BLUES NEWS — September 2021
Blues Fest 2021 Starts Tomorrow!
Don't miss this amazing group of award-winning Blues artists for 2021. This is your last chance to get advance tickets at 40% less than at the gate. All proceeds benefit the Mississippi Valley Blues Society's mission. Join us for some outdoor family fun this weekend and remember, kids 14 and under get in free! We hope to see you there!
The Pedigo-Jones Stage
In addition to the phenomenal acts on the historic bandshell stage, the Mississippi Valley Blues Society is proud to present what has come to be known as the Pedigo-Jones Stage. Named after long time volunteers Steve Pedigo and Jimmie Jones, this is where we feature both local and regional talent!
BlueSkool at Blues Fest 2021
Dr. V’s BlueSkool is an interactive workshop where you can learn the history of blues, listen to blues, play the blues, and get a free harmonica. It is open to all ages. This year includes workshops by Hal Reed, David Berntson, and Ben Schwind. Click below to learn more about each workshop and the schedule. Remember, kids 14 and under get into Blues Fest FREE!
Blues Fest 2021 Lineup
This year’s roster of Blues-based artists reads like a who’s who of Grammy-nominated and award-winning Blues artists such as Eric Gales, Danielle Nicole, Jontavious Willis, Selwin Birchwood, Southern Ave, and John Primer, who recently won Best Male Traditional Blues Performer from the National Blues Foundation. To see the full lineup, watch artist performances, and learn more about the artists, please visit the Blues Fest 2021 website!
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