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 Click HERE to order a copy of the 2024 Blues Festival Guide print magazine — It will be shipped directly to you. Although our magazine is free, there is a small shipping and handling charge.
Find the latest happenings in the industry, glimpses of blues history, lifestyle, entertaining and educational features, and of course, dozens of blues festivals to help you plan your calendar! Our 2024 cover is of the awesome Jimmy Carpenter! Photo by Marilyn Stringer.
Editorial Features include!
• Living Legend: Bob Stroger
• Blues On Deck
• Shredding the Glass Ceiling
• Blues From the Bluegrass State
• Visiting First Cousins By Reverend Billy C. Wirtz
• What’s Cookin’ with Anthony Geraci
• The European Blues Union: Promoting & Preserving the Blues in Europe
Order your very own 2024 Blues Festival Guide now!
If you have the magazine, take a picture with it... have fun with it and send the pic via email with a caption to michele@bluesfestivalguide.com
The Blues Foundation is official sponsor of the 22nd annual Blues Festival Guide magazine!
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Deadline is Friday for chance to score a Festival via JamBase
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 Discover music festivals with artists you love, and a chance to go for free! Contest is open until next Friday, May 24, at 11:59pm PDT.
Our partner JamBase is helping music fans around the world "Go See Live Music" by launching a massive fly away contest that will send a lucky winner to a festival of their choice anywhere in the world!
On top of the epic contest there's an even cooler way to enter: "Find Your Fest" where you’ll discover your top 2024 music festival lineups based on artists you love.
We hope you'll explore JamBase's entire “Festivals For Everyone” campaign and share your top festivals with us! Remember, the contest open only until next Friday, May 24, up until 11:59pm PDT.
Check it out here and hope to see you at a Blues festival!
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14th annual Exit 56 Blues Fest May 25-26
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(BROWNSVILLE TN) - The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center invites you to enjoy two days of incredible Blues artists, car shows, arts and crafts and a variety of food over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-26 at the 14th annual Exit 56 Blues Fest. The festival takes place on the grounds of the Delta Heritage Center located at Exit 56, just off of Interstate 40.
The Exit 56 Blues Fest presents a lineup of regional performers offering a mix of traditional country blues, rhythm and blues, rockin' blues and everything in between. Back this year is the Women in Blues feature on Sunday.
This year's entertainment:
Saturday, May 25: 10 am: Elam McKnight - 11 am: Sean "Bad" Apple - Noon: Simply Leland & Tennessee Smoke - 1 pm: The Bonafide Bluesmen (Linzie Butler & Rod Hurt) - 2 pm: Old Guys Play The Blues - 4 pm: Robert Kimbrough Sr. - 5 pm: 61 South with Lew Jetton
Sunday, May 26: 10 am: Charlotte Taylor - 11 am: Tullie Brae - Noon: Rita Perry - 1 pm: Candice Ivory - 2 pm: Shy Perry - 3 pm: Reba Russell- 4 pm: Sister Lucille
Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for comfortable seating.
More information about the event can be found at the Exit 56 Blues Fest website.
The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, in Brownsville, is a music heritage destination that offers a refreshing Southern experience showcasing the history and culture of rural West Tennessee.
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Cool ticket offer for upcoming So Cal shows
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(SO CAL) – Established in 2007, promoter Cadillac Zack has been presenting a plethora of killer blues shows in the Southern California area weekly.
Checkout the fine lineup of award-winning artists he’s got coming in. Venues include Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant in Arcadia, Malainey's Grill & One Hell of an Irish Bar in Long Beach, and Maui Sugar Mill Saloon in Tarzana.
As a special offer, you can get 20% off tickets if you purchase a total of the next five upcoming shows all at once.
Sat May 25 (Arcadia) Sun May 26 (Long Beach) Mon May 27 (Tarzana):
Kid Andersen, guitar master from Rick Estrin & The Nightcats & Quique Gomez, harmonica great from Spain. Plus Bill Stuve on bass, and Dave Kida on drums, both from Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers band.
Sat Jun 1 (Arcadia) Sun Jun 2 (Long Beach) Mon Jun 3 (Tarzana):
Luke Pytel - Rising star of modern Chicago Blues guitar Sat June 15 (Arcadia) Sun June 16 (Long Beach) Mon June 17 (Tarzana):
Anthony Geraci - Famed pianist with Ronnie Earl
Jun 21 (Arcadia) June 23 (Long Beach) June 24 (Tarzana):
The Delgado Brothers - LA's Soul and Blues legends
Sat June 29 (Arcadia) Sun June 30 (Long Beach) Mon June 31 (Tarzana):
Igor Prado - Brazilian Blues guitar great
For tickets to these particular shows, please text Cadillac Zack at 323-377-5291.
More show details here.
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Visit Clarksdale for Live Blues Music and Rich History
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(CLARKSDALE, MS) - Come on down to The Crossroads in Clarksdale, MS, just south of Memphis, home of the Blues and many Blues music legends including Muddy Waters and Sam Cooke. There are so many things to explore — from the world famous Delta Blues Museum to canoeing on the Mighty Mississippi.
Take a free, self-guided walking tour, or select one of many professional guided tours. There’s shopping in the downtown Arts & Culture District — dining out at an eclectic mix of old and new school restaurants — lodging in unique spaces, luxury lofts, a hostel, or a new three-story Hampton Inn. And of course… live blues music every night in clubs and juke joints.
Plus there are over a dozen festivals throughout the year.
We cannot wait to see you in Clarksdale! But ‘til then, you can listen to our curated blues playlist. Click here to open Visit Clarksdale Blues on Spotify.
For more information, you can visit the Visit Clarksdale website.
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Let the Good Times Roll at Sea
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(FT. LAUDERDALE, FL) - Celebrate the sweet sounds and flavors of New Orleans for 7 days on the 2025 Big Easy Cruise, a music festival headed to the Caribbean that combines the music, food, culture and spirit of this extraordinary city on the high seas.
Sailing out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL January 5-12, 2025 to the sun-kissed ports of Key West, Belize City, and Cozumel aboard Holland America Line’s luxurious Nieuw Amsterdam.
More incredible acts continue to be added to the lineup, including Keb’ Mo’, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sugaray Rayford, Chambers DesLauriers, Tin Men, and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio.
The incomparable Chef Kevin Belton will be onboard curating an authentic menu of New Orleans cuisine. Plus, renowned artist Frenchy will be back to capture the live performances during the week through his vivid, energetic paintings.
Every performance is included in the cost of your trip. Enjoy interactive events with the artists including Q&As, jam and songwriter sessions, meet and greets and more! Laissez les bon temps rouler... let the good times roll!
If you love the spirit of New Orleans music festivals, this is the ultimate vacation experience for you – with the comfort of your cabin and everything else you may need just an elevator ride away. Book now with promo code BLUESGUIDE to receive the unpublished rate and save on your cabin price!
Cabins are going fast, so don’t miss the boat and BOOK NOW!
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Celebrating Aurora’s Rich Musical History
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(AURORA, IL) - Blues On The Fox began in 1997 as a celebration of Aurora’s rich, musical history. The Bluebird sound, a pre-war forebear to rock n’ roll developed by musicians like Big Bill Broonzy, Washboard Sam, Tampa Red, and Sonny Boy Williamson at the famous Sky Club of the Leland Hotel in Aurora, provided part of the blueprint for the Chicago Blues.
Noted as one of the coolest Blues Festival in the Midwest, Blues On The Fox returns Friday, June 14 - Saturday, June 15 at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in Aurora, Illinois. Gates 6pm Friday, and 2pm Saturday.
Friday June 14: Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon, is a blistering guitarist, soulful vocalist, singular songwriter. (7pm)
- Robert Randolph, a virtuoso the pedal steel guitar, has earned him four Grammy nominations, multiple Blues Music Awards, a BMI award, and one of Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” (9pm)
Saturday Jun 15: Wayne Baker Brooks was born and raised in Chicago. The youngest son of blues master Lonnie Brooks, Wayne was literally born into the blues. (3pm)
- Guy King delivers some of the greatest one-of-a-kind blends of blues, jazz, soul, rock and R&B that’s come out of Chicago in recent history (5pm)
- Joanne Shaw Taylor is a critically acclaimed British guitarist and singer songwriter. (7pm)
- Big Head Todd and The Monsters, the platinum-selling Colorado quartet, deliver uplifting anthems fueled no-nonsense hard rock, simmering soul, dyed-in-the-wool blues and a twist of country. (9pm).
Bring your own bag chairs or blankets. Some limited bench seating near stage – first come, first served.
Tickets: GA Fri: $15 thru May 31, then $20. GA Sat: $20 thru May 31, then $25. Children 12 and under free, but get a ticket from gate ticket booth.
Click here for further information.
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• May 26 Central Iowa Blues Society's SpringFest 2024
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 (MADRID, IA) - The Central Iowa Blues Society present the 2024 SpringFest!
Family Friendly! Fun! Come celebrate great music in a perfect setting at the Cellar Winery, Memorial Day Weekend–Sunday, May 26 at the Cellar Winery (2183 320th St.) Madrid, Iowa.
Admission is free! 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.
Live music: 2-3:30 Cedar County Cobras
4-5:30 Kevin Burt & Big Medicine
6-7:30 Shannon Curfman
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Which Cruise Hits Your Groove?
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#41 Southeastern Caribbean Oct 2024: Soldout! Join Wait List
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SOLDOUT! Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
#41 SOUTHEASTERN CARIBBEAN OCT. 26 ~ NOV. 2, 2024
Sailing on the Holland America Eurodam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Aruba & Curacao. Taj Mahal, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Dumpstaphunk, Tommy Castro, Vanessa Collier, Paul Thorn & more
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#42 EASTERN CARIBBEAN JAN. 26 ~ FEB. 2, 2025
Sailing on the Holland America Rotterdam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL
to Tortola (BVI), St. Thomas (USVI) & Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic).
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Sister Lucille :: TELL THE WORLD
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 Following their Blues Blast Award-winning debut album, Sister Lucille returned with Tell The World. With ten tracks deeply rooted in the blues, the band’s patented “Memphunk” sound is stretched in a myriad of directions from funk to jam band to raw rock and roll.
The Album debuted at #12 on the Billboard Blues Charts and was voted "Best Self-Produced CD" by the Blues Foundation at the 2024 International Blues Challenge.
Produced by Memphis’ own Reba Russell and released by female-owned Blue Heart Records, the strength of women empowerment is exemplified throughout the project.
Lead vocalist Kimberly Dill has one of those instantly recognizable voices and she is comfortable delivering high energy or soft and sensitive lyrics. The title track bursts out of the speakers with guitarist Jamie Holdren sprinkling wah-wah and sharp jabs throughout. A brass section filling any spaces with aplomb and Kimberly’s superb vocal performance makes this track as good an opener as you’ll find. Why Not You is a super Hill Country trancey blues written by Reba Russell who joins Kimberly on lead vocals. They certainly push each other to spine tingling heights and this song should become an anthem for women worldwide.
As a band, Sister Lucille has that timeless quality the greats always exhibit, and they definitely showcase their talents on this sophomore release.
"Why Not You"
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Igor Prado & Raphael Wressnig - "Drive It Home"
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Just In Case... plus upcoming Holidays & Birthdays
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 MAY: • National Photography Month• International Drum Month
• May 27 Memorial Day (U.S.)
Remembering & honoring all who have served. It's not just a day for a BBQ.
• Amnesty Day International May 28
Birthdays: May 24- Bob Dylan (1941); May 25-Miles Davis (1926-1991); May 26-Mamie Smith (1883–1946), Levon Helm (1940-2012); May 27-Junior Parker (1932-1971); May 28 T-Bone Walker aka Aaron Thibeaux Walker (1910-1975), Gladys Knight (1944), Kaati (our 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 aka Lizzie Douglas (1897-1973), Curtis Mayfield (1942-1999), Heather Penrod-Rudd (BFG Sales Rep & Distribution Mgr); Jun 4-Tinsley Ellis (1957); Jun 6-Sugar Ray Norcia (1954), Gary US Bonds; Jun 8-James Harman (1946-2021), Derek Trucks (1979)
 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 pulled no punches when he sang, "drinkin' wine spo-dee-o-dee, drinkin' wine, bop, bop, pass that bottle to me. Hoy, hoy, hoy."
May 30 is "National Creativity Day!"... unleash your imagination!! Many things in our lives have been spawned from someone’s imagination ...artists, musicians, writers, sculptors, filmmakers, chefs, landscapers, architects, and many more.
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Mönsterås Blues and Roots
May-24-2024 - May-25-2024
Mönsterås, Sweden
Ground Zero Blues Club
21st Anniversary
May-24-2024 - May-25-2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Deak's Harmonica Block Party
May-25-2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Duvelblues
May-25-2024
Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium
Exit 56 Blues Fest
May-25-2024 - May-26-2024
Brownsville, Tennessee, USA
Westsylvania Jazz
& Blues Festival
May-25-2024
Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Bad Apple Blues Festival
May-26-2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Eureka Springs Blues Party
May-30-2024 - Jun-02-2024
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA
Greeley Blues Jam Music Festival
May-31-2024 - Jun-01-2024
Greeley, Colorado, USA
Benicàssim Blues Festival
May-31-2024 - Jun-02-2024
Benicàssim, Spain
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Chester County Blues Barbeque
Jun-01-2024
Elverson, Pennsylvania, USA
Ojai Blues Fest
Jun-01-2024 - Jun-02-2024
Ojai, California, USA
BigLlou's Blues Fest
Kickoff Party & FunRaiser
Jun-05-2024
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago Blues Festival
Jun-06-2024 - Jun-09-2024
Chicago, Illinois, US
Germantown Schnitzelburg
Blues Festival
Jun-07-2024 - Jun-08-2024
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Tinner Hill Music Festival
Jun-08-2024
Falls Church, Virginia, USA
Stomp The Blues Festival
Jun-08-2024
Springfield, Missouri, USA
WC Handy Blues & BBQ Festival
Jun-12-2024 - Jun-14-2024
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
New York State Blues Festival
Jun-13-2024 - Jun-15-2024
Syracuse, New York, USA
Bentonia Blues Festival
Jun-13-2024 - Jun-15-2024
Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA
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