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Photo Moments with the 21st Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Here's 21-year-old singer, songwriter Dylan Triplett, a true soul, blues, rhythm and blues prodigy out of the St. Louis area when in Memphis for the Blues Music Awards. Dylan has been performing professionally since 2016... yep, since he was 14 years old. He's got a natural, soulful, voice and a captivating performance style and is already a seasoned touring artist.
I first heard him at the unofficial LRBC sendoff party in Oct 2022. He was so powerful yet so unassuming, I wondered who this young man was that just got up to sit in with the host band. Little did I know we would get to experience him in a memorable set during the Greaseland showcase on the cruise.
Dylan received the 2023 Blues Music Award for "Best Emerging Artist." He'll appear with his own band on the Oct 2023 LRBC.
Photos: Gordon Bulcock
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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 21st Annual Blues Festival Guide!
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21st Blues Festival Guide digital version has launched!
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• West Coast Blues Society Juneteenth Celebration Jun 17
• 32nd Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society Festival Jun 17
• No. Jersey Blues Society‘s “Crossroads to Memphis" Jun 17
• Plus Toronto Blues Society "Union Summer"
• MVBS Helps Ukraine family
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 (HAYWARD, CA) - Saturday, June 17, 11am-5pm, the West Coast Blues Society (WCBS) will present the Hayward Russell City Juneteenth Celebration music festival on the plaza behind Hayward City Hall at 777 B St. in Hayward, California. Blues, jazz, R&B and gospel performances and a special guest appearance by the legendary Johnny Rawls, of Hattiesburg, Miss. For more info visit here.
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(FORT SMITH, AR) - Presented by the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society, the 32nd annual Riverfront Blues Festival Revival will happen at The Majestic, 817 Garrison Avenue, in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas on Saturday, June 17th. Appearing are Melody Angel, Jeff Horton Band, Selby Minner and Blues on the Move, Fonky Donky, Jaxx Nassar, and Chris & Lolly. Doors open at 2pm and show starts at 3pm. Admission is $26.
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(STANHOPE, NJ) - The Stanhope House at 45 Main At. in Stanhope, New Jersey, will host the North Jersey Blues Society‘s (NJBS) “Crossroads to Memphis” event Saturday, June 17 from 11am-4pm. Six blues acts: Charlie Apicella & Iron City, Gladys & the Powertones, the Summit Street Blues Band, Blues People, Eric Heilner and Seth Okrend, will compete for the opportunity to take part in the 2024 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Tickets $10, with no charge for NJBS members. Donations accepted.
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 (TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA) - The Toronto Blues Society and Union Station present "Union Summer – Blues Monday" with free live Blues at Toronto’s Union Station, 55 Front St. every Monday at noon and 6pm this Summer, June 26-Aug 21.June 26 Noon Brooke Blackburn
July 3 Noon Harrison Kennedy - 6pm Little Magic Sam
July 10 Noon Quisha Wint & Lance Anderson - 6pm Jay Douglas
July 17 Noon Sean Pinchin - 6pm Garnetta & DaGroovemasters
July 31 Noon Angelique Francis - 6pm Angelique Francis Band
Aug 7 Noon Quincy Bullen - 6pm Paul Reddick Band
Aug 14 Noon Camilo Restrepo - 6pm The Big Time Duo
Aug 21 Noon Jack de Keyzer - 6pm Suzie Vinnick Band
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 (DAVENPORT, IA) - In September of 2022, the Luka family escaped war-torn Kyiv, Ukraine with their twin daughters, Vera and Nadiia, to start a new life in Muscatine, Iowa thanks to efforts by the Muscatine Action Committee for Ukraine. Muscatine, residents Steve and Deb Hueser, who are members of Mississippi Valley Blues Society (MVBS) and who served as a host family for another Ukrainian refugee family, learned that Vera and Nadiia wanted to learn guitar. So, thanks to their efforts and MVBS, one of two guitars were given by MVBS to Nadiia, and MVBS board member Howard Bunch’s daughter is donating personal online lessons. ___________________________________
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This weekend it's the 5th Annual Birthplace of American Music (BAM) Festival
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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, during Father's Day and Juneteenth Weekend. 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 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.
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.
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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Yes! This weekend is packed!
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 Just a quick headsup to remind you of some of the music festival choices you have this weekend from coast to coast...
From New York, to Pennsylvania, to Illinois, to Kentucky, to Mississippi, to Arkansas, to Utah, to California.
In fact, some have already kicked off. Check this out and enjoy!
June 14-17
• W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival - Henderson, Kentucky
June 15-17
• 51st Annual Bentonia Blues Festival - Yazoo City, Mississippi
• New York State Blues Festival - Syracuse, New York
June 16-17
• Blues on The Fox - Aurora, Illinois
• Utah Blues Festival - Salt Lake City, Utah
June 17:
• BAM Birthplace of America Music Festival - Clarksdale, Mississippi
• Hayward Russell City Juneteenth Celebration - Hayward, California
• 32nd Riverfront Blues Festival Revival - Fort Smith, Arkansas
• San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival - San Jose, California
June 17-18
• Franklin Blues and BBQ Festival - Franklin, Pennsylvania
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Get on Board for Sandy Beaches Cruise 2024
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 Experience the best in blues, soul, R&B, gospel, roots, Cajun, zydeco, folk, and rockabilly – it's the heart and soul of American music – only on the Sandy Beaches Cruise 2024!
Scheduled to appear are Delbert McClinton, The Mavericks, Marcia Ball, The California Honeydrops, The Band of Heathens, Paul Thorn, Marc Broussard, Blind Boys of Alabama, Lee Roy Parnell, Jimmy Hall, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Mike Zito, Carolyn Wonderland, Wayne Toups, The McCrary Sisters, Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps, Big Joe Maher, Anson Funderburgh, Red Young, Gary Nicholson, Seth James, Shelley King, Kimmie Rhodes, Yates Mckendree, Miss Jackie Wilson and more to be added!
With over 70 live performances, interactive events with the artists, late night jam sessions and collaborations, the Sandy Beaches Cruise is an annual family reunion on its 28th year and you'll see why it sells out every year.
Luxurious accommodations, artist performances and events, exquisite dining* are all included.*
Blues Festival Guide fans can book now with promo code BLUESGUIDE to save on cabin prices.
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Waterfront Blues Fest committed to supporting community
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 (PORTLAND, OR) – Portland singer-songwriter Jeremy Wilson, a lifelong working musician, was inspired to launch the Jeremy Wilson Foundation (JWF) in June 2010 after being diagnosed with a serious congenital heart condition. Jeremy was struck by the incredible outpouring of goodwill and support he received from the friends, fans and family that helped him through four heart surgeries. Jeremy formed the JWF in hopes of replicating this model: uniting fellow musicians and music lovers to help provide critical support to individual musicians and their families when medical crises occur.
For more than a decade, JWF has been dedicated to improving the overall well-being of local Oregon and Clark County, Washington musicians and music industry workers and their families during times of medical, health-related crisis. The foundation serves as a “safety net” for local musicians who may not have health benefits or savings to support themselves. The 501(c)3 JWF Musician Health & Services Program provides financial aid grants and guidance by trained Navigators to identify other sources of assistance.
JWF is a partner with the Waterfront Blues Festival and you can donate here to this great cause. There are also sponsorship opportunities that connect a sponsor with more than 50,000 music fans at the Waterfront Blues Festival, which will be held July 1-4, 2023.
Any level of sponsorship or donation helps support that local musician community when in a health-related crisis.
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Which Cruise Hits Your Groove?
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Shaun Murphy :: I’M COMING HOME
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 Her Blues music career started in 1969, but she got waylaid into doing the musical Hair on Broadway, where Motown put together Shaun (AKA Stoney) and Meat Loaf to record her first record; Stoney and Meatloaf, charting worldwide! Following Hair, Meat Loaf went on to do The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Shaun went on to do; Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band On The Road for the better part of the year.
That all led to Shaun joining Bob Seger (from the mid-70s to his retirement in 2019), Eric Clapton, (two world tours, the Behind The Sun release and the incomparable Live Aid show. After 15+ years as lead vocalist with the much-loved band, Little Feat, she ‘came back home’ to the Blues.
With her 2009 start back as a solo artist, she’s released a staggering number of CDs — I’m Coming Home will be her 11th release.
Shaun wrote the title track with Kevin McKendree. She also wrote "Keep Your Head Above Water" with her two bandmates, Tommy Stillwell and Kenne Cramer. The rest of the songs were penned by close friends in her musical circle.
Shaun is so looking forward seeing all of you out there on that proud highway soon!!
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Gary Clark Jr. & Dave Herrero "If Trouble Was Money"
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Just In Case... plus Holidays & Birthdays
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 "Hard times ain't nothing
that music won't help heal..."
• June is "Black Music Month"
• June 18 "Father's Day"
• June 19 "Juneteenth"
• June 21 "World Day of Music"
Birthdays upcoming of note:
Jun 17-Matt Hill (1985); Jun 18-Sara Martin (1884-1955); Jun 19-Jerry McCain (1930-2012), Big Bill Morganfield (1956); Jun 20-Lazy Lester (1933-2019); Jun 21-Skip James aka Nehemiah Curtis James (1902-1969); Jun 23-Helen Humes (1913-1981); Jun 24- Jeff Beck (1944), Tad Robinson (1956); Jun 25-Clifton Chenier (1925-1987), Eddie Floyd (1937), Roger Naber (LRBC CEO); June 26-Big Bill Broonzy (1903-1958); Jun 28-David "Honeyboy" Edwards (1915-2011) Armenter "Bo Carter" Chatmon (1892–1964); Jun 30- Mike Wheeler (1961)
 Just in Case: June 20 is "Ugliest Dog Day" and celebrates the pooches out there with a face only a mother could love. Well, we know there's been several Blues-type songs written about "dogs" good, bad and ugly... "Salty Dog Blues" Mississippi Hurt, "Lonesome Dog" Lightnin' Hopkins, "I Wouldn't Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me)" Bobby "Blue" Bland, "Walkin' The Dog" Rufus Thomas, "How Come My Dog Don't Bark When You Come Around?" Dr. John, "Dirty Old Egg Sucking Dog" Johnny Cash, and even "I Need A Dog" Michele Lundeen (that's a good puppy), What are some of your faves?
(Mojo Hound (who is actually not ugly) is Copyright of MojoHand. Do not reproduce. But checkout his website for all sorts of super cool bluesy stuff to purchase!)____________________________________
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W.C. Handy Blues
& Barbecue FestivalJun-14-2023 - Jun-17-2023 Henderson, Kentucky, USA
51st Annual
Bentonia Blues FestivalJun-15-2023 - Jun-17-2023 Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA
New York State
Blues FestivalJun-15-2023 - Jun-17-2023 Syracuse, New York, USA
Blues on The Fox
Jun-16-2023 - Jun-17-2023
Aurora, Illinois USA
Utah Blues FestivalJun-16-2023 - Jun-17-2023 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
BAM Birthplace of America
Music FestivalJun-17-2023 Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Hayward Russell City
Juneteenth Celebration Festival
Jun-17-2023
Hayward, California, USA
San Jose Fountain
Blues & Brews FestivalJun-17-2023 San Jose, California, USA
32nd Riverfront
Blues Festival Revival
Jun-17-2023
Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Torrita Blues 2023
Jun-22-2023 - Jun-24-2023
Torrita di Siena, Italy
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Adelphia Summer Concert Series
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
Jun-23-2023
Marietta, Ohio, USA
Mystic River Jam
Jun-23-2023 - Jun-24-2023
Mystic, Connecticut, USA
Blues From The Top
Jun-23-2023 - Jun-25-2023
Winter Park, Colorado USA
Toronto Blues Fest
Jun-24-2023
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2nd Manomet Blues Festival
Jun-25-2023
Plymouth, Massachusetts USA
Waterfront Blues Fest
Jul-01-2023 - Jul-04-2023
Portland, Oregon, USA
Puisto Blues Festival
Jul-01-2023
Jarvenpaa, Finland
Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival
Jul-04-2023
Topeka, Kansas, USA
Briggs Farm Blues Festival
Jul-06-2023 - Jul-08-2023
Briggsville, Pennsylvania, USA
22nd Greenwood Blues Cruise
Jul-06-2023 - Jul-08-2023
Greenwood, South Carolina, USA
Grassroots Blues Festival
Jul-07-2023 - Jul-08-2023
Duck Hill, Mississippi, USA
Burton Agnes Jazz & Blues Festival
Jul-07-2023 - Jul-09-2023
Driffield, United Kingdom
North Atlantic Blues Festival
Jul-15-2023 - Jul-16-2023
Rockland, Maine, USA
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