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April 23, 2007    

 

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More Great Blues Festivals!

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IllinoisBlues.com brings you more great blues content! We have added more festival information. Click on any of the festivals below for more information.


 

2007 IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
CLICK HERE for complete schedule with performance times
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Friday June 29th
Damon Fowler Group  Albert Cummings  Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band  Robert Randolph & the Family Band  Robert Belfour  Paul Oscher  Big Bill Morganfield  Nappy Brown  Bob Margolin  Willie “Big Eyes” Smith 
Mookie Brill

Saturday June 30th
Kelly Richey  Jason Ricci and New Blood  Big James & the Chicago Playboys 
The Jackie Payne and Steve Edmonson Band  Blues harp blowout featuring Mark Hummel  James Harman  Paul Oscher  Bad Luck City featuring Matt Woods and Michael Swanger  Jimmy “Duck” Holmes  Alberta Adams & RJ’s Rhythm Rockers with CeeCee Collins  Ari Brown Quartet  Watermelon Slim  Trudy Lynn with The Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings

Sunday July 1st
 Dona Oxford  Tom Principato  Ruby Wilson  Little Charlie & the Nightcats  Drink Small “The Blues Doctor”  Dave MacKenzie  Bruce Katz  Henry Gray & the Cats

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Chicago Blues Festival
    2007 June 7-10, 2007
    Grant Park in Downtown Chicago
    Free Admission
    11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    Website: http://www.chicagobluesfestival.us/

             Six Stages of Blues Each day

 

 

Complete Schedule of Performances
Click day to see schedule - Thursday June 7  Friday June 8  Saturday June 9  Sunday June 10


 

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Featuring
The Mannish Boys
w/ special guests Big Pete Pearson & Bob Corritore
The Hollywood Blue Flames Phillip Walker - Mitch Kashmar
John Long  - Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band -
Nick Moss & The Flip Tops
w/ Eddie Taylor Jr.
Bill Lupkin - The Kilborn Alley Blues Band

May 11th, 2007
The Gibson Beale Street Showcase  - Memphis TN


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Simple Man Enterprises
Presents...

The 1st Major Blues Fest of the season!

Simply The Blues Fest 2007

May 11th and 12th, 2007

Friday May 11th

4:30PM Second Skinny Blues Band  5:15PM Bad Luck City  
6:30pm David "Honeyboy" Edwards  8:00PM Otis Taylor Band
10:00PM Hubert Sumlin & Willie "Big Eyes" Smith w/the Willie Smith Band
   
Saturday May 12th
12:00 Second Skinny Blues Band  1:00
Jimmie Bratcher  2:20PM Sean Carney Band
4:10pm Mississippi Heat  6:00pm Eric Lindell
8:00PM Michael Powers  10:00PM
Hamilton Loomis

Plus: Hal Reed and Daniel Burnside, Juke Joint Sinners

 C.E. Richards Rodeo Arena - Fort Madison, Iowa* Directions *
 CLICK HERE for Festival Poster with Complete details

CLICK HERE To Go to Festival Website For Tickets or further Info


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South Side Cindy
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Best Blues Link of the Week

Stagger Lee Files
A very interesting blues-oriented website which explores the meaning and significance of the legend of Stagger Lee. (The song has also been called Billy Lyons and Stackalee; Mrs. Delion's Lament; Stagger Lee; Stack O'Lee Blues; Stagolee; Stackerlee; Stack O Lee; Stagolee Was a Bully)


Streaming Blues Radio Links of the Week

ABS Bluescast - The Atlanta Blues Society internet radio station dedicated to playing music from other Blues Societies around the world.  Click Here to listen.

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  Click HERE to Listen to GLT Blues 24 X 7


 

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Blues Society News

Central Illinois Blues Challenge - Blues Blowtorch Blues Society, Bloomington, IL

The following Bands have been selected to participate in the 2007 Central Illinois Blues Challenge on June 3rd, 2007. Click HERE for more information

Double Down
Knights Of Crisis
Rooster Alley
The Low Down Blues Band from Springfield!!
Southside Cindy & The Sliptones
Trouble No More
Kim Massie Band from St Louis
Melvin Taylor
 

 

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Artist

Month

Day

Time

Venue

Phone

Address

City

State

Alabama
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Cary & Lurrie Bell Debbie Davies The Blue Light Specials and more September 2 Noon Sloss Furnaces   1st Avenue North Birmingham AL
Arkansas
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Brokn Arrow - Steve Wages and Bad Habit April 27 3:00PM Craighead Forest Bandshell     Jonesboro AR
Mudcats plus Hungarians  May  3:00PM  Craighead Forest Bandshell          Jonesboro  AR 
Rickie Rooker  May  13  3:00PM  Craighead Forest Bandshell          Jonesboro  AR 
Angie Owens - George Hinds - Ronnie Presley June 3 3:00PM Craighead Forest Bandshell     Jonesboro AR
Bottoms Up Blues Gang - Dewey Hiler June 10 3:00PM Craighead Forest Bandshell     Jonesboro AR
Hairy Larry and The Flying Hungarians - Snap Crow Legs June 17 3:00PM Craighead Forest Bandshell     Jonesboro AR
marz1@kc.rr.com June 2 8:00PM Chelsea's 816-587-5892   Eureka Springs AR
The Wolf Pack Band - Country Classics June 24 3:00PM Craighead Forest Bandshell     Jonesboro AR
Illinois
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Denise La Grassa April 23 6:00 PM

 

Redfire Grill   1605 Morrisery Drive Bloomington IL
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band April 27 8:30 PM Mocha 815-579-4010   Highwood IL
Sippy & The Night Owls April 27 9:00 PM The Friendly Inn 217-349-8215 109 W. Ashmore Rd. Ashmore IL
Sippy & The Night Owls April 28 8:30 PM Jumpin' Jax 217-379-9671 130 S. Market St. Paxton IL
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band April 28 9:00 PM Lenny's Tap 815-397-9326   Rockford IL
Denise La Grassa April 30 6:00 PM

 

Redfire Grill   1605 Morrisery Drive Bloomington IL
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band May 1 9:00PM Mocha 815-579-4010 742 Sheridan Road Highwood IL
Bill Porter Project May 4 5:30 PM Contemporary Art Center 309-674-6822 305 SW Water St Peoria IL
JuJu Kings May 5 8:00PM Brandon Casey's 815-802-0202 235 N Kinzie Ave Bradley IL
John Nemeth with Junior Watson May 6 6:00PM Brandon Casey's 815-802-0202 235 N Kinzie Ave Bradley IL
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp May 11 6:00 PM Willets Winery     Manito IL
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band May 11 9:00PM E Z Goen Bar & Grill 815-544-9238 1491 North State Street Belvidere IL
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band May 12 9:00PM Image Bar & Grill 815-962-7643 5524 Auburn Street Rockford IL
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp May 15 6:00 PM NV Ultra Lounge 309-454-9357 107 E. Beaufort Normal IL
Mem Shannon & Membership May 15 7:00PM Brandon Caseys 815-802-0202 235 N Kinzie Ave Bradley IL
South Side Cindy & The Slip-Tones May 18 8:30 PM Bogie's     Peoria IL
Joe Metzka May 18 5:30 PM Contemporary Art Center 309-674-6822 305 SW Water St Peoria IL
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band May 18 8:30PM Mocha 847-579-4010 742 Sheridan Road Highwood IL
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band May 19 9:00PM Cliffbreakers 815-282-3033 700 West Riverside Blvd. Rockford IL
Nick Boettcher Band May 25 5:30 PM Contemporary Art Center 309-674-6822 305 SW Water St Peoria IL
Sippy & The Night Owls May 26 9:00 PM The Dog House Bar & Grill 217-268-6211 126 N. Oak St. Arcola IL
Steve Ditzell & Blue Lightning Band May 26 9:00PM Rocky's Tavern 815-877-0378 5314 N. Second Street Rockford IL
Mark Hummel's Blues Harp Blowout w/Billy Boy Arnold Jim Liban Arthur Ducan& Willie Smith June 1 9:30PM Buddy Guy's Legends 312-427-1190 754 s. wabash Chicago IL
Melvin Taylor June 1 10:00PM Rosa's Lounge 773-342-0452 3420 W. Armitage Chicago IL
Melvin Taylor June 2 10:00PM Rosa's Lounge 773-342-0452 3420 W. Armitage Chicago IL
South Side Cindy & The Slip-Tones June 2 8:30 PM Po-Boys 309-681-1241  3207 N. Dries Ln Peoria IL
Sippy & The Night Owls June 2 8:30 PM Capital City Bar & Grill 217-529-8580 3149 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield IL
Central Illinois Blues Challenge June 3 Noon Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 309 359-9463 33633 Illinois Rte 9 Mackinaw IL
Melvin Taylor June 5 10:00PM Rosa's Lounge 773-342-0452 3420 W. Armitage Chicago IL
24th Annual Chicago Blues Festival June 7 11AM-9:30PM Grant Park 312/744-3370   Chicago IL
Dave Chastain Band June 8 5:30 PM Contemporary Art Center 309-674-6822 305 SW Water St Peoria IL
Blueskillet June 9   The Brass Rail     Peoria IL
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp June 9 11:00 AM Tremont Turkey Festival   Tremont Fairgrounds Tremont IL
Sippy & The Night Owls June 9 8:30 PM Uncle Buck’s (217) 586-2410 215 S. Lake of The Woods Road Mahomet IL
Melvin Taylor June 12 10:00PM Rosa's Lounge 773-342-0452 3420 W. Armitage Chicago IL
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp June 15 6:00 PM NV Ultra Lounge 309-454-9357 107 E. Beaufort Normal IL
Blues on the Fox June 15 6:00PM Downtown Aurora 630-844-4FUN   Aurora IL
Honey Boy Edwards, Eric Lindell,  Tab Benoit, Billy Boy Arnold, & the Chicago Blues All-Stars featuring Bob Stroger, Billy Flynn & Kenny Smith , The Robert Cray Band June 16 2:30PM Blues on the Fox 630-844-4731 Stolp and Galena Aurora IL
Steve The Harp Blues Band June 16 7:00 PM Mackinaw Valley Vineyard     Mackinaw IL
Melvin Taylor June 19 10:00PM Rosa's Lounge 773-342-0452 3420 W. Armitage Chicago IL
The Millers June 21 7:00PM Central Park Stage   Downtown Decatur Decatur IL
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp June 22 7:00 PM Mackinaw Valley Vineyard     Mackinaw IL
Jenn Jam Blues Festival June  23 Noon Fort Massac State Park   Fort Massac State Park Metropolis IL
Melvin Taylor June 26 10:00PM Rosa's Lounge 773-342-0452 3420 W. Armitage Chicago IL
Berchtold & the Harp June 29 5:30 PM Contemporary Art Center 309-674-6822 305 SW Water St Peoria IL
Melvin Taylor June 29 10:00PM Rosa's Lounge 773-342-0452 3420 W. Armitage Chicago IL
Melvin Taylor June 30 10:00PM Rosa's Lounge 773-342-0452 3420 W. Armitage Chicago IL
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp July 6 6:00 PM NV Ultra Lounge 309-454-9357 107 E. Beaufort Normal IL
Sippy & The Night Owls July 7 9:00 PM Johnny’s (217) 892-1111 424 S. Century Blvd. Rantoul IL
Dave Berchtold and Steve The Harp  July 18   Lunchtime Concert   Downtown on the square Bloomington IL
Deanna Bogart July 19 7:00PM Central Park Stage   Downtown Decatur Decatur IL
Blueskillet July 20   Woodhull Street Fair     Woodhull IL
Cold Front July 20 5:30 PM Contemporary Art Center 309-674-6822 305 SW Water St Peoria IL
Sippy & The Night Owls July 21 8:30 PM Jumpin’ Jax 217-379-9671 130 S. Market St. Paxton IL
Sippy & The Night Owls August 3 9:00 PM Toaster's Pub 217-235-5253 1408 Broadway Ave. Mattoon IL
Sippy & The Night Owls August 11 9:00 PM Coconut Louie's 309 662-3231 203 E; Washington Bloomington IL
Alvin Jett & the Phat Noiz Blues Band August 16 7:00PM Central Park   Downtown Decatur Decatur IL
Steve The Harp Blues Band August 18 7:00 PM Mackinaw Valley Vineyard     Mackinaw IL
Robin Crowe Band August 24 5:30 PM Contemporary Art Center 309-674-6822 305 SW Water St Peoria IL
Dorann & the Soul Mystics August 25 8:30PM Po Boys 309-681-1241 3214 north Dries Lane Peoria IL
Sippy & The Night Owls August 25 9:00 PM Memphis on Mail 217-398-1097 55 E. Main St. Champaign IL
After Midnight Blues September  1 10:00AM Illinois Blues Festival   Riverfront Park Peoria IL
Sippy & The Night Owls September 14 10:00 PM Mack's Uptowner 217-345-4622 623 Monroe St. Charleston IL
Old School Guitar Heroes Blues Fest September 22 2PM Rivoli Theater 309-734-3297 219 S. Main Street Monmouth IL
Indiana
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Shirley King July 7 7:30PM Munster Town Hall Grounds 219-836-7275 1005 Ridge Road Munster IN
The Kinsey Report July 7 9:30PM Munster Town Hall Grounds 219-836-7275 1005 Ridge Road Munster IN
Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel July 8 1:30PM Munster Town Hall Grounds 219-836-7275 1005 Ridge Road Munster IN
Sharon Lewis July 8 6:00PM Munster Town Hall Grounds 219-836-7275 1005 Ridge Road Munster IN
Lonnie Brooks July 8 8:00PM Munster Town Hall Grounds 219-836-7275 1005 Ridge Road Munster IN
Iowa
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Bryce Janey & Merrill J. Miller April 26 8:00 PM Checkers Tavern & Eatery 319 364 9927 3120 6th St SW Cedar Rapids IA
Iowa Blues Challenge April 28 9:00PM Blueport Junction (563) 326-3251 6605 West River Drive Davenport IA
Flying Carp April 28 9:00PM Chappy's Safari Lounge   229 16th Ave. S.W. Cedar Rapids IA
The Eddie Turner Band May 6 6:00PM Checkers Tavern & Eatery 319 364 9927 3120 6th St SW Cedar Rapids IA
Second Skinny Blues Band, Bad Luck City, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Otis Taylor Band, Hubert Sumlin & Willie "Big Eyes" Smith May 11 4:30PM Simply The Blues Fest   C.E. Richards Rodeo Arena Fort Madison IA
Bernard Allison May 18 8:00 PM Redstone Room at the River Music Experience 563-326-1333 129 Main Street Davenport IA
Kansas
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The Rhythm Rockets  July  14 5:00 PM Legends At Village West     Kansas City KS
Kentucky
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James Cotton Band Little Charlie & the Nightcats Diunna Greenleaf John Nemeth Miranda Louise Doug MacLeod June 16 Noon W C Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival 800-648-3128 Audubon Mill Park - Water Street Henderson KY

Michigan

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David Gerald & Insurrection April 28 9:30PM McNasty's 734-753-4900 19300 Waltz Rd. New Boston MI
David Gerald & Insurrection May 5 9:30PM Sideline Tavern 734-427-3980 27554 Warren Rd Westland MI
David Gerald & Insurrection May 11 9:30PM B. Boomer's Bar and Grill 313-928-8570 16006 Southfield Rd. Allen Park MI
David Gerald & Insurrection May 12 9:30PM B. Boomer's Bar and Grill 313-928-8570 16006 Southfield Rd. Allen Park MI
David Gerald & Insurrection May 18 9:30PM B. Boomer's Bar and Grill 313-928-8570 16006 Southfield Rd. Allen Park MI
David Gerald & Insurrection May 19 9:30PM B. Boomer's Bar and Grill 313-928-8570 16006 Southfield Rd. Allen Park MI
David Gerald & Insurrection May 25 9:00PM Zukey Lake Tavern 810-231-1441 5011 Girard Dr Pinckney MI
David Gerald & Insurrection May 27 8:00PM Albert's on the Alley 734-525-5231 5651 Middlebelt Rd Garden City MI
Jackson Michigan Blues Fest 07 May 31 6:00PM Jackson County Airport 517-796-9368 3606 Wildwood Ave Jackson MI
Jackson Michigan Blues Fest 07 June 1 6:00PM Jackson County Airport 517-796-9368 3606 Wildwood Ave Jackson MI
Jackson Michigan Blues Fest 07 June 2 3:00PM Jackson County Airport 517-796-9368 3606 Wildwood Ave Jackson MI
David Gerald & Insurrection June 2 9:30PM The Gravel Pit 734-586-3684 7990 N Telegraph Rd Newport MI
David Gerald & Insurrection June 16 9:30PM McNasty's 734-753-4900 19300 Waltz Rd. New Boston MI
David Gerald & Insurrection July 21 9:30PM McNasty's 734-753-4900 19300 Waltz Rd. New Boston MI
Mem Shannon James Harman 20 more June 22 6:00PM Hot Blues and BBQ   Centennial and Scripter Parks Oxford MI
David Gerald & Insurrection June 30 9:00PM Loyal Order of Moose 734-612-5234 29137 Ford Rd Garden City MI
Kalamazoo Blues Festival July 12 5:00PM Arcadia Festival Site 269-381-6514 Water Street Kalamazoo MI
David Gerald & Insurrection July 20 10:00PM Nancy Whiskey's 313-962-4247 2644 Harrison St. Detroit MI
David Gerald & Insurrection August 11 9:00PM Memphis Smoke 248-543-4300 100 S. Main St. Royal Oak MI
David Gerald & Insurrection August 17 10:00PM Nancy Whiskey's 313-962-4247 2644 Harrison St. Detroit MI
David Gerald & Insurrection August 18 10:00PM Nancy Whiskey's 313-962-4247 2644 Harrison St. Detroit MI
Rusty Wright Blues September 2 4:30PM Marquette Blues Festival 906-226-5451 Elwood A. Mattson Lower Harbor Park Marquette MI
David Gerald & Insurrection September 8 9:30PM McNasty's 734-753-4900 19300 Waltz Rd. New Boston MI
David Gerald & Insurrection October 6 2:00PM McNasty's 734-753-4900 19300 Waltz Rd. New Boston MI
David Gerald & Insurrection October 26 10:00PM Nancy Whiskey's 313-962-4247 2644 Harrison St. Detroit MI
David Gerald & Insurrection October 27 10:00PM Nancy Whiskey's 313-962-4247 2644 Harrison St. Detroit MI
Minnesota
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Mississippi
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George Winston April 28 5:30PM First Baptist Church 601-894-5777 Extension St. Hazlehurst MS
Bobby Rush, Dorothy Moore, Rory Block, Rocky Lawrence, Sunny Riddel ,Patrick Droney,Homemade Jamz & more May 5 10:00AM Robert Johnson Foundation Music Festival 601-672-3243 Black Cat Alley Hazlehurst MS
Clarksdale Caravan Music Fest May 12 10:00AM Downtown Clarksdale 901-605-8662 www.rockmuseum.biz  Clarksdale MS
Little Johnny Kantreed July 20 1:30PM Ebony Blues Club     Indianolda MS
Howlin' Wolf Memorial Blues Festiva August 31 5:00PM West Point Civic Center  662-605-0770  600 6th Street  West Point  MS
Missouri
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Kent Burnside & New Generation Blues April 26 10:00PM BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups 314-436-5222 700 South Broadway St. Louis MO
Los Carnales April 26 8:30PM Hammmerstone's   9th and Russell St Louis (Soulard) MO
Big George Brock April 27 10:00PM BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups 314-436-5222 700 South Broadway St. Louis MO
Los Carnales April 28 8:30PM Hammmerstone's   9th and Russell St Louis (Soulard) MO
Mark Moore & The Smokers April 28 9:00 PM The Famous Bar   Chippawa St. Louis MO
Nick Moss & the Flip Tops, Harper, Kent Burnside & The New Generation April 28 4:00 PM Round Barn Blues 660-665-2760 2 miles East of Kirksville, MO on Route P Kirksville MO
Ronnie Baker Brooks April 28 8:30PM Blues Down Under at the Shrine 417-887-6274 601 St. Louis Street Springfield MO
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue: Tommy Castro Magic Dick Deanna Bogart & Ronnie Baker Brooks May 3 8:00PM Knuckleheads 816-483-1456 2715 Rochester Ave Kansas City MO
Walter Trout May 6 8:00PM BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups 314-436-5222 700 South Broadway St. Louis MO
Los Carnales May 8 8:30PM BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups 314-436-5222 9th and Russell St Louis MO
Walter Trout & the Radicals w/The Mike Zito Band May 10 7:00PM Blues Down Under at the Shrine 417-887-6274 601 St. Louis Street Springfield MO
Chris Cain Band / Mike Zito Band May 13   BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups 314-436-5222 700 South Broadway St. Louis MO
Shawn Kellerman May 18 9:00PM Club Mississippi 573-754-5558 123 South Main St. Louisiana MO
Chubby Carrier &  The Bayou Swamp Band May 18 8:30PM Blues Down Under @ the Shrine Mosque 417-887-6274 601 St. Louis Street Springfield MO
Spring Wine & Blues Bash June 3 11:00 PM Y Men-s Pavilion 217-316-4141 100 Hill Street Hannibal MO
Randy McAllister June 13 9:30PM BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups 314-436-5222 700 South Broadway St. Louis MO
Sonny Landreth, Saskia Laroo, Angela Hagenbach, Roger Hurricane Wilson, Gary Alaska Sloan, Mama Ray ,Trampled Under Foot, Wonda Watson ,Sons of Brazil, Oreo Blue. June 15 5:00PM English Landing Park   English Landing Park Parkville MO
Ana Popovic June 20 9:30PM BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups 314-436-5222 700 South Broadway St. Louis MO
Ana Popovic June 22 8:30PM Blues Down Under at the Shrine 417-887-6274 601 St. Louis Street Springfield MO
Bernard Allison, Levee Town, Nace Brothers, Blue Voodoo, Fletcher's One Man Band June  23  3:30 pm - 12:00 am  Bear Creek Blues Festival  660-529-2212  City Park, Corner of Lincoln and Broadway  Slater MO
Curtis Salgado June 24 8:00PM BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups 314-436-5222 700 South Broadway St. Louis MO
Jason Ricci July 1 9:00PM BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups 314-436-5222 700 South Broadway St. Louis MO
Smokin Joe Kubek with Bnois King, Micheal Burks, Candy Kane, August 18 2pm Knuckleheads 816-483-1456 2715 Rochester Ave Kansas City MO
Aunt Kizzy's Boyz-Lil' Ed & the Imperials-Joe Bonamassa-Cate Brothers-Lara Price Band-Anthony Gomes-Leon Russell-North Mississippi All Stars September 7 6:00PM Greater Ozarks Blues Fest  Downtown Springfield 417-887-6274 500 N. Campbell Street Springfield MO
Ohio
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Wixom Slim & the Wyze Gyze August 25 10:00PM Foothills Blues Festival 740-594-9112 32700 Cotterill Road Pomroy OH
Pennsylvania
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Midnight Shift May 11 9:30PM The Bluetone Cafe 610-258-5812 683 Walnut St. Easton PA
Midnight Shift June 8 9:00PM The Lambertville Station 609-397-8300 11 Bridge St. Lambertville NJ
Sarah Ayers Band June 15 7:30PM Phoenixville Summer Concerts     Phoenixville PA
The Girls June 17 6:00PM Lehigh River Blues Jam     Catasauqua PA
Sarah Ayers & Lori Donovan July 13 8:00PM Godfrey Daniels     Bethlehem PA
Lady Blue and the Tramps The Dawgs Delray Blues Mahajibee Blues Fuzzy Park Band July 21 1:00PM Elmhurst Township Recreation Grounds 570-842-4972 Main St. Rt. 435 Elmhurst PA
Sarah Ayers Band July 27 9:00PM Shenanigan's     Lake Harmony PA
The Girls August 3 6:00PM Musikfest   Leiderplatz Stage Bethlehem PA
Sarah Ayers Band August 8 5:30PM Musikfest   Americaplatz Stage Bethlehem PA
Sarah Ayers Band September 16 8:00PM Havana - Women Sing the Blues     New Hope PA
The Girls September 29 Noon Lehigh Valley Brew Fest     Easton PA
Tennessee
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2nd Annual Delta Groove Blues Revue (Mannish Boys, Hollywood Blue Flames, Phillip Walker / Mitch Kashmar / John Long / Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band / Big Pete Pearson & Bob Corritore / Nick Moss & The Flip Tops With Eddie Taylor Jr. & Bill Lupkin / The Kilborn Alley Blues Band) May 11 5:30 PM The Gibson Beale Street Showcase 901-544-7998 145 LT. George Lee Ave Memphis TN
Wisconsin
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Blues Bash 2007 with The Shufflin' Duprees - Andrew Jr. Boy Jones and Lamont Cranston May 26 2:00PM The Historic Trempealeau Hotel 608-534-6898 150 Main Street Trempealeau WI
Danny Francios Band, WestSide Andy & Glenn Davis, Kraig Kenning, David Honey Boy Edwards, Rory Block July  13  4:30 PM  Belleville Community Park    1Bross Circle  Belleville WI
Old Dogs New Trick, James Rolland Band, Tate and The 008 Band, Cash Box Kings, Rev Ravin' ,Eric Tessmer, Michael Burks, Ana Popovic,  Johnny Winter  July  14  10:00 am - Midnight  Belleville Community Park    Bross Circle  Belleville  WI
Big Bull Falls Blues Festival August 17 5:00p.m. Fern Island Park 715-843-0748   Wausau WI

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