-4featuring:Quinn SullivanNick Moss BandEric Krasno BandSelwyn BirchwoodNikki HillEric SteckelRon Holloway BandDeRobert &The Half-Truthsand many more.Acts subject to change Photography by Alan GrossmanCITY CENTER & CITY PARKTickets: 301.738.8577 ext. 111 orhagerstown, md Blues-Fest.orgSponsored by: The City of Hagerstown / Maryland State Arts Council / Washington County Arts CouncilFestival Guide 2017 LIVING BLUES 7
Annual Western Maryland Blues FestJune 1-4, 2017City Center & City ParkHagerstown, Maryland301.739.8577 ext. 111www.blues-fest.orgNew England Blues SummitApril 28-30, 2017Cape Cod Resort and Conference CenterHyannis, .com/home.htmlFederal Hill Main Street Jazz & BluesFestivalJune 3, 2017Baltimore, ou ’n’ Boogie FestivalTBARehoboth, ilver Spring Blues WeekJune 10-16, 2017Silver Spring, blues.comSilver Spring Blues FestivalJune 17, 2017Silver Spring, blues.comAnnual Common Ground on the Hill FestivalJuly 1, 2017Downtown WestminsterWestminster, rtscapeJuly 21-23, 2017Baltimore, Maryland410.752.8632www.artscape.orgHot August Blues & Roots FestivalAugust 19, 2017Oregon Ridge ParkCockeysville, Maryland877.321.3378www.hotaugustblues.comThe Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival &CompetitionOctober 14, 2017Calvert County FairgroundsPrince Frederick, o’s Memorial PicnicSeptember 3, 2017Baltimore, SThe Reel Blues FestTBANorth Falmouth, ew England Blues FestivalSeptember 24, 2017Middleboro LodgeMiddleboro, Massachusetts508.269.7700www.nebluesfest.comThe Green River FestivalJuly 14-16, 2017Greenfield Community CollegeGreenfield, m14th Annual Alpena Blues FestivalJune 17, 2017Alpena, Michiganwww.alpenablues.comTraverse City Blues, Brews & BBQJuly 1, 2017Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, alamazoo Blues FestivalJuly 14-16, 2017Wings Event CenterKalamazoo, Michiganwww.kvba.orgPaulie’s NOLA Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAWorcester, Massachusettswww.baevents.comBlissfest FestivalJuly 7-9, 2017Blissfest Festival FarmHarbor Springs, Michigan231.348.7047www.blissfest.org25th Annual Onset Bay Blues FestivalAugust 5, 2017Lillian Gregerman BandshellOnset, mRibs ’n’ R&B Music FestivalAugust 11-13, 2017Hart PlazaDetroit, ter Massachusetts Blues FestivalAugust 12, 2017Stage Fort sterbluesfestival.comCowpie Music FestAugust 10-12, 2017Alaska, th River Blues FestivalAugust 26-27, 2017Marshfield, Blues ’n’ Brews FestivalAugust 19-20, 2017Nashoba Valley Ski AreaWestford, rgLibrary Park Blues FestivalSeptember 16, 2017Harrison AvenueWoburn, ICHIGAN10th Annual White Lake Blues FestivalMay 6, 2017Whitehall, hpJackson Blues FestivalJune 1-3, 2017Jackson County AirportJackson, Michigan517.962.5939www.experiencejackson.com8 LIVING BLUES Festival Guide 2017Petoskey Festival on the BayAugust 18-19, 2017Petoskey WaterfrontPetoskey, Michigan231.347.4150www.petoskeyfestival.comTawas Blues By The BayAugust 25-27, 2017East Tawas/Tawas City, was.orgMarquette Area Blues FestivalSeptember 2-4, 2017Marquette, comBrighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue BluesFestivalSeptember 8-9, 2016Brighton, Michigan810.227.5086www.brightoncoc.orgOld Town BluesFestSeptember 15-16, 2017Lansing, Michigan517.371.4600www.oldtownbluesfest.com
MINNESOTAHambone Music FestivalJuly 7-8, 2017History Center of Olmsted CountyRochester, ��Smokin’ in Steele” BBQ And Blues FestJune 2-3, 2017Steele County FairgroundsOwatonna, Minnesota507.279.4015www.smokininsteele.comFamous Dave’s BBQ & Blues FestivalTBAPeavey PlazaMinneapolis, Minnesota952.294.1300www.famousdaves.comSantiago ShakedownAugust 26, 2017Bailey Ray’s Bandshell ParkSantiago, Vicksburg RiverfestApril 7-8, 2017Vicksburg, h Annual Twin Cities Jazz FestivalJune 22-24, 2017Mears ParkSt. Paul, Minnesota651.209.7195www.hotsummerjazz.com37th Annual Alcorn State University JazzFestivalApril 22, 2017Vicksburg, front Music FestivalJuly 14-15, 2017Mystic Lake Casino HotelPrior Lake, MinnesotaLakefrontmusicfest.comJuke Joint Festival & Related EventsApril 22, 2017Downtown Clarksdale, th Annual Bayfront Blues FestivalAugust 11-13, 2017Bayfront Festival ParkDuluth, Minnesota715.394.6831 ext. 101www.bayfrontblues.comCotton District Arts FestivalApril 8, 2017Starkville, PPIThe Mississippi Blues FestMarch 4, 2017Leflore Country Civic CenterGreenwood, mAnnual Crosstie FestivalApril 8, 2017Cleveland, h FestivalApril 1, 2017Belzoni, Mississippi662.247.4838www.belzonims.comCat Head Mini Blues Festival IApril 23, 2017Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.bizAmerica’s Leading Blues MagazineLIVIN G BLUES#225 aUGUStes Festival Guid2015 Living Blue ip pi Mu sicghway 61 Blu Fe st iva lOctober 4-6, 201es Fe sti va l)3 Warfield PoiLiving BluesCover.indd 1FULL PAGE VisitHIGHWAY61comArdella Williamsie OdabiDiunna Greenleaf Terr 6.95 US 6.95 CANwww.livingblues.comVeronika JacksonRhiannon GiddensTRAVELINGAll year long, we’re celebrating our rich culture and creativity.Mississippi is the birthplace of America’s music. You can hearthat in my songs. But you can feel it here, at juke joints, backporches and festivals. Check out VisitMississippi.org to findout what’s happening. Then join me at the party.Bobby RushLiving Blues 1Full Page ad MS TOURISM NEW LOGO.indd 1Cover.indd 6.95 US 6.95CANwww.livingblues.com20th Annual Living9/10/14 10:09 AM 6.95 US 6.95 CANwww.livingblues.comBlues Awards Winners!7/22/13 2:03PMMississippiTHESubscribe BLUESnow to the TRAIL!Bible ofthe Blues!MS.indd 1“WOLFMAN”WASHINGTON3/12/15 12:45 PM pimusicfestival.Sponsored in partby Mississippi DevelopmSanders; Crown Royal;ent Authority, TourismJim Beam; Red CatDivision; Ayers DeltaWine, Hazlitt 1852Implement / TheVineyards; Fat TroutDelta Group; DeltaScotch Whiskey;Irrigation;Wayside ManagementSPECIAL DOUBLE ISSUE! Traveling the Mississippi Blues Trail: Your Guide to the Blues in Mississippi- VERONIKA JACKSONssippi.org.your story at visitmissiTURNER - WALTERRHIANNON GIDDENSinIssue #233Vol. 45, #5Jewel Brown Jesi Terrellwww.mightymississipDOWNHOMENew OrleansBLUESTYRONE - BENNY- TERRIE ODABI -Start1OFLIVING BLUES #233 OCTOBER 2014- DIUNNA GREENLEAFthe wayside.WifeLittle Freddie KingGuitar Lightnin’ LeeBrother TyroneBenny TurnerWalter “Wolfman” WashingtonSPECIAL DOUBLE ISSUE!- GUITAR LIGHTNIN’ LEE - BROTHERWILLIAMS - JESI TERRELLMSleave it bytrip begins when youget loststart. But the reallaughter. When youAn itinerary is a goodmusic. The food. TheLet it grab you. Theforever.Mississippi is alive.you’ll take it with yound much more. Andthe moment, you fiille, MSDrive by Truckers Edwin McCaguest Deanain North MissiCarter Javiessippi Allstar Colon Theand the Tri-StWeeks The Vette rs Steve Azar with speciateals Eden Brentof Reverend Rober Coalition Jason Fratesi Jimbo Mathand the Dirtt Mortimer usRoad Jam BandJimmy “Duck” Holmes JamieKallie North Pat T homas Eddie Cusic Libby Good PaperNolden and BillIsonhood TerryAbel MickeyRae Watson“Harmonica”Rogers and theJimmy PhillipsBean Cadiland the Ruminators The Jarek Soulmasters Lightnin’ Malco lac JohnL.C. Ulmer ThelmusSinglandStudeton Band CedricCamping, comed Burnside Project MC by Gary The John Horton Bandy, a late night movieValentineexperience andmore.WTHOEMBLENUESFREDDIE KINGnt Park GreenvBLUES: LITTLEJEWEL BROWN - ARDELLAJoint — Merigold,DOWNHOMENEW ORLEANSMi gh ty Mi ss iss(in clu din g HiCover.inddPo' Monkey's JukeThe Deathof RobertJohnson's20132015#236 APRILLIVING BLUESIssue #236Vol. 46, #2Issue #226Vol. 44, #4 3/22/15 2:42 PMPRINT &DIGITALYour Guide to theBlues in Mississippisubscriptionsavailable.9/23/14 10:08 AMGo to www.livingblues.com for details.Festival Guide 2017 LIVING BLUES 9
Double Decker FestivalApril 28-29, 2017Oxford, mElvis FestivalJune 1-4, 2017Tupelo, Cat Head 14th Anniversary Blues PartyTBAClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.bizJazz and BluesApril 15, 2017Gulf Park CampusLong Beach, bluesBlues BashJune 2, 2017Laurel, county.com/events/Annual Robert Johnson Blues FestivalTBATerry, gwww.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org/fest
Fountain Blues Festival June 24, 2017 Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park San Jose, California 408.641.4144 www.fountainbluesfestival.com California WorldFest July 13-16, 2017 Nevada County Fairgrounds Grass Valley, California 530.274.8384 www.worldfest.net Blues and Bones Festival July 29-30, 2016 Calaveras Fairgrounds Angels Camp, California 209.736.2561
