2008 FESTIVALS (Mostly Blues & Roots Music)

Marcia4Music.com

This list is an attempt to gather information about stuff that is of interest me and is not genre specific.
The information is believed to be correct but not guaranteed
so please call the venue to verify events and show time

For more local DC/VA/MD community events and local artists, please visit www.rightonrhythm.com.
For a weekly schedule of local music, visit http://www.rightonrhythm.com/ror/sites/navigation/week.htm

Any festival dates with a ? beside them are tentative at this time.

Some other good websites for local DC/Balt information on music and dancing are
www.foolsnightout.com
http://www.dirtylinen.com
http://dc.about.com/od/concerts
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/cityguide
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music

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2009 (in review)	FESTIVAL / LOCATION / WEB SITE / PHONE / ACTS & INFO
4-9 Jan	Jam Cruise -- Fort Lauderdale,FL jamcruise.com Keller Williams, Galactic, Les Claypool, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Leftover Salmon, Grace Potter & Nocturnals, Ivan Neville Dumpstafunk, ALO, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, New Deal, Garage A Tois, Medeski,Martin & Wood, Lettuce, Emmitt-Nershi Band, New Mastersounds, Bonerama, Lee Boys, Porter,Batiste & Stolz, Dynamites, Brock Butler, Robert Walter,
17-24 Jan	Delbert's Sandy Beaches Cruise -- San Diego, CA & Manzanillo and Zihuatanejo Mexico delbert.com Delbert McClinton, Geoff Achison, Tab Benoit, Tom Hambridge & Rattlesnakes, Cyril Neville & Tribe 13, Seth Walker, Al Anderson, Marcia Ball, Bruce Channel, Nick Connolly, Bob DiPiero, Doyle & Debbie, Fred Eaglesmith, Jimmy Hall, Teresa James & Rhythm Tramps, Raul Malo, Clay McClinton, Mingo Fishtrap, Gary Nicholson, Jeffrey Steele and Heather Waters, +?
24-31 Jan	Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise -- Ft Lauderdale, FL & Dominica, Tortola & Somana, Dominican Republic (888) BLUESIN bluescruise.com Taj Mahal & Tuba Band, Etta James & Roots Band, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Derek Trucks/Susan Tedeshi, Tommy Castro, John Hammond, James Hunter, Terrance Simeon, Larry McCray, Jimmy Thackery & Drivers w/Reba Russell & Cate Brothers, Holmes Brothers, Kinsey Report, Ana Popovic, Guy Davis, Homemade Jamz Band, Mitch Woods, Bob Margolin, Debbie Davies, EG Kight, Sugar Blues w/Rico MacFarland, Floyd Taylor, Scrapomatic, +
30 Jan	Hampton Blues Festival -- Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA (757) 456-1675 natchelblues.org Bobby “Blue” Bland, Millie Jackson, Marvin Sease, Clarence Carter, Roy “C”, Mel Waiters.
4-7 Feb	International Blues Challenge -- Memphis, TN blues.org/ibc/index.php4 80+ bands from Blues Foundation affiliates around the world compete for cash, prizes and title of “Best Unsigned Blues Band”
6-16 Feb	Low Country Blues Bash -- Charleston, SC bluesbash.com Burnside Exploration, Deb Callahan, Tinsley Ellis, Wanda Johnson, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm, Robert Lighthouse, Big Bill Morganfield, Beverly Watkins, Drink Small, Sharri Williams & Wiseguys, Drew Baldwin, Delta Swagger, g Lil Dave Thompson, Motherless Chillin, My Buddy Todd, Juke Joint Duo, Daddy Mack Blues Band, King Tyrone & Graveyard Robbers, Davis Coen, Hugh Price, Liz Mandeville, Hitman, Cotton Blue + more
19-22 Feb	Clearwater Seafood & Blues Festival -- FREE Coachman Park, Clearwater, FL clearwaterseablues.com (727) 562-4700 John Nemeth, Lil' Ed & Blues Imperials, Jonny Lang, Lil' Malcolm/House Rockers, Southside Johnny/Asbury Jukes, Elvin Bishop, Kenny Neal, Marcia Ball, Nervous Turkey,Tommy McCracken , Walter Smith Group, Julie Black, Nelms/Chavers Band
21 Feb	Blues Blast 2009 -- Mesa Amphitheater, Mesa, AZ blueblast.info Janiva Magness, Phoenix Blues Historical Retrospective, Kevin Casenhiser, Omar/Howlers, Kathy Mabry, Juke Joint Duo, Mikel Lander & Meredith Moore
	Riverwalk Blues Festival -- Fort Lauderdale, FL (954) 463-9800 riverwalkbluesfestival.com POSTPONED/CANCELLED in 2009 (4000/day)
22 Feb	Orlando Blues-B-Q Festival -- Orlando, FL (954) 463-9800 www.cityoforlando.net/bluesbq Jonny Lang, Lil Ed & Blues Imperials, BB King's All-Star Band, Smokin Torpedoes.
26 Feb-8 Mar	Florida Strawberry Festival -- Plant City, FL flstrawberryfestival.com George Jones, Larry Gatlin/Gatlin Brothers, Kellie Pickler, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jake Owen, Third Day, Randy Travis, Taylor Swift, Rodney Atkins, Marty Stuart, Connie Smith, Travis Tritt, Brenda Lee, Ray Stevens, Lorrie Morgan, Mel Tillis, Mark Lowry, Ronnie McDowell, Jeff Foxworthy, Kool & the Gang, Jessica Simpson, Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Guy Lombardo Orchestra, Florida Opry, Runa Pacha, Dennis Lee, Southern Star Bluegrass, Vocal Trash
28 Feb	Acoustic Blues Alliance Festival -- Radisson Hotel, Worthington, OH (614) 657-4879 columbusblues.com Guy Davis/Ann Rabson, Eden Brent, Lionel Young, Free Beer n Chicken Coalition, Samuel James, Chief Johnny Lonesome,Kristine Jackson, Micah Kesselring, Lafever
2009	FESTIVAL / LOCATION / WEB SITE / PHONE / ACTS & INFO
6-8 Mar	Cabin Fever Pickin' Party 2009 -- Holiday Inn - Hampton, VA cabinfeverpickinparty.com Midnight Ramlbers, Lonesome Highway, Mark Templeton & Pocket Change, Deer Creek Boys, Code Blue, Constant Change, Aspen Run, Sweet Potato Pie, A Deeper Shade of Blue, Loose Gravel, Hagat's Mountain Boys,Thunder Creek, New Grass Revue, Kody Norris/Watauga Mountatin Boys, +
12-22 Mar	Frankie Manning Week -- Hammerstein Ballroom, Manhattan, New York, NY frankie95.com
18-22 Mar	South by Southwest Festival -- Austin, TX sxsw.com Indigo Girls, White Lies, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Asylum Street Spankers, Chris Smither, Dash Rip Rock, Hot Club of Cowtown, Hoots & Hellmount, Carolyn Wonderland, Redd Volkaert, Del Castillo, Nelo, Seth Walker, Rev Peytons Big Damn Band, Circle Jerks, Echo & Bunnymen, Raul Malo, Buddy Miller, Carrie Rodriguez, Dave Alvin, Gourds, Iguanas, Theresa Anderson, ARC Angels, Bob Schneider, DEVO, Mother Truckers, Decemberists, Ben Harper & Restless7, Bo-Keys, Ruthie Foster,
13-15 Mar	St Petersburg Cajun & Zydeco Festival -- Vinoy Waterfront Park, St Petersburg, FL (813) 986-7978 Dennis Stroughmatt/Creole Stomp, Geno Delafose/French Rockin' Boogie, Ben Pagac & Debbie Shaw, Don Fontenot et Les Amis De La Louisiane, Kevin Naquin/Ossun Playboys, Steve Riley/Mamou Playboys, T-Broussard/Zydeco Steppers
18 Mar - 3 Apr	Savannah Music Festival -- Savannah, GA (912) 234-3378 savannahmusicfestival.org Bonnie Raitt, Phil Wiggins, Corey Harris, Jim Lauderdale, Caroline Herring, Bella Fleck, Touame Diabate Academy of Ancient Music, Howard Alden, Darol Anger, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Scotty Barnhart, Manuel Barrueco, Brian Blade, Lorenza Borrani, Ian Bostridge, Randall Bramblett, Henry Butler, Obed Calvaire, Neko Case, Maurice Chestnut, Gerald Clayton, Jeff Clayton, John Clayton, Vinnie Colaiuta, Chick, Corea, Joe, Craven, Fingers Crooked, D'Gary, Marshall Davis Jr, Toumani Diabate, Derek Doughet, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Julius, Drake, Philip Dukes, Richard Egarr, Chris Eldridge, Tim Eriksen, Feufollet, David Finckel, Janette Fishell, Bela Fleck, Kenny Garrett, Greg Garrison, Rayna, Gellert, Savion Glover, Aaron Goldberg, Wycliffe Gordon, Roland Guerin, Marc-Andre Hamelin, Wu Han, Corey Harris, Caroline Herring, Matt Hinton, Daniel Hope, Zakir Hussain, Gregory Hutchinson, Billy Jonas, Benny Kim, Eric Kim, Sebastian Knauer, Knight, Josephine, Jim Lauderdale, Vusi Mahlasela, Andrea Marcovicci, Mariza, Ellis Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Mike Marshall, Peter Martin, Christian McBride, John McLaughlin, Patrick Messina, Ted Nash, Anania Ngoriga, Odeon, Garrick Ohlsson, Eddie Palmieri, Howard Paul, Ken Peplowski, Pikelny, Noam, Bucky Pizzarelli, Prazak Quartet, Marcus Printup, Punch Brothers, Dianne Reeves, Marcus Roberts, Keith,Robinson, Bobby Lee Rodgers, CarlaMaria Rodrigues, Reuben Rogers, Patrick Sauber, Bob Seeley, Shivkumar Sharma, Robert Spano, Terrell Stafford, Jason Stewart, Ike Stubblefield, Synergy Brass Quintet, Clayton Brothers, Codetalkers, Infamous Stringdusters, Lovell Sisters, The Otherz, Chris Thile, Vasen, Beverly Watkins, Cedric Watson, Gabe Witcher,
18-21 Mar	St John Blues Festival -- St John, Virgin Islands stjohnbluesfestival.com Janiva Magness, Zac Harmon, Mitch Woods & Billy Gibson, Rusty Wright Blues Band, Trampled Under Foot, Deb Callahan, Dave Gerard & Groove Thing
20-22 Mar	Tampa Bay Blues Festival -- Vinoy Waterfront Park, St Petersburg, FL (727) 502-5000 tampabaybluesfest.com Fabulous Thunderbirds, Delbert McClinton, Irma Thomas, Curtis Saldago, Coco Monotya, Tommy Castro, Eric Lindell, Ruthie Foster, Bernard Allison, Darrell Nulish, Tinsley Ellis, Lurrie Bell, Robin Rogers, Teresa James & Rhythm Tramps, Seth Walker.
26-29 Mar	Suwannee Springfest Live Oak,FL magmusic.com Richie Havens, Donna the Buffalo, Peter Rowan, Amanda Shaw, Guy Clark & Verlon Thompson, Duhks, Lee Boys, Darrell Scott, Jim Lauderdale, Emmitt Nershi Band, Darol Anger & Mike Marshall w/Väsen, Scythian, Gourds, Blueground Undergrass, Seth Walker, Amy LaVere, Roy Book Binder, Swamp Cabbage, Mike Merenda & Ruth Unger, Rowan Brothers, Shannon Whitworth, Dedringers, Dread Clampitt, David Gans, Tornado Rider, Gatorbone, WaCo Ramblers, Virginia Dare Devils, Tammerlin, Brittany Reilly & Almost Acoustic Band, Marie Nofsinger, Annie Wenz, Cathy Lee, Tom Nelly, Clyde Walker, Tania, Quartermoon, Sloppy Joe, Redheaded Stepchild, Tallahassee, Youth Fiddlers w/Mickey Abraham, Suwannee Bluegrass Mafia, Habanero Honeys
27 Mar-5 Apr	Berks Jazz Festival -- Reading, PA (610) 898-7298 berksjazzfest.com Gerald Albright & Kiek Whalum, Derek Trucks, Average White Band, Brian Clubertson, Maysa, Sax Pack, Warren Hill, Richard Elliot, Greg Adams & Michael Paulo, PIeaces of a Dream, Joe Bonamassa, Bela Fleck, Boney Jams, Berks All-Star Jazz Jam + many more
27-29 Mar	Bluebonnet Blues and Fine Arts Festival Marble Falls, TX bluebonnetblues.com Pure Prarie League, PIANORAMA (Johnny Nicholas, Danny Levin, Floyd Domino, Riley Osborne),
2009	FESTIVAL / LOCATION / WEB SITE / PHONE / ACTS & INFO
3-5 Apr	George's Music Springing the Blues Festival -- FREE Jacksonville Beach, FL (800) 864-7186 springingtheblues.com EG Kight, Chubby Carrier & Bayou Swamp Band, Eddie Shaw, Lucky Peterson, Samuel James, Nicole Hart & NRG Band, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin Malcolm, Juke Joint Duo, Robin Rogers, Roger 'Hurricane' Wilson, Legendery JC's, JOhn MIller Blues, Skinny Legs & All, Regi Blue, JP Soars & Red Hots, Jim McKaba & After Hours Band. Toots Lorraine & the Traffic, Conrad Oberg, Ed Cotton & Smashed Ramblers.
16-19 April	Spring Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival -- Shakori Hills, Pittsboro, NC shakorihills.org Donna the Buffalo, Todd Snider, Ralph Stanley & Clinch Mountain Boys, The Horse Flies, Ray Abshire, Amy LaVere, Apple Chill Cloggers, Big Fat Gap, Birds & Arrows, Boulder Acoustic Society, Butterflies, Cane Creek Cloggers, Christabel & the Jons, Des Ark (solo), Eilen Jewell, Elikem African Dance Company, Eric Ginsburg, Firehouse Rhythm Kings, Hobex, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Howie DeWitt Band, Jim Lauderdale, Jose Conde y Ola Fresca, Justin Townes Earle, Keith Frank & Soileau Zydeco Band, Kelley & Cowboys, Lafcadio, Lonesome Heart, Lost In The Trees, Mamadou Diabate, Michael Hurley, Midtown Dickens, Music Maker Review, Old 86, Orquesta GarDel, Preston Frank, Pura Fe, Rachid Taha, Rootzie, Samantha Crain & Midnight Shivers, Sarah Shook, Scatterbones, Shannon Whitworth, Songs of Water, Steep Canyon Rangers, stephaniesĭd, Sweet By & By, The Beast, The Deer Clan Singers, The New Familiars, The Old Ceremony, The Overtakers, Red Hots, Town Mountain, Woodwork Roadshow
11 April	Ed & Tobi’s Old Fashioned House Rent Party -- Freeland, MD www.forkman.net Corn Lickers, Glen Moomau & Blues Flames, Mikey Jr & Stone Cold Blues, Robert Frahm, Roger Girke Band, Janine Wilson, Choo Choo Charlie Band Matt Kelly & Idol Americans, Nothin But Trouble, Pete Kanaras w/Deak Harp J, Cleaver & Love Leaders
17-19 April	Pork in the Park Festival -- Winter Park, Salisbury MD porkinthepark.org Crawdaddies, Paul Lewis, Jennifer & Mixx, HIgher Hands, Big Cam & Lifters, Crossroads, Tom Principato, Smokin Gunnz, Paul Cullen, On the Edge.
18 April	Media Americana Roots Ramble -- (Various Locations in) Media PA (610) 566-5039 statestreetblues.com Legendary Charlie Gracie, Zydeco–a-Go-Go, Frog Holler, Frank Bey, Jim Fogarty & Tonebenders w/Rock-a-Fillies, Michael Favinger, Butch Zito, Three the Hard Way, David Stone, Rivers Rockabilly Trio, Highball Kids +
18 April	Hampton Acoustic Blues Revival -- FREE Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA (757) 456-1675 natchelblues.org Ernie Hawkins, Robin Rogers, Billy Thompson, Roddy Barnes.
18 April	Juke Joint Festival -- Clarksdale, MS (662) 624-5992 jukejointfestival.com Honeyboy Edwards, SuperChikan, Rev Peyton's Big Damn Band, Juke Joint Duo, Robert “Bilbo” Walker, Wesley “Junebug” Jefferson, RC Boyce, Mary Ann “Action” Jackson & Como Breakdown, Homemade Jamz, Big Jack Johnson, Josh “Razorblade” Stewart, Big “T” & Family Band, T-Model Ford, Terry “Harmonica” Bean, LC Ulmer, Stan Street, Big George Brock & Houserockers, Loose Bruce & Deep Water Baptist, Eddie Cusic, CeDell Davis, Cadillac John & Bill Able, Wesley Junebug Jefferson, John Short, Mr Tater, RC Boyce & Fatback Blues Band, Rev Robert, Josh “Razorblade” Stewart, Blue Mother Tupelo, Deak Harp, Stan Street Hambone Band, Jeff Norwood, Gearshifter Youngblood, Scott Simpson, Little Johnny Kantreed, Pat Thomas, David Evans, Bob Long, Leaf River Blues Band, Calvin Jackson & Joseph Burnside, Bill Durham, Carbo Cousar, George Worthmore, Ray Cashman, Opossum Trot Blues Band, Marshall Drew Blues Band, Sean Apple, Daddy Rich Blues Band Big T & Arthniece Gas Man” Jones, Thunderbird KingsleyTullie Brae & The Medicine Man, , Brian Sivils, John Horton & Mississippi Slim, Theo Dasbach, David Ray, Guitar Mikey & the Real Thing w/Billy Gibson, Drew Jude, Jason Bailey, Fat Mouth Blues Band, John Lowe
18-26 April	Houston International Festival -- (Various Locations in) Houston, TX ifest.org Los Lobos, Mavis Staples, Hugh Masekela, Ohio Players, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Cherish The Ladies, Plena Libre, Marc Broussard, Marcia Ball, Flaco Jimenez, Rootz Underground, Wailing Souls, Alpha Yaya Diallo, Little Joe Y La Familia, CJ Chenier, BeauSoleil, Keith Frank, Mariachi Los Arrieros, Beoga, Kevin Burke, Julie Fowlis, Step Rideau, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Soul Rebels, J Paul Jr, Danny O’Flaherty, Jody Nix, Joel Guzman, Terri Hendrix, Jones Family Singers, Little Brian Terry, Chic Gamine, Jody Nix & Texas Cowboys,
19-26 April	Baton Rouge Blues Week -- various locations, Baton Rouge, LA louisianasmusic.com/brbw05 Big Al & Heavyweights, Oscar "Harpo" Davis, Dr John, Blues Legend, John Lisi, Bryan Lee, Scott Holt, Cora & Darryl Jefferson, Blues Pioneer; Alvin Batiste, Blues Ambassador, Seth Walker, Selwyn Cooper & Teddy's Sharecroppers,
19 April	Bucks County Blues Society Spring Footstomper -- AJ's, Levittown, PA (215)946-4794 bucksbluessociety.com (1-6 pm) Guitar Shorty, Joe Zook & Paul Plumeri
19 April	Green Apple Festival -- FREE National Mall, Washington, DC greenapplemusicfestival.com Los Lobos, Flaming Lips, moe, Joy of Motion Dance Ensemble, Howard University Drummers, DJ Spooky, Chevy Chase.
23 April	Congressional Blues Festival -- Kennedy Center South Plaza, Washington DC (202) 550-1933 congressionalbluesfestival.org
23-26 April	MerleFest -- Wilkesboro, NC (800) 343-7857 merlefest.org Doc Watson, Richard Watson, Susana & Timmy Abell, Alberti, Flea Circus, Darin & Brooke Aldridge Band, David Bromberg Angel Band, Banknotes, Buffalo Barfield, Bearfoot, Rory Block, Blue Highway, Roy Book Binder, Laura Boosinger, Bob Bovee & Gail Heil, Broken Wire, Sam Bush, Cadillac Sky, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Circuit Riders, Clack Mountain String Band, T Michael Coleman, John Cowan Band, Dailey & Vincent, Dixie Beeliners, Donna The Buffalo, Pat Donohue, Robert Dotso, Duhks, Farewell Drifters, Loretta Freeman & Lynsey, Full Throttle Bluegrass Band, Rayna & Dan Gellert, Josh Goforth, Grascals, Gravy Boys, Great Big Sea, Buddy Greene, Greencards, Mitch Greenhill, George Hamilton IV, Emmylou Harris, Wayne Henderson, Violet Hensley, Willette Hinton, Jimmy 'Duck' Holmes, David Holt, Clint Howard, Sierra Hull & Highway 111, InterACTive Theater of Jef, Phil Jamison, Kruger Brothers, Jim Lauderdale, Jack Lawrence, Mark Lippard, Jeff Little, Little Rascals, Local Boys, Lovell Sisters, Doug MacLeod, Andy May, Del McCoury Band, Tift Merritt, Mountain Heart, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Neighbors, New North Carolina Ramblers, Ollabelle, Out on the Ocean FSS Polecat Creek FSat Missy Raines &New Hip TFSS Tony Rice Fri Linda Ronstadt w/Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Patrick Sauber, Martha Scanlan, Scythian, Anne & Pete Sibley, Smokey Valley Band, Joe Smothers, Spring Creek Bluegrass Band, Steeldrivers, Rodney Sutton, Patrick Sweany, Tut Taylor, Joe Thompson, Tom, Brad & Alice, Happy Traum, Mac & Jenny Traynham, Travis Tritt & Jerry Douglas, Waybacks, WCC Child Development Singers, Pete & Joan Wernick, Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society, Tony Williamson, Zephyr Lightning Bolts
24-26 April	New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival -- New Orleans, LA (504) 592-0529 nojazzfest.com Friday, April 24 Wynton Marsalis, Joe Cocker, Spoon, Drive-By Truckers and Booker T., Henry Butler, Tab Benoit, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Amanda Shaw & Cute Guys, Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band, Marc Broussard, Roy Rogers & Delta Rhythm Kings, Yacub Addy & Odadaa! of Ghana & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Donald Harrison, Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. & Zydeco Twisters, Tribute to Mahalia Jackson feat. Irma Thomas, Mavis Staples, and Pamela Landrum, Warren Storm, Willie Tee & Cypress Band feat. Tommy McLain and T K Hulin, Benjy Davis Project, The Vettes, Terrance Simien & Zydeco Experience, Ladysmith Redlions of South Africa, Chris Smither, Spencer Bohren, Mem Shannon & Membership, MyNameisJohnMichael, Willis Prudhomme & Zydeco Express, Freedia and Nobi, Rockin’ Tabby Thomas, Leroy Jones presents the Fairview Brass Band Reunion Tribute to Danny Barker, Val & Love Alive Fellowship Choir, Marlon Jordan, DJ Hektik & New Orleans Society of Dance, Tommy Sancton Quartet feat. David Paquette, David Egan, Gospel Soul Children, Topsy Chapman, McDonogh #35 High School Gospel Choir, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, 19th Street Red Blues Band, Hadley Castille & Sharecropper Band, Water Seed, High Ground Drifters Bluegrass Band, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, June Gardner & Fellas, Real Untouchables Brass Band, New Orleans Night Crawlers Brass Band, Sophisticated Ladies feat. Barbara Shorts, Leslie Smith, Cindy Scott, and Judy Spellman, Connie Jones, New Orleans Spiritualettes, Kumbuka African Drum & Dance Collective, Semolian Warriors Mardi Gras Indians, Gringo do Choro, Native Nations Intertribal with Hoop Dancer Lyndon Alec, Fred Dupin’s New Bumpers Revival Jazz Band of France, Smitty Dee’s Brass Band, Comanche Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Como Now, Donnie, Second Mount Carmel Gospel Choir, Keep N it Real, Single Ladies, Family Ties, and Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Casa Samba, Xavier University Jazz Band, David & Roselyn, Masankho K Banda of Malawi, Red Hot Brass Band, Gray Hawk, Bombes2Bal of France, UNO Jazz Combo… Saturday, April 25 Irma Thomas, James Taylor, Wilco, Erykah Badu, Third World, Pete Seeger, Johnny Winter, Galactic, Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Pete Fountain, The Dixie Cups, Rebirth Brass Band with guest Kermit Ruffins, Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Del McCoury Band, Chris Owens, John Mooney & Bluesiana, The Anointed Jackson Sisters, Ilê Ayiê of Brazil, DJ Jubilee with 5th Ward Weebie and Ms. Tee, Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, New Birth Brass Band, Connie and Dwight with St. Raymond/St. Leo Gospel Choir, Savoy Music Center of Eunice Saturday Cajun Jam, Paul Sanchez & Rolling Road Show, Dwayne Dopsie & Zydeco Hellraisers, Texas Johnny Brown, Young Tuxedo Brass Band, Crescent City Allstars feat. James Andrews, Joe Krown with Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste, Jr., Astral Project, Judith Owen, Henry Gray & Cats, Thomas “Big Hat” Fields & his Foot Stompin’ Zydeco Band, Stephanie Jordan, Ingrid Lucia, Amammereso Agofomma of Ghana, Sharde Thomas & Rising Star Fife & Drum Band, Leah Chase, Don Vappie & Creole Jazz Serenaders, St. Joseph the Worker Music Ministry, Mahogany Brass Band, Patrice Fisher & Arpa feat. Chiko & Rogerio of Brazil, Lil’ Buck Sinegal Blues Band, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Society Brass Band, Washboard Leo, Jonno Frishberg, N.O.C.C.A. Jazz Band, Tipsy Chicks, Arthur Clayton & Purposely Anointed, Red, White & Blue and Wild Mohicans Mardi Gras Indians, Small Souljas Brass Band, Golden Comanche, Seminoles, and Golden Blade Mardi Gras Indians, Nine Times Men, Single Men, Dumaine Gang, Divine Ladies, and Lady Jetsetters Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, The Cork Singers, Native Nations Intertribal with Hoop Dancer Lyndon Alec, Nineveh BC Mass Choir, Archdiocese of New Orleans Community Choir, Collage, The RRAAMS Drum & Dance… Sunday, April 26 Dave Matthews Band, Earth, Wind & Fire, Etta James & Roots Band, The Robert Cray Band, Orishas of Cuba, Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings, Hugh Masekela, Mavis Staples, Better Than Ezra, The Avett Brothers, Papa Grows Funk, Kinky, Terence Blanchard, Sonny Landreth, Robert Mirabal, Dew Drop Inn Revisted hosted by Deacon John feat. Wanda Rouzan, Robert Parker, Eddie Bo, Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, and Allen Toussaint, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & Golden Eagles, Locos por Juana, Harlem Blues and Jazz Band, Wayne Toups & ZyDeCajun feat. “Back To My Roots”, Ebony Hillbillies, Dr. Michael White & Original Liberty Jazz Band feat. Thais Clark, Trout Fishing in America, Tyronne Foster & Arc Singers, Jo “Cool” Davis, Pine Leaf Boys, Chubby Carrier & Bayou Swamp Band, Lil’ Malcolm & House Rockers, Tarace Boulba of France, Storyville Stompers Brass Band, Joe Hall & Cane Cutters, Rockie Charles & Stax of Love, Clive Wilson’s New Orleans Serenaders with guest Butch Thompson, The Mighty Chariots of Fire, Germaine Bazzle, Herlin Riley Quintet, Amammereso Agofomma of Ghana, Ilê Ayiê of Brazil, Pfister Sisters’ 30th Anniversary, Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, Zulu Male Ensemble, Vivaz!, Guitar Slim, Jr., E.O.E., AsheSon, Schatzy, The Untouchables and Furious Five Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Brasilliance!, SUBR Jazzy Jags, Kid Simmons’ Local International Allstars, Betty Winn & One A-Chord, Craig Adams & Higher Dimensions of Praise, Voices of St. Peter Claver, Jim McCormick, Roderick Paulin & Big Easy Groovers, Jake Smith, Golden Star Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Big Steppers, Olympia Aid, New Look, and First Division Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Carrollton Hunters, Flaming Arrows, Cherokee Hunters, and Ninth Ward Navajo Mardi Gras Indians, Theatre Coatimundi of France, Loyola University Jazz Band, Native Nations Intertribal with Hoop Dancer Lyndon Alec, Heritage School of Music Band, Kayla Woodson & Louisiana Lightnin’, Young Pinstripe Brass Band, Judy Stock & Calliope Puppets…
30 April- 4 May	New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival -- New Orleans, LA (504) 592-0529 nojazzfest.com Thursday, April 30 Ben Harper & Relentless7, Emmylou Harris, Solomon Burke, Jakob Dylan, Meter Men: Zig, George, and Leo, Mississippi Mass Choir, the subdudes, Theresa Andersson, Lil’ Ed & Blues Imperials, Marva Wright & BMWs, Nicholas Payton, Eddie Bo, Johnny Sketch & Dirty Notes, Anders Osborne, Ronnie Kole, Rosie Ledet & Zydeco Playboys, Steve Riley & Mamou Playboys, Sunpie & Louisiana Sunspots, George Wein & Newport Allstars feat. Howard Alden, Anat Cohen, Randy Brecker, Lew Tabakin, Jimmy Cobb, and Esperanza Spalding, Banu Gibson’s Hot Jazz with special guest Bucky Pizzarelli, Linda Tillery & Cultural Heritage Choir, Delfeayo Marsalis presents “Sweet Thunder”, John Rankin, Creole Zydeco Farmers, Silky Sol, Sharon Martin, Little Freddie King, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove, Michael Ward, Sonny Bourg & Bayou Blues Band, Bonsoir Catin, Honey Island Swamp Band, Rumba Buena, I’Voire Spectacle feat. Seguenon Kone, Po’ Henry & Tookie, Kenny Bill Stinson, Kim Che’re & Greater Mount Calvary MBC Choir, Coolie Family Gospel Singers, Corey Ledet, Mark Braud, Javier Tobar & Elegant Gypsy, Paulin Brothers Brass Band, Charles Jackson & Jackson Travelers, Tornado Brass Band, Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp Alumni Band, Alex McMurray, Louis Ford, Gal Holiday, Original Last Straws, Melody Clouds, Chris Clifton, Bamboula 2000, Carolina Tuscarora Stomp and Smoke Dancers, Culu Children’s Traditional African Dance Ensemble, McMain High School Gospel Choir, Eddie “Chops” Paris, Red Hawk and Black Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians, Bon Temps Roulez Social Aid & Pleasure Club, Black Eagles and Geronimo Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, VIP Ladies Social Aid & Pleasure Club, Tulane University Jazz Combo, Inspirational Gospel Singers, Dillard University Jazz Band, Julia Yerkov, O. Perry Walker Charter High School Choir, Young Audiences Brass Band Throw Down, Roscoe Reddix, Banneker and Dibert School Performers… Friday, May 1 Sugarland, Tony Bennett, Bonnie Raitt, Common, Doc Watson, Patty Griffin, Marcia Ball, Julian Marley, Kermit Ruffins & Barbecue Swingers, Esperanza Spalding, VaShawn Mitchell and Friends, Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Glass House Reunion w/ Rebirth Brass Band, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Frankie Ford, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Roadmasters, The Iguanas, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, John Scofield & Piety Street Band, Crocodile Gumboot Dancers of South Africa, John Boutté, Ori Culture Danse Club of Benin, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, George Wein, Howard Alden, and Anat Cohen, Twangorama, Charmaine Neville Band, Lars Edegran & New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra Fredy Omar con su Banda, James Rivers Movement, Cheick Hamala Diabate of Mali, The Chilluns, Pinettes Brass Band, Walter Payton & Filé Gumbo, Shades of Praise, Tim Laughlin, Doreen’s Jazz New Orleans, Jambalaya Cajun Band, John Lee & Heralds of Christ, God’s House Westbank Cathedral Choir, Clarinet Woodshed featuring Evan Christopher, Gregory Agid, and Tim Laughlin, J. Monque’D Blues Band, Keith Frank & Soileau Zydeco Band, Driskill Mountain Boys, Washboard Chaz, Truth Universal and Jimi Clever, The Revealers, Marisa y Mariachi Agave, The New Orleans Moonshiners, Danza, New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Rhythm Section, 101 Runners, Mt. Hermon BC Mass Choir, Leviticus Gospel Choir, Glen David Andrews, Bester Singers, Dynamic Smooth Family, Forgotten Souls Brass Band, Original Big 7, Original 4, Scene Boosters, and Old N Nu Fellas Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, New Wave Brass Band, Fi Yi Yi & Mandingo Warriors, Young Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians, Carolina Tuscarora Stomp and Smoke Dancers, SLU Jazz Ensemble, Eric McAllister, Young Audiences Performing Arts Showcase… Saturday, May 2 Dr. John, Bon Jovi, Kings of Leon, The O’Jays, The Whispers, John Mayall, Cowboy Mouth, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Aaron Neville Gospel, Irvin Mayfield & New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Buckwheat Zydeco’s 30th Anniversary feat. The Hitchhikers, DJ Captain Charles, Eric Lindell, Deacon John, Kind of Blue @ 50 featuring Jimmy Cobb, Bonerama, C.J. Chenier & Red Hot Louisiana Band, Chris Thomas King, Gina Brown, Bobby Lounge feat. Sarah Quintana, New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, Roddie Romero & Hub City Allstars, Rocks of Harmony, Bryan Lee & Blues Power Band, The New Orleans Bingo! Show, Treme Brass Band, Pinstripe Brass Band, Greg Stafford’s Jazz Hounds Tribute to Danny Barker feat. Juanita Brooks, Ensemble Fatien feat. Seguenon Kone, Dr. Michael White, and Jason Marsalis, Midnite Disturbers, The Johnson Extension, Hot Club of New Orleans, Feufollet, Kidd Jordan-Al Fielder & IAQ, Rotary Downs, Reggie Hall & Twilighters feat. Lady Bee, Jamal Batiste & Jam-Allstars, Crocodile Gumboot Dancers of South Africa, Ori Culture Danse Club of Benin, Tony Green’s Gypsy Jazz, Sherman Robertson, Otra, Percussion Inc., Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, Julio y Cesar, JD & Jammers, Greater Antioch Full Mass Choir, War Chief Juan & Young Fire, New Orleans Helsinki Connection, Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Courtney Bryan, Drew Landry Band, Voices of Distinction, Mario Abney Quintet, Morning Star BC Choir, Berard Family Band, Roland Jack and Dillard University’s VisionQuest Chorale feat. George Huff, Franklin Ave. BC Mass Choir, Free Agents Brass Band, Westbank Steppers, Valley of Silent Men, Pigeon Town Steppers, New Generation, Undefeated Divas, and Secondline Jammers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Apache Hunters, Wild Red Flame, Mohawk Hunters, and White Cloud Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Carolina Tuscarora Stomp and Smoke Dancers, Johnette Downing, Young Guardians of the Flame, N’Fungola Sibo West African Dance Company, Javier Juarez, Stephen Foster’s Family Program, Trouble Nation and Ninth Ward Hunters Mardi Gras Indians… Sunday, May 3 The Neville Brothers, TBA, Allen Toussaint, Los Lobos, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Buddy Guy, Rance Allen Group, Kurt Elling, Guy Clark, Chuck Brown, Radiators, Voice of the Wetlands All Stars, Jon Cleary & Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Snooks Eaglin, Ellis Marsalis, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Luther Kent tribute to Bobby Blue Bland, Jonathan Batiste, Benny Grunch & Bunch, Nathan & Zydeco Cha Chas, Jeremy Davenport, Genius of Sidney Bechet: A Tribute w/ Bob Wilber, Dr. Michael White, Brian “Breeze” Cayolle, Big Chief Bo Dollis & Wild Magnolias, Shamarr Allen, Bob French & Original Tuxedo Jazz Band w/Teedy Boutté, George French & New Orleans Storyville Jazz Band, Sherman Washington & Zion Harmonizers, DJ Soul Sister, Elysian Fieldz, New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, Watson Memorial Teaching Ministry, First Emmanuel BC Choir, Red Stick Ramblers, Juke Joint Duo, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm, Dash Rip Rock, D.L. Menard & Louisiana Aces, Brother Tyrone, Kenny Neal, Lil’ Brian & Travelers, Betsy McGovern & Poor Clares, TBC Brass Band, St. Louis Slim, Crocodile Gumboot Dancers of South Africa, Ori Culture Danse Club of Benin, Lazerus, Higher Heights, Paky Saavedra’s Bandido, New Orleans Jazz Ramblers, Lionel Ferbos & Palm Court Jazz Band, Panorama Jazz Band, Blodie’s Jazz Jam, Lyle Henderson & Emmanuel, The Electrifying Crownseekers, Ebenezer Baptist Church Radio Choir, The Gospel Stars, Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians, Highsteppers Brass Band, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Band, Wild Apaches Mardi Gras Indians, Original Prince of Wales and Original Lady Buckjumpers, Lady Rollers, CTC, Nine Times Ladies, Ladies of Unity Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Carolina Tuscarora Stomp & Smoke Dancers, Golden Sioux, Black Feathers, and Big Chief Peppy & Golden Arrows Mardi Gras Indians, Curtis Pierre, Kilts of Many Colours, KIDsmART Showcase, Young Traditional New Orleans Brass Band, Adella Gautier, N’Kafu African Dance Ensemble…
2009	FESTIVAL / LOCATION / WEB SITE / PHONE / ACTS & INFO
1-3 May	Beale Street Music Festival/ Memphis in May-- Memphis, TN (901) 525-4611 (800)447-8278 memphisinmay.org Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt, Al Green, Jerry Lee Lewis, Korn, George Clinton/Parliament Funkadlelic, Elvis Costello, Roots, Steve Miller, John Mayall, Ben Harper/Relentless7, 311, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Review (Tommy Castro, Magic Dick, Deanna Bogart, Kenny Neal, Ronnie Baker Brooks), Lurrie Bell, Michael Burks, Bar-Kays, Susan Tedeschi, Hubert Sumlin, Fall Out Boy, Snoop Dogg, Guitar Shorty, Three 6 Mafia, Sherman Robertson, Shane Dwight, John Lee Hooker Jr, Lightning Malcolm & Cedric Burnside, Curtis Saldago, Juke Joint Duo, Amos Lee, Reba Russell Band, Medeski Martin & Wood, The Cult, Jack's Mannequin, Dead Confederate, Julian Marley, Jump Back Jake, Bonnie Bramlett, Hinder, Shinedown, +
1-3 May	Louisiana Crawfish Festival -- Parc Hardy, Breaux Bridge, LA bbcrawfest.com (337) 332-6655 Steve Riley/Mamou Playboys, Pine Leaf Boys, Balfa Toujours, Corey Ledet, Geno Delafose/French Rockin Boogie, Jeffery Broussard/Creole Cowboys +
2 May	Harp-a-paloosa -- Harrisburg, PA bscpblues.org Nate Myers, Mikey Jr, Flatfoot Sam, Charlie Knight, Mike Metallia, Dockta D, w/Kid Cameron & Trent Peechatka
7-10 May	Lake Eden Arts Festival -- Camp Rockmount/Black Mountain, NC (828) 68-MUSIC theleaf.com Natalie MacMaster, Traveling McCoys, Lee Boys, David Wilcox, Robin & Linda Williams, Jamuna +
8-9 May	Simply the Blues Festival -- Fort Madison, IA simplemanenterprises.com Bobby Rush, Sugar Blue, Harper, Soul of John Black, Sugar Blue, Johnny Drummer, Liz Mandeville +
8-10 May	Gator by the Bay: San Diego Zydeco & Blues Festival -- San Diego, CA (619)234-8612 sandiegofestival.com Brian Jack, Curley Taylor, Pine Leaf Boys, Lisa Haley, Sue Palmer, Bill Magee, Robin Henkel, Danielle Tucker Band, Three Chord Justice +
8-10 May	Susquehanna Music Festival -- Darlington, MD susquehannamusicandartsfestival.com Tom Kimmel, Terry Kitchen, SONiA, Ali Marcus, Julian Dawson, David Glaser, Nick Howard, Georgie Jessup, Barb Ryman, Sarah Pinsker, +
8 May	Delta/Eclecto Groove All-Star Blues Revue -- New Daisy Theater, Memphis, TN Soul of John Black, The Mannish Boys Revue & guests (Jackie Payne / Steve Edmonson, Candye Kane, Lynwood Slim, J.T. Lauritsen), Jason Ricci & New Blood, Los Fabulocos with Kid Ramos, Hollywood Blues Flames w/ Junior Watson & Johnny Dyer +
8 May	Delta Groove All-Star Revue -- Ground Zero Blues Club, Clarksdale, MS deltagroovemusic.com The Soul of John Black, Mannish Boys Revue w/Jackie Payne-Steve Edmonson-Candye Kane-Lynwood Slim-JT Lauritsen, Jason Ricci & New Blood, Los Fabulocos w/Kid Ramos, Hollywood Blues Flames w/ Junior Watson & Johnny Dyer,
9 May	Silver Spring Blues Festival -- Silver Spring, MD silverspringblues.com Jonny Grave, Memphis Gold, DC Blues Society Band, Capital Blues Ensemble, Three Chord & the Truth.
9 May	Pinetop Perkins Blues Festival -- Belzoni, MS FREE (662) 836-6148 Pinetop Perkins, Denise LaSalle,
9 May	Carolina 'Lite' Blues Festival -- Greensboro, NC (336) 275-4944 piedmontblues.org Cyril Neville, Bob Margolin, Diunna Greenleaf, Nighthawks, Adrian Duke, Landon Spradlin Blues Band, Bump & Logie.
9 May	Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival -- Thomson, GA (706)597-1000 blindwillie.com Buddy Miller, Big Bill Morganfield, Chuck Leavell, Hubert Sumlin, Randall Bramblett, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Chatham County Line, Crosstie Walkers.
9 May	Fountain Blues Festival -- San Jose State University Campus, San Jose, CA fountainbluesfestival.com Derek Trucks Band, Tommy Castro, Lurrie Bell, Candye Kane, +
14-17 May	Gettysburg Bluegrass Camporee -- Granite Hill Campground, Gettsyburg, PA gettysburgbluegrass.com Ricky Scaggs/Kentucky Thunder, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Seldom Scene, Dry Branch Firesquad, JD Crowe & New South, Steep Canyon Rangers, Special Consensus, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Clair Lynch Band, Daily & Vincent, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Gold Heart, Next Best Thing, Churchmen, Fairwell Drifters, Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa.
16-17 May	Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival -- Annapolis, MD (301)780-5720 bayblues.org Sat: Los Lonely Boys, Ana Popovic, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy,Lonnie Brooks, Back Door Slam, Sugar Blue, Deanna Bogart/Melanie Mason/Patty Reese. Sun: Jonny Lang, Blood Sweat & Tears, Shemekia Copeland, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Nighthawks/Hubert Sumlin, Zac Harmon, Albert Cummings.
16 May ?	Hungry for Crawfish Boil -- Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, VA hungryformusic.org
16-17 May	Doheny Blues Festival -- Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA (949) 360-7800 omegaevents.com Ruthie Foster, BB King, Brian Setzer & Nashvillians, Derek Trucks Band, Keb' Mo', Elvin Bishop w/John Németh, Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings, Buckwheat Zydeco, Grace Potter & Nocturnals, John Hammond, Rick Estrin & Nightcats, Big Sandy & Fly-Rite Boys, Cedric Burnside & Lightin' Malcolm, Coco Montoya, Buckwheat Zydeco, Sven Zetterberg, Porterhouse Bob & Down to the Bone, +
16-17 May	Reston Fine Arts Festival -- Reston, VA restonarts.org Scott McKnight & Jelly Roll Mortals, Washington Balalaika Society, Bumpkin Pie, David Kitchen, Greg Vickers, Lisa Taylor, Victoria Vox, Genevieve +
16-17 May	Wine-in-the-Woods Festival -- Columbia, MD wineinthewoods.com
19 May	Robert Johnson Blues Festival -- Chautauqua Park, Crystal Springs, MS
21-25 May	Frankie Manning Memorial Celebration -- Hammerstein Ballroom, Manhattan, New York, NY frankie95.com Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, George Gee & Make Believe Ballroom Orchestra, Lavay Smith & Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Blue Vipers of Brooklyn, Paul Tillotson, Cangelosi Cards, Boilermaker Jazz, Wycliffe Gordon Quartet, Frank Foster's Loud Minority Band, Ron Sunshine & Full Swing, Jonathan Stout & Campus Five w/ Hilary Alexander, Houston Person Quartet
21-24 May	Strawberry Music Festival -- Yosemite, CA (209) 984-8630 strawberrymusic.com Paul Cebar & Milwaukeeans, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Devil Makes Three ,Flatlanders, Marty Stuart & Fabulous Superlatives, Mike Farris & Roseland Rhythm Revue, Wronglers, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Natalie MacMaster, Sawmill Road, Ruthie Foster, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue,
21-24 May	Sonoma Blues Festival -- Sonoma, CA sonomajazz.org Joe Cocker, Lyle Lovett & Large Band, Ziggy Marley, Chris Isaak, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Shelby Lynne, Keb Mo, Lavay Smith & Skillet Lickers.
21-25 May	Festival in the Park -- Roanoke, VA 540-342-2640 roanokefestival.org Dickey Betts/Great Southern, Jason Carroll Michael, Jamie O'Neal, Bruce in the USA, Jimmy Wayne, Heidi Newfield, Trent Tomlinson, 1964 The Tribute
22-24 May	Delfest -- Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland, MD delfest.com Del McCoury Band & Travelin' McCourys, Old Crow Medicine Show, Leftover Salmon, Sam Bush, Railroad Earth, Dark Star Orchestra, Peter Rowan & Free Mexican Air Force, JD Crowe & New South, Tim O'Brien, Ollabelle, Infamous Stringdusters, Steep Canyon Rangers, Lee Boys, Joe Craven, Cornmeal, Crooked Still, Great American Taxi, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Ronnie Bowman & Committee, Dre's Awakening, Davisson Brothers Band, Vinegar Creek Constituency
22-24 May	RiverFest Arts & Music Festival -- Little Rock, AR (501)255-3378 riverfestarkansas.com B52s, Willie Nelson, Jason Aldean, Heart, Hinder, Buddy Guy, Benji Davis Project, Little River Band, Three Doors Down, Gavin Rossdale, Trout Fishing in America, Flyleaf, Brittany Quaranto, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
22-25 May	Rib America Festival -- Soldier's Memorial St Louis, MO ribamerica.com Night Ranger, Shooting Star, Saving Abel, Beatlemania Live,
23-24 May	Blues Brew and BBQs -- FREE Beaver Creek, CO beavercreek.snow.com Mavis Staples, Otis Taylor, Big Daddy Lee & King Bee's.
22-24 May	Great American Backyard BBQ -- Virginia Beach, VA beacheventsfun.com Marcia Ball, John Mooney/Bluesiana, Elvin Bishop, Willie Big Eyes Smith, Roomful of Blues, Michael Clark Band, Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith & Little Smokey Smothers, Sammy Kershaw, Keith Anderson, Steve Azar, Earl Thomas Conley, Colt Ford, Jason Michael Carroll, Sean Patrick McGraw, River City Band. (also @ The Jewish Mother 5/22 - Tab Benoit 5/23 - Tinsley Ellis 5/24 - Eric Lindell )
23-24 May	Bayou n' Boogie Festival -- Smithfield Elks Lodge, Smithfield, RI 401-965-0849 bayounboogiefest.com Curley Taylor/Zydeco Trouble, Corey Ledet & Zydeco Revue, Lil Nathan & Zydeco Big Timers, Lil Anne & Hot Cayenne, Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp, Girl Howdy, Cajun Hobos Band, Planet Zydeco.
23-24 May	Santa Cruz Blues Fest -- Santa Cruz, CA (831)479-9814 santacruzbluesfestival.com BB King, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jackie Greene, Ruthie Foster, Carolyn Wonderland, Joe Cocker, Keb Mo, Leon Russell, Trombone Shorty/Orleans Ave
23-25 May	Brandywine River Blues Festival -- Chaddsford, PA (610) 388-6221 chaddsford.com Roger Girke Band, James Guitar Mabry, Steve Guyger, Joey DeFrancesco Trio, Bruce Ewan, New Kings of Rhythm
24 May	Treasures Picnic of Central PA Blues Society -- Harrisburg, PA bscpblues.org Krypton City Blues Revue, Don Johnson Project, Nate Myers & Aces, Wyzer Trio, Corn Lickers,
27-30 May	Graves Mountain Bluegrass Festival --Syria, VA gravesmountain.com Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time, IIIrd Tyme Out, Lonesome River Band, Wells Family, Cherryholmes, Navy's Bluegrass Band Country Current, Mark Templeton & Pocket Change, James King Band, Bluegrass Brothers, Mark Newton Band, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Seldom Scene, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, + more
28-31 May	Eureka Springs Blues Festival -- Eureka Springs, AK (888) 855-7823 eurekasprings.org Guitar Shorty, Hubert Sumlin & Buddy Flett Band, Joe Louis Walker, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, EG Kight, Candye Kane, John Nemeth, Deanna Bogart, Moreland & Arbuckle, Mary Flower, RJ Mischo, Lee McBee & Confessors, JP Soars & Red Hots, Oreo Blue, Kory Montgomery & Isayah Warford ,
28-31 May	Herndon Festival -- FREE - Herndon, VA herndonfestival.net Thurs –The Legwarmers, Ruthie Foster, Eric Scott \| Fri – Lenka, Luke Brindley, Leaving Texas, Mysitc Harmony, Lloyd Dobler Effect, Gold Heart, Emma Baiely, + \| Sat – Glen Burtnik, Gandalph Murphy & Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Susan Greenbaum, Rocknoceros, Shane Hines, 23 RainyDays, + Sun – Fat Ammons Band, Still Surfin’, Billy Coulter, Lisa Taylor, Matt Commerce, Carey Colvin & Granger Helvey, Ray Owen +
29-31 May	Western Maryland Blues Fest -- Hagerstown, MD (301)739-8577 ext546 blues-fest.org Th-Nighthawks; F-Lil Ed & Blues Imperials, Jimmy Thackery, Ronnie Ray, Chopteeth; Sat- Roomful of Blues, Janiva Magness, Bonerama, Derek Trucks Band, Kelly Bell Band, Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith, Mike Stern Band, Bad Influence; Sun-Campbell Brothers, Ruby Hayes Band, Junptown, Rhythm Kings.
29-31 May	Michael Arnone's Crawfish Festival -- Sussex Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ 212-539-8830 crawfishfest.com Radiators, Marcia Ball, Terrance Simien, Tab Benoit, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Lee Boys, Benjy Davis Project, Assembly Of Dust, Eric Lindell, Guitar Shorty, Janiva Magness, Pine Leaf Boys, John Boutte w/Paul Sanchez, Jesse Lege' & Bayou Experience, Bonerama,
29-31 May	Mountain Jam Festival -- Hunter Mountain, NY mountainjamfestival.com Allman Brothers, Govt Mule, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Derek Trucks, Hold Steady, Girl Talk, Richie Havens, Tea Leaf Green, Railroad Earth, Lee Boys, Ray Lamontagne, Coheed & Cambria, Porter-Batiste-Stoltz, Brett Dennen, U-Melt, Jackie Greene,
30-31 May	Vintage Virginia Wine Festival -- Bull Run Park, Centerville, VA (540) 745-3378 vintagevirginia.com Big Sam's Funky Nation, On the One, Robert Jospe Sextet, DJ Williams Projekt, Beleza Brasil.
30-31 May	Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival -- Stevensville, MD chesapeakebaywinefestival.org Big Daddy Stallings, Key Lime Pie, Michael McHenry Tribe, Ken Massey Trio.
30-31 May	Washington Folk Festival -- FREE Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD fsgw.org JP McDermott & Western Bop, Tinsmith, Joe Uehlein & U-Liners, Backroads Band, Reverb, Lea, Jonny Grave, Elke Baker, Chromatics, Gibraltar, + New Sunshine Skiffle Band, Cathy Fink & Marcie Marxer, Bruce Molsky, Lil Bit o Blues, Ocean Orchestra, Doug Everton & Wayward Street Band, +
2009	FESTIVAL / LOCATION / WEB SITE / PHONE / ACTS & INFO
4-7 June	Strawberry Park Bluegrass Festival -- Preston, CT (888) 794-7944 strawberrypark.net Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Lonesome River Band, Dale Ann Bradley, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Gibson Brothers, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Red Molly, Greencards, Jonathan Edwards, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Kruger Brothers, Josh Williams Band, Amy Gallatin, Farewell Drifters, Boston Boys, Girl Howdy, Kennedys, Tracy Grammer
4-7 June	Blast from the Bayou -- Preston, CT (888) 794-7944 strawberrypark.net Subdudes, Iguanas, Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp, Geno Delafose, Steve Riley & Mamou Playboys, Feufollet, Brian Jack, Lil Anne & Hot Cayenne, Redline Zydeco, Jesse Lege,
5-7 June	Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival -- FREE Red Bank, NJ (732) 933-1736 redbankfestival.com Deanna Bogart, Harlem Blues Project, Grupo Yuri, Funktion 11, Cobra Brothers, Erin Shewell Band, Quincy Mumford, Blue Mood Band, Nine Below Zero, James Dalton, Eddy Cooper, Northern Traveling Minstrels, TJ Wheeler, Choosey Beggars, Divine Jazz, Maurico de Souza Bossa Brasil Trio, Swingadelic, Soul Project, Jerry Topinka & Friends, Houston Person Quartet, Michael Packer, Richard Reiter, Colts Neck Swing Band, Isis Tribe Uhura Drummers +
5-7 June	Telluride Jazz Festival -- Telluride, CO telluridejazz.org Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Rebirth Brass Band, Christian Scott, Telluride Student All Stars Jazz Ensemble, Jimmy Herring, Lizz Wright, Donald Harrison, Kenny Walker, Young Razzcals Jazz Project,
5-7 June	Celebrate Fairfax -- Fairfax, VA celebratefairfax.com Blues Traveler, The Fixx, Phil Vassar, Kelly Bell Band, Old Skool All-Stars, Eric Scott, Junkfood, Dr FU, Ska Face, Billy Coulter, Luke Brindley, Naked Blue, Janine Wilson, Justin Trawick, Hot Lava, Juniper Lane, Second Wind, Dreamscapes Project, Rome in a Day, Icewagon Flu, +
5-13 June	Riverbend Festival -- Chattanooga, TN (432) 756-2212 riverbendfestival.com Three Dog Night, Bernard Allison, Lightnin Malcolm & Cedric Burnside, Wailers, Juke Joint Duo, Montgomery Gentry, Corrine West, Cornmeal, Adrian Belew, Steven Curtis Chapman, Simplified
5-13 June	Three Rivers Festival -- Point State Park, Pittsburg, PA jainteractive.com/traf Wailers, Shemekia Copeland, Booker T, Robert Randolph & Family Band, Hayes Carll, Black Keys, Medeski Martin & Wood, SpinCycle, Toubab Krewe, NewLanders, NOMaD, Donora, Zee Avi, Trombone Shorty, Wood Brothers, Paul Luc, Boilermaker Jazz, Rodney McCoy, Christian Trich, Formula 412 +
6-7 June	La Acoustic Music Festival - Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA www.laacousticmusicfestival.com Nanci Griffith, Bruce Cockburn, Natalie MacMaster. Richard Thompson, David Bromberg & Angel Band, David Lindley, Jimmy LaFave, Eliza Gilkyson, Slaid Cleaves, Joel Rafael, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, Woody Guthrie Tribute (Ribbon of Highway, Endless Skyway), Refugees, Stonehoney.
6-7 June	Highway 61 Blues Festival - Greenville, MS highway61blues.com Eddie Shaw & Wolfgang, David Honeyboy Edwards w/Michael Frank, Pat Thomas, Eddie Cusic, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin Malcolm, Mickey Rogers & Soulmasters, Lil Dave Thompson, Jimmy Duck Holmes, Lazy Bone, Walnut Street Allstars, Mayhem String Band, Casey Ruth Band, Mississippi Slim, Petticoat Junkies, Rob Mortimer Band, Rocky Lawrence, Pokey Lafrarge, Bill Perry +
7 June	WolfTrap Swamp Romp -- Vienna, Va wolftrap.org Tab Benoit, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Steve Riley & Mamou Playboys, Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie.
11-14 June	Roots on the River -- Bellow Falls, VT Sonny Landreth, Chris Smither, Josh Maiocco, Fred Eaglesmith & Flying Squirrels, Sweetback Sisters, Roger Marin Band, Red Molly, Hayes Carll,
11-14 June	Bonnarro -- Manchester, TN bonnaroo.com Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band, Phish, Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, David Byrne, Wilco, Al Green, Snoop Dogg, Elvis Costello, Erykah Badu, Paul Oakenfold, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Mars Volta, TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Gov't Mule, Andrew Bird, Band of Horses, Merle Haggard, MGMT moe, Decemberists, Girl Talk, Bon Iver, Béla Fleck & Toumani Diabate, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Galactic, Del McCoury Band, of Montreal, Allen Toussaint, Coheed & Cambria, Booker T & DBTs, David Grisman Quintet, Lucinda Williams, Animal Collective, Gomez, Neko Case, Down, Jenny Lewis, Santigold, Robert Earl Keen, Citizen Cope, Femi Kuti & Positive Force, Ting Tings, Robyn Hitchcock & Venus 3, Grace Potter & Nocturnals, Kaki King, Grizzly Bear, King Sunny Adé, Okkervil River, St Vincent, Zac Brown Band, Raphael, Saadiq, Ted Leo & Pharmacists, Crystal Castles, Tift Merritt, Brett Dennen, Mike Farris & Roseland Rhythm Revue, Toubab Krewe, People Under The Stairs, Alejandro Escovedo, Vieux Farka Touré, Elvis Perkins in Dearland, Cherryholmes, Yeasayer, Todd Snider, Chairlift, Portugal, The Man, SteelDrivers, Midnite, Knux, Low Anthem, Delta Spirit, AA Bondy, Lovell Sisters, Alberta Cross,
12-13 June	Greeley Blues Fest -- Greeley, CO greeleybluesfest.com Charlie Musslewhite, Walter Trout, Marcia Ball, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Doug Kershaw.
12-14 June	Chicago Blues Fest -- FREE - Grant Park, Chicago, IL (312)744-3370 (312)744-3315 chicagobluesfestival.us Charlie Musslewhite, Trudy Lynn, Big Bill & Mud Morganfield w/Pinetop Perkins & Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith, Sharon Jones & Dap Kings, David Honeyboy Edwards, Johnny Drummer & Starlighters, Lee Boys, Bettye LaVette, Eddie Taylor Jr, John Primer, Eden Brent, Samuel James, Jeremy Spencer, Lil Dave Thompson, Travis Haddix, Lil Ed & Blues Imperials, Big Jack Johnson & Oilers, Lurrie Bell, Ray Allison, Terry Harmonica Bean, Cyrus Hayes & Lady Lee, Rabbit Factory Soul Revue, Vernon Harrington & Atomic Blues Band, Christland Singers, Grady Champion, +
12-14 June	Ulster Cajun and Zydeco Music and Dance Festival Kerhonkson, NY www.mvresort1.com/musicfestival.html Roy Carrier Zydeco Band, Jesse Lege & Bayou Brew, Corey Ledet and His Zydeco Band, Leroy Thomas and Zydeco Road Runners, Li’l Anne & Hot Cayenne, Redline Zydeco, All Night Ramblers Cajun Band, Doc Marshalls Cleoma’s Ghost.
12-14 June	Texas Folk Life Festival -- San Antonio, TX texasfolklifefestival.org
12-20 June	Rochester International Jazz Festival -- Rochester, NY rochesterjazz.com Fabulous Thunderbirds, Tower of Power, Smokey Robinson, Michael McDonald, Taj Mahal, Dave Brubeck, Joey DeFrancesco, Bill Frisell, Kenny Wollesen, Carolyn Wonderland, Jake Shimabukuro, Susan Tedeschi, and SMV (Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten)
12-14 June	Tinner Hill John Jackson Blues Festival -- Cherry Park, Falls Church, VA 703 248-5001 www.tinnerhill.org www.FallsChurchVa.Gov Fri: Choo Choo Charlie & Spitfires, Hip Pocket & Fast Eddie, Gregg Kimball & Jeffrey Scott, Old Dominion Songsters Sat: Deanna Bogart, Daryl Davis w/Ruby Hayes, Stacey Brooks, Nadine Rae, Warner Williams, Curtis Blues, Sheryl Warner &Southside Homewreckers also @ State Theater --> Fri: Chuck Brown & Bobby Parker Sat: Sonny Landreth Bangkok Blues --> Sat: Stacy Brooks
13 June	Dauphin County Blues & Wine Festival -- Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg, PA (717) 214-ARTS bscpblues.org Billy Price, Little Ivory Blues Band, Nate Myers & Aces, Voxology, Don Johnson Project, Mahoney Brothers
13 June	Virginia Blues & Jazz Festival -- Garth Newel Music Center, Warm Springs, VA (877)-558-1689 garthnewel.org Subdudes, Elvin Bishop, Janiva Magness, Waybacks, Bert Carlson Quartet.
13 June	Bay Music Festival -- Centreville, MD (410) 604.2100 pacificsol.com/baymusicfest.htm Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun, Danny Gatton Tribute Band w/Dave Chappell-John Previti-Big Joe Maher, Ben Arnold, Bird Dog & Road Kings, Transfuzion.
13 June	State Street Blues Stroll -- (Various Locations in) Media PA (610) 566-5039 statestreetblues.com Johnny Rawls Soul Revue, Catfish Hodge, Lonnie Shields, Gina Sicilia, Leroy Hawkes & Hipnotics, James "Thunderbird" Ford, Dukes of Destiny, Steve Guyger Trio, Frankadelics, Gary Cogdell Trio, Blues Anatomy, Blues Brothers & A Sister, Barbreakers w/ Pucci Russ, Lambert Band, Octavia Duo, Larry Yunker, Frank Tucci, 300 Lbs of Joy, Johnny B & Irving Street Blues Band
13-14June	Duke Ellington Jazz Festival -- Washington, DC dejazzfest.org Sat: Rebirth Brass Band, Bob French’s Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Little Freddie King, Don Vappie & Creole Jazz Serenaders.Terence Blanchard Quinte Sun: Buckwheat Zydeco, Donald Harrison & 3D Experience, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Nicholas Payton Quartet, Irma Thomas & Professionals
13-14 June	Bayou in the Butte -- Crested Butte, CO bayouinthebutte.com Cancelled for 2009
13-20 June	WC Handy Blues & BBQ Festival -- FREE Henderson, KY (800) 648-3128 handyblues.org Tommy Castro, Shemekia Copeland, Lil Ed & Blues Imperials, Chubby Carrier & Bayou Swamp Band, Albert Cummings, The Nighthawks w/ Hubert Sumlin, James Armstrong, Zac Harmon, Nick Moss & Fliptops, Eric Bibb, Moreland & Arbuckle Tad Robinson, Lil Dave Thompson, Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Crawdaddies, Andrea Tanaro & Ghost Flame Riders, Blues 4U, King Bees, Amazing Soul Crackers, Small Train Blues Band
14 June	Billtown Blues Festival -- Hughesville, PA (570) 584-4480 billtownblues.org Sean Carney, Bob Margolin & Duianna Greenleaf, Rich Delgrosso w/Gary Allegretto, Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice Expansion Pac, Campbell Brothers, Uptown Music Collective Blues Revue, Irving Street Blues.
14 June	Takoma JazzFest -- Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD tpjazzfest.org Eric Felton Jazz Orchestra, Chuck Redd & Echoes of Rio w/ Maucha Adnet & Duduka Da Fonseca, Tairona Jazz Project.
19-20 June	Blues on the Fox -- FREE Aurora, Il (630) 844-4722 bluesonthefoxaurora.com Los Lobos, Sugar Blue, Watermelon Slim & Workers, Big James & Chicago Playboys, Lightning Malcolm & Cedric Burnside, Juke Joint Duo, Henry Butler, Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam.
19-21 June	Lehigh Valley Blues Festival -- Catasauqua, PA lehighriverbluesjam.com Johnny Charles, Friar's Point, Blues City Blues Band \| Georgie Bonds, Octavia & Earthblood, Scoville Blues Band, Bryant Brothers Blues Band, The Company \| Kind of Blue, James Supra Blues Band, Donovan Roberts Band, Mississippi Pig Farmers, Midnight Shift
19-21 June	Telluride Bluegrass Festival -- Telluride, CO bluegrass.com/telluride/index.html Greencards, Zac Brown, Jenny Lewis, Steeldrivers, Kasey Chambers, Slaid Cleves, Connor Oberst & Mystic Vally Band,
19-20 June	T-Bone Walker Blues Festival -- Linden TX tbonewalkerbluesfestival.com Jimmie Vaughan, Gary 'Whitey Johnson' Nicholson w/Jonnell Mosser, David 'Honeyboy' Edwards, TuTu Jones, Marquis Knox, 19th Street Red, Bernie Pearl, Bobbie Olivier & Jam City Revue, Blooze Bros, Bugs Henderson, Bluebirds, Joe Jonas, Betty Lewis & Executives, Kayla Reeves, Guitar Shorty +
20 June	Winchester Blues House Festival -- Eagles Club Pavilion (700 Baker Lane), Winchester, VA 540-662-7066 winchesterblueshouse.com Tinsley Ellis, Legendery JCs, Texas Chainsaw Horns, Elisa Girlando & Out of Truth Band, Terry Oates & Mudcats.
20 June	Columbia Pike Blues Festival -- FREE Arlington, VA (703) 892-2776 columbiapike.org/calendar/20449.html 12-6pm Memphis Gold, Danny Blew & Blues Crew, West Memphis Music Club, Paul Mark & Van Dorns, Nadine Rae.
20 June	Harpers Ferry Outdoor Festival - KOA Campground, Harpers Ferry. WV harpersferryoutdoorfestival.org Mark Cullinane, Rock Cliff Cross, Rootless, Furnace Mountain Band, The Woodshedders.
20 June	The Lost, The Found & the Dearly Departed Blues Picnic -- Harrisburg, PA bscpblues.org ddblues.org Kim Simmons, Krypton City Blues Revue w/ Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Thunder Blues, New Experience Band, Dr Mo & House Rockers, Ursula Ricks Project, Gary Belloma & Blue Bombers.
20 June	Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival -- Honesdale, PA (570) 253-5492 honesdalerootsandrhythm.com Junior Brown, Michelle Wilson & Evil Gal Orchestra, Haybale, The Murder Ballads
20 June	Mohawk Valley Blues Festival -- Herkimer County Fairgrounds, Frankfort, NY mvbluessociety.com CANCELLED IN 2009
20-21 June	Alexandria Waterfront Festival -- Oronoco Bay, Alexandria, VA 703-883-4686 waterfrontfestival.org Sat: Stephen Kellogg & Sixers, Pat McGee Band, Shane Hines & Trance, Virginia Coalition, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Chelsea Lee, Luke Brindley, Crash Boom Bang; Sun: Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Grandsons, Rocknoceros.
24 June- 5 July	Smithsonian Folklife Festival -- FREE Downtown Mall, Washington, DC (202)633-1000 folklife.si.edu Themes are Giving Voice, Las Americas, Wales
25 June	Rhythm Blues and All That Jazz Festival -- Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg, WV 304-645-7917 carnegiehallwv.com Jimmy Thackery & Drivers, Catherine Russell, Eddie Shaw & Wolf Gang, Nat Reese & Blues Unlimited, The Backtimers.
25-26 June	Blues, Brews & BBQ / Wine & All That Jazz -- Charleston, WV Janiva Magness, Eddie Turner, Jimi Vincent Band, Carpenter Ants, Ms Freddye & Blue Faze.
26-28 June	Monterey Blues Festival -- Fair Grounds, Monterey, CA montereyblues.com Neville Brothers, Elvin Bishop, Denise LaSalle, Eric Bibb, Kenny Neal, Trudy Lynn, Lucky Peterson, Clarence Carter, Homemade Jamz, Ernie Johnson, Barbara Morrison, Jeffery Osborne, Alvon Johnson, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Leah Tysse & th OGs.
26 June- 5 July	Summerfest 2009 -- Milwaukee, WI summerfest.com Barenaked Ladies, Stevie Wonder, Billy Squire, Buddy Guy, George Strait, Bon Jovi, Elvis Costello, Buckwheat Zydeco, Sister Hazel, Cowboy Mouth, Joan Jett & Blackhearts, Blake Shelton, Julianne Hough, Kenny Chesney, Gavin DeGraw, Lady Antebellum, Phil Vassar, Puddle of Mud, Matthew Sweet, Loverboy, Robin Trower, Lee Rocker, Offspring, Sara Evans, BoDeans, Spoon, Heart, John Legend, Sister Hazel, Better Than Ezra, Outlaws, Blues Traveler, Lovell Sisters, Robert Randolph & Family Band, Foghat, Los Lonely Boys, Rusted Root, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Train, Huey Lewis, +++
26-28 June	Blues From the Top -- Winter Park, CO grandblues.org Tab Benoit, Tommy Castro, Jimmy Hall, Zac Harmon, Deanna Bogart, Mike Zito, Trampled Under Foot, Dolores Scott Gospel Group, John Nemeth, Soulmate, Sean Kellerman, Michaela Rae
26-27 June	Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Festival -- FREE Fort Smith, AR riverfrontbluesfest.org Eric Lindell, Roomful of Blues, Soul of John Black,
27-28 June	Long Beach Bayou & Mardi Gras Festival -- Long Beach, CA longbeachfestival.com Acadien Cajun Band, Corey Ledet, Steve Riley, Lil Wayne & Same Ol' Two Step, Nathan & Zydeco Cha-Chas, Bayou Brothers, Theo & Zydeco Patrol, Hubert Sumlin, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith w/ Jimmy Vivino & His East West Connection, +
27-28 June	DC Capital Barbecue Battle -- Washington, DC bbqdc.com Sat: SOJA, Chuck Brown, Junkyard Saints, Janine Wilson, Higher Hands, Naked Blue, Mambo Sauce Sun: Anders Osborne, Marcus Johnson, Clarence Turner, Stacy Brooks, Patty Reese, Robert Lighthouse
28 June	Federal Hill Blues & Jazz Festival -- Baltimore, MD historicfederalhill.com Lafayette Gilchrist & New Volcanoes, Honey Island Swamp Band, Lower Case Blues, J & B Blues Project, Mambo Combo, JMB, Big Daddy Stalings, Blues Therapy, Funk Daddy G Band +
27-28 June	Hampton Jazz Festival -- Hampton, VA hampton.gov/coliseum/jazzfestival Patti LaBelle, Robin Thick, Chuck Brown, Keiko Matsui, O'Jays, Michael McDonald, Fantasia, Forte Jazz Band, Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds, Geroge Benson, Ledesi, Jazz Attack w/Jonathan Butler-Richard Elliot-Rick Braun +
2009	FESTIVAL / LOCATION / WEB SITE / PHONE / ACTS & INFO
3-5 July	Harborfest -- Norfolk, VA (757)441-2345 festeventsva.org Lee Greenwood, Livingston Taylor, Percy Sledge, Randy Houser, Jonathan Singleton & Groove, Dave Barnes, Joe Nichols, US Atlantic Fleet Band, Right On, Late Show's Gospel Choir, Susan Greenbaum, Jesse Chang, Fabulous Unknowns, +
2-5 July	Mississippi Valley Blues Festival -- LeClaire Park, Davenport, IA (563) 322-5837 mvbs.org Rod Piazza & Mighty Flyers, Eddy Clearwater, Magic Slim & Teardrops, Roy ROgers, Diunna Greenleaf, Saffire, +
3-5 July	American MusicFest - FREE Riverfront Park & City Island, Harrisburg, PA harrisburgevents.com Asia, Cowsills, New SwanSilvertones, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, Festival of India, Felicia Renae Hicks +
3-5 July	Thunder Bay Blues -- Thunder Bay Marina Park, Ontario, Canada (800) 463-8817 (807) 684-4444 tbayblues.ca Ronnie Baker Brooks, Carson Downey Band, Los Lonely Boys, Back Door Slam, Roay Rogers, John Nemeth, Robert Cray, Kenny Neal, Philip Sayce, +
3-5 July	Great Blue Heron Music Festival -- Sherman, NY (716) 487-1781 greatblueheron.com Donna the Buffalo, Rusted Root, Horse Flies, Town Pants, Slo-Mo, N-Dais, Believers, Steve Johnson Band, Lil Anne/Hot Cayenne, Who Are You, Rising Sun & Gunpoets, Bombadil, John & Mary & Valkyries, Alison Pipitone, Pine Ridge, Woodbox Gang, Talk-to-Me's, Smackdab, Jim Donovan, Chad Crumm & Friends, King Rail, Bogarts, Buffalo Zydeco, Tiger Maple Stringband, Blue Sky Misson Club, Ken Hardley.
3-6 July	Portland Waterfront Blues Festival -- McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR (877) 678-5263 waterfrontbluesfest.com Etta James Roots Band, Rick Estrin & Nightcats, Johnny Winter, Bonerama, Magic Slim & Teardrops, Ryan Shaw, Candye Kane, Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie, James Super Chikan Johnson, Sharon Jones & Dap Kings, Robben Ford, Lukas Nelson, Sonny Landreth, Lee Boys, ++
4 July	Capital Fourth Independence Day Concert -- FREE National Mall, Washington DC http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth/concert.html Jimmy Smits, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Natasha Bedingfield, Cast of Jersey Boys, Michael Feinstein, Andrew von Oeyen, Muppets from Sesame Street, Erich Kunzel, National Symphony Orchestra, Choral Arts Society of Washington, Military District of Washington, US Army Presidential Salute Battery, US Army Herald Trumpets, US Army Ceremonial Band, US Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps
4-5 July	Floyd Fandango Beer & Wine Festival -- Floyd, VA floydfest.com Buckwheat Zydeco, JJ Grey & Mofro, Robert Jospe, Beleza Brazil, Basshound, Rolling Green.
8-19 July	Ottawa Blues Festival -- Ottawa, ON ottawabluesfest.ca Brian Setzer Orchestra, Alan Parsons Project, Ani DeFranco, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Blue Rodeo, CAKE, Chris Smither, Cedric Burnside & Lightning Malcolm, Dave Alvin & Guilty Women, Dave Mason, Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Machine, Doyle Bramhall, Drive-by Truckers, Eden Brent, Eric Lindell, Ernie Hawkins, Girltalk, Gunsmoke, Henry Butler, Hubert Sumlin, Homemade Jamz, Ice Cube, Jackson Browne, Jeff Beck, Joe Cocker, Joe Louis Walker, Kind Sunny Ade & His Afican Beats, KISS, Larry Garner, Larry McCray, Les Claypool, LIVE, Los Lonely Boy, Loreena McKennitt, Lousiana Red, Mick Taylor, MonkeyJunk, Neko Case, Otis Taylor, Reverend Billy C Wirtz, Roomful of Blues, Ryan Shaw, Saffire, Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings, Shemekia Copeland, Shiloh, Spam Allstars, Spencer Davis, Steve Earl, Stone Temple Pilots, Styx, Sugar Blue, The Church, The Soul of John Black, Yardbirds, Zombies, Toots & Maytals, United Steel Workers of Montreal, Voices of Praise, Xavier Rudd, Zac Harmon + many more
9-12 July	Big Rib BBQ & Blues Festival -- Rochester, NY mybigrib.com Chris McKain Band, Home Made Jamz Band, Cross Canadian Ragweed \| Mysterious Blues Band, Lightnin’ Malcom & Cedric Burnside,Lil’ Ed & Blues Imperials \| Fred Vine, Po’ Boys Brass Band, Tommy Brunett, Li’l Anne & Hot Cayenne, John Cole Blues Band, Li’l Anne & Hot Cayenne, John Mooney \| Voices of Clouds, Sarah Borges & Broken Singles, Debbie Kendrick, The Nighthawks.
9-12 July	All Good Music Festival & Campout -- Marvin's Mountaintop, Masontown, WV allgoodfestival.com Robert Randolph & Family Band, Ben Harper and Relentless7, Bob Weir & RatDog, moe., STS9, Les Claypool, Yonder Mountain String Band, Tea Leaf Green, Buckethead, SOJiA, Bassnectar, Steve Kimock, Crazy Engine, New Mastersounds, Donna the Buffalo, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Todd Snider, Cornmeal. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave, Fear Nuttin' Band,
10-11 July	Briggs Farm Blues Festival -- Nescopeck, PA (570) 379-2003 briggsfarm.com Alexis P Suter, Scott Weiss Band, Lousiana Red, Teeny Tucker, Joey Gilmore, Tom Larsen, Johnny Drummer, BC & Company, Lonnie Shields, Nate Myers & Aces, VE Paul, Dealer in Wares, Mitch Ivanoff, Mark Armstrong, Symphonic Haze.
10-12 July	Johnnie Johnson Blues & Jazz Festival -- Fairmont, WV (304) 363-5377 johnniejohnsonbluesandjazz.com Big Bill Morganfield,
10 July	Empire Brewing Festival -- Syracuse, NY empirebrewfest.com Los Blancos, Josh Dion Band, Blue Sky Mission Club, Bagpipe Dudes, Horseshoe Lounge Playboys, Buddhahood, Merit.
11-12 July	New York State Rhythm & Blues Festival -- FREE Syracuse, NY (315)469-1723 nysbluesfest.com Savoy Brown, Rory Block, Popa Chubby, John Hammond, John Mooney/Bluesiana, Chris Beard, Chris Bergson, Papa Chubby, Alexis P Suter, Bruce Katz w/ Joe Beard, Fabulous Ripcords, Delinquents, Dan Bliss, Josh Dion, Taz Cruz & Slow Happy Boys, J Collins & King Country Band.
11-12 July	North Atlantic Blues Festival -- Rockland, ME northatlanticbluesfestival.com Bobby Rush, Saffire, Bryan Lee, Kenny Neal Family Reunion, Jimmy Thackery, Zac Harmon, Harper, SuperChikan, Homemade Jamz, Joe Louis Walker, Mississippi Heat, Eden Brent, Matt Wigler.
12-17 July	Augusta Heritage Festival -- Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, WV www.augustaheritage.com Louisiana Red, Gaye Adegbalola, Fiona Boyes, Grant Dermody, Andra Faye, Joe Filisko, Stan Hirsch, Ann Rabson, Phil Wiggins, Bill Kirchen +
16-18 July	Mineral Bluegrass Festival -- Walton Park, Mineral, VA Ralph Stanley & Clinch Mountain Boys, Third Tyme Out, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Steep Canyon Rangers, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Grascals, +
16-18 July	Rib America Festival -- Iowa Events Center Des Moines, IA ribamerica.com Buddy Guy, Blue Oyster Cult, Beatlemania Live!, Elms,
16-19 July	Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival -- Oak Hill/Ancramdale, NY greyfoxbluegrass.com Dry Branch Firesquad, Ricky Scaggs/Kentucky Thunder, Marty Stuart/Fabulous Superlatives, David Bromberg Quartet, Del McCoury, Tim O'Brien, Peter Rowan' Bluegrass Band, Steeldrivers, Mountain Heart, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, Claire Lynch Band, Gibson Brothers, Waybacks, Kruger Brothers, Crooked Still, Boston Boys, Drifters, Maybelles, John Kirk & Trish Miller, Fiddlestyx, ++
16-19 July	California Worldfest -- Grass Valley, CA www.worldfest.net Los Lobos, Tommy Emmanuel, Wailing Souls, Old Blind Dogs, bluehouse, Bearfoot, Fishtank Ensemble, Abalone Dots,
16-19 July	Blues Fest International -- Riverfront Plaza, Windsor, ON bluesfest.org Funk Brothers, Los Lonely Boys, Steve Earle, Devon Allman's Honeytribe, David GoGo, Bill Sauce Boss Wharton, Root Doctor, Howling Diablos,
17-19 July	Blues Fest International -- Downtown, London, ON bluesfest.org Mick Taylor, Johnny Winter, Murray McLauchlan, Larry McCray, Teddy Richards, Dylan Tree, Motor City Josh, Alex Tintinalli Band,
17-19 July	Artscape -- FREE Baltimore, MD artscape.org Dionne Warwick, Robert Randolph/Family Band, Los Reyes Del KO (The Knockout Kings), CAKE, Robin Thicke, Big Boy Little Band, Laffayette Gilchrist, Matt Wigler, Drakes, Electric Red, Basshound, Jason Dove, Cheaters, Todd Marcus, Tim Warfield, Justin Thomas Group, Salamander Wool, +++
17-19 July	Winthrop R&B Festival -- Hwy20 Blues Ranch, Winthrop, WA winthropbluesfestival.com Fabulous Thunderbirds, Mavis Staples w/RickHolstrom, Magic Slim & Teardrops, JJ Grey & Mofro, Chubby Carrier/Bayou Swamp Band, Studebaker John, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Too Slim & Taildraggers, Randy Oxford & Patty Allen, Big Mumbo,
17-18 July	Green River Festival -- Greenfield, MA greenriverfestival.com CJ Chenier & Red Hot Louisiana Band, Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Kathleen Edwards, Justin Townes Earle, Dave Alvin & Guilty Men, Trombone Shorty & New Orleans Ave, Sweetback Sisters, Chris Smither, Swing Caravan, Crooked Still, Caroline Herring, Winterpills, +
18-19 July	JazzFest West Festival -- Bonelli Park, San Dimas, CA (949) 360-7800 omegaevents.com/jazzfestwest/ Teena Marie, Maysa & Alex Bugnon Earl Klugh, Jackiem Joyner Malcolm-Jamal Waner's Miles Long, Matt Marshak, Will Downing, Eric Benet, +
18 July	Bucks County Blues Society R&B Picnic -- Snipes Farm, Morrisville, PA (215)946-4794 bucksbluessociety.com (coolers allowed) Michael Burks, Paul Mark & Van Dorens, Jill West & Blues Attack, Dikki Du & Zydeco Krewe, Gas House Gorillas, Nate Myers & Aces, Ambush.
18 July	Blue Ridge Blues and Jazz Festival -- Roanoke, VA blueridgeblues.org Smokin Joe Kubek & Bnois King, Damon Fowler Group, Fat Daddy Band,
18-19 July	Riverhead Blues Festival -- FREE - Riverhead, NY (631)727-3200 riverblues.org vail-leavitt.org Savoy Brown, Rosie Ledet, Toby Walker, Jim Tirner, Lil Cliff & Cliffhangers, Bobby Nathan, Rage & Beyond, Pat Hunter, Jim Moran Band, Nicole Hart, +
18-19 July	Mile High Festival -- Commerce City, CO milehighmusicfestival.com Ani DiFranco, Back Door Slam, Ben Harper, Davy Knowles, Erin McCarley, G Love & Special Sauce, Gomez, Incubus, India.Arie, Lyrics Born, Paolo Nutini, Railroad Earth, Rocco DeLuca & Burden, Set Forth, Band Of Heathens, Black Keys, Greyboy Allstars, Tool, Widespread Panic, 3OH!3, Buddy Guy, Dead Confederate, Electric Touch, Galactic, Gogol Bordello, Gov't Mule, Guster, Honey Honey, Jerry Joseph & Jackmormons, Joe Pug, John Butler, Mat Kearney, Matisyahu, Paper Bird, Robert Randolph & Family Band, Fray, Wailers +
19 July	Mississippi Railroad Blues Festival -- 40&8 Club Pavilion, Harrisburg, PA bscpblues.org Cadillac John Nolden, Bill Abel,
23-26 July	FloydFest -- Floyd, VA floydfest.com Blues Traveler, Donna The Buffalo, Grace Potter & Nocturnals, Pegter Rowan, Railroad Earth, Morwenna Lasko & Jay Pun, Duhks, Nathan & Zydeco Cha-Chas, Forro in the Dark, Samantha Crain & Midnight Shivers, Belleville Outfit, Bittersweets, Dynamites, Felice Brothers, Sadies, Toubab Krewe, Yard Dogs Road Show, +
24-25 July	Pittsburg Blues Festival -- Pittsburg, PA (412)460-BLUE pghblues.com Eric Lindell, Cyril Neville/Tribe 13 \| Los Lobos, Curtis Saldago, Shannon Curfman, Shawn Kellerman \| Robert Cray Band, JJ Grey & Mofro, Deb Callalhan, and Jill West & Blues Attack, Glenn Pavone & Cyclones, Felix & Hurricanes, Ron Yarosz & Vehicle, Eugene & Nightcrawlers, Jimmy Adler Blues Band.
24-26 July	Lowell Folk Festival -- Lowell, MA lowellfolkfestival.org Rosie Ledet, Trudy Lynn, Yomo Toro, Lucky Stars, Samba Ngo, Grupo Canela, Genticorum, Alash, Capoeria Luanda, Sierra Hull & Highway 111, +
24-26 July	Pocono Blues Festival -- Big Boulder Lake, PA (800)468-2442 http://www.bigboulderpark.com Paul Oscher, James Armstrong, Eddie Turner, Shemekia Copeland, James Cotton Band, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm, Bernard Allison, Mel Brown & Homewreckers, Melvin Taylor, Terry Evens, Bonedog Records Review, Lil Ed & Blues Imperials, Ruthie Foster, Chris Cain, Buckwheat Zydeco, Pittsburg Gospel Lights, Saffire, Chris Thomas King, Harrison Kennedy & Fruitland Jackson
26 July	Fleetwood Blues Festival -- Fleetwood Community Park, Wernersville, PA fleetwoodbluesfestival.com Mississippi Pig Farmers, Blues Dudes, Friars Point, Eddie Bluestone/Gypsy Sons, Wolfe, Lil Ragu Blues Band, Mr Z & Night Shift, Blues Factor.
30 July-2 Aug	Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival -- Norfolk, VA (757)441-2345 festeventsva.org Terrance Simeon, Marc Broussard, Lil Malcolm/Zydeco Houserockers, Nathan/Zydeco Cha Cha's, Dr John, Little Feat, Bonerama, Radiators, Bonerama, Steve Riley & Mamou Playboys, Anders Asborne, Tim Morgan & Mojo Brothers.
31 July-1 Aug	Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza -- Mammoth Lakes, CA mammothbluesbrewsfest.com Rod Piazza & Mighty Flyers, Kenny Wayne Shpherd, John Lee Hooker Jr, Eric Sardinas, Janiva Magness, John Nemeth, California Honeydrops.
31 July-9 Aug	Bethlehem Musikfest -- Bethlehem, PA musikfest.org B52s, Joan Jett & Blackhearts, David Cook, George Thorogood, Jonny Lang, Crosby Stills & Nash, Leon Redbone, Wallflowers, Yes, Asia, Chris Isaak, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Gordon Lightfoot, Rufus Wainwright, Martin Sexton, Al Stewart, Dar Williams, Broadway Boys, Simone +
31 July-1 Aug	Fargo Blues Festival -- Fargo, ND (866) 55_BLUES fargobluesfest.com Lil Ed & Blues Imperials, Sonny Landreth, Hubert Sumlin & Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith, Indigenous, Kelly Richey,
2009	FESTIVAL / LOCATION / WEB SITE / PHONE / ACTS & INFO
6-9 Aug	Buffalo Jambalaya -- Camp Ramblewood, Darlington, MD buffalojambalaya.org Feufollet, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic. Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole.
6-9 Aug	Kitchener Blues Festival -- Kitchener, ON TabBenoit, Canned Heat, Elvin Bishop, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Deborah Coleman, David Clayton Thomas, Studebaker John & Hawks, Derek Miller, +
7-8 Aug	Cincy Blues Fest -- Cincinnati, OH 513-739-2583 cincyblues.org Carolyn Wonderland, Magic Slim & Teardrops, Janiva Magness, Deanna Bogart, Reba Russell, Bluebirds, Radio Kings, Balderdash, Goshorn Brothers, +
7-8 Aug	Cowpie Blues Fest -- Alaska, MI cowpiebluesfestival.com Sonny Landreth, Motor City Josh, Bryan Lee, Carolyn Wonderland, Alligators, Moreland & Arbuckle, Motorcity Women & Detroit Express, Alligators, James Reese & Back Seat Drivers, Motorcity Women & Detroit Express, Jimmie Stagger Band.
7-8 Aug	North Star BBQ & Blues Festival - Windsor, WI northstarbluesandbbq.com Copper Box, Mud Angels, Greg Waters/Broad Street Boogie, Cash Box Kings, Clovis Mann, Midwest Blues All-Stars, Westside Alley/ Mel Ford Band, +
7-9 Aug	Bayfront Blues Festival -- Duluth, MN (715) 394-6831 bayfrontblues.com Los Lobos, Big Walter & Groove Merchants, Lamont Cranston, Deb Callahan, Scottie Miller & ReUptake Inhibiters, Brandon Scott Sellner Trio,
7-8 Aug	Jerry Fest 09 -- Kempton Fairgrounds, Kempton, PA Franny's Wolf, Big Dirty, Manatawny Creek Ramblers, Good Lovin' Jamband, Bloody Springs Bluegrass Band, Grateful Ted & Friends, Jack Murray & Midnight Creeps, Worms, Blues Factor, Tin Bird Choir, Flux Capacitor, Dakini,
7-8 Aug	Magic City Blues Festival -- Billings, MT magicityblues.com Lil Ed & Blues Imperials,
7-9 Aug	Heritage Music Blues Festival -- Heritage Port Amphitheater, Wheeling, WV (304)232-8705 heritagemusicfest.com Fri: John Nemeth, Elvin Bishop, Soul of John Black, Eden Brent; Sat: Bobby Rush, Walter Trout, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Saffire, Delta Highway, Mikey Jr & Stone Cold Blues, David Jacobs Strain Sun: Fabulous Thunderbirds, Magic Slim & Teardrops, Sonny Landreth, Ruthie Foster, Moreland & Arbuckle.
7-9 Aug	Riverfront Blues -- Wilmington, DE (302)571-4205 or 376-6298 riverfrontbluesfest.com Fri: Walter Trout, Curtis Saldago, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Stacy Brooks, South Saturn Delta Sat: Charlie Musslewhite, Trudy Lynn, Kinsey Report, Long John Hunter, Roger Girke, Billy Branch/Sons of Blues, lower case blues, Gary Allegretto, Incinerators, Porkroll Project, Blue Cat Blues Sun: Delbert McClinton, Freddie King Tribute (w/Andrew Jr Boy Jones, Philip Walker & Sherman Robertson), Tad Robinson, Gary Cogdell Trio
7-9 Aug	Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival -- FREE Clarksdale , MS sunflowerfest.org (25000) Bettye LaVette, Super Chikan Johnson, Homemade Jamz, Jimbo Mathis, Eddie Cusic, Big Jack Johnson, Model T Ford, Robert Belfour, Joe Lowbrow, Kenny Brown, Terry 'Harmonica' Bean, Shardee Turner & Rising Star Fife & Drum Band, Voices of Joy, Chapel Hill Male's Chorus, Myles Family, Carla Taylor, Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis, Billy Rivers & Angelic Voices of Faith, Maurice Griffin, Jessica Reedy, Charles Fowler, Arthneice "Gas Man" Jones, Bill Abel & Cadillac John, Jimmy Duck Holmes, Kenny Brown, George Horn & South of Memphis Band, Eddie Lee Coleman, Wesley Jefferson Southern Soul Band, Bill Perry, Razorblade, Guitar Mikey w/Nellie Tiger Travis, Nathaniel Kimble, OB Buchanan, Charles Fowler, +
8 Aug	Sonora Blues Festival -- Sonora CA fireonthemountain.com Watermelon Slim & Workers, Paul Thorn, Jason Ricci, Shane Dwight, MOFO Party Band,
8-9 Aug	Mile High Blues Fest -- Denver, CO milehighbluesfest.com Bernard Allsion, Curtis Saldago, Jimmy Thackery, Eden Brent, Ryan McGarvey; John Hammond, Rick Estrin & Nightcats, Reba Russell, Delta Sonics.
14-16 Aug	Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest -- Reno, NV (866) 448-7849 renotahoebluesfest.com James Ingram & Emotions, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Magic Slim & Teardrops, Tommy Castro, Shirley Brown, Sonny Rhodes, Trudy Lynn, Mem Shannon, Mel Waiters, Larry McCray and Lady Bianca, Sonny Rhodes, Trudy Lynn, Lil Dave Thompson, +
14-16 Aug	Philadelphia Folk Festival -- Schwenksville, PA folkfest.org Adrien Reju, Alela Diane, Austin Lucas, Boris Garcia, Burning Bridget, Cleary Buskin & Batteau, Caravan of Thieves Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Charlie Miller, Scott Rovner & Friends, Chris Kasper, David Dye, Dennis Hangey, Ellis Paul, Enter The Haggis, Erik Mongrain, Frog Holler, Gene Shay, Give and Take Jugglers, Groovemama, Heartless Bastards, Helen Leicht, Iron & Wine, Joe Pug, Justin Townes Earle, Kathy O'Connell, Kerri Powers, Langhorne Slim Marissa Nadler, Rebirth Brass Band, Sara Hickman, Shannon Lambert-Ryan & RUNA, Slo-Mo w/Mic Wrecka, Sonny Landreth, Decemberists, Del McCoury Band ,Derek Trucks Band ,Folk Brothers, Low Anthem, Tom Rush, Tony Trischka, West Philadelphia Orchestra, Wissahickon Chicken Shack, Works Progress Administration, Zach Djanikian
14-16 Aug	Skyland Music & Art Fesitval -- Delaware, NJ skylands.org Robben Ford, Brave Combo, Gandalf Murphy & Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Swampadelica, Tony Vacca' & World Rhythms, Rowan Brothers, Professor Louie & the Crowmatix, Hector del Curto & Eternal Tango, Hazmat Modine, McDades, Claire Lynch Bnd, Booglerizers, Quimby Mt Band, Magbana.
15 Aug	Harrisburg Blues in the Night - Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, PA bscpblues.org
15 Aug	White Mountain Blues Festival -- Thornton, NH whitemountainboogie.com nhblues.com Tommy Castro, Saffire, Sonny Landreth, Deanna Bogart, Candye Kane & Dani Wilde, Harper, Deb Callahan, Anthony Gomes & New Soul Cowboys, Delta Genereators, Studebaker John & Hawks, Paul Mark & VanDorens.
15-16 Aug	Big Bull Falls Blues Festival -- Fern Island Park, Wausau, WI (877) 220-7340 visitwausau.com Albert Cummings, Tab Benoit, Smokin Joe Kubek & Bnois King,
16 Aug	BBS Hot August Blues -- Oregon Ridge Bandshell, Cockeysville, MD 877-321-fest hotaugustblues.com Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks, Old Man Brown, Chopteeth, Batala Percussion Band, Dean Rosenthal.
20-23 Aug	Gettysburg Bluegrass Camporee -- Granite Hill Campground, Gettsyburg, PA gettysburgbluegrass.com Ralph Stanley & Cinch Mountain Band, Balsam Range, Bill Yates & Country Gentlemen Tribute Band, Blue Daze, Blue Highway, Cherryholmes, Circle Jam, Dailey & Vincent, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Goldwing Express, James King Band, John McEuen, Josh Williams Band, Lonesome River Band, Mike Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Riders In The Sky, Seldom Scene, Tim Finch & Eastman Strings Band, US Navy Bluegrass Band
21-23 Aug	Johnstown Folk Festival -- Johnstown, PA johnstownfolkfest.org Derek Trucks Band, Grace Potter & Nocturnals, Donna the Buffalo, Ruthie Foster, Seven Nations, Bill Kirchen, Kane Welch Kaplin, Scott Blasey, +
21-22 Aug	Chenango Blues Fest -- Norwich, NY (607)334-5653 (607)336-2787 chenangobluesfest.org Charlie Musslewhite, Chris Cain, Harper, Bobby Rush, Sharon Jones & Dap Kings, Honey Island Swamp Band, Eden Brent, Mitch Woods & Rocket 88s.
21-22 Aug	Madison Ribberfest -- Madison, IN (800) 559-2956 madisonribberfest.com Hollywood Blue Flames, Robben Ford, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Watermelon Slim/Workers, Ruthie Foster, Rev Raven/Chain Smoking Alter Boys, Hellfish.
21-23 Aug	Vermont Blues Fest -- Mount Snow Ski Area, Kempton, PA mountsnow.com Lil Ed & Blues Imperials, Elvin Bishop, Mavis Staples, Shemekia Copeland, Magic Slim & Teardrops, Johnny Rawls, Wallace Coleman, Rosie Ledet & Zydeco Playboys, Lil Dave Thompson, Guy Davis, Mississippi Heat, Studebaker John, Samuel James.
21-23 Aug	Edmonton Labatt Blues Festival -- Edmonton, AB, Canada (780) 708-7230 bluesinternationalLtd.com Little Charlie & Nightcats, John Hammond, Roomful of Blues, Sista Monica, Magic Slim & Teardrops, Mark Hummel, Tommy Castro, Lightning Malcolm & Cedric Burnside, Juke Joint Duo,
23 Aug	North River Blues Festival -- Marshfield, MA (781) 834-2948 rhythmroomrecords.com Charlie Musselwhite, Li’l Ed & Blues Imperials, Johnny Hoy & Bluefish, Racky Thomas Band, Basic Black, Dave Richardson Band.
27-30 Aug	Limestone City Blues Festival -- Kingston, ON, Canada kingstonblues.com Robert Cray, Mavis Staples, Shemekia Copeland, Delta Highway, Jerome Godboo, Jack DeKeyers, Garrett Mason, Fathead,
29 Aug	Trinidaddio Blues Festival -- Trinidad, CO (719) 846-9285 trinidaddio.com Tommy Castro Band, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Tab Robinson & Alex Schultz, Ken Saydek & Friends, Los Albequerque Blues Connection,
30 Aug	Green Harbor Root & Blues Festival -- Marshfield, MA (781) 834-2948 rhythmroomrecords.com Terrance Simien, Entrain, Danny Tucker & Vibe Tribe, Memphis Rockabilly Band, Rampage Trio, Porch Rockers.
2009	FESTIVAL / LOCATION / WEB SITE / PHONE / ACTS & INFO
3-6 Sept	Strawberry Music Festival -- Yosemite, CA (209) 984-8630 strawberrymusic.com Rodney Crowell, Lost Weekend, Kane, Welch & Kaplin, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Dave Alvin & Guilty Women, Kristina Olsen & Nina Gerber, Time Jumpers, Brave Combo, Belleville Outfit,
4-6 Sept	Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival -- Woodstown, NJ Marty Stuart, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Grascals, Dailey & Vincent, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Steep Canyon Rangers, Gibson Brothers, April Verch Band, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Sierra Hull, Alecia Nugent, Blue Moon Rising, James Reams & Barnstormers, Footworks, Blue Daze, Tuesday Mountain Boys.
4-6 Sept	Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival -- Rentiesville, OK dcminnerblues.com Watermelon Slim & Workers, Cedris Burnside & Lightnin Malcolm, Zac Harmon, Detonaters, Randy McAllister, Joe Louis Walker, Vernon Garret, Leon Blue, James Walker, Frank Ray Band, Tony Mathews, +
4-6 Sept	Rhythm & Roots Festival -- Ninigret Park, Charlestown, RI (888) 855-6940 rhythmandroots.com (10000) 9/3 Steve Riley & Mamou Playboys @ 7pm @ The Towers, Narragansette, RI thetowersri.com Lee Boys, Travelin' McCourys, Nouveau Honkies, Eileen Jewel, Tab Benoit, Keith Frank/Soileau Zydeco Band, Hot Tuna, Steve Riley & Mamou Playboys, The Duhks, Cedric Watson, Corey Ledet, Big Sandy/FlyRite Boys, Asleep at the Wheel, Jerry Douglas Band, Ed Poullard & Preston Frank, Magnolia, Li'l Anne/Hot Cayenne, Hot Tamale Brass Band, Great Big Sea, Mitch Woods/Rocket 88s, Pine Leaf Boys, ?
4-6 Sept	American Music Festival -- FREE Virginia Beach, VA (757)463-2300 beacheventsfun.com Heart, Pure Prairie League, Firfefall, Boyz II Men, Temptations, Black Crowes, Cowboy Mouth, Sister Hazel, Rhondels, Platters, Coasters, Marvellettes, Tonic, Little River Band, Rippingtons, Chuck Loeb, Marcy Playground, Lonestar, Romantics, Producers, +
4-7 Sept	Rib America Festival -- Military Park, Indianapolis, IN ribamerica.com Buddy Guy, Puddle of Mudd, Beatlemania Live!, Candlebox, Night Ranger, Revernd Peyton's Big Damn Band,
5 Sept	DC Blues Festival -- FREE - Washington, DC (202)828-3028 dcblues.org Teeny Tucker, Eugene "Hideway" Bridges, Eddie Turner, Michael Hill Blues Mob, Billy Thompson & Friends, Capital Blues Ensemble.
5-6 Sept	Long Beach Blues Festival -- Long Beach, CA jazzandblues.org Johnny Winter, Mavis Staples, Homemade Jamz, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bettye LaVette, Funky Meters, Bobby Womack, Sonny Landreth, Blind Boys of Alabama, Diunna Greenleaf, Hill Country Revue, Andy Walo Trio.
5-7 Sept	Traffic Jam - Sonar, Baltimore, MD 410-783-7888 sonarbaltimore.com Medeski Martin & Wood, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, Tea Leaf Green, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Dumpstaphunk, Lee Boys, Del McCoury & Travelin McCoury's, Great American Taxi, Papa Mali, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Basshound + more
5-7 Sept	Bumbershoot 2009 -- Seattle, WA bumbershoot.org Sheryl Crow, Black Eyed Peas, Todd Snider, Jason Mraz, Modest Mouse, Keller Williams, Lenka, Recess Monkey, Paul Oscher, Dave Alvin & Guilty Women, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Sick Puppy, Old 97's, De La Soul, Carrie Rodriguez, Cobu, Cordero, Past Lives, World Party + many more
6 Sept	Alonzo's Picnic -- Rosedale American Legion Hall, Rosedale, MD 410-744-2291 mojoworkin.com BYOEverything (coolers allowed) Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges, Mississippi Heat, Robin Rogers, Clarence Turner Band, Little Joe McLerran.
11-12 Sept	Bull Durham Blues Festival -- Bulls Athletic Park, Durham, NC bulldurhamblues.org hayti.org/blues (20000) Eric Bibb, Elvin Bishop, Zac Harmon, Trombone Shorty, Homemade Jamz, Cool John Ferguson, Lee Boys, Delta Moon, Roy Roberts, +
11-12 Sept	Hampton Bay Days -- Hampton, VA Bruce Hornsby & Ricky Scaggs, Rhondels, Robbin Thompson, Coastline Band, Touch of Spice, Heather Edwards Band, Crazy X, Delorleans, Fins, +
11-12 Sept	Greater Ozarks Blues Festival -- Springfield, MO greaterozarksbluesfest.com Tab Benoit, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Back Door Slam, Kenny Neal, Reba Russell, Kelly Hunt, Cate Brothers, +
11-13 Sept	Blues at the Beach Festival -- FREE 17th St Stage, Virginia Beach, VA (757)463-1675 beacheventsfun.com Li’l Ronnie’s Blues Harmonica Revue (Li’l Ronnie & Grand Dukes, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Mel Melton), Buddy Parker Band; Sherman Robinson, Eddy Clearwater, Sean Carney, Matt Wigler, JW Jones Blues Band w/Little Charlie Baty, Planet Full of Blues; Deanna Bogart, Nick Curran, Blues Cats.
12 Sept	Rosslyn Jazz Festival -- FREE Gateway Park, Arlington, VA (703) 228-1850 arlingtonarts.org rosslynva.org Holly Cole, Lafayette Gilchrist, Frederic Yonnet, Spanish Harlem Orchestra.
12-13 Sept	Pickin in the Panhandle -- Lazy A Campground, Martinsburg, WV panhandlepickin.com Cadillac Sky, Charlie Daniels Band, Vaughns, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Jetts Creek, Marc Silver & Stonethrowers, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Lonesome Highway, Dixie Beeliners, Patent Pending, Sleepy Creek, Out & Runnin', Soul Pickers,
12-13 Sept	Russian River Blues Festival -- Johnson's Beach, Guerneville, CA russianriverfestivals.com Dr John, Neville Brothers, Janivan Magness, Rick Estrin/Nightcats, Bernard Allison, Tommy Castro, Al Jarreau, Richard Elliot, Jonathan Butler +
13 Sept	Takoma Park Folk Festival -- Takoma Park, MD (301) 589-0202 tpff.org Grandsons, Ruthie & Wranglers, Bluestone, Radio Caroline, Lisa Taylor, Tinsmith, Cathy Fink & Marcie Marxer, Verlette Simon, Elikeh, Jelly Roll Mortals, Molly Andrews, Lisa Null, Andy Wallace, Cletus Kennelly & Lori Kelley, Lilo Gonzalez Family,
13 Sept	Bluebird Blues Festival -- PG Community College, Upper Marlboro, MD (301) 322-0853 www.pgcc.edu Bobby Parker, Ruby Hayes, Whop Frazier, Terence McArdle/Jumpin' Tonight, Phil Wiggins & Corey Harris, Daryl Davis, Jeffrey Scott, Barry Lee Pearson
18-20 Sept	Telluride Blues & Brews Festival -- Telluride, CO (866)515-6166 tellurideblues.com Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Anders Osborne, Taj Mahal, Otis Taylor, Jackie Greene, Xavier Rudd, Ryan Shaw, Ruthie Foster, Jason Ricci, Lee Boys, Super Chikan, Saint Jude, Carolyn Wonderland, Vieux Farka Toure, London Souls, Dikki Du & Zydeco Krewe, JP Soars & Red Hots, Aftergrass +
18-20 Sept ?	Great Atlantic Blues and Beyond Festival -- Halifax, NovaScotia, Canada atlanticbluesfest.com
18-20 Sept	Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion -- Bristol, VA & Bristol, TN bristolrhythm.com Adam Lawson, And the Moneynotes, Annie Robinette, Barrel House Mamas, Belleville Outfit, Bombadil, Boss Hawg, Boulder Acoustic Society, Chorus House, Corey Harris & 5x5 Band, Dailey & Vincent, Dr. Dog, Eliza Lynn, Franklin & Baytop, Gene Watson, Holston Mountain Boys, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Hoots & Hellmouth, James Hand, John Cowan, Junior League Band, Kindling Stone, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, MSG, Michelle Malone, Old Line Skiffle Combo, Old, Fat & Sloe, Oneside, Paleface, Patty Loveless, Peaces of Way, Pete Kartsounes, Rich & Po' Folks, Samantha Crain, Scythian, Sierra Hull, Coalmen, Dan Tyminski Band, Floorbirds, Fox Hunt Band, Grit Pixies, Hackensaw Boys, Johnson Swingtet, Malpass Brothers, New Familiars, Sheets Family, SteelDrivers, Tim O'Brien, Trampled by Turtles, Whiskey Bent Valley Boys,
20 Sept	Federal Hill Street Beat Festival -- FREE Baltimore, MD historicfederalhill.org Heller Highwater, Gizmo, Van Meter, Reserves, Bull Buckers, Cheaters, Lombards, Sons of the Radio, Digital Elvis, Cold Cold Heartbreakers, Down Goes Fraizer, Hotspur, School of Rock, Jarflys, Psycho Killers, Stones Throw, Bill Iuso & Restless Natives, Chopteeth Afrobeat Big Band
24-26 Sept	Watermelon Park Bluegrass Festival -- Berryville, VA (304)266-0765 watermelonparkfest.com Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Tim O'Brien, Bruce Molsky, Randy Waller & Country Gentlemen, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, Woodshedders, Furnace Mountain Band, Danny Knicely's Bluegrass & Beyond, Taarka, Speakeasy Boys, Polka Dots, Chesham Creek, Fox Hunt, +
24-26 Sept	Nothin Fancy Bluegrass Festival -- Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, VA (800) 555-8845 glenmaurypark.com Rhonda Vincent & Rage, IIIrd Tyme Out, Nothin Fancy, Steep Canyon Rangers, Williams & Clark Expedition, James King Band, Next Best Thing, Country Fried Grass, Will Mullins, In the Tradition,
25-27 Sept	Harvest Time Music Festival -- Allegany Fairgrounds, Cumberland, MD harvesttimemusicfestival.com
25-27 Sept	Flat Rock Music Festival -- Flat Rock, NC flatrockmusicfestival.com
Sept	San Francisco Blues Festival -- Fort Mason Great Meadow, San Francisco, CA sfblues.com CANCELLED IN 2009
27 Sept	Acoustic Music & Book Festival -- Norfolk, VA (757)441-2345 festeventsva.org
2010	FESTIVAL / LOCATION / WEB SITE / PHONE / ACTS & INFO
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