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'''Blues Fest''' | '''Blues Fest''' was an annual event organized by the [[Magic City Blues Society]], held from the group's inception in [[1993]] until [[2007]]. Funding for the festival fell through in [[2008]]. The society instead held smaller concerts, called [[Junkyard Jukes]], throughout the summer. | ||
==2007== | ==2007== | ||
The [[2007]] festival was held [[September 2]] at [[Sloss Furnaces]]. Performers included The Bluesmasters; Dan “Harpdog” Marson and Friends--[[Ray Reach]] (keyboards) and Abe Becker (bass); Blue Light Specials, Shar-baby, Microwave Dave & The Nukes, 2BLU, Mikey Jr. & Stone Cold Blues Band, Debbie Davies, and Bob Margolin with Nappy Brown. Barbeque was provided by [[Jim 'N Nick's]]. | The [[2007]] festival was held [[September 2]] at [[Sloss Furnaces]]. Performers included The Bluesmasters; Dan “Harpdog” Marson and Friends--[[Ray Reach]] (keyboards) and Abe Becker (bass); Blue Light Specials, Shar-baby, Microwave Dave & The Nukes, 2BLU, Mikey Jr. & Stone Cold Blues Band, Debbie Davies, and Bob Margolin with Nappy Brown. Barbeque was provided by [[Jim 'N Nick's]]. | ||
==2006== | ==2006== | ||
The 2006 festival was held on [[September 3]], subtitled "Blues, Bikes and Barbecue" in [[Linn Park]]. Performers included The Blues Camp Kids, [[Leonard Watkins]] and Friends, [[Roadhouse Blues Band]] with [[Sweet n'Low]], [[Mr Gip]], the [[Charlie Soul]] All-Star Revue featuring [[Elnora Spencer]], [[Elliott New|Elliott]] and the Untouchables, the Nighthawks (Washington D. C.) and Mo Blues (Santa Fe, Argentina). The event also featured barbecue from [[Jim 'N Nick's]] and a motorcycle ride from [[Lightning Strikes Lanes]] in [[Trussville]] to the festival site. The 2006 festival benefitted the [[Alabama Foundation for Oncology]]. | The 2006 festival was held on [[September 3]], subtitled "Blues, Bikes and Barbecue" in [[Linn Park]]. Performers included The Blues Camp Kids, [[Leonard Watkins]] and Friends, [[Roadhouse Blues Band]] with [[Sweet n'Low]], [[Mr Gip]], the [[Charlie Soul]] All-Star Revue featuring [[Elnora Spencer]], [[Elliott New|Elliott]] and the Untouchables, the Nighthawks (Washington D. C.) and Mo Blues (Santa Fe, Argentina). The event also featured barbecue from [[Jim 'N Nick's]] and a motorcycle ride from [[Lightning Strikes Lanes]] in [[Trussville]] to the festival site. The 2006 festival benefitted the [[Alabama Foundation for Oncology]]. | ||
== | ==References== | ||
*Nance, Rahkia (August 16, 2008) "Avondale blues show draw 200 people." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
==External | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.magiccityblues.org/ Magic City Blues] website | * [http://www.magiccityblues.org/ Magic City Blues] website | ||
* [http://www.magiccityblues.org/index.php/site/categories/C16/ 2007 Blues Fest] | * [http://www.magiccityblues.org/index.php/site/categories/C16/ 2007 Blues Fest] | ||
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[[Category:Music festivals]] | [[Category:Music festivals]] | ||
[[Category:Blues music]] | [[Category:Blues music]] | ||
[[Category:Linn Park]] | [[Category:Linn Park events]] | ||
[[Category:Sloss Furnaces]] | [[Category:Sloss Furnaces events]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:35, 14 June 2016
Blues Fest was an annual event organized by the Magic City Blues Society, held from the group's inception in 1993 until 2007. Funding for the festival fell through in 2008. The society instead held smaller concerts, called Junkyard Jukes, throughout the summer.
2007
The 2007 festival was held September 2 at Sloss Furnaces. Performers included The Bluesmasters; Dan “Harpdog” Marson and Friends--Ray Reach (keyboards) and Abe Becker (bass); Blue Light Specials, Shar-baby, Microwave Dave & The Nukes, 2BLU, Mikey Jr. & Stone Cold Blues Band, Debbie Davies, and Bob Margolin with Nappy Brown. Barbeque was provided by Jim 'N Nick's.
2006
The 2006 festival was held on September 3, subtitled "Blues, Bikes and Barbecue" in Linn Park. Performers included The Blues Camp Kids, Leonard Watkins and Friends, Roadhouse Blues Band with Sweet n'Low, Mr Gip, the Charlie Soul All-Star Revue featuring Elnora Spencer, Elliott and the Untouchables, the Nighthawks (Washington D. C.) and Mo Blues (Santa Fe, Argentina). The event also featured barbecue from Jim 'N Nick's and a motorcycle ride from Lightning Strikes Lanes in Trussville to the festival site. The 2006 festival benefitted the Alabama Foundation for Oncology.
References
- Nance, Rahkia (August 16, 2008) "Avondale blues show draw 200 people." Birmingham News
External links
- Magic City Blues website
- 2007 Blues Fest