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See "Kingfish" at the Adelphia Summer Concert Series June 23 in Marietta, Ohio
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Photo Moments with the 21st Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Our BFG reps at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis recently caught up with multi-award winning Bruce Iglauer, record producer, head honcho-founder-CEO of famed Alligator Records.
Iglauer actually started this blues journey as a clerk for Chicago's Delmark Records in 1970 and was also a co-founder of Living Blues magazine. In 1971, after Delmark declined his advice to record Hound Dog Taylor & The House Rockers, Iglauer recorded the group himself with his own savings, and needing a label, Alligator Records was born.
Photo: Gordon Bulcock
It's time to ORDER your 2023 Annual Magazine *ONCE YOU GET IT, SEND US A PIC WITH IT! BFG clients, contact your sales rep for your own copy!
Anyone can Order here! Once you receive, have fun, get creative and SNAP A PHOTO of you, your friends, and/or artists, etc. with the BFG magazine and EMAIL photo, caption (100 words or less), URL if applicable, and photo credit to e-Guide editor!
The Blues Foundation is official sponsor of the 20th Anniversary Blues Festival Guide!
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Order your 21st Annual Blues Festival Guide
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 Our 21st annual Blues Festival Guide print magazine cover features the amazing Ori and Tierinii Naftaly of the multi-award-winning, GRAMMY®-nominated, and critically acclaimed band Southern Avenue.
The photo was captured by photographer Jon Naugle at the 2022 San Diego Blues Festival.
Order your very own 21st annual copy to be delivered straight to your door!
Shipping has begun!
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls our magazine: "The roadmap to everything blues."
Here's an editorial sneak peek into our 21st issue.
• Living Legend: Leon Blue / By Dan D. Harrell
• Partners in Love & Blues / By Michele Lundeen
• Capturing Magic & Passion - Blues Photogs at Work / By Mark Thompson
• Cast Your Vote for the Blues Blast Music Awards
• Eight on the Eighty-Eight / By Reverend Billy C. Wirtz
• Just Like Your Mama Did: Cookin’ Onboard the LRBC with Bobby Rush and Mizz Lowe / By Kaati Gaffney, BFG Publisher
• Storytellin’ Blues Dig Deep / By Gaye Adegbalola
And more!
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5th Annual Birthplace of American Music (BAM) Festival coming June 16th-18th
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 (CLARKSDALE, MS) - BAM Fest 2023 — the 5th Annual Birthplace of American Music Festival, is coming to downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi June 16-18. BAM brings you to where it all began, where the legends were born, but the legacy never dies — the Crossroads, USA. The Birthplace of American Music (BAM) Festival pays homage to the roots of  American music by showcasing the Blues and its legacy, while also showcasing its fruits through the legends it has created and the different genres of music it has produced.
The Birthplace of American Music Festival takes place during Father's Day and Juneteenth Weekend. The BAM INVEST fest will be open to the public at 10am on Delta Ave with vendors of all kinds, entertainment, and valuable resources. Live bands, music and performances will take place in downtown Clarksdale in all the area juke joints, blues clubs, event centers and staging areas for this festival. Some of the best food in the Mississippi Delta will also be on display during the BAM Fest.
The 3-day weekend of related events has live music starting at 5pm on Friday, June 16, with the Pre-Fest kickoff at Delta Blues Alley Café. The festival on Saturday, June 17th starts at 12pm in Downtown Clarksdale in over 10 venues with over 40 entertainers. On Super Soul Sunday, June 18, live music continues beginning at 6pm at Delta Blues Alley Café and at 10pm will feature local legend and soul sensation David Brinston headlining with his band.
Check out the BAM website for all info and full details. Purchase your tickets here. If you would like to be a Vendor, email us. Call (662) 621-2221 or (662) 902-6078 for Delta Blues Alley Café related events.
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Don't miss the Prairie Dog Blues Festival July 27-29
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 (PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI) - The Prairie Dog is one of the most laid-back blues festivals out there! It is held every year in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin on historic St. Feriole Island in a beautiful city park, right on the Mississippi River and nestled between jagged cliffs and green hills untouched by the Ice Age! Once you get that cold drink in your hand, great tunes in your ear and good, friendly people all around, you'll realize you're at one of the most beautiful venues anywhere and will soon be calling yourself a Prairie Dogger!
This year's Prairie Dog Blues Festival is held July 27-29 and features Grammy nominated artists John Primer, and Victor Wainwright & The Train, as well as High Mileage, Kris Lager Band, Tullie Brae, Orphan Jon & The Abandoned, Kyle Renfro, Duwayne Burnside, Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys (featuring Westside Andy), Nick Schnebelen, and Jane Lee Hooker.
The Kick-Off Party on Thursday night runs 5pm-midnight and will feature High Mileage, and The Kris Lager Band on alternating stages. If you are camping, you can camp for free Thursday night. No carry-in food or drink allowed. Food and non-food vendors will be set up by 5pm.
Tickets and camping reservations nearby are available online at the festival website. Information on accommodations can be found here or by calling 800-732-1673. Like their Facebook page and watch to win free tickets to the Fest!
Most of the downtown pubs this year will have bands as well. If staying in a motel make sure to mention you’re coming to the festival for a room discount. Blues fest shuttles will get you to the fest in a 5-minute drive or less!
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19th Calgary International Blues Festival July 31-Aug 6
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 (CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA) - The 19th annual Calgary International Blues Festival, July 31-Aug 6, 2023, celebrates the best in blues with a full week of workshops, concerts, and special events, culminating in 4 days and nights of non-stop music on MainStage at Shaw Millennium Park, followed by the nightly Twilight Blues dance parties.
There will be family friendly, an arts market, beer tent, food trucks, festival souvenirs and more!
Performances will include Grammy-nominated Soul Blues giant Sugaray Rayford, Texas songstress Diunna Greenleaf, “The People’s Queen of the Blues," Canadian guitar wizard and documentary filmmaker Rita Chiarelli, award-winning Nashville guitarist and songwriter Kirk Fletcher, JUNO award winning multi-instrumentalist Angelique Francis, a collective of harmonica greats from across Canada including Steve Marriner, Big Dave McLean, Dave Mowat, Shawn Hall and Raoul Bhaneja, and a host of others.
Find tickets and more information at the festival website, or checkout their Facebook event page.
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Unforgettable Music and Mountain Views:
Join Us for Blues from the Top Festival June 23-25
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 (WINTER PARK, CO) - The 21st Annual Blues From The Top Festival in Winter Park, Colorado is back and better than ever with a lineup featuring some of the most talented musicians in the world. This year's festival is set to take place on June 23-25, 2023, at Rendezvous Event Park in downtown Winter Park, Colorado, with a backdrop of the majestic Continental Divide.
Returning to the festival is the incredible Samantha Fish who has played the festival multiple times in the past. This year Jesse Dayton will be joining Samantha Fish making for one of the most dynamic forces in the blues world today, with explosive guitar work that defies genre boundaries. Jesse Dayton is a multi-talented artist, who has recorded with legends such as Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, toured with punk band X, and released a series of critically acclaimed solo albums.
Their collaboration, Death Wish Blues, is a powerful and emotional album produced by the legendary Jon Spencer of Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. It showcases their shared passion for pushing the limits of blues music, and their performance at the festival promises to be a highlight of the weekend.
The festival also features other incredible acts, such as Grace Potter, The Record Company, Devon Allman Project with special guests Anders Osborne, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, Drive By Truckers, Galactic, Blood Brothers with Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, Cedric Burnside, Shemekia Copeland, Jimmy Carpenter, Robert Jon & The Wreck, and more.
If you're looking for an unforgettable mountain getaway, the Blues From The Top Festival is the perfect event. Don't miss your chance to see some of the greatest musicians in the world perform against the backdrop of the beautiful Colorado mountains.
Get your tickets now.
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Get Early Bird Tickets for Blues on the Fox by May 31
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 (AURORA, ILL) - The Annual Blues on the Fox Festival is back this summer with a fresh line-up of blues legends and rising talent playing live on the banks of the Fox River, Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17 at Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora, Illinois.
Friday night’s opener Ruthie Foster kicks off suburban Chicago’s largest annual summer blues fest, followed by headliner Jimmie Vaughan. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, one of the most exciting blues artists in the world, is Saturday’s star attraction, with Kenny Neal, Muddy Waters’ son Mud Morganfield, and Joey J.
Saye paving the way for a day of food, fun and fantastic live blues music.
RiverEdge Park is located at 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora, across the street from Metra’s Aurora Transportation Center. Purchase tickets on or before May 31 to take advantage of early bird discounts. Tickets for Friday, June 16 are $15 early bird; $25 regular. Tickets for Saturday, June 17 are $25 early bird; $35 regular.
For tickets and information, visit here, or call (630) 896-6666. You can also stop by RiverEdge’s satellite box office, Paramount Theatre at 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, Illinios from 10am-6pm, Monday through Saturday, and until show time on show days, or you can purchase day-of at RiverEdge Park. All tickets are general admission. Fees not included.
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• May 28 Central Iowa Blues Society's SpringFest 2023
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 (MADRID, IA) - Come celebrate great music in a perfect setting over Memorial Weekend presented by the Central Iowa Blues Society. Springfest 2023 will be held at The Cellar Winery (formerly Snus Hill Winery), 2183 320th St., Madrid, Iowa, Sunday, May 28th.
Appearing will be the Ronley King Band (2pm), the Brandon Miller Band (4pm), and Curtis Salgado (6pm). Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Food trucks will be on-site but you’re welcome to bring your own picnic! No outside alcohol allowed. Schedule subject to change.
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Pat McDougall :: IN THE KEY OF SORRY
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 In The Key Of Sorry is a collection of 12 songs co-produced by Pat McDougall and Jimi Bott at Roseleaf Recording. All songs were written and lead vocals sung by Pat; two were co-written with others. This eclectic collection has something for everyone: uptempo blues, melancholy soul ballads, swampy slide guitar blues, ironically humorous romps, even a pop-rock anthem.
“It’s a huge thrill to bring my songs to a wider audience through this recording,” Pat says. “I’m infinitely grateful to the musicians who brought their talents to the project, and to my brilliantly creative and unfailingly wise co-producer, Jimi Bott.”
Performers on In The Key Of Sorry include Pat McDougall's bandmates in Tall Static – Ed Pierce, Whit Draper and Jim Solberg – plus special guest appearances as follows: “In The Key Of Sorry” – Kid Andersen; “Don’t Ask A Boy (To Do A Man’s Job)” — Alan Hager; “Hot Soup And Ice Cream” – Kara Grainger; “How You Gonna” – Lisa Mann; “Always Wanted To” – Doug Rowell; “Love Won’t Let Me Down” – Lloyd Jones; “Actions Speak Louder Than Words” – Ben Rice; “Holding Back The Tears” – Kivett Bednar, Jerry Jemmott; “Which Way The Cold Wind Blows” – Kevin Selfe, Jimi Bott, Lisa Mann; “Well-Acquainted With The Blues” – Whit Draper (co-written with Grammy-winning keyboardist Peter Boe of the Robert Cray and Curtis Salgado bands); “I’m That Guy” – Ben Rice.
Pat McDougall has performed with a long list of artists, and currently plays regularly with his own blues/R&B outfit Tall Static and Ben Rice & The Hustle. Until late 2020, Pat was the keyboardist and musical director for the Rae Gordon Band, helping create their acclaimed and award-winning CDs Better Than I Was and Wrong Kind Of Love, including writing and co-writing 18 of the songs.
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Just In Case... plus Holidays & Birthdays
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 • May 29 Memorial Day (USA)
All gave some, some gave all.
While we gather with family and friends, remember, it's not just a day for a BBQ.
Birthdays upcoming of note:
May 25-Miles Davis (1926); May 26-Mamie Smith (1883–1946), Levon Helm (1940-2012); May 27-Junior Parker (1932-1971); May 28 T-Bone Walker (1910-1975 pictured), Gladys Knight (1944), Kaati (BFG Owner/Publisher), Papa John Creech (1917-1989); John Fogarty (1945); May 29-Ron Levy (1951); Jun 1 Ronnie Wood (1947); Jun 3-Jimmy Rogers (1924-1997), Memphis Minnie (1897-1973), Curtis Mayfield (1942-1999), Heather Penrod-Rudd (BFG Sales Rep & Distribution Mgr); Jun 4-Tinsley Ellis (1957); Jun 8-James Harman (1946-2021), Derek Trucks (1979); Jun 9-Jackie Wilson (1934–1984); Jun 10-Howlin' Wolf aka Chester Arthur Burnett (1910-1976)
 Just in Case: May 25 is "National Wine Day" Right, like we need an excuse! (actually I'm not a big wine drinker at all, but I have heard that retort before). Sticks Magee laid it all out, "drinkin' wine spo-dee-o-dee, drinkin' wine, pass that bottle to me."
May 31 is "National Smile Day"... could be you're still celebrating "National Wine Day?"
But seriously folks, no one needs an excuse to smile. It's a contagious and most times, spontaneous thing to do. Relax, turn it on and watch what happens. People step out of their deep thought, empty space, or funk and smile back. It's good medicine and they will thank you with a smile. Ok, we do like the funk, but the groovy kind. That'll make you smile, too! ...See he's smiling.
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Ground Zero Blues Club
21st AnniversaryMay-26-2023 - May-27-2023 Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Silver City Blues FestivalMay-27-2023 Silver City, New Mexico, USA
Exit 56 Blues Fest
May-27-2023 - May-28-2023
Brownsville, Tennessee USA
European Blues ChallengeJun-01-2023 - Jun-03-2023 Chorzów, Poland
10th Annual Big Island
Jazz & Blues Festival Jun-01-2023 – Jun-03-2023
Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA
Smokin' in Steele
BBQ & Blues FestJun-02-2023 - Jun-03-2023 Owatonna, Minnesota, USA
Blues Rules Crissier FestivalJun-02-2023 - Jun-03-2023 Crissier, Switzerland
Greeley Blues JamJun-02-2023 - Jun-03-2023 Greeley, Colorado, USA
Orangeville Blues
& Jazz Festival
Jun-02-2023 - Jun-4-2023
Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Ojai Blues FestJun-03-2023 Ojai, California, USA
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Billtown Blues Festival
Jun-09-2023 – Jun-10-2023
Hughesville, Pennsylvania, USA
Legends of 7th Street Festival
Jun-10-2023
Oakland, California, USA
Stomp The Blues Festival
Jun-10-2023
Springfield, Missouri, USA
Central Virginia Blues Festival
Jun-10-2023
Afton, Virginia USA
Bentonia Blues Festival
Jun-15-2023 - Jun-17-2023
Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA
New York State Blues Festival
Jun-15-2023 - Jun-17-2023
Syracuse, New York, USA
Blues on The Fox
Jun-16-2023 - Jun-17-2023
Aurora, Illinois USA
BAM Birthplace of America
Music Festival
Jun-17-2023
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Blues From The Top
Jun-23-2023 - Jun-25-2023
Winter Park, Colorado USA
2nd Manomet Blues Festival
Jun-25-2023
Plymouth, Massachusetts USA
Franklin Blues and BBQ Festival
Jun-17-2023 - Jun-18-2023
Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
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