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Photo Moments with the 22nd Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Here's award-winning Australian native, guitarist, singer, songwriter Fiona Boyes with her new BFG magazine.
Drawn to the traditional, rootsy acoustic style blues, Fiona won the coveted International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo division in 2003.
Fiona is highlighted in "Shredding The Glass Ceiling," a feature article in our 2024 magazine's on the challenges and triumphs of female guitarists.
Photo: Courtesy of Fiona Boyes
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The Blues Foundation is official sponsor of the 22nd annual Blues Festival Guide magazine!
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls BFG: "The roadmap to everything blues."
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15th Annual "Bluesdays" on Tuesdays June-Aug at Tahoe
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 (OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA) - Get your dancing shoes on and prepare for an unforgettable time as the Bluesdays Series returns for its 15th year in The Village at Palisades at North Lake Tahoe area’s Olympic Valley at 1960 Olympic Valley Rd. This sensational summer music series brings together the best blues musicians from across the country, every Tuesday from June 18 - August 27. And the best part? It's completely free!
Join us for a soulful experience filled with amazing music, delicious food from Village restaurants, and a refreshing outdoor Blues Bar in partnership with 22 Bistro. Bring your own low back chair and get ready to make this summer unforgettable at the Bluesdays!
2024 Lineup:
Jun 18th - The Blues Monster
Jun 25th - Tony Holiday
Jul 2nd - Chris Cain
Jul 9th - Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
Jul 16th - Dennis Jones
Jul 23rd - Mark Hummel & James Cotton Tribute
Jul 30th - Roy Rogers and The Delta Rhythm Kings
Aug 6th - Terry Hanck
Aug 13th - Rocky Athas
Aug 20th - Matthew Curry
Aug 27th - J.C. Smith Band
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BMA Winners at Billtown Blues Festival Jun 21-22
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 (HUGHESVILLE, PA) - Get ready to kick off summer 2024 in style at the Billtown Blues Festival on June 21-22. Presented by the Billtown Blues Association, the festival will be held at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds (1 E. Park St.) in Hughesville, Pennsylvania.
Appearing June 21: Paul Deslauriers & Annika Chambers, Tas Cru, Soulful Femme, Uptown Music Collective
Appearing June 22: Bywater Call, Bob Margolin w-the Skylar Saufley Band, Carolyn Wonderland, Jason Ricci, Duke Robillard, Mathias Lattin, Nick Andrews Staver, Cadillac Cats
Enjoy two unforgettable days of soulful tunes, electrifying performances, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you're a die-hard blues fan or just looking for a fantastic way to start the summer season, this festival has something for everyone. From craft and food vendors to onsite beverage vendors, you will be sure to have an incredible experience "Keeping the Blues Alive in Central PA!"
You may bring a standard size lawn chair, umbrellas (may be used between performances), and canopies. No glass or pets (except for service animals).
Find tickets via Eventbrite.
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Playing With Fire celebrating 20 years of free concerts
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 (OMAHA, NE) – Playing with Fire is celebrating 20 years presenting their free Summer concerts. The 20th anniversary event will be held July 11-13 at the Performance Pavilion at Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska (1001 Douglas St.).
Explore the diverse talents and innovations of artists from around the world.
Appearing:
King King (Scotland)
Bywater Call (Canada)
Cardinal Black (Wales)
Walter Trout (USA)
Blackburn Brothers (Canada)
Aynsley Lister (England)
Lachy Doley (Australia)
Little Joe McCarthy & The Big Trouble (USA)
Kris Lager & The Band Band (USA)
Showtimes: Thurs 5:30pm - Fri 5:30pm - Sat 4:30pm (Mall open 5am-11pm).
At Playing with Fire, they believe in the transformative power of music to unite, inspire, and uplift.
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Aurora's annual is back at RiverEdge Park
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 (AURORA, IL) - Coined the coolest blues fest in the Midwest, the 27th annual event returns Friday, June 14 - Saturday, June 15.
Held at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in Aurora, Illinois, along the Fox River, the 8,500-seat concert venue that also features a river walk, bike path, pier and naturalistic landscaping.
Gates will open at 6pm Friday, and 2pm on Saturday.
FRIDAY JUNE 14:
- Toronzo Cannon Chicago blues-rock guitarist (7pm)
- Robert Randolph - Grammy-winning pedal steel guitarist (9pm)
SATURDAY JUNE 15:
-Wayne Baker Brooks Chicago bluesman (3pm)
- Guy King Chicago blues, jazz, soul, rock and R&B guitarist (5pm)
- Joanne Shaw Taylor British guitarist, singer songwriter. (7pm)
- Big Head Todd and The Monsters, Colorado's platinum-selling quartet (9pm).
Bring your own bag chairs or blankets. Some limited bench seating near stage – first come, first served.
Tickets: GA Fri: $20. GA Sat: $25. Children 12 and under free (but get ticket from gate ticket booth). Click here for further information.
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Reno’s 27th Annual BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival June 14-15
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 (RENO, NV) - The 27th Annual BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival happens June 14-15, outside on Virginia Street in Reno, Nevada. Enjoy a variety of live music on two stages, sample the tastiest BBQ around, plus a variety of brews and beverages from over 50 microbreweries. It’s good times in downtown’s Biggest Little City!
Among the bluesy-rock bands appearing live on Friday, June 14 on the 3rd Street Stage will be the Chicano soul blues of Maxx Cabello Jr, The Buddy Emmer Blues Band featuring Joey Delgado of the award-winning Delgado Brothers Band, and blues maverick, Shane Dwight and his band.
Among the acts on Saturday, June 15 on the 3rd Street Stage will be The Buddy Emmer Band featuring multi-talented harpman Kyle Roland at 3:30pm, and Maxx Cabello Jr. at 7:30pm. On the 4th Street Stage among more rock and a Creedence tribute band, will be the Shane Dwight Band at 6pm. Headlining are Motown greats, The Commodores.
Overall there will be plenty of good eats, various libations, friendly people, and good music. The blues are the roots folks.
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First came the music — then the legend
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 (CLARKSDALE, MS) - Songs like “Smokestack Lightning,” “Moanin’ at Midnight,” “Evil,” “The Red Rooster,” and “Killing Floor” were as super-sized as Wolf’s six-foot six, nearly 300-pound presence.
Schooled by Charley Patton, Robert Johnson, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Johnny Shines and Son House, Wolf transformed acoustic Delta blues into electric Chicago blues, creating a legacy as one of the most influential blues musicians of all time.
Learn more at our Explore and Learn feature, a visual biography of his life and times. Celebrate Wolf’s birthday month with souvenirs from our Gift Shop.
Shop online now through the end of June and get 10% off all Howlin' Wolf merchandise with the code HW2024.
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• Phoenix Blues Society President Benefit June 15
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 (PHOENIX, AZ) - Long-time Phoenix Blues Society President Jim Crawford is recovering from a serious injury and needs help. Rhythm Room owner Bob Corritore has generously offered the use of his venue for a fundraiser, and the amazing Phoenix blues community has come together with an amazing line-up to support Jim. Saturday June 15 from 1-5pm, with doors at 12:30pm.
Scheduled to appear:
Big Daddy D (trio), Hans Olson, Smokestack Lightning, Jimi Primetime Smith and Bob Corritore, The Black Hole, Dry Heat, Eric Ramsey, Blue Shadows with Matt Roe and Dave Prez, Gypsy Wild At Harp with the Rino Band, Elizabeth Greene, Cadillac Assembly Line, Nina Curri, Johnny Tanner, Ray DeSylvester and more!
Besides some awesome tunes from the best musicians around, there will be raffles of CD's, books, and other goodies, as well as a 50/50 raffle.
Here's the link to the Facebook event page with more details.
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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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SOLDOUT! Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
#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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LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE
Our Headliners Stay & Play... They Don’t Hit & Run!
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Steve Howell & The Mighty Men :: 99 ½ WON'T DO
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 Texas troubadour Steve Howell & The Mighty Men return with another round of superb renditions of songs with classic melodies that run the gamut of gospel, blues, pop, jazz, and soul on their fifth album, 99 1/2 Won’t Do. The ten-song collection finds the quartet doing what they do best, working the angles, fleshing out the depths of each song, and playing them with love and sincerity.
Howell is joined once again by Jason Weinheimer, the one-man army, who recorded, produced, engineered, and played keys and bass on the album. The other mighty men are guitarist Chris Michaels and drummer Dave Hoffpauir, who all take pride in playing vintage instruments to create that sweet sound and unmistakable cool vibe.
From the smooth grooving opening track, “I’m A Little Mixed Up,” to the finale of the spaghetti western anthem “Apache,” Steve Howell & The Mighty Men know how to mine for great tunes and pick surprising selections on another fine album of interesting compositions.
"I'm A Little Mixed Up"
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Just In Case... plus upcoming Holidays & Birthdays
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 JUNE: National Soul Food Month• June 16 Father's Day (U.S. & Canada)
• June 19 Juneteenth
• June 20 Summer Solstice
Birthdays: Jun 6-Sugar Ray Norcia (1954), Gary US Bonds; Jun 8-James Harman (1946-2021), Derek Trucks (1979 pictured); Jun 9-Jackie Wilson (1934–1984), Fiona Boyes; Jun 10-Howlin' Wolf aka Chester Arthur Burnett (1910-1976 pictured); Jun 11- Monster Mike Welch (1979); Jun 12-Kenny Wayne Shepherd (1977); Jun 13-James Carr (1942-2001) 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), James "T-Model" Ford (1923 – 2013); Jun 25-Clifton Chenier (1925-1987), Eddie Floyd (1937), Mel Waiters (1956-2015), Roger Naber (LRBC CEO)
 Just in Case: June 9th is "National Donald Duck Day"... yep, I don't make this stuff up. And I just had to share this old rumor that in 1978, Donald Duck was banned in Finland for wearing no pants! Well, he WAS 44 years old by then! HA!
There are a few blues songs and lyrics that refer to ducks. "Diving Duck Blues," John Lee Hooker's "Bottle Up And Go" (mama killed a chicken, thought it was a duck...), and hey, how about today's feature video "It's A Duck" by Mr. Sipp! Yep, now those "ducks" shoulda keep their pants on! HA!
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Chicago Blues FestivalJun-06-2024 - Jun-09-2024 Chicago, Illinois, US
Germantown Schnitzelburg
Blues FestivalJun-07-2024 - Jun-08-2024 Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Burnside Music Festival
Jun-08-2024
Ripley, Mississippi USA
Stomp The Blues FestivalJun-08-2024 Springfield, Missouri, USA
WC Handy Blues & BBQ FestivalJun-12-2024 - Jun-14-2024 Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Bentonia Blues FestivalJun-13-2024 - Jun-15-2024 Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA
Holland Int'l Blues FestivalJun-13-2024 - Jun-15-2024 Grolloo, Netherlands
Blues on The Fox
Jun-14-2024 - Jun-15-2024
Aurora, Illinois USA
Utah Blues FestivalJun-14-2024 - Jun-15-2024 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Alpine Blues FestivalJun-14-2024 - Jun-15-2024 Alpine, Arizona, USA
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America Music FestivalJun-14-2024 - Jun-16-2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
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Silver Spring Blues FestivalJun-15-2024 Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Toronto BluesFestJun-22-2024 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tony Mart Presents Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk (Every Weds)Jun-26-2024 - Sep-04-2024 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
35th Annual Torrita Blues FestivalJun-27-2024 - Jun-29-2024 Torrita di Siena, Italy
Blues From The Top Music FestivalJun-28-2024 - Jun-30-2024 Winter Park, Colorado, USA
La Herradura Internacional
Festival de BluesJun-28-2024 - Jun-29-2024 Granada, Spain
Ottawa BluesfestJul-04-2024 - Jul-14-2024 Ottawa, Lebreton Flats,
Ontario, Canada
S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Tour
Jul-05-2024 - Aug-16-2024
Bonner, Montana, USA
Vallemaggia Magic Blues
Jul-08-2024
Avegno, Switzerland
Historic Wallace Blues Festival
Jul-10-2024 - Jul-14-2024
Wallace, Washington, USA
Briggs Farm Blues Festival
Jul-11-2024 - Jul-13-2024
Briggsville, Pennsylvania, USA
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