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76 • LIVING BLUES • April 2015

Compiled by Kayla Marion

Specific dates are provided where possible. However, some festivals had not set their 2015 dates at press time.You can also view this list year round at www.LivingBlues.com

ALABAMA

Bull Pen Blues and BBQ FestivalMay 2, 2015Old York FarmsOakman, Alabama202.544.1108

Annual Old School and Blues FestivalMay 24, 2014Huntsville DragwayHuntsville, Alabama246.820.9347 www.huntsvillealabamausa.com

Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues FestivalMay 30, 2015Bessemer, Alabamawww.bobsykesblues.com205.426.1400

Freedom Creek FestivalTBACookieman’s Place on Highway 17Aliceville, Alabama205.752.6263www.alabamablues.org

W.C. Handy FestivalJuly 17-26, 2015The Shoals Florence, Alabama256.766.7642www.wchandymusicfestival.com

Black Belt Folk Roots FestivalAugust 21-22, 2015Eutaw, Alabama205.372.0525www.eutawonline.com/festival.htm

5th Annual Johnny Shines Blues FestivalAugust 29, 2015Tuscaloosa, Alabama

BayfestOctober 3-5, 2014Downtown Mobile, Alabama251.208.7835www.bayfest.com

Kentuck Festival of the ArtsOctober 17-18, 2015Kentuck Park Northport, Alabama205.758.1257www.kentuck.org

ALASKA

Blues TrainTBAAnchorage to Seward, Alaskawww.alaskarailroad.com800.544.0552

ARIZONA

Blues, Brews and BBQJune 20, 2015Continental Driving RangeFlagstaff, Arizona928.606.5601www.flagstaffblues.com

Blues Heritage Fall Festival October 19, 2015Reid ParkTucson, Arizona520.795.3076www.azblues.org

ARKANSAS

Blues in the Natural StateApril 2, 10-11, 2015Fayetteville, Arkansas479.586.5204www.ozarkbluessociety.org

Eureka Springs Blues WeekendJune 13-21, 2015Eureka Springs, Arkansas800.638.7352www.eurekaspringsblues.com

Mother’s Best Music FestJune 5, 2015Cherry Street PavilionHelena, [email protected]

Riverfront Blues FestivalJune 26-27, 2015Harry E. Kelley ParkFort Smith, Arkansaswww.riverfrontbluesfest.org

17th Annual Hot Springs Blues FestivalAugust 30-31, 2014Hot Springs, Arkansas501.815.2939www.hotsprings.org

Annual Delta Boogie Blues FestTBACraighead Forest BandshellJonesboro, Arkansas870.219.4644www.deltaboogie.com

Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle RallySeptember 23-26, 2015Fayetteville, Arkansas479.527.9993www.bikesbluesandbbq.org

King Biscuit Blues FestivalOctober 7-10, 2015Cherry Street Helena, Arkansas870.572.5223www.kingbiscuitfestival.com

CALIFORNIA

9th Annual Ventura County Blues FestivalApril 25, 2015Moorpark CollegeMoorpark, California805.501.7122www.venturacountybluessociety.org

Topanga Blues FestivalMay 2, 2015Topanga Canyon, California714.209.7347www.socialblues.org

Gator by the Bay Zydeco, Blues, & Crawfish FestivalMay 7-10, 2015Spanish Landing ParkSan Diego, California619.234.8612www.sandiegofestival.com

Doheny Blues FestivalMay 16-17, 2015Doheny State BeachDana Point, California949.360.7800www.dohenybluesfestival.com

Orange County Blues Society BashTBASanta Ana, [email protected]

Sacramento Music FestivalMay 22-25, 2015Sacramento, California916.444.2004www.sacmusicfest.com

Santa Cruz Blues FestivalTBAAptos Village ParkAptos, Californiawww.santacruzbluesfestival.com

Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Music FestivalMay 23-24, 2015Rancho Santa Susana Community ParkSimi Valley, California805.517.9000www.simicajun.org

2015Living Blues Festival Guide

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Robb Bower’s Blues Bash TBAMenghini WineryJulian, California619.301.9880www.robb-bowerpresents.com

Catfish Blues FestivalJune 27, 2015Lakeport, California707.262.1900www.catfishbluesfestival.com

Long Beach Bayou FestivalJune 20-21, 2015Rainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, California562.912.4451www.longbeachfestival.com

Red, White & Blues FestivalJuly 4, 2015Alameda County FairPleasanton, California707.647.3962www.bayareabluessociety.net

Hayward/Russell City Blues FestivalTBAHayward/Russell City, California510.836.2227www.bayareabluessociety.net

Metro Fountain Blues FestivalJune 20, 2015St. James ParkSan Jose, California408.280.7475www.fountainbluesfestival.com

Blues and Bones FestivalJuly 24-25, 2015Angels Camp, California209.456.3290www.bluesandbones.com

19th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers & BluesapaloozaJuly 20-August 2, 2015Mammoth Lakes, California888.992.7397www.mammothbluesbrewsfest.com

Blue Wing Blues FestivalAugust 7-9 & September 7, 2015Upper Lake, Californiawww.tallmanhotel.com

San Jose Jazz Summer FestivalAugust 8-10, 2015San Jose, California408.288.7557www.jazzfest.sanjosejazz.org

Annual Art and Soul OaklandAugust 1-2, 2015Downtown Oakland, Californiawww.artandsouloakland.com

Napa Blues, Brews & BBQAugust 22, 2015Napa, California707.257.0322www.donapa.com

19th Annual Sebastopol Cajun/Zydeco FestivalSeptember 12, 2015Sebastopol, California707.823.3631www.winecountrycajun.com

Delta Blues FestivalSeptember 19, 2015Antioch, California925.698.8024www.deltabluesfestival.net

Bay Area Blues FestivalSeptember 26-27, 2015San Francisco, California800.310.6563www.bayareabluesfestival.com

Bay for the Bayou – Part DeuxTBASan Francisco, California415.269.0066www.forthebayou.org

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise CaribbeanOctober 24-31, 2015Los Angeles, California816.753.7979www.bluescruise.com

Mountain Harvest FestivalOctober 17, 2015Quincy, CA530.283.3402www.plumasarts.org

Taste of Soul Family FestivalOctober 17, 2015Los Angeles, Californiawww.tasteofsoulla.org(323) 299-3800

COLORADO

Durango Blues Train Pt. IMay 29-30, 2015San Juan National ForestDurango, Colorado877.872.4607www.durangobluestrain.com

Brighton Blues BlastMay 30-31, 2015The Armory at Brighton Cultural CenterBrighton, Colorado303.710.7091www.heartofbrighton.org

Greeley Blues JamJune 12-13, 2015Island Grove ArenaGreeley, Colorado970.356.5000www.greeleybluesjam.com

13th Annual Blues from the TopJune 27-28, 2015Winter Park, Colorado970.281.9519www.grandblues.org

18th Annual Blues & BBQ for Better HousingTBAOlde Town Arvada, Coloradowww.bluesnbbq.com

Blues Under the BridgeJuly 25, 2015Colorado Springs, Colorado719.473.4801www.bluesunderthebridge.com

7th Annual Carbon Valley Music FestivalAugust 1, 2015Dacono, Coloradowww.cityofdacono.com303.833.2317

Blues and BrewsAugust 8, 2015Old South Pearl StreetDenver, Colorado303.242.1032www.oldsouthpearlstreet.com

Rocky Mountain Music FestivalTBA-AugustClement Park AmphitheaterLittleton, COwww.therockymountainmusicfestival.com

5th Annual Vail Soul Music FestTBAVail, [email protected]

Trinidaddio BluesfestTBACentral Park Trinidad, Coloradowww.trinidaddio.com

Telluride Blues & Brews FestivalSeptember 18-20, 2015Telluride, Colorado866.515.6166www.tellurideblues.com

Annual Otis Taylor Trance Jam Blues FestivalNovember 7, 2015The Elton TheaterBoulder, Colorado303.974.7774www.trancebluesfestival.com

CONNECTICUT

Blast from the Bayou: Annual Cajun/Zydeco FestivalJune 4-7, 2015Strawberry ParkPreston, Connecticut860.886.1944www.strawberrypark.net

Mystic Blues FestivalJune 26-28, 2015Mystic, Connecticutinfo@mysticbluesfestival.comwww.mysticbluesfestival.com

New England Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAMiddlebury, Connecticut800.526.3040www.newenglandjazzbluesfestival.com

2015Living Blues Festival Guide


Black Eyed & Blues FestivalTBAHartford, Connecticut860.278.7427www.blackeyedsallys.com

Gathering of the VibesJuly 30-August 2, 2015Seaside ParkBridgeport, Connecticutwww.gatheringofthevibes.com

8th Annual Blues, Views & BBQ FestivalTBA-SeptemberLevitt Pavilion and Westport Public LibraryWestport, Connecticut203.505.8716www.bluesviewsbbq.com

DELAWARE

Riverfront Blues FestivalJuly 31-August 2, 2015Wilmington, Delaware302.576.2136www.riverfrontbluesfestde.com

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Washington DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX)April 24-26, 2015Washington, DCwww.dclx.net

Safeway’s National Capital Barbecue BattleJune 27-28, 2015Washington, DCwww.bbqdc.com

27th Annual DC Blues FestivalSeptember 5, 2015Washington, DC202.962.0112www.dcblues.org

FLORIDA

George’s Music Springing the Blues FestivalApril 17-19, 2015Seawalk Pavilion Jacksonville Beach, Florida904.249.3972www.facebook.com/georgesblues

Tampa Bay Blues FestApril 10-12, 2015Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida727.895.6153www.tampabaybluesfest.com

Wanee Music Festival April 16-18, 2015Live Oak, Florida954.453.3058www.waneefestival.com

Bikini Blues BashTBATreasure Island, Florida727.547.4575www.mytreasureisland.org

Smokin’ Blues, Bikes & BBQMay 1-2, 2015St. Cloud, Florida407.498.0008www.stcloudmainstreet.org

Brick City Blues FestTBAOcala, Florida352.369.6656www.ocala.com

Florida Folk FestivalMay 22-25, 2015White Springs, Florida877.635.3655www.floridastateparks.org/folkfest

Bear Creek Music FestivalOctober 1-4, 2015The Spirit of the Suwannee Music ParkLive Oak, Floridawww.bearcreekmusicfestival.com

Giving Hunger the BluesTBA October, 2015Sarasota, Florida941.366.5555www.givinghungertheblues.org

Daytona Beach Blues FestivalOctober 9-11, 2015Jackie Robinson Ball ParkDaytona Beach, Florida386.846.7302www.daytonabluesfestival.com

Downtown Festival & Art ShowNovember 14-15, 2015Gainesville, Florida352.393.8536www.gvlculturalaffairs.org

Riverhawk Music FestivalNovember 5-8, 2015Sertoma Ranch Brooksville, Florida863.984.8445www.lindentertainment.com

Fest of Rhythm and BluesTBAKissimmee Lakefront ParkKissimmee, Floridawww.visitkissimmee.com

GEORGIA

Barnesville Barbecue and Blues FestivalMay 1-2, 2015Barnesville, Georgiawww.bbqandblues.org

Blind Willie McTell Blues FestivalMay 9, 2015Thomson, Georgia706.597.1000www.blindwillie.com

IDAHO

Sunday Blues PicnicJuly 19, 2015Julia Davis ParkBoise, Idahowww.boiseblues.org

Caldwell Blues on the BanksTBACaldwell, Idaho208.402.4624 www.bluesonthebanks.com

Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica FestivalJuly 31-August 2, 2015Yellow Pine, Idaho208.633.3300www.harmonicacontest.com

ILLINOIS

Chicago Blues FestivalJune 12-14, 2015Grant Park, Downtown Chicago, Illinoiswww.chicagobluesfestival.us

Blues on the FoxJune 19-20, 2015Riveredge Park Music GardenAurora, Illinois630.896.6666www.downtownaliveaurora.com

Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalJune 26-28, 2015Champaign, Illinois217.359.6960www.bluesbrewsandbbqfest.com

Sterling Main Street Music FestivalJuly 25, 2015Grandon Civic CenterSterling, Illinois815.626.8610www.sterlingmainstreet.org

Byron Crossroads Blues FestivalAugust 29, 2015Crossroads of 2nd and UnionByron, Illinois779.537.4006www.byroncrossroadsbluesfestival.blogspot.com

Illinois Blues FestivalSeptember 4-5, 2015Riverfront ParkPeoria, Illinois309.863.5121www.illinoisbluesfestival.com

Deep Blue Innovators Blues FestivalOctober 25, 2015Rivoli TheatreMonmouth, Illinoiswww.monmouthblues.com

HAWAII

Big Island Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 4-7, 2015Kohala, Hawaii808.882.7222www.bigislandjazzandbluesfestival.com


INDIANA

Med Flory Jazz and Blues FestivalJune 14, 2015Logansport, Indiana574.735.2787Floryfest.com

Annual BBQ RibFest: Blues, Brews & BBQTBAHeadwaters ParkFort Wayne, Indiana206.602.7351www.bbqribfest.com

Southbend Blues and Ribs FestTBASouth Bend, Indiana574.299.4765www.sbpark.org

Madison RibberFest: Barbeque, Blues & BalloonsAugust 21-22, 2015Madison, Indiana800.559.2956www.madisonribberfest.com

Bean Blossom Blues FestAugust 27-29, 2015Bill Monroe Music ParkBean Blossom, Indiana317.851.8795beanblossomblues.com

Uptown Jazz and Blues FestivalAugust 22, 2015Lafayette, Indiana765.742.4041www.ujbf.org

BBQ and BluesTBAMcCormick’s Creek State ParkSpencer, Indiana812.829.4344www.indianafestivals.org

Blues at the CrossroadsTBATerre Haute, Indianawww.bluesatthecrossroads.com

IOWA

Liberty Centre Blues & BBQJuly 11, 2015North Liberty, Iowa319.626.5726www.northlibertyblues.org

Saturday in the ParkJuly 4, 2015Grandview ParkSioux City, Iowa712.277.2575www.saturdayinthepark.com

BBQ, Loo & Blues Too!July 17-18, 2015Waterloo, Iowa319.404.7308www.mainstreetwaterloo.org

Bluesmore FestivalTBACedar Rapids, Iowa319.362.7375www.brucemore.org

26th Annual Rollin’ on the River Blues FestivalAugust 14-15, 2015Keokuk, Iowawww.keokukbluesfest.com

Mississippi Valley Blues FestivalSeptember 5-6, 2015LeClaire Park Davenport, Iowa563.322.5837www.mvbs.org

KANSAS

Chautauqua Hills Blues Festival May 23-24, 2015Sedan, KS620.725.3834www.cqbluesfest.com

Paola Roots FestivalAugust 28-29, 2015Park SquarePaola, Kansas913.294.6427www.rootsfestival.org

Paxico Blues FestivalSeptember 19, 2015Downtown PaxicoPaxico, [email protected]

Jammin’ in J.C. Blues and Barbecue FestivalTBAHeritage ParkJunction City, Kansas785.238.8069www.jammininjc.com

Blues Masters at the CrossroadsTBASalina, Kansas800.716.3553www.blueheavenstudios.com

KENTUCKY

W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 13-20, 2015Henderson, Kentucky800.648.3128www.handyblues.org

Louisville Blues ’n’ Barbecue FestivalJuly 10-12, 2015The Water TowerLouisville, Kentucky502.583.0333www.louisvillebluesandbbqfestival.com

Master Musicians FestivalJuly 10-11, 2015Somerset, Kentucky806.875.6732www.mastermusiciansfestival.org

Blues Harbor FestJune 21, 2015Lake Cumberland State DockJamestown, Kentucky888.782.8336www.lakecumberlandbluesfest.com

Hot August Blues FestivalAugust 28-29, 2015Kentucky LakeHardin, Kentucky270.293.6641www.hotaugustbluesfestival.com

BBQ & Music at the PointTBACarrollton, Kentucky800.325.4290www.carrolltontourism.com

Garvin Gate Blues FestivalOctober 9-10, 2015Louisville, Kentucky502.896.9833www.garvingatebluesfestival.com

LOUISIANA

31st Anniversary French Quarter FestivalApril 9-12, 2015New Orleans, Louisiana800.673.5725www.fqfi.org

Baton Rouge Blues FestivalApril 11, 2015Downtown Baton RougeBaton Rouge, Louisiana225.383.0968www.batonrougebluesfestival.org

Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekApril 11-16, 2015Chicot State parkVille Platte, Louisiana337.234.8360www.lafolkroots.org

Natchitoches Jazz/R&B FestivalApril 17-18, 2015Downtown Natchitoches, Louisianawww.natchjazzfest.com

Festival International de LouisianeApril 22-26, 2015Lafayette, Louisiana337.232.8086www.festivalinternational.com

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalApril 24-May 3, 2015New Orleans, Louisiana504.410.4100www.nojazzfest.com

Little Walter Music FestivalMay 23, 2015Alexandria, Louisiana800.551.9546www.alexandriapinevillela.com/littlewalter


Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco FestivalJune 6-7, 2015Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco

35th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk FestivalJuly 17-18, 2015Natchitoches, Louisiana318.357.4332www.nsula.edu/folklife

Satchmo SummerfestJuly 31- August 2, 2015New Orleans, Louisiana800.673.5725www.fqfi.org

Le Cajun Music Awards & FestivalTBACade Community CenterCade, Louisiana337-367-1526www.cajunfrenchmusic.org

Southwest Louisiana Zydeco FestivalTBAZydeco ParkPlaisance, Louisiana337.942.2392www.zydeco.org

Ponderosa StompOctober 1-3, 2015New Orleans, Louisiana504.810.3119www.ponderosastomp.com

Cutting Edge Music Business Conference & Roots Music GatheringAugust 27-29, 2015New Orleans, Louisianawww.cuttingedgemusicbusiness.com

Jim Bowie Festival and ThrowdownTBAVidalia, Louisianawww.concordiachamberofcommerce.com

Bogalusa Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 25-26, 2015Bogalusa, Louisiana985.205.1075, www.bogalusablues.com

Crescent City Blues & BBQ FestivalOctober 16-18, 2015Lafayette Square ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest

Festival Acadiens et CréolesOctober 9-11, 2015Girard Park Lafayette, Louisianawww.festivalsacadiens.com

MAINE

Annual Maine Blues FestivalJuly 19-21, 2015Naples, Maine207.333.2135www.mainebluesfestival.com

North Atlantic Blues FestivalJuly 11-12, 2015Rockland, Maine207.596.6055www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

American Folk FestivalTBABangor, Maine207.992.2630www.americanfolkfestival.com

MARYLAND

Chesapeake Bay Blues FestivalMay 16-17, 2015Sandy Point State Park410.257.7413Annapolis, Marylandwww.bayblues.org

Annual Western Maryland Blues FestMay 28-21, 2015Hagerstown, Maryland301.739.8577 ext. 116www.blues-fest.org

Federal Hill Main Street Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 7, 2015Baltimore, Maryland410.727.4500www.historicfederalhill.org

Silver Spring Blues FestivalTBADowntown Silver SpringSilver Spring, Marylandwww.silverspringblues.com

Summertime Blues FestivalJune 20, 2015Steppingstone MuseumHavre de Grace, Maryland888.419.1762www.steppingstonemuseum.org

Hot August Blues & Roots FestivalAugust 15, 2015Oregon Ridge ParkCockeysville, Maryland887.321.3378www.hotaugustblues.com

Alonzo’s Memorial PicnicTBABaltimore, Maryland410.744.2291www.mojoworkin.com

MASSACHUSETTS

The Reel Blues Fest TBANorth Falmouth, Massachusetts508.495.3456www.thereelbluesfest.org

Bayou ’n’ Boogie FestivalTBARehoboth, Massachusetts401.965.0849 www.bayounboogiefest.com

Green River FestivalJuly 10-12, 2015Greenfield, Massachusetts413.773.5463www.greenriverfestival.com

Paulie’s NOLA Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 26-28, 2015Worcester, Massachusettswww.baevents.com

Onset Bay Blues FestivalAugust 1, 2015Onset, Massachusetts508.295.7072www.onsetbluesfestival.com

Gloucester Blues FestivalLibrary Park Blues FestivalAugust 8, 2015Gloucester, Massachusetts978.325.0705www.gloucesterbluesfestival.com

Library Park Blues FestivalAugust 29, 2015Woburn, Massachusettswww.bluesforveterans.org

North River Blues FestivalAugust 23-25, 2015Marshfield, Massachusettswww.rhythmroomrecords.com

Green Harbor Roots & Blues FestivalTBAMarshfield FairgroundsMarshfield, Massachusetts781.834.2948www.rhythmroomrecords.com

Blues ’n’ Brews FestivalAugust 22, 2015Westford, Massachusetts978.772.3612www.bluesandbrewsrotary.org

Harvest Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 15-20, 2015Fredericton, New Brunswick888.622.5837www.harvestjazzandblues.com

MICHIGAN

Annual White Lake Blues FestivalMay 15-16, 2015Whitehall, Michigan231.894.5523www.killerblues.net

Jackson Blues FestivalJune 4-6, 2015Jackson County AirportJackson, Michigan517.962.5939www.jacksonbluesfest.com

Blues on the Beach FestivalTBACaseville, Michigan989.856.2650www.bella-caseville.com


11th Annual Alpena Blues FestivalJune 20, 2015Alpena, Michiganwww.alpenablues.com

Sand Lake Blues FestTBASand Lake HeightsNational City, Michiganwww.sandlakeheightsmi.com

BlissfestJuly 10-12, 2015Blissfest Festival FarmHarbor Springs, Michigan231.348.7047www.blissfest.org

Kalamazoo Blues FestivalJuly 9-11, 2015Kalamazoo, Michigan269.381.6514www.kvba.org

Ribs ’n’ R&B Jazz FestivalTBADetroit, Michigan800.794.7503www.ribsrnbjazzfest.com

Cowpie Music FestTBAAlaska, Michigan616.430.4588www.cowpiemusicfestival.com

Festival on the BayAugust 14-15, 2015Petoskey, Michiganwww.petoskeyfestival.com

Blues by the Bay in the TawasesAugust 28-30, 2015East Tawas/Tawas City, Michigan989.362.5276www.bluesbythebaytawas.org

Marquette Area Blues FestivalSeptember 4-6, 2015Marquette, Michigan906.228.9925www.marquetteareabluessociety.com

Old Town BluesFestSeptember 18-19, 2015Lansing, Michigan517.371.4600www.lansingarts.org

MINNESOTA

Hambone Blues JamJuly 11-12, 2014Rochester, Minnesota507.424.5880www.hambonemusicfestival.com

“Smokin’ in Steele” BBQ Contest and Blues FestMay 29-30, 2015Steele County FairgroundsOwatonna, Minnesota507.279.4015www.smokininsteele.com

Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues FestivalTBAPeavey PlazaMinneapolis, Minnesota952.294.1300www.famousdaves.com

Santiago ShakedownTBABailey Ray’s Bandshell ParkSantiago, Minnesota763.856.8900www.baileyrays.com

16th Annual Twin Cities Jazz FestivalJune 25-27, 2015Mears ParkSt. Paul, Minnesotawww.hotsummerjazz.com

Lakefront Music FestivalJuly 17-18, 2015Prior Lake, Minnesota952.403.9601Lakefrontmusicfest.com

26th Annual Bayfront Blues FestivalAugust 7-9, 2015Duluth, Minnesota715.394.6831www.bayfrontblues.com

MISSISSIPPI

Juke Joint Festival & Related EventsApril 11, 2015Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.jukejointfestival.com

Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IApril 12, 2015Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz

Vicksburg RiverfestApril 17-18, 2015Vicksburg, Mississippiwww.riverfestms.com

35th Annual Alcorn State University Jazz FestivalApril 18, 2015Vicksburg, Mississippi601.877.6602www.alcorn.edu/jazzfest

Cotton District Arts FestivalTBAStarkville, Mississippi662.324.3080www.cdafestival.com

Annual Crosstie FestivalApril 18, 2015Cleveland, Mississippi662.402.5451www.crosstie-arts.org

Double Decker FestivalApril 24-25, 2015Oxford, Mississippi662.232.2367www.doubledeckerfestival.com

Natchez Bluff Blues FestTBANatchez, Mississippi601.870.1008www.phatriver.com

Natchez Trace FestivalApril 24-25, 2015Kosciusko, Mississippi662.289.2981www.natcheztravel.com

Market Street FestivalMay 1-2, 2015Columbus, Mississippi662.328.6305www.marketstreetfestival.com

Clarksdale Caravan Music FestMay 8-10, 2015Clarksdale, Mississippi901.605.8662www.visitmississippi.org

23rd Annual Leland Crawfish FestivalTBALeland, Mississippi662.347.4223www.highway61blues.com

Mother’s Day Blues FestivalMay 10, 2015Laurel, Mississippiwww.visitmississippi.org

City of Batesville’s SpringFestMay 15-16, 2015Batesville, Mississippi662.563.3126www.panolacounty.com

Down from the Hills Heritage Music SeriesTBANew Albany, Mississippi662.538.0014www.ucheritagemuseum.com

The Square AffairMay 16, 2015Carthage, Mississippi601.267.9231www.cityofcarthage.org

Blues, ‘Q, and BrewTBAPicayune, Mississippi601.799.3070www.picayunemainstreet.com

Elvis FestivalJune 4-7, 2015Tupelo, Mississippi888.273.7798www.tupeloelvisfestival.com

Blues BashTBALaurel, [email protected], www.lrma.org

43rd Bentonia Blues FestivalJune 20, 2015Bentonia, Mississippi662.528.1900www.visityazoo.org


B.B. King Homecoming ConcertTBAIndianola, Mississippi662.887.9539www.bbkingmuseum.org

Juneteenth CelebrationJune 14-15, 2015Sim Scott ParkColumbus, Mississippi662.329.5871www.visitmississippi.org

North Mississippi Hill Country PicnicJune 26-27, 2015Potts Camp, Mississippi662.801.7272www.nmshillcountrypicnic.com

Lena’s July 4th CelebrationJuly 4, 2015Lena, Mississippi601.267.7118www.leakems.com

Duck Hill Grassroots Blues FestivalJuly 11-12, 2014Duck Hill, Mississippi662.565.2478www.grassrootsblues.com

Oxford Blues FestivalTBAOxford, Mississippi662.259.7190www.oxfordbluesfest.com

Bikes, Blues, and BayousAugust 1, 2015Front StreetGreenwood, MS662.453.4152www.bikesbluesbayous.com

Sunflower River Blues & Gospel FestivalAugust 7-9, 2015Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5648www.sunflowerfest.org

Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IIAugust 9, 2014Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz

Annual Robert Johnson Blues FestivalTBATerry, Mississippimichael@robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.orgwww.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org/festival06.html

Jackson Rhythm & Blues FestivalAugust 14-15, 2015Jackson, Mississippi601.960.1891www.jacksonrhythmandbluesfestival.com

Otha Turner Family PicnicTBASenatobia, Mississippi662.562.7606

19th Annual Mississippi Jazz & Heritage FestivalTBABelzoni, Indianola, Shelby, Greenville, and Greenwood, Mississippi662.247.3364www.jazzmississippi.com

Annual Howlin’ Wolf Memorial Blues FestivalTBAWest Point, Mississippi662.605.0770www.wpnet.org

Mississippi John Hurt Gospel & Blues FestivalSeptember 5, 2015Avalon, Mississippiwww.mississippijohnhurtfoundation.org

Gateway to the Delta FestivalSeptember 19, 2015Charleston, Mississippiwww.charlestongatewayfestival.com

Delta Busking FestivalSeptember 25-27, 2015Clarksdale, Mississippiwww.bridgingtheblues.com

Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage FestivalTBAPascagoula, Mississippi228.497.5493www.msgulfcoastbluesfest.com

38th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage FestivalTBAGreenville, Mississippi888.812.5837 662.335.3523www.deltablues.org

Farish Street FestivalSeptember 26, 2015Jackson, Mississippi601.948.5667www.farishstreetheritagefestival.com

Annual Shed BBQ Shedhead Blues FestivalTBAOcean Springs, Mississippi228.875.9590www.theshedbbq.com

Mighty Mississippi Music Festival – Highway 61 Blues FestivalOctober 4-5, 2015Warfield Point ParkGreeneville, Mississippi662.347.4223www.highway61blues.com

Wing Dang Doodle FestivalTBAGaddis ParkForest, Mississippi601.469.4332forestareachamber@att.netwww.forestareachamber.com

OktoberfestTBACarthage, Mississippi601.267.9231www.festivalnet.com

Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IIIOctober 11, 2015Cat HeadClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz

15th Annual Pinetop Perkins HomecomingJune 17-19, 2015Hopson CommissaryClarksdale, Mississippi662.902.3866www.pinetopperkinsfoundation.org

Deep Blues FestivalOctober 14-18, 2015Clarksdale, Mississippiwww.deepbluesfest.com

Bukka White Blues FestivalTBAAberdeen, Mississippi662.436.8560 662.369.9440www.bukkawhitefestival.com

Mississippi Delta Regional Blues ChallengeTBAHistoric Club EbonyIndianola, [email protected]

Tommy Johnson Blues FestivalTBATerry, Mississippi601.212.6088www.tommyjohnsonblues.com

The Dancing Rabbit FestivalOctober 31, 2015800.487.0165Macon, Mississippi

Great Delta Bear AffairTBARolling Fork, Mississippi662.873.6261www.greatdeltabearaffair.org

Annual Tallahatchie Flats Fall Music Festival: Rhythm on the RiverTBATallahatchie FlatsGreenwood, Mississippi866.93.FLATSwww.tallahatchieflats.com

Annual Hambone FestivalOctober 29-November 1, 2015Clarksdale, Mississippi662.253.5586www.hambonefestival.com

Native American DaysTBAWinterville Mounds, Mississippi662.334.4684www.mdah.state.ms.us


St. Gabriel Harvest FestivalTBAMound Bayou, Mississippi662.741.3255www.stgabrielmc.org

Mississippi Blues Marathon January, 2016Jackson, [email protected]

MISSOURI

Main Street BBQ & BluesfestApril 17, 2015Washington, Missouri888.792.7466www.downtownwashmo.org

Rock’n Ribs BBQ FestivalApril 24-25, 2015Ozark Empire Fair GroundsSpringfield, Missouri877.430.7427www.rocknribs.com

Round Barn BluesMay 2, 2015Kirksville, Missouri660.665.2760www.woodennickelrestaurant.com

Bluesweek FestivalTBASoldiers MemorialSt. Louis, MOwww.bluesweek.com

Gladstone Summertime BluesfestTBAGladstone, Missouriwww.gladstonechamber.com816.436.4523

Parkville River Jam Jazz, Blues and Fine Arts FestivalJune 19-20, 2015Parkville, Missouri816.880.9026www.parkvilleriverjam.com

Bear Creek Blues FestivalTBASlater, Missouri660.529.2212 www.bearcreekblues.com

Boxcar of Blues FestivalTBAKansas City, Missouri816.483.1456www.knuckleheadskc.com

19th Annual Big Muddy Blues FestivalTBASt. Louis, Missouri314.241.5875www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com

Greater Ozarks Blues FestivalTBASpringfield, Missouri417.864.6683www.greaterozarksbluesfest.com

Old Webster Jazz & Blues FestivalTBASt. Louis, Missouri314.962.3300www.oldwebsterjazzfestival.com

7th Annual Roots ’n’ Blues ’n’ BBQ FestivalSeptember 26-27, 2015Stephens Lake ParkColumbia, Missouriwww.rootsnbluesnbbq.com

Rhythm & Ribs Jazz & Blues FestivalAugust 29, 2015Kansas City, Missouri816.474.8463www.americanjazzmuseum.com

MONTANA

Mount Helena Music FestivalTBAHelena, Montana406.447.1535www.downtownhelena.com

Montana Folk FestivalJuly 10, 2015Butte, Montana406.497.6464www.montanafolkfestival.com

Big Sky Blues FestivalAugust 1-2, 2015Noxon, Montana253.973.9024www.bigskyblues.com

Magic City Blues: Montana’s Urban Music FestivalJuly 30-August 2, 2015Billings, Montana406.670.2329www.magiccityblues.com

Riverfront Blues FestivalAugust 7-8, 2015Riverfront ParkLibby, Montana406.293.5900www.riverfrontbluesfestival.com

NEBRASKA

Spring Wine, Beer, Blues and Balloon FestivalTBASoaring Wings VineyardSpringfield, Nebraska402.253.2479www.soaringwingswine.com

Blue Water Blues FestivalTBALewellen, Nebraska308.778.5542www.bluewaterfest.com

NEVADA

Blues & Brews FestivalApril 17-19, 2015Colorado Belle Casino Resort Laughlin, Nevada702.298.4000, www.coloradobelle.com

Las Vegas Soul FestivalTBALas Vegas, Nevada702.998.9916www.lasvegassoulfestival.com

Las Vegas Brews & Blues FestivalMay 30, 2015The Springs Preserve AmphitheaterLas Vegas, Nevada702.822.7700www.springspreserve.org

Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues FestivalJune 20, 2015Reno, Nevada775.786.5700www.eldoradoreno.com

Jazz and Beyond – Carson City Music FestivalAugust 7-23, 2015Carson City, Nevada775.883.4154www.jazzcarsoncity.com

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-OffSeptember 2-7, 2015Sparks, Nevada800.648.1177www.nuggetribcookoff.com

Big Blues BenderSeptember 1013, 2015Las Vegas, Nevadawww.sincitysoulandbluesrevival.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Barnful of BluesTBANew Boston, New Hampshire603.325.8659www.granitestateblues.org

White Mountain Boogie ’n’ Blues FestivalAugust 14-15, 2015Thornton, New Hampshire603.726.3867www.whitemountainboogie.com

Portsmouth Maritime Folk FestivalSeptember 26-27, 2015Portsmouth, New Hampshirewww.newenglandfolknetwork.org/pmff/

NEW JERSEY

Bourbon Street Blues FestTBALebanon Township, New Jersey609.488.4789www.bourbonstreetbluesfest.com

Michael Arnone’s 26th Annual Crawfish FestMay 29-31, 2015Sussex County FairgroundsAugusta, New Jerseywww.crawfishfest.com

Middletown Blues FestivalTBAMiddletown Arts CenterMiddletown, New Jersey732.933.1984www.jsjbf.org, www.jerseyshorefestival.org


Anglesea Blues Festival/ New Jersey State Barbeque ChampionshipJuly 10-12, 2015North Wildwood, New Jersey609.523.6565www.angleseablues.com

Pt. Pleasant Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAPoint Pleasant Beach, New Jersey732.933.1984www.jsjbf.orgwww.jerseyshorefestival.org

Long Branch Jazz & Blues FestivalTBALong Branch, New Jersey732.933.1984www.jsjbf.orgwww.jerseyshorefestival.org

South Orange International Blues FestivalTBAWest Orange, New Jerseywww.southorangebluesfestival.com

NEW MEXICO

19th Annual Silver City Blues FestivalMay 22-24, 2015Gough Park Silver City, New Mexico888.758.7289www.mimbresarts.org

Mountain of Blues FestivalTBARuidoso, New Mexico575.257.9533www.ruidosoblues.com

River & Brews Blues FestJune 13, 2015Red River, New Mexico800.348.6444 ext. 1www.redriverbluesfest.com

Annual Thirsty Ear FestivalTBASanta Fe, New Mexico505.473.5723www.thirstyearfestival.com

10th Annual Animas River Blues Festival July 18, 2015Riverside ParkAztec, New Mexico505.333.4616www.animasriverblues.com

NEW YORK

10th Annual Mountain JamJune 4-7, 2015Hunter, New York518.628.4423www.mountainjam.com

Rhythm & Soul Music FestivalTBANew York, New York212.252.2528305.707.4730www.myspace.com/rsmf

Annual Riverhead Blues FestivalTBAVail-Leavitt Music HallRiverhead, New Yorkwww.riverblues.org

Barrier Beach Blues & Arts FestivalTBALong Beach, New York516.456.9902www.barrierbeachblues.com

Big Rib BBQ & Blues FestTBARochester, New York585.473.4482www.rochesterevents.com

New York State Blues FestivalJuly 10-11, 2015Syracuse, New York315.952.1259 www.nysbluesfest.com

Chenango Blues FestivalAugust 21-22, 2015Norwich, New York607.334.5653 ext. 1www.chenangobluesfest.org

Niagara Falls Blues FestivalTBANiagara Falls, New Yorkwww.niagarafallsbluesfest.com

NORTH CAROLINA

MerlefestApril 23-26, 2015Wilkesboro, North Carolina800.343.7857www.merlefest.org

Carolina Blues FestivalMay 16, 2015Festival ParkGreensboro, North Carolinawww.fest.piedmontblues.org

Annual Blues ’n’ Brews FestivalJune 6, 2015Festival ParkFayetteville, North Carolina910.323.4234www.cfrt.org

Festival for the EnoJuly 4-5, 2015Durham, North Carolina919.620.9099 ext. 203www.enoriver.org

Cape Fear Blues FestivalJuly 24-26, 2015Wilmington, North Carolina910.350.8822www.capefearblues.org

New River Blues FestivalTBAThe River HouseGrassy Creek, North Carolina336.982.2109www.newriverbluesfestival.info

Bull Durham Blues Festival – 25th AnniversarySeptember 11-12, 2015Durham, North Carolina919.683.1709www.hayti.org/music

Rowan Blues & Jazz FestivalMay 16, 2015Salisbury, North Carolina704.636.3277www.rowanbluesandjazz.org

NORTH DAKOTA

Buggies ’n’ Blues Classic Car Show – 20th Anniversary CelebrationJune 6-7, 2015Mandan, North Dakota701.258.8876www.buggies-n-blues.org

Fargo Blues FestivalAugust 14-15, 2015Fargo, North Dakota866.552.5837www.fargobluesfest.com

OHIO

Pickle’s Blues ExtravaganzaTBALima, Ohio419.221.3897www.picklesbluesextravaganza.com

Canton Blues FestivalJune 12-13, 2015Canton, Ohio800.533.4302www.downtowncantonevents.com

The Toledo Food Bank’s NW Ohio Blues, Rhythm, and Jazz FestivalJune 26, 2015Promenade ParkDowntown Toledo, Ohio419.242.5000 ext. 212www.toledofoodbank.org

Washboard Music FestivalJune 18-20, 2015Logan, Ohio740.380.3828www.washboardmusicfestival.com

Creekside Blues & Jazz FestivalJune 19-21, 2015Creekside ParkGahanna, Ohio614.418.9114www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com

Hudson Blues, Brews & BBQs FestivalTBAHudson, Ohio886.241.7881www.hudsonbluesbrewsandbbq.com

Rhythm on the River TBAPomeroy, Ohio740.992.6524www.pomeroyblues.org


Big Bend Blues BashTBAPomeroy, Ohio740.992.6524www.pomeroyblues.org

Canal Winchester Blues and RibfestAugust 7-8, 2015Canal Winchester, Ohiowww.bluesandribfest.com

Lebanon Blues FestivalAugust 1, 2015Lebanon, Ohio513.588.0321www.lebanonbluesfestival.org

Cincy Blues FestAugust 7-8, 2015Cincinnati, Ohio513.739.2583www.cincybluesfest.org

African-American Cross-Cultural Works Blues & Jazz FestTBAYellow Springs, Ohio937.767.9114 www.aacw.org

Midpoint Music FestivalSeptember 24-26, 2015Cincinnati, Ohio877.572.8690www.mpmf.com

OKLAHOMA

Bixby BBQ’n Music FestivalMay 1-2, 2015Washington Irving Memorial ParkBixby, Oklahomawww.bixbyrotarybbq.com

Paul’s Valley BrickfestTBAPaul’s Valley, Oklahoma405.238.2555www.paulsvalley.com

Edmond Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAEdmond, Oklahoma405.341.3321www.edmondjazzandblues.org

Bricktown Blues & BBQ FestivalJune 19, 2015Oklahoma City, Oklahoma405.236.4143www.bricktownokc.com

Dusk til Dawn Blues FestivalAugust 29-31, 2015Rentiesville, Oklahoma918.855.0978www.dcminnerblues.com

Hound Dog Blues FestivalTBATulsa, Oklahomawww.tulsaworld.com

OREGON

Soul’d Out FestivalApril 14-20, 2015Portland, [email protected]

Safeway Waterfront Blues FestivalJuly 2-5, 2015McCall Waterfront ParkPortland, Oregon503.973.3378www.waterfrontbluesfest.com

Beacon Hills Blues FestivalTBAAshland, Oregon541.944.6764 - Mark Howardwww.ashlandblues.org

Bronze Blues & BrewsAugust 7-8, 2015Joseph, Oregon541.432.2215www.bronzebluesbrews.com

Harvest Moon Blues FestivalTBACheadle Lake ParkLebanon, Oregon

PENNSYLVANIA

Blast Furnace Blues FestivalMarch 27-29, 2015SteelStacks CampusBethlehem, Pennsylvaniawww.steelstacks.org/festivals/blast-furnace-blues/

Media Americana Roots RambleApril 18, 2015Media, Pennsylvaniawww.statestreetblues.com

Bucks County Blues Society Spring Fever FootstomperApril 26, 2015Edgely, Pennsylvania215.946.4794www.buckscountybluessociety.org

Annual State Street Blues StrollJune 13, 2015Media, Pennsylvania610.566.5210www.statestreetblues.com

Billtown Blues FestivalJune 20, 2015Hughesville, Pennsylvania570.584.4480www.billtownblues.org

Lehigh River Blues JamJune 18-20, 2015Catasauqua, Pennsylvaniawww.lehighriverbluesjam.com

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts FestivalJune 20, 2015Honesdale, Pennsylvania570.253.5492www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com

Briggs Farm Blues FestivalJuly 10-11, 2015Nescopeck, Pennsylvania570.379.3342www.briggsfarm.com

Pittsburgh Blues FestivalJuly 24-26, 2015Hartwood AcresPittsburgh, Pennsylvania412.460.2583www.pghblues.com

Pennsylvania Blues FestivalJuly 24-26, 2015Palmerton, Pennsylvaniawww.pennsylvaniabluesfestival.com

AmeriServ Flood City Music FestivalAugust 7-9, 2015Johnstown, Pennsylvania814.539.1889www.floodcitymusic.com

The Peach Music FestivalAugust 13-16, 2015Montage MountainScranton, Pennsylvaniawww.thepeachmusicfestival.com

Philadelphia Folk FestivalAugust 14-16, 2015Philadelphia, Pennsylvania215.247.1300www.pfs.org

RHODE ISLAND

9th Annual Bayou ’n’ Boogie FestivalTBADiamond Hill ParkCumberland, Rhode Islandwww.bayounboogiefest.com

Newport Folk FestivalJuly 24-26, 2015Fort Adams State ParkNewport, Rhode [email protected]

Rhythm & RootsSeptember 4-6, 2015Ninigret ParkCharlestown, Rhode Island888.855.6940www.rhythmandroots.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

11th Annual Blues by the SeaApril 12, 2015Freshfields VillageKiawah Island, South Carolina843.762.9125www.discoversouthcarolina.com

Clemson Blues FestivalApril 15-25, 2015Clemson, South Carolina864.650.0585www.clemsonbluesfest.org


9th Annual Mac Arnold Cornbread & Collard Greens Blues FestivalApril 23-25, 2015Florence, South Carolina843.662.8424www.macarnold.com/tour.html

Rivertown Music & Arts FestivalMay 2, 2015Conway, South Carolinawww.visitmyrtlebeach.com

Annual Lowcountry Blues Series during Piccolo Spoleto FestivalMay 22-June 7, 2015Charleston, South Carolina843.724.7305https://spoletousa.org/

15th Annual Greenwood Blues CruiseTBAGreenwood, South Carolina864.942.8448www.greenwoodbluescruise.com

South Carolina Festival of DiscoveryJuly 9-11, 2015Greenwood, South Carolinawww.festivalofdiscovery.com

19th Annual Carolina Downhome Blues FestivalTBACamden, South Carolina803.425.7676www.camden.bluesbash.com

10th Annual American MusicCelebrationTBAFreshfields VillageKiawah Island, South Carolina843.762.9125www.myspace.com/americanmusiccelebration

Columbia’s 20th Annual Free Blues FestivalTBAColumbia, South Carolina803.708.4500www.wordofmouthproductions.org

Pee Dee Blues BashTBAFlorence, South Carolina843.762.9125www.peedeebluesbash.com

SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues FestivalJuly 16-18, 2015Sioux Falls, South Dakota605.335.6101www.jazzfestsiouxfalls.com

TENNESSEE

6th Annual Nashville Blues FestivalTBAMunicipal AuditoriumNashville, Tennessee615.862.6395www.nashvilleauditorium.com

Beale Street Music FestivalMay 1-3, 2015Memphis, Tennessee901.525.4611www.memphisinmay.org

36th Blues Music AwardsMay 7, 2015Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583www.blues.org

Shannon Street Blues & Heritage FestivalTBAJackson, Tennessee731.427.7573www.downtownjackson.com

Riverbend FestivalJune 5-13, 2015Chattanooga, Tennessee423.756.2211www.riverbendfestival.com

Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalJune 11-15, 2015Manchester, Tennesseewww.bonnaroo.com

Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues FestivalTBANashville, Tennessee615.726.5867www.jumptojefferson.com

Jus’ Blues Music AwardsJuly 30-August 1, 2015Memphis, Tennessee678.403.1993www.jusblues.org

Muddy Roots Music FestivalSeptember 4-6, 2015Cookeville, TN615.971.2754www.muddyrootsmusic.com

Memphis Music and Heritage FestivalTBAMemphis, Tennessee901.525.3655www.southernfolklore.com

Hatchie Fall FestivalOctober 17, 2015Brownsville, Tennessee731.780.5144www.hatchiefallfest.com

TEXAS

7th Annual Simply Texas Blues FestivalMay 9, 2015San Angelo, Texas325.656.3366www.sanangelobluessociety.com

AlleyfestMay 16, 2015Longview, Texas903.237.4040www.alleyfest.org

Kerrville Folk FestivalMay 21-June 7, 2015Kerrville, Texas830.257.3600www.kerrville-music.com

Texas Folklife FestivalJune 13-14, 2015San Antonio, Texas210.458.2224www.texancultures.com

Tall City Blues FestJuly 10-12, 2015Midland, Texas432.262.0034www.tallcitybluesfest.com

Navasota Blues FestivalTBANavasota, Texas936.825.6600www.navasotabluesfest.org

T-Bone Walker FestivalJune 5-6, 2015Longview, Texas903.756.9934www.tbonewalkerfest.com

Summertime Bikes & Blues FestivalTBAFreeport, Texas979.248.1752www.freeportbluesfestival.blogspot.com

Bedford Labor Day Blues & BBQ FestivalAugust 4-6, 2015Bedford, Texas817.952.2128www.bedfordbluesbbq.com

Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembrance Ride & ConcertOctober 4, 2015Dallas, Texaswww.srvrideandconcert.org

Austin City Limits Music FestivalOctober 2-4 & 9-11, 2015Zilker ParkAustin, Texaswww.aclfestival.com

UTAH

Utah Arts FestivalJune 5-14, 2015Salt Lake City, Utah801.322.2428www.uaf.org

VERMONT

Discover Jazz FestivalTBABurlington, [email protected]


VIRGINIA

14th Annual Hampton Acoustic Blues RevivalTBAHampton, Virginia757.722.5811www.natchelblues.org

Stone Soul Music & Food FestivalTBARichmond, Virginiawww.kissrichmond.com

Tinner Hill Blues Festival: A Tribute to John JacksonJune 13-14, 2015Falls Church, Virginia703.241.4109www.tinnerhill.org

Virginia Blues & Jazz FestivalTBA Hot Springs, Virginia877.558.1689www.garthnewel.org

Annual Columbia Pike Blues FestivalTBAArlington, Virginia703.892.2776www.columbiapike.org

Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food FestivalTBANorfolk, Virginia757.441.2345www.festeventsva.org

Colonial Beach Blues FestivalJune 19-21, 2015Colonial Beach, Virginia804.214.0312www.colonial-beach-virginia-attractions.com

Sedalia Blues Festival July 10-11, 2015Big Island, Virginia434.299.5080www.sedaliacenter.org

Winchester Blues House FestivalJuly 18, 2015Winchester, Virginia540.662.7066www.winchesterblueshouse.com

Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ FestivalTBARoanoke, Virginia540.529.8502www.blueridgeblues.org

Blues at the BeachSeptember 10-11, 2015Virginia Beach, Virginia757.425.3111www.beachstreetusa.com

Bristol’s Rhythm & Roots ReunionSeptember 18-20, 2015Bristol, Virginia423.573.1927www.bristolrhythm.com

Big Lick Blues FestivalTBARoanoke, Virginia540.342.2640www.virginia.org

Richmond Folk FestivalTBARichmond, VirginiaDowntown Riverfront804.788.6466www.richmondfolkfestival.org

WASHINGTON

Annual UnTapped Blues & Brews FestivalMay 8-9, 2015Kennewick, Washingtonwww.untappedblues.com

Northwest Folklife FestivalMay 22-25, 2015Seattle, Washington206.684.7300www.nwfolklife.org

Tacoma Jazz & Blues FestivalTBATacoma, Washington253.227.0335www.tacomajazzfestival.com

Rendezvous Rhythm & Blues FestivalTBAOroville, Washington509.560.3301 or 509.560.3302

27th Annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues FestivalJuly 17-19, 2015The Blues RanchWinthrop, Washington509.997.3837www.winthropbluesfestival.com

Rock Cut Blues FestivalJuly 23-25, 2015Kettle Falls, Washington509.738.2350www.rockcutblues.com

Port Townsend Acoustic Blues FestivalJuly 26-August 2, 2015Port Townsend, Washington360.385.3102www.centrum.org

Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues FestivalJuly 31-August 2, 2015Deming, Washington360.383.0850www.bakerblues.com

Snoqualmie Blues FestAugust 14-16, 2015Snoqualmie, Washington425.888.3030www.railroaddays.com

A Case of the Blues & All That JazzAugust 15, 2015Yakima, Washington509.453.8280www.yakimagreenway.org/blues

BumbershootSeptember 4-6, 2015Seattle CenterSeattle, Washington206.673.5060www.bumbershoot.com

Westport Blues FestivalSeptember 11-13, 2015Westport, Washington360.268.0111www.westportblues.com

Sunbanks Resort Rhythm & Blues FestivalTBAElectric City, Washington888.822.7195www.sunbanksfestival.com

Leavenworth Blues FestivalTBALeavenworth, Washington509.433.7414www.leavenworthblues.com

Mount Rainer Rhythm and Blues FestivalTBAMineral, Washington253.973.9024www.oxfordentertainment.com

WEST VIRGINIA

Riverside Blues FestivalTBAElkins, West Virginia304.591.4494www.riversidebluesfest.com

Heritage Music Blues FestAugust 7-9, 2015Wheeling, West Virginia304.232.8705www.heritagemusicfest.com

Snowshoe Mountain Blues, Brews & BBQ July 31-August 1, 2015Snowshoe Mountain ResortSnowshoe, West Virginia304.572.5252www.snowshoemtn.com

WISCONSIN

Blues Bash 2015TBATrempealeau HotelTrempealeau, Wisconsin608.534.6898www.trempealeauhotel.com

47th SummerfestJune 24-28, 2015June 30-July 5, 2015Milwaukee, Wisconsinwww.summerfest.com

Prairie Dog Blues FestivalJuly 31-August 1, 2015Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin888.567.1567www.prairiedogblues.com


Blues on the ChippewaJuly 31-August 2, 2015Durand, Wisconsin715.647.2154www.bluesonthechippewa.org

Waukesha Blues FestAugust 7-8, 2015Naga-Waukee ParkDelafield, Wisconsin800.366.1961www.waukeshabluesfest.com

Big Bull Falls Blues FestAugust 14-15, 2015Wausau, Wisconsin715.843.0748www.wausauareaevents.org

Paramount Blues FestivalSeptember 11, 2015Grafton, Wisconsin262.208.6288 or 262.208.6237www.graftonblues.org

Sun Prairie Lions Blues FestTBAAngell ParkSun Prairie, Wisconsinwww.spbluesfest.com

Oktoberfest Blues BashOctober 1-4, 2015La Crosse, Wisconsin608.784.3378www.oktoberfestusa.com

WYOMING

Sweetwater Blues ’n’ Brews FestTBABunning ParkRock Springs, Wyoming307.352.1434www.sweetwaterbluesnbrews.com

Snowy Range Music FestivalTBALaramie, Wyoming307.343.0366www.snowyrangemusicfestival.com

CANADA

Pender Harbour Blues FestivalJune 5-7, 2015Pender Harbour, British Columbia604.883.9961Penderharbourbluesfestival.com

Frankford Island Blues Festival TBA Frankford Tourist Park, Quinte, West OntarioLoyalblues.ca/festival.htm

Barrie Jazz and Blues FestivalJune 11-15Barrie, Ontariowww.barriejazzbluesfest.com

All Canadian Roots and Blues FestivalJune 19-20, 2015Picton, Ontario613.476.8416www.theregenttheatre.org

Stratford Blues & Rib FestJune 19-21, 2015Stratford, Ontario519.271.3093www.stratfordbluesandribfest.ca

Beaumont Blues FestivalJune 19-21, 2015Beaumont, Alberta780.233.7779www.beaumontblues.net

RBC BluesfestJuly 9-19, 2015Ottawa, Ontario866.258.3748www.ottawabluesfest.ca

Tremblant International Blues FestivalJuly 3-12, 2015Mont-Tremblant, Quebecwww.tremblantblues.com

Thunder Bay Blues FestivalJuly 3-5, 2015Marina ParkThunder Bay, Ontario807.343.2309, www.tbayblues.ca

Waterfront BluesTBAWoodbine ParkToronto, Ontario416.423.2224www.waterfrontblues.ca

Windsor International Blues FestivalJuly 10-12, 2015Windsor, Ontario866.934.6889www.thebluesfest.com

Beaches International Blues FestivalJuly 10-26, 2015Toronto, Ontariowww.beachesjazz.com

18th Annual Sky High Blues FestivalTBARock Creek, British Columbia250.446.2553www.skyhighbluesfestival.org

Great Woods Music FestivalAugust 6-8, 2015Beausejour, Manitobawww.greatwoodspark.com

Donnacona au Rythme du BluesTBADonnacona, Québec418.285.5696www.donnaconablues.com

Kitchener Blues FestivalAugust 6-9, 2015Kitchener, Ontario519.571.2555www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com

Burnaby Blues & Roots FestivalAugust 8, 2015Deer Lake ParkBurnaby, British Columbia604.291.6864www.burnabybluesfestival.com

23rd Salmon Arm Roots & Blues FestivalAugust 14-16, 2015Salmon Arm, British Columbia250.833.4096www.rootsandblues.ca

Edmonton Blues FestivalAugust 21-23, 2015Hawrelak ParkEdmonton, Alberta780.708.7230, www.bluesinternationalltd.com

Trois-Rivieres en BluesAugust 20-23, 2015Trois-Rivieres, Quebecwww.3renblues.com

Harvest Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 15-20, 2015Fredericton, New Brunswick888.622.5837www.harvestjazzandblues.com

EUROPE

International Boogie and Blues FestivalTBALA Ermelo, Holland +31.0341.568.585www.boogiefestival.nl

Bierbeek Blues’d Up FestivalTBABierbeek, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgiumwww.bierbeekbluesdup.be

Stompin’ at the SavoyApril 7-12, 2015Helsinki, Finlandwww.blues-finland.com/events/stompinatthesavoy.html

Torrita Blues FestivalJune 25-27, 2015Torrita di Siena, Italy+39.7572.057.768www.torritablues.it

Delirium Blues FestivalApril 4, 2015Lichtervelde, Belgium+32.0477.618.388www.hd-b.be

Blues Festival of WalesTBACwm-twrch Uchaf, Powys, United Kingdomwww.greenvalleyarts.co.uk

Duvel Blues FestivalMay 29-30, 2015Puurs, Belgiumwww.duvelblues.be

Kwadendamme Blues FestivalMay 8-9, 2015Kwadendamme, Zeeland,Netherlands+31.0113.649.673www.bluestown.eu

Blues BalticaMay 14-17, 2015Eutin, Schleswig-Holstein, Germanywww.blues-baltica.de


Blues Festival BadenMay 23-30, 2015Baden, Aargau, Switzerlandwww.bluesfestival-baden.ch

Dublin City Soul FestivalMay 23-24, 2015Dublin, Ireland+35.3876.031.022www.dublincitysoulfestival.com

Hebden Bridge Blues FestivalTBAHebden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom+44.01422.844.716www.yorkshirebluesfestival.co.uk

Bushy’s Big Wheel Blues FestivalJune 22-24, 2015Isle of Man, United Kingdomwww.bigwheelblues.com

Southern Soul FestivalJune 25-28, 2015Ulcinj, Montenegrowww.southernsoulfestival.com

Dundee Blues Bonanza TBADundee, Scotland, United Kingdomwww.dundeebluesbonanza.co.uk

Cognac Blues PassionsJune 30-July 4, 2015 Cognac, Poitou-Charentes, France+33.0545.361.181www.bluespassions.com

Åmål’s Blues FestJuly 9-12, 2015Åmål, Sweden+46.053.271.398, www.bluesfest.net

Skanevik BluesfestivalJuly 2-4, 2015Skanevik, Norway+47.91716.989www.skaanevik-blues.com

Blues ExpressTBADifferdange, Luxembourgwww.bluesexpress.lu

Hondarribia Blues FestivalJuly 9-12, 2015Hondarribia, Basque Country, Spain +34.679.473.161www.blueshondarribia.com

Mostly Jazz, Funk, & Soul FestivalJuly 10-12, 2015Moseley ParkBirmingham, UKmostlyjazz.co.uk/

Vallemaggia Magic Blues FestivalJuly 10-August 6, 2015Vallemaggia, Ticino, Switzerland+41.091.753.1885, www.magicblues.ch

Porretta Soul FestivalJuly 23-26, 2015Porretta Terme, Bologna, Italywww.porrettasoul.it

Edinburgh Jazz & BluesJuly 17-26, 2015Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom+44.1314.675.200www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

Notodden Blues FestivalJuly 30-August 2, 2015Notodden, Norway+47.35027.650www.bluesfest.no

Campsoul Music FestivalAugust 29-30, 2015Oxfordshire, UKwww.campsoulfestival.com

The European Blues CruiseAugust 31-September 3, 2015Marseilles, France+003.349.154.0053

Harvest Time Blues FestivalSeptember 4-6, 2015Monaghan Town, Ireland+35.34738.162www.harvestblues.com

Copenhagen Blues FestivalTBACopenhagen, Denmarkwww.copenhagenbluesfestival.dk

Stockholm International Jazz & Blues FestivalOctober 9-18, 2015Stockholm, Swedenwww.stockholmjazz.com

Rawa Blues FestivalOctober 3, 2015Katowice, Polandwww.rawablues.com

Carlisle Blues FestivalTBA, November 2014Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdomwww.carlislebluesfestival.com

CARRIBEAN

Soul Beach Music FestivalMay 20-25, 2015Aruba [email protected], www.soulbeach.net

Legendary Rhythm and Blues CruiseOctober 24-31, 2015Departing from Los Angeles, California816.753.7979www.bluescruise.com

AUSTRALIA

Byron Bay BluesfestApril 2-6, 2015Tyagarah Tea Tree FarmByron Bay, New South Wales+61.266.858.310www.bluesfest.com.au

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