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This list is an attempt to gather information about stuff that is of interest me and is not genre specific.
Click links below for more information.  Please call the venue to verify events in case of cancellations and for show times


Some other good websites for local DC/Baltimore information on music and dancing are
www.foolsnightout.com       http://dcblues.org/            http://www.mojoworkin.com/      http://www.wherewegotozydeco.com       http://www.marycliff.net/whoswhere.php

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This is a work in progress ….  Dates in red are not confirmed yet,    If you know of a festival that I am missing, send me an email.

 

**** All Festivals and cruises have been Postponed or Cancelled through April 2020 to prevent the spread of CoronaVirus!   ****

The list keeps growing and the public assembly ban may be extended

MAY

 2020

30 Apr -
3 May

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival -- New Orleans, LA  (504) 592-0529   nojazzfest.com     NOTE: JazzFest may be Cancelled too

30: Black Crowes, Brittnay Howard, Jimmy Cliff, John Scofield, Lil Ed & Blues Imperials, War & Treaty, Wayne Toups, Jonathon Long, Shinyribs, Walter Wolfman Washington & Roadmasters, Terrance Simien & Zydeco Experience, Tab Benoit & VOW Allstars, Astral Project, Feufollet, Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, Alabama Slim, Lil Nathan & Zydedo Big Timers, Seratones, Lisa Knowles & Brown Singers, Daria & Hip Drops, White Cloud Hunters, Pfister Sisters, Water Seed ++

1: Lionel Richie, Kenny Neal, Ricky Scaggs, Aaron Neville, Of Monsters & Men, Bonerama, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Savoy Family Cajun Band, Hot 8 Brass Band, Eric Lindell, Roddie Romero, New Orleans Suspects, Irma Thomas, Southside Johnny & Asbury Jukes, Joey DeFrancesco, Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie,

Iguanas, Shannon McNally, Johnny Sketch & Dirty Notes, Deacon John, Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Panorama Jazz Band ++

2:  Dead & Company, Lizzo, Isley Brothers, Keb Mo, Kenny Neal, Galactic, Eden Brent, Count Basie Orchestra, Aaron Neville/Neville Brothers, John Boute, The Meters, Doug Kershaw, Cowboy Mouth, Pine Leaf Boys, Roy Rogers & Delta Rhythm Kings, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Chris Thomas King, New Breed Brass Band, Boyfriend,

Mia Borders, Walter Wolfman Washington, Dwayne Dopsie & Zydeco Hellraisers, Zion Harmonizers, Creole Jazz Serenaders, PJ Morton, Nicky Jam, Down Time, +++

3:  Stevie Nicks, Kool & the Gang, Lumineers, John Prine, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Jenny Lewis, Maze, Lowrider Band, Campbell Brothers, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Mr Sipp, Jo-el Sonnier, Terence Blanchard, Naughty Professor, Mississippi Mass Choir, Bobby Lounge, Pinettes Brass Band, Deak Harp, Esther Rose, Kim Carson, Jon Papa Gros, Irma Thomas, Jon Cleary, Zigaboo Modeliste, Rockin Dopsie, Kermit Ruffins, Ivan Neville, Radiators, Davell Crawford, James Andrews, ++

1-2 May

Southside Arts & Music Festival – SteelStacks, Bethlehem, PA      http://www.steelstacks.org/festivals/southside-arts-music-festival/      

1-3 May

Beale Street Music Festival/ Memphis in May-- Memphis, TN (901) 525-4611 (800)447-8278       memphisinmay.org

Toad the Wet Sprocket, Avett Brothers, Lumineers, Lil Wayne, Brittany Howard, Lindsey Buckingham, Three 6 Mafia, Leon Bridges, Portugal The Man, Rival Sons, Mavis Staples, Taj Mahal, Billy Strings, AJR, Sheer Mag, +

1-3 May

Sleepy Creek on the Potomac SpringDig-- Berkeley Springs, WV     http://www.sleepycreekpresents.com/    more details on 2/1

1-3 May

M3 Rock Festival – Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD    http://m3rockfest.com/
Ratt, Tesla, Night Ranger, Kix, LA Guns, Slaughter, Steven Adlers, Doro, Faster Pussycat, Mike Tramp, Killer Drawfs, Heavens Edge, Bang Tango.

2 May

Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival – Kingman Island Park, Wahington, DC  www.kingmanislandbluegrass.info

2 May

Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival – North Myrtle Beach, SC      https://odmusicfest.com/
Band of Oz, Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot, Jim Quick & Coastline, Archie Bell, Jimmy Hall and Friends

2-3 May

TowsonTown Spring Festival – Towson, MD     http://www.towsontownfestival.com/

2 May

Blues Brews & BBQs Festival –  Capitol Theatre Back Lot,  Chambersburg, PA   http://www.thecapitoltheatre.org     (717) 263-0202

2 May

Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival -- Thomson, GA  (706)597-1000   blindwillie.com 

7-10 May

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival  -- FREE  Pittsboro, NC    http://shakorihillsgrassroots.org/

Del McCoury Band, Miss Tess & the Talkbacks, Keller Williams, Rising Appalachia,

7 May

Blues Music Awards -- Cook Convention Center, Memphis, TN (901) 525-4611 (800) 447-8278 

7-9 May

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Bluegrass Festival – Denton Farm Park, Denton, NC        https://dentonfarmpark.com
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver,

7-10 May

Gator by the Bay: San Diego Zydeco & Blues Festival – Spanish Landing Park, San Diego, CA  (619)234-8612   sandiegofestival.com
Nathan & Zydeco Cha-Chas, Horace Traham & Ossun Express, Terry & Zydeco Bad Boys, John Primer, The Revelers, Sugaray Rayford, Shawn Holt & Teardrops, Nick Schnebelen, Cash’d Out, Billy Watson, Brother Yusef, RJ Mischo, Big Time Operator, Lee Rainey & Mifnight Players, +

7-10 May

Redwood Coast Music Festival – Eureka, CA    www.rcmfest.org

Marcia Ball, Jon Cleary & Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Dale Watson & Lone Stars, Michael Doucet, Duke Robillard, Sugar Ray Norica, Charlie Baty, Joel Paterson, Ben Poulcer’s Swingin Six, Chris Cain Band, Charlie Halloran & His Tropicales, Carl Sonny Leyland, Clint Baker Jazz Band, Gator Nation, Gino & Lone Gunmen, Brian Holland, Groovus, Dave Stuckey’s Hoot Owls/Hot House Gang, Freshwater 450, Yve Evans & Company, Sweet & Low Melody Co, Tropicali G Flames, ++

9 May

Broccoli City Festival  -- FedEx Field, Washington, DC     www.bcfestival.com

Dababy, Roddy Ricch, Megan the Stallion, Burna Boy, Ari Lennox. Doja Cat, Lucky Dave, Idk, Soulection +

8-10 May

Beach Music & Car Show Weekend -- Virginia Beach, VA    beacheventsfun.com    

11 May

Hungry for Music Crawfish Boil – New District Brewing Company, Arlington, VA    (advance purchase required) 

13-16 May

Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival -- Roanoke Island Park, Manteo, NC     www.bluegrassisland.com

The Grascals, Fireside Collective, Steady Drive | Nothin Fancy, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Sister Sadie, Heidi & Ryan, Charlie Oakley | Junior Sisk, Sideline. Joe Mullens & Radio Ramblers, Band of Kelleys, Edgar Loudermilk Band | Breaking Glass, Deeper Shade of Blue, Presely Barker, Tony & Heather Mabe, Hee Haw Reunion, +

15-17 May

Spring Gulch Folk Fest – Spring Gulch Campground,  New Holland, PA       http://www.springgulch.com/

14-16 May

Domefest – Marvin’s Mountaintop, Masontown, WV     http://domefestival.com/
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Spafford, Aqueous, Magic Beans, Sunsquabi, Lespecial, Litz, Broccoli Samurai, Yam Yam, +

14-17 May

Edinboro Art & Music Festival – Edinboro, PA    https://www.edinboroartandmusic.com

15-17 May

Hang Out Music Festival -- Gulf Shores, AL    hangoutmusicfest.com 
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Marsh Mello, Lana Del Rey, Cage the Elephant, Kane Brown, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Moon Taxi, Finneas,The Head & The Heart, Madeon, RL Grime, Oliver Tree, Snakehips, Glorious Sons, Orville Peck, Bea Miller, Chelsea Cutler, Missio, Scarypoolparty, Alec Benjamin, +

May

New England Blues Summit --  Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA      http://www.newenglandbluessummit.com/      Blues Summit cancelled in 2019!

16-17 May

Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival --  Sandy Point Park,  Annapolis, MD     www.bayblues.org   

Blues Traveler, Spinners, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Southern Avenue, Elektric Voodoo, Wayne Baker Brooks, CBBF All Stars (Mark W, Patty R, Dave C, Darrell Davis)   |

Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Cash Box Kings, Altered Five Blues Band, Vanessa Collier, TBA

15-17 May

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival – Mapfre Stadium, Columbus OH      https://sonictemplefestival.com

Metallica, Anthrax, Royal Blood, Flatbush Zombies, Sublime with Rome, Ghostemane, Hellyeah, Dirty Honey, Testament, Sleeping with Sirens, Goodbye June, +
Slipknot, Evanescence, Staind, Cypress Hill, Alter Bridge, Pennywise, Ice Nine Kills, Knocked Loose, The Darkness, Cherry Bombs, City Morgue, Bloodywood, +

Metallica, Deftones, Pretty Reckless, Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, Pop Evil, Suicidal Tendencies, Dance Gavin Dance, Code Orange, Brutus, Crobot, +

16 May

Carolina 'Lite' Blues Festival – Lebauer Park, Greensboro, NC (336) 275-4944      www.piedmontblues.org

16 May

Durham Blues & Brews Festival – Durham Cnetral Park, Durham, NC

16-17 May

Wine in the Woods – Symphony Woods @ Merriweather Post Pavilion,  Columbia, MD    www.wineinthewoods.com

16-17 May

Doheny Blues Festival – Sea Terrace Park, Dana Point, CA  (949) 360-7800    http://dohenybluesfestival.com/

21-24 May

Delfest –  Allegany County Fairgrounds,  Cumberland, MD     http://delfest.com/
Del McCoury Band, Travelin McCourys, Old Crow Medicine Show, St Paul & Broken Bones, Bela Fleck & Flecktones, Punch Brothers, Sam Bush, Sierra Hull, Infamous Stringdusters, Billy Strings, Mandolin Orange, ++

21-25 May

Strawberry Music Festival --   Nevada County Farigrounds, Grass Valley, CA    strawberrymusic.com   

Sam Bush, Sierra Hull, Samantha Fish, Brothers Strong, Rita Hosking Band, Risky Biscuits, +

21-24 May

Rooster Walk – Blue Mountain Festival Grounds, Martinsville, VA    www.roosterwalk.com

Infamous Stringdusters, Melvin Seals & JGB, Yarn, Fruition, Big Something, Vegabonds, Big Daddy Love, +

20-23 May

Dr Ralph Stanley Bluegrass Festival – McClure, VA      http://www.drralphstanleyfestival.com/
Ralph Stanley II & Clinch Mountain Boys, Ricky Scaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Larry Sparks & Lonesome Ramblers, Jim Lauderdale, Dry Branch Firesquad, Little Roy & Lizzy Long, Larry Stephenson Band, Joe Millins & Radio Ramblers, Nothin Fancy, Grascals, Po Ramblin Boys, Chris Jones & Nightdrivers, Ronnie Bowman & Friends+

22-24 May

Silver City Blues Festival  -- FREE  Gough Park, Silver City, NM      https://www.silvercitybluesfestival.org/

22-24 May

Roanoke Festival in the Park  -- Elmwood Park,  Roanoke, VA     roanokefestival.com   

Styx, The Wailers, The Original Wailers, 1964 The Tribute

24-25 May

Chantilly Bluegrass & BBQ Festival – Chantilly Festival Farm, Floyd, VA    http://www.chantillyfarm.com/bluegrass-festival

23-25 May

Rockville Hometown Holidays Street Festival – Rockville, MD    www.rockvillehometownholidays.com     

The Nighthawks, Kelly Bell Band,

22-24 May

Dark Star Jubilee – Legend Valley, Thornville, OH     www.darkstarjubilee.com

Dark Star Orchestra, Galactic, Infamous Stringdusters, Jorma Kaukonem, Oteil & Friends, Keller Williams, Zero, Marco Benevento, Holly Bowling, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Jeff Mattson & Friends, Katie Henry Band, +

25-26 May

Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival – Simi Valley, CA     http://www.simicajun.org/

23-24 May

Exit 56 Blues Fest – Brownsville, TN      www.exit56blues.com

23 May

Mom’s Picnic / Blues Society of Central PA Picnic – Mechanicsburg Club Picnic Grounds,  Shellsville, PA   12-8pm      bscpblues.org    

25 May

Memorial Day Concert at the Capitol – Washington, DC

26-30 May

Riverbend Festival  -- Chattanooga, TN    www.riverbendfestival.com
Blackberry Smoke, Brothers Osborne, Ashley McBryde, Darius Rucker, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Here Come the Mummies, Mavis Staples, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Todd Snider, Samantha Fish, Record Company, Ohio Players, Cadillac Three, The Revivalist, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Cody Jinks, ++

28-31 May

Herndon Festival  -- Herndon, VA    www.herndonfestival.net   

28-30 May

Graves Mountina Festival of Music – Graves Mtn Lodge, Syria, VA    http://www.gravesmountain.com/    
Scythian, Ralph StanleyI & Clinch Mountain Boys, Milk Carton Kids, Junior Sisk, Fitzgerald Family, Crawford & Power, Hogslop String Band, Clare Lynch & Jim Hurst,

Carolina Blue, Sideline, Breaking Grass, Mile Twelve, Irene Kelley, Slocan Ramblers, Price Sisters, +

28-31 May

Strawberry Park Bluegrass Festival  -- Preston, CT (888) 794-7944     strawberrypark.net

28-30 May

Taste of Wheaton – Memorial Park, Wheaton, MD      https://wheatonparkdistrict.com

29-31 May

Virginia Beach Patriot Festival  -- Virginia Beach, VA       www.patrioticfestival.com

Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay, Runaway June, Jon Pardi

 

29-31 May

Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Festival – Sussex Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ     212-539-8830    crawfishfest.com 

F: Elektric Voodoo  and 1 TBA

Sat: Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Jonathon Long, Honey Island Swamp Band, Pine Leaf Boys, Marcella Simien & Her Lovers, Big Mamou,

Erica Falls  |  Sun: Anders Osborne, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Southern Avenue, Bonerama, New Orleans Suspects, Amanda Fish, Ally Venable, Terry & Zydeco Bad Boys, Jeffrey Broussard & Creole Cowboys, Jesse Lege & Bayou Brew, United By Music

29 May-

6 Jun

Wichita RiverFest – Wichita, KS      http://wichitariverfest.com/

29-31 May

Mountain Jam  -- Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Woodstock, NY    www.mountainjam.com

30 May

Washington Folk Festival – Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD    FREE  www.fsgw.org     glenechopark.org   

JUNE

  2020

1 June

South River Music Festival – Constitution Park, Waynesboro, VA

6 June

Chester County Blues BBQ – Wyndsor Farm, Elverson, PA    http://www.chestercountyblues.com/
Rick Estrin & Nighthawks, Nate Myers & Aces, Sidewinders Blues Band, Voodoo Deville,

1 June

Federal Hill Jazz & Blues Festival --  FREE Baltimore, MD    historicfederalhill.org   

2 June

Deer Creek Fiddler's Convention -- Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, MD     http://www.commongroundonthehill.org
Oldtime, Bluegrass, Celtic Music & Clog Dancing

4-6 June

Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival-- Summersville Music Park, Summersville, WV    https://mountainmusicfestwv.com/

Tauk, Moon Hooch, Fletcher’s Grove, Funk You, Spiritual Rez, Empire Strkes Brass, Downtown Abby & the Echoes, Magnolia Boulevard, Groundhof Gravy, +

4-7 Jun

Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival – Mauna Kea Beach Hotel,  Kohala, HI       http://www.bigislandjazzandbluesfestival.com/

4-6 Jun

Mountain Music Festival – ACE Adventure Center, Oak Hill, WV     http://mountainmusicfestwv.com/

5-7 Jun

NY Governors Ball Music Festival – Randall’s Island Park, NYC, NY     http://governorsballmusicfestival.com/

Tame Impala, Missy Elliot, Flume, Vampire Weekend, Stevie Nicks, Miley Cyrus, Colange, Ellie Goulding, HER, Portugal The Man, Rufus Du Sol, Carly Rae Jepsen, Maren Morris, Of Monsters & Men, Foals, Summer Walker, Jon Bellion, Banks, Danny Brown, Gryffin, Girl Talk, Snail Mail, Pink Sweats, Snail Mail, +++

4-7 Jun

Carolina Country Music Festival – Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place, Myrtle Beach, SC     https://carolinacountrymusicfest.com

Luke Combs, Eric Church, Darius Rucker, Jake Owen, Jon Pardi, Chris Janson, Ashley McBryde, Mitchell Tenpenny,

6-8 June

Stoney Creek Bluegrass Festival – Stoney Creek Resort, Greenville, VA    http://www.stoneycreekresort.net

4-7 Jun

CMA Music Fest – Nashville, TN      www.cmafest.com

6-9 June

Blast from the Bayou  -- Preston, CT (888) 794-7944     strawberrypark.net  

7-9 June

Circa Blue Fest –  Shelley Park Fairgrounds,   Martinsburg, WV  www.circabluefest.com

7-8 June

Greeley Blues Jam Festival – Island Grove Park, Greeley, CO     http://greeleybluesjam.com/

7-9 June

Roots on the River  --  Bellow Falls, VT    rootsontheriver.com  

7-9 June

Capital Jazz Festival – Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD      www.capitaljazz.com

5-7 June

Celebrate Fairfax – Fairfax Govt Center,  Fairfax, VA      www.celebratefairfax.com

7-8 June

Canton Blues Fest – Canton, OH   FREE    www.cantonchamber.org

5-7 June

HarborFest  -- Town Point Park,  Norfolk, VA       festevents.org  

Moon Taxi, Ohio Players,

5-7 June

Havre de Grace Jazz & Blues Fest – Havre de Grace, MD   www.hdgjazzbluesfest.org

Shemekia Copeland, The Nighthawks, 

5-7 June

Chicago Blues Fest  -- FREE  - Millenium Park, Chicago, IL     (312)744-3370   (312)744-3315       chicagobluesfestival.us

5-6 June

Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest – Oak Grove Park, Gladstone, MI   www.gladstonechamber.com

6-7 June

St Georges Blues Festival – Fort Dupont Fairgrounds, Delaware City, DE     diamondstateblues.com      http://bluehorizonpromotions.com/

Victor Wainwright & the Train, Joe Louis Walker, Tennessee Redemption w/Brandon Santini & Jeff Jenson, Backtrack Blues Band, Judy Sings the Blues

Rick Estrin & NIghtcats, Mike Zito, Toronzo Cannon, Garry Cogdell w/Studebaker John & The Delaware Destroyers, Gracie Curran & High Falutin Band

11-14 June

Bonnaroo – Manchester, TN     https://www.bonnaroo.com/

Big Something, Andy Frasco & UN, Ezra Collective, Funk Hunters, Kursha, Larkin Poe, Dabin, Liz Cooper & Stampede, Sweet Crude, Spock,Taska Black, He$h,+

Miley Cyrus, Bassnectar, The 1975, Brittany Howard, Primus, Dashboard Confessional, Big Wild, Pidgeons Playing Ping Pong, Turkauz, Run With Jewels, Tipper, +
Lizzo, Oysterhead, Flume, Nelly, Jason Isbell & 400 Unit, Tenacious D, Dababy, Seven Lions, Billy Strings, Marcus King Band, Mandolin Orange, EOB, JID, Mt Joy +
Vampire Weekend, Lana Del Rey, Tame Impala, Leon Bridges, Flogging Molly, The Struts, Greensky Bluegrass, Young Thug, Rezz, Peekaboo, Boombox Carterl +

11-13 June

Cherokee Bluegrass Festival – Cherokee, NC    https://adamsbluegrass.com         https://adamsbluegrass.com
Malpass Brothers, Seldom Scene, Little Roy & Lizzie Show, Baker Family, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Kody Norris Show, High Fidelity, Po Ramblin Boys, Carolina Blue, Breaking Grass, Big Country Bluegrass, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road.

12-13 June

HoustonFest– Galax, VA     www.houstonfestgalax.com 

12-13 June

Interstate Brews & Blues Fest – Washington County Agricultural Center, Boonesboro, MD    https://www.interstatewinefest.com/bluesfest#!

13 June

Tinner Hill Music Festival -- Cherry Hill Park, Falls Church, VA 703 248-5001   www.tinnerhill.org    www.FallsChurchVa.Gov

8 June

Breaux Vineyards Cajun Festival and Crawfish Boil – Hillsboro, VA    http://www.breauxvineyards.com  

13 June

Central Valley Blues Society -- Rockfish Valley Community Center, Afton, VA   ($15/20)     https://www.centralvablues.org/

Gabe Stillman Band, Mark Wenner’s Blues Warriors,

13 June

North Carolina Cigar Box Festival –   Grove Winery & Vineyards, Greensboro, NC     https://northcarolinacigarboxguitarfestival.org

June

Bromberg’s Big Noise – Tubman/Garrett Riverfront Park, Wilmington, DE    https://www.bignoisefestival.com/     Big Noise cancelled in 2019!

13-14 June

Bawlmer Honfest--  Falls Rd @ 36th St, Baltimore, MD    honfest.net/
A lively festival that covers 4 city blocks on Hampden's very own 36th Street with live music including The Fabulettes,  Pile up your beehive & Com’ on down, hon!

8-9 June

Dauphin County Music & Wine Festival      Fort Hunter, PA      bscpblues.org       www.dauphincounty.org

17-20 June

WC Handy Blues & BBQ Festival --  FREE  Henderson, KY  (800) 648-3128     www.handyblues.org   

11-14 June

Smoky Hill Music Festival – Oakdale Park, Salina, KS    http://riverfestival.com/  

10 June

Takoma Park Jazz Festival -- Takoma Park, MD    http://tpjazzfest.org/ 

15 June

Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival --  FREE  Creative Alliance @ Patterson, Baltimore, MD    www.msac.org       http://www.creativealliance.org      

14-15 June

Taste of Reston – Reston Town Center, Reston, VA      www.restontaste.com

14-15 June

Blues on the Fox Festival --  River Edge Park    Aurora, Il    http://riveredgeaurora.com   

12-14 June

Billtown Blues Festival – Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville, PA     http://www.billtownblues.org/

Natr Myers, Kat Riggins, Noah Wotherspoon  | Mikey Jr. Trudy Lynn, Rev Billy C Wirtz, Cash Box Kings, Rev Peyton’s Big Damn Band,

JP Soars, Jason Ricci,

Mitch Woods & Rocket 88s,

15 June

Columbia Pike Blues Festival --  FREE  Arlington, VA (703) 892-2776   www.columbia-pike.org/  1-8pm  

15 June

Silver Spring Blues Festival – FREE    Downtown Silver Spring, MD     silverspringblues.com   

15-16 June

Clearwater Festival – Great Hudson River Revival – Croton Point Park, Croton on Hudson, NY      http://www.clearwaterfestival.org

16 June

Big Funky Blues Fest – Mt Airy Fairgrounds, Mt Airy, MD

17-19 Jun

Blast Furnace Blues Festival – SteelStacks, Bethlehem, PA      https://www.steelstacks.org/festivals/blast-furnace-blues/   

18-21 Jun

Telluride Bluegrass Festival -- Telluride, CO     bluegrass.com/telluride/index.html   
Alison Kraus, Sam Bush Band, Greensky Bluegrass, Del McCoury Band, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Mandolin Orange, Billy Strings, Punch Brothers, Hawktail, Che Apalache, Yonder Mountain String Band, Infamous Stringdusters, Leftover Salmon, Live from Here w/Chris Thile, Tim O’Brien, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglass Band, Bela Fleck & Edmar Castaneda, Edgar & George Meyer, Bowregard, Le Vent Du Nord, +

18-21 Jun

4 Peaks Music Festival – Stevenson Ranch,  Bend, OR     www.4peaksmusic.com

18-21 June

Firefly Music Festival – Dover Speedway, Dover DE      www.fireflyfestival.com

Rage Against the Machine, Billie Eilish, Halsey, Khalid, Blink-182, Maggie Rogers, Cage the Elephant, Diplo, Chvrches, Run the Fewels, Illenium. The Struts, RL Grime, David Lee Roth, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Blackbear, Cold War Kids, Lil Dicky, Nghtmre, Grouplove, Petit Biscuit, Neon Trees, Space Jesus, Loud Luxury, Tove Lo, ++

19-21 June

Barefoot Country Music Festival – Wildwood, NJ     https://barefootcountrymusicfest.com

Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Billy Currington, High Valley, Filmore, Jimmy Allen, Colt Ford, +

19-20 June

Fort Smith Riverfront Blues – Fort Smith, AR      http://www.riverfrontbluesfest.org/

21-22 June

Blues Brews & BBQ Festival –  Water Tower Park, Louisville, KY     www.louisvillebluesandbbqfestival.com

June

Funhouse Fest – Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg,  Willamsburg, VA    https://www.funhousefest.com/            Funhouse Fest cancelled in 2019!

21-23 June

Cape Fear Blues Festival – Cape Fear, NC    www.capefearblues.org    

21-23 June

Latin Fest – 24th Street Stage, Virginia Beach, VA    https://liveonatlantic.com/festivals/latin-fest 

20 June

State Street Blues Stroll – Various Locations, Media PA     http://statestreetblues.com

20-21 June

Franklin Blues & BBQ Festival  -- FREE,  Franklin, PA    https://www.franklinbluesandbbq.org

22-23 June

DC Capital Barbecue Battle -- Washington, DC    bbqindc.com

22 June

Shepherdstown Street Festival  -- Shepherdstown, WV    shepherdstownstreetfest.org        cancelled in 2019!

24-27 June

ROMP Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival – Yellow Creek Park, Owensboro, KY   www.rompfest.com

26-28 June

Blues From The Top – Winter Park, CO     www.grandblues.org

24-28 June

& 1-5 July

Smithsonian Folklife Festival --  FREE  Downtown Mall, Washington, DC  (202)633-1000     http://www.festival.si.edu/

Programs include Brazil, United Arab Emirates, US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon and Smithsonian Conservation Commons.   

28-29 June

North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic --  Oxford, MS    https://www.nmshillcountrypicnic.com   

26-28 June

Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival -- Norfolk, VA     (757)441-234        festevents.org 

27-28 June

Rock Ribs & Ridges Festival – Sussex Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ 212-539-8830    www.rockribsandridges.com  

Don Felder, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, Kyle Daniel, Matt Coffy Band  |  Molly Hatchet, Outlaws, Pat Travers Band | Blackfoot.

27-28 June

Freihofer’s Jazz Festival – Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY    https://www.saratoga.com/summer/jazz-festival/

27-30 June

Kate Wolf Music Festival  -- Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, CA     www.katewolfmusicfestival.com

26-30 June
2-7 July

Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI     https://summerfest.com/

25-27 June

New York State Blues Festival – Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY                 http://nysbluesfest.com/

Fabulous Thunderbirds,

28-30 June

Sandstock Rock Music Festival  -- 24th Street Stage, Virginia Beach, VA     www.beacheventsfun.com   

June

River and Roots Festival – Watermelon Park, Berryville, VA     http://www.riverandroots.com/         Cancelled in 2019!

28-30 June

Back Home Festival – FREE   New Martinsville, WV     www.backhomefestival.com .

29 June

South Branch Valley Bluegrass Festival – Wapocoma Campground, Romney, WV     http://bluegrass.hampshirewv.com/

JULY

 2020

1-5 July

Smithsonian Folklife Festival --  FREE  Downtown Mall, Washington, DC  (202)633-1000     http://www.festival.si.edu/

Programs include Brazil, United Arab Emirates, US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon and Smithsonian Conservation Commons.   

2-5 July

Peach Music Festival – Montage Mountain,  Scranton, PA      http://thepeachmusicfestival.com

Oysterhead, String Cheese Incident, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Rebelution, Umphrey’s McGee, Moe, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Oteil & Friends, Twiddle, Turkauz, Tower of Power, Billy Strings, Steel Pulse, Allman Betts Band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, The Slip, Spafford, Dopapod, Keller Williams, Goose, Aqueous, Ghost Light, Andy Frasco & UN, Bishop Gunn, The Nth Power, Brandon Taz Niederaurer, Mikaela Davis, Thumpasaurus, Kitchen Dwellers, The Green, Neal Francis, Gabriel Kelley, The Fritz, Jennifer Hartswick, Yak Attack, Funk You, Magic Beans, Eggy, Serene Green, Colebrook Road, Bobby Lee Rodgers,

4 July

Capitol Fourth – National Mall   Washington, DC

4 July

DC Jam – FedEx Field,  Largo, MD

Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Pharrell Williams, The Go-Go's, Band of Horses, Durand Jones & The Indications, The Regrettes, Beach Bunny, Radkey, +

4 July

Great American Picnic  -- Town Point Park,  Norfolk, VA       festevents.org   

4 July

Willie Nelson Picnic --   Austin260 Amphitheater, Austin, TX

1-5 July

Essence Festival 25 – Superdome, New Orleans, LA    https://www.essence.com

Bruno Mars, Janet Jackson, Janelle Monae, Patti LaBelle, Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Junes Diary, Raposdy, Stokley, Tamia & New Orleans’ Own, Tank & Bangas, Elephant Man, Kranium, +

4-7 July

Waterfront Blues Festival – Portland, OR     http://waterfrontbluesfest.com  

4-7 July

High Sierra Music Festival  – Plumas-Sierra Fairgrounds, Quincy, CA        www.HighSierraMusic.com

4-14 July

RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest – Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Canada     http://ottawabluesfest.ca/

5-7 July

Great Blue Heron Festival – Sherman, NY      www.greatblueheron.com

5-6 July

Mississippi Valley Blues Festival – LeClaire Park, Davenport, IA    http://mvbs.org

5-7 July

Thunder Bay Blues Festival – Marina Park, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada     www.tbayblues.ca

6 July

Common Ground on the Town – FREE   Westminster, MD     https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/cgott.html

6 July

Low Country Boil  -- Barrell House, Arrington, VA    https://bluemountainbrewery.com/

6-7 July

Johnnie Johnson Bues Festival – FREE  Palatine Park, Fairmont, WV      http://johnniejohnsonfestival.com/

7-26 July

Augusta Heritage Center Dance Camp – Elkins, WV    www.augustaheritagecenter.org
Cajun & Country July 7-12; Blues & Swing July 14-19; Bluegrass July 21-26

7-12 July

Augusta Heritage Center Cajun-Creole-Country Week – Elkins, WV    www.augustaheritagecenter.org   

10-18 July

Concert of Colors  -- FREE  Midtown Detroit, MI     www.concertofcolors.com

9-11 July

Briggs Farm Blues Festival – Nescopeck, PA  (570) 379-3342      www.briggsfarm.com

Bret Alexander & Friends, Miz | Ana Popovic, Campbell Brothers, Lil Ed & Imperials, Celisse Henderson, Swampcandy. Gabe Stillman,

Shemekia Copeland, Victor Wainwright & Train, Mac Arnold & Plate Full of Blues, Scott Pemberton, Gracie Curran & High Falutin Band, King Solomon Hicks, National Reserve, Mighty Susquehannas

9-11 July

4848 Festival – Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Snowshoe, WV   http://www.4848festival.com/

Greensky Bluegrass, Grace Potter, Billy Strings, Galactic, Keller Williams & the Keels, Twiddle, The Motet, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Goose, Easy Star All-Stars, Lil Smokies, Toubab Krewe, The Commonheart, Ona, Ghost-note, Jon Stickley Trio, Ryan Montbleau, Christopher Paul Stelling, Jake Krack, Katie Henry,

11-14 July

California Worldfest – Grass Valley, CA    www.worldfest.net

11-14 July

Black Potatoe Music Festival – Red Hill Museum, Clinton NJ    http://www.blackpotatoe.com/ 

12-13 July

Tall City Blues Festival -- Midland, TX     www.tallcitybluesfest.com  

10-12 July

Red Wings Roots Music Festival --  Natural Chimney Regional Park, Mount Solon, VA     www.redwingroots.com

12-14 July

Green River Festival – Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA      greenriverfestival.com

13 July

Common Ground on the Hill Festival - Westminster, MD     www.commongroundonthehill.com 

13 July

Earth Rocker Festival  -- Shiley Acres, Inwood, WV    https://shileyacres.rocks

13 July

Cincinnati Blues Festival – Sawyer Point, Cincinnati, OH     www.cincyblues.org

13 July

Breaux Vineyards Key West Fest -- Hillsboro VA    http://www.breauxvineyards.com               

11-12 July

North Atlantic Blues Festival -- Rockland, ME     northatlanticbluesfestival.com
Johnny Rawls Soul Revue, Jason Ricci, Tennessee Redemption, Gumbo Grits & Gravy, Blues Caravan w/Jeremiah Johnson, Whitney Shay & Ryan Perry

Ronnie Baker Brooks, Coco Montoya, Ana Popovic, Tullie Brae, Thornetta Davis, MCMA Blues Camp Kids

13 July

Blues Under the Bridge --  Colorado Springs, CO      https://www.bluesunderthebridge.org/

13 July

Shenandoah Valley Beach Music Festival –  Ironwood Club, Staunton, VA  http://www.shenandoahconcerts.com

14-19 July

Augusta Old-Time Week – Elkins, WV    www.augustaheritagecenter.org

14-19 July

Augusta Heritage Center Blues & Swing Week – Elkins, WV    www.augustaheritagecenter.org     

18-21 July

Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival  --   Trumansburg Fairgrounds, Trumansburg, NY         https://www.grassrootsfest.org

Donna the Buffalo,

18-21 July

Great South Bay Music Festival – Shorefront Park, Patchogue, NY      http://www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com/

18-21 July

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival -- Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY      www.greyfoxbluegrass.com

19-22 July

Jamboree in the Hills -- Wheeling, WV     jamboreeinthehills.com          Cancelled in 2019!

19-20 July

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Festival – Yankton Trail Park, Sioux Falls, SD     siouxfallsjazzfest.com    

19-20 July

Winthrop R&B Festival --  Hwy20 Blues Ranch, Winthrop, WA        winthropbluesfestival.com  

19-21 July

Artscape -- FREE  Baltimore, MD    artscape.org     

 

19-20 July

Lowertown Blues Festival – Mears Park,  St Paul, MN    http://lowertownbluesfestival.com

20 July

Shenandoah Valley Blues & Brews Festival –  Ironwood Club, Staunton, VA  http://www.shenandoahconcerts.com

20 July

DCBS Fundraiser for DC Blues Fest – American Legion #41, Silver Spring, MD    www.dcblues.org

20 July

SK8 Nelson – Rockfish Community Center, Afton, VA

20 July

Bucks County Blues Society R&B Picnic -- Snipes Farm, Morrisville, PA   www.buckscountybluessociety.org/Home_Page.html    (coolers ok)

 

21 July

CDBS Roadhouse Bluesfest – Jonathan’s Landing,   Magnolia, DE    www.centraldelawareblues.com         Cancelled in 2019!

21-26 July

Augusta Heritage Center Bluegrass Week – Elkins, WV    www.augustaheritagecenter.org  

21 July

BSCP Mississippi Railroad   --  Mechanicsburg Picnic Grounds, Mechanicsburg, PA  bscpblues.org   

22-26 July

FloydFest -- MP 170.5 Blue Ridge Parkway, Chateau Morrisette, Floyd, VA        floydfest.com

String Cheese Incident, Grace Potter, Toots & Maytals, Leftover Salmon, Turkuaz, Brent Cobb, Andy Frasco & the UN, +

26-29 July

Doah Festival – Luray, VA    http://doahfest.com      Cancelled in 2019!

26-27 July

Fargo Blues Festival – Newman Field. Fargo, ND    (866) 55_BLUES      http://fargobluesfest.com/

26-28 July

RockyGrass Festival – Lyons, CO    https://www.bluegrass.com/rockygrass/

26-28 July

Xponential Music Festival --  Camden Waterfront, Baltimore, MD   http://xpnfest.org/

26-28 July

Lowell Folk Festival --  Lowell, MA   lowellfolkfestival.org   

26-27 July

Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest  -- Canal Winchester, OH    www.bluesandribfest.com

26-27 July

Prairie Dog Blues Festival – St Feriloe Island, Prairie du Chien, WI  www.prairiedogblues.com  

27-28 July

Pittsburgh Blues & Roots Festival – Syria Shrine Center, Cheswick, PA      https://www.pghbluesrootsfest.com/   

27 July

Hell Yeah Festival  -- Shiley Acres, Inwood, WV    https://shileyacres.rocks

27 July

Big Bend Blues Festival – Pomeroy, OH

27 July

Mountainfest Motorcycle Rally – Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV    https://wvmountainfest.com/

28 July

Outlaw Jam – Ann Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville, MD    https://outlawjam.com/

26-28 July

Newport Folk Festival --  Fort Adams Park, Newport, RI    http://www.newportfolk.org

30 July -
3 Aug

Pickin in Parsons – Five River Campground, Parsons, WV      http://www.fiverivercampground.com/pickin-in-parsons.html

AUGUST

 2020

1-4 Aug

Lollapolooza – Chicago, Il    www.lollapalooza.com

1-4 Aug

Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza – Sam’s Wood Site, Mammoth Lakes, CA    www.mammothbluesbrewsfest.com

1-4 Aug

Mt Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival – Deming, WA    www.bakerblues.com

1-4 Aug

Calgary International Blues Festival – Shaw Millennium Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada      www.calgarybluesfest.com

3-4 Aug

Riverfront Blues -- Wilmington, DE (302)571-4205 or 376-6298     riverfrontbluesfestde.com/

2-3 Aug

Flood City Music Festival – Johnston, PA    www.floodcitymusic.com

2-4 Aug

Newport Jazz Festival --   Fort Adams Park, Newport, RI       http://www.newportjazz.org/

3-12 Aug

Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA     www.musikfest.org         

4 Aug

Earth Rocker Festival – Shiley Acres, Inwood, WV     www.earthrockerfest.com    www.shileyacres.net

8-11 Aug

Buffalo by the Bayou Festival – Buffalo Gap Retreat, Capon Bridge, WV    https://www.buffalogapretreat.com

8-11 Aug

Donnacona Blues Festival – Donnacona, Quebec, Canada     www.donnaconablues.com

8-11 Aug

Kitchener Blues Festival – Kitchener, ON, Canada    www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com     

7-9 Aug

Outside Lands – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA     https://www.sfoutsidelands.com 

7-9 Aug

Telluride Jazz Festival -- Telluride, CO  telluridejazz.org 

7-9 Aug

Oak Grove Music Festival – Oak Grove Theater, Verona, VA     http://www.oakgrovefestival.com/

7-9 Aug

Outside Lands – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA    https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/

7-9 Aug

Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival – FREE  Clarksdale, MS     www.sunflowerfest.org  

7-9 Aug

Heritage Music Blues Festival -- Heritage Port Amphitheater, Wheeling, WV (304) 232-8705    heritagemusicfest.com

7-9 Aug

Bayfront Blues Festival -- Duluth, MN  (715) 394-6831    bayfrontblues.com 

8 Aug

Boots, Brews & BBQ – Downtown Martinsburg, WV   www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com

35 Craft Brews, Local BBQ,

8 Aug

Fortify Music Festival --  Fort DuPont, Delaware City, DE     https://fortdupont.org/fortifyfest/

8 Aug

Lamonts Blues Festival – Lamont’s Entertainment Complex, Indian Head, MD

8 Aug

Gloucester Mass Blues Festival‏ -- Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA     http://gloucesterbluesfestival.com/

8-9 Aug

Good Ole Boys Festival – Shenandoah Speedway, Luray, VA   https://cootersplace.com/pages/good-ol-boys-fest-1

8-9 Aug

New Blues Festival – Long Beach, CA       https://www.newbluesfestival.com/

9 Aug

Fais Do-do at Buffalo Gap – Buffalo Gap Retreat, Capon Bridge, WV  

13-15 Aug

Gettysburg Bluegrass Camporee --  Granite Hill Campground,  Gettsyburg, PA  gettysburgbluegrass.com

13-15 Aug

Bethel Woods Center’s Season of Song & Celebration – Bethel Woods, NY

13-15 Aug

Philadelphia Folk Festival -- Schwenksville, PA     www.pfs.org

13-15 Aug

North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival – Marion, NC     https://adamsbluegrass.com

14-16 Aug

Ann Arbor Blues Festival – Ann Arbor, MI     https://www.a2bluesfestival.com   

14-16 Aug

White Mountain Boogie & Blues Festival -- Thornton, NH     whitemountainboogie.com     nhblues.com

14-16 Aug

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival – Lyons, CO    http://www.bluegrass.com/folks/

14-16 Aug

Big Bull Falls Blues Fest  -- Wausau, WI   www.wausauevents.org

14-15 Aug

Madison Ribberfest – Madison, IN    http://www.madisonribberfest.com/

14-15 Aug

Appalachian Arts & Music Festival – Buffalo Gap Retreat, Capon Bridge, WV    https://www.buffalogapretreat.com

14-15 Aug

Chenango Blues Fest -- Norwich, NY  (607)334-5653 (607)336-2787     chenangobluesfest.org   

  Also Aug 15: (FREE in East Park)     

15 Aug

Hot August Music Festival -- Oregon Ridge Bandshell, Cockeysville, MD  877-321-fest     www.hotaugustmusicfestival.com

17 Aug

Papa Roach Festival  -- Shiley Acres, Inwood, WV    https://shileyacres.rocks

Papa Roach,   

18 Aug

Green Harbor Roots Festival – Marshfield, MA    

19-23 Aug

Camp Cripple Creek Legends of Woodstock Festival – Full Moon Resort, Big Indian, NY    https://www.campcripplecreek.com/

21 Aug-
2 Sept

New York State Fair – Syracuse, NY    www.nysfair.org

22-25 Aug

Lockn – Interlocken Music Festival – Oak Ridge Farm, Arrington, VA    www.locknfestival.com/

22-24 Aug

Bean Blossom Blues Festival – Bill Monroe Campground Park, Nashville, IN    www.beanblossomblues.com   

23-25 Aug

Edmondton LaBlatts Blues Festival – Edmonton, AB, Canada   http://www.bluesinternationalltd.com/

23-24 Aug

Virginia Beach Funk Fest  -- Virginia Beach, VA    www.beachstreetusa.com

23-24 Aug

Norfolk Jazz Festival  -- Town Point Park,  Norfolk, VA        festevents.org

24 Aug

Trinidaddio Blues Festival – Central Park, Trinidad, CO    http://www.trinidaddiobluesfest.com/

24-25 Aug

North River Blues Festival – Marshfield Fairgrounds, Marshfield, MA    www.marshfieldfair.org

29 Aug -

2 Sept

American Music Festival  --  5th Street Stage, Virginia Beach, VA      www.beachstreetusa.com

30 Aug -

1 Sept

Appaloosa Festival – Skyline Ranch Resort, Front Royal, VA    https://appaloosafestival.com/

30 Aug -

1 Sept

Big Muddy Blues Festival – Laclede’s Landing,  St Louis, MO   bigmuddybluesfestival.com

31 Aug –

1 Sept

Made in America Festival – Philadelphia, PA     www.madeinamericafest.com

31 Aug –

1 Sept

Blues, Views & BBQ Festival – Westport, CT    www.bluesviewsbbq.com

SEPT

  2020

 

4-6 Sept

Rhythm & Roots Festival -- Ninigret Park, Charlestown, RI  (888) 855-6940    rhythmandroots.com    (10000)

Aug 29: Steve Rilley & Mamou Playboys at The Towers in Narragansett, RI
Rhiannon Giddens, Richard Thompson, Donna the Buffalo, Uprooted w/Michael Glabicki, Keller Williams, New Orleans Suspects, The Duhks, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, The Revelers, Trigger Hippy, Amythyst Kiah, Terry & Zydeco Bad Boys, David Greely, Ed Poullard & Preston Frank, Dirk Powell, Tami Neilsen, Will Evans & the Rising Tides, Faux Paws, Rose & the Bros, and more to be announced

6 Sept

Alonzo's Picnic --  Rosedale American Legion Hall, Rosedale, MD    410-744-2291   mojoworkin.com    BYOEverything (coolers allowed)  

7 Sept

Labor Day Music Festival --  Jamestown, RI

7 Sept

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival --  FREE – Greenbelt, MD     www.greenbeltlaborday.com   

10-13 Sept

Big Blues Bender Festival – Plaza Hotel & Casino,  Las Vegas, NV     www.bigbluesbender.com       http://www.sincitysoulandbluesrevival.com/
Buddy Guy, Delbert McClinton, Jonny Lang, Tab Benoit, North Mississippi AllStars, Allman Bettes Band, Victor Wainwright & the Train, Bettye LaVette, One for the Kings, Mike Zito & His Big Blues Band, Jon Cleary & Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Albert Castiglia, Southen Avenue, Jimmy Hall, Carolyn Wonderland, Chris Cain, Sugaray Rayford, JP Soars Gypsy Blues Revue w/Jason Ricci, Johnny Sansone, Monster Mike Welch, Blind Boy Paxton, Dwayne Dopsie, Colin James, Lindsay Beaver, Bender Brass Band, Kat Riggins, Kevin Burt, Anne Harris, ++

6-8 Sept

National Folk Festival – Salisbury, MD    http://nationalfolkfestival.com/   

6-8 Sept

North Carolina Folk Festival – Greensboro, NC     https://ncfolkfestival.com

6-8 Sept

Mountain Song Festival – Brevard, NC   www.mountainsongfestival.com

6-8 Sept

Wheatland Music Festival – Wheatland Place, Lancaster, PA    http://www.wheatlandmusic.org/

7 Sept

Greenbelt Blues Festival --  FREE – Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt, MD     www.greenbeltbluesfest.com  

7 Sept

Happy Retreat Craft Beer & Music Festival – Charles Town, WV   http://www.happyretreat.org/beer-music-festival/    11-6pm

7 Sept

Lowell Blues N Brews Festival --  Lowell, MA     http://www.bluesnbrewsrotary.org/    

7 Sept

In the Street Festival – Various Locations Downtown, Frederick,  MD    http://www.celebratefrederick.com 

7 Sept

San Diego Blues Festival -- Embarcadero Marina Park, San Diego, CA        http://sdbluesfest.com/

7-8 Sept

Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival – FREE   Norwich, NY    https://colorscape.org/ 

8 Sept

Takoma Park Folk Festival -- Takoma Park, MD FREE    (301) 589-0202    tpff.org   

12-13 Sept

Moon River Festival – Chattanooga, TN    https://www.moonriverfestival.com
Sheryl Crow, Nickel Creek, Drew Holcomb & Neighbors, Ben Rector, Billy Strings, Indigo Girls, Dawes, Robert Earl Keen, Shovels & Rope, Yola, The Jayhawks, Coin, Molly Tuttle, Colony House, Amythyst Kiah, Rebirth Brass Band, National Parks, Natalie Hemby, McCrary Sisters, Che Apalache, Strung Like A Horse, Jill Andrews.

 10-15 Sept

Americana Fest – Nashville, TN     www.americanamusic.org

10-15 Sept

Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival  -- Fredericton, NB, Canada      www.harvestjazzandblues.com     

12-15 Sept

OC Bikefest --   Ocean City, MD    https://ocbikefest.com

13-15 Sept

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival -- Telluride, CO   http://www.tellurideblues.com/   

13-15 Sept

Misty Mountain Music Festival – Misty Mountain Camp Resort,  Greenwood, VA    mistymountainmusicfestival.com/    

13-14 Sept

Pasture Palooza Music & Arts Festival --  339 Minniewood Lane, Berryville, VA     http://www.pasturepalooza.com/

13-14 Sept

Niagara Falls Blues Festival – Niagara Falls, NY    www.niagarafallsbluesfest.org

18-22 Sept

Camp Jam in the Pines – Buena Vista Camping Resort, Buena, NJ       http://www.cjinthep.com/  

Sept

H Street Festival  -- H Street,  Washington, DC   www.hstreet.org/events/festival

19-22 Sept

Watermelon Park Festival -  Berryville, VA (540) 955-1621     www.watermelonparkfest.com  

19-22 Sept

Sunfest  -- Ocean City Inlet Ocean City,MD    http://ococean.com/sunfest

20-21 Sept

iHeart Radio Music Festival  -- T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV     https://www.iheart.com/music-festival/  

20-22 Sept

Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival   --  Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, VA  (540) 461-0954    www.nothinfancybluegrass.com  

20-22 Sept

Bristol Rhythm and Roots – Bristol, TN     http://www.bristolrhythm.com/

20-22 Sept

Bourbon & Beyond – Highland Festival Grounds, Louisville, KY    http://bourbonandbeyond.com/

21 Sept

BaconFest – Elmwood Park, Roanoke, VA    https://www.baconfestva.com

21 Sept

Fairfax County Brewfest  -- Mustang Sally Brewing Company, Chantilly, VA    https://msbrewing.com/fairfax-county-brewfest

21 Sept

FarmAid Festival –    Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI     https://www.farmaid.org   

Willie Nelson & Family, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real,

21-22 Sept

Borderland Festival – Knox Farm, State Park, NY     https://borderlandfestival.com/

26-29 Sept

Bluegrass by the Bay – Castaway Resort Campgrounds, Ocean City, MD

27-29 Sept

Neptune Festival -- Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA  (757) 463-1675    www.neptunefestival.com
Sand Sculting Competition, BoardWalk Weekend with tons of craft vendors, regatta, galas, volleyball competition, surfing competition &bands

27-28 Sept

Hoopla Festival – Devil’s Backbone Brewing, Roseland, VA

27-28 Sept

Boogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival – Cassidy Park, Bogalusa, LA     www.bogalusablues.com 

27-29 Sept

Columbia Roots N Blues BBQ Festival –   Columbia, MO     https://rootsnbluesnbbq.com

27-29 Sept

Gretna Heritage Festival -- Grenta, LA    www.gretnafest.com

27-29 Sept

Louder Than Life – Champions Park, Louisville, KY    https://louderthanlifefestival.com/  

28 Sept

Bluebird Blues Festival  -- 11-5 pm @ PG Community College, Largo, MD   

28 Sept

Chili Blues & Brews Festival --  Lumos Plaza, Waynesboro, VA       www.virginiachili.com     

OCT

  2020

2-4 Oct

Sleepy Creek on the Potomac HarFest-- Berkeley Springs, WV     http://www.sleepycreekpresents.com/

2-4 Oct
and
9-11 Oct

Austin City Limits Music Festival  -- Austin, TX    aclfestival.com  

3-4 Oct

Brunswick Railroad Days -- Brunswick, MD  (410) 675-6750   301-834-7500     www.brunswickrailroaddays.org   

3 Oct

Taste of Bethesda -- Bethesda, MD    http://www.bethesda.org        

4 Oct

Takoma Park Street Festival - Takoma Park, MD (301) 589-0202       https://mainstreettakoma.org/   

9-12 Oct

King Biscuit Blues Festival - Helena, AR  (870) 572-5223     www.kingbiscuitfestival.com      

Oct

Mighty Mississippi Music Festival – Warfield Point Park  Greenville, MS   http://www.mightymississippimusicfestival.com      Cancelled in 2019!

8-11 Oct

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival  -- FREE  Pittsboro, NC    http://shakorihillsgrassroots.org/   

11-13 Oct

Festival Acadiens et Creoles -- FREE  Girard Park, Lafayette, LA    http://www.festivalsacadiens.com

11-13 Oct

The Festy Experience – IX Art Park, Charlottesville, VA      www.thefesty.com     

11-12 Oct

Bukka White Blues Festival – Ten-Tom Waterway, Aberdeen, Ms       http://bukkawhitebluesfestival.com/  

9-11 Oct

Austin City Limits Music Festival  -- Austin, TX    aclfestival.com  

11-12 Oct

Garvin Gate Blues Fest  – Louisville, KY    http://www.garvingatebluesfestival.com/

11-13 Oct

Richmond Folk Festival  Richmond, VA     richmondfolkfestival.org  

11-13 Oct

Voice of the Wetlands Festival – Southdown Museum Grounds, Houma, LA     http://www.voiceofthewetlands.org/vow-festival/ 

12-13 Oct

Fells Point Street Festival --  Fells Point, Baltimore, MD  (410) 675-6750     http://www.fellspointfest.net/  

13 Oct

DC Blues Festival – FREE  WunderGarten and Event Space at NoMa , Washington, DC 

18-20 Oct

Crescent City Blues Festival  --  FREE   Lafayette Square, New Orleans, LA     jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest/

19-20 Oct

Mustang Music Festival – Corolla, NC    http://www.mustangmusicfestival.com/  

11-13 Oct

Hickory Oktoberfest – Hickory, NC    www.hickoryoctoberfest.com   

18-20 Oct

Camping with the Blues Festival – Sertoa Youth Ranch, Brooksville, FL    941-758-7585    http://campingwiththeblues.com  

17-20 Oct

Lake Eden Arts Fall Festival -- Camp Rockmount/Black Mountain, NC  (828) 68-MUSIC  theleaf.com   

24-26 Oct

Suwanee Hulaween Festival  Live Oak,FL     https://suwanneehulaween.com/        

24-26 Oct

Anderson Bluegrass Festival – Anderson, SC      https://adamsbluegrass.com

25-27 Oct

Voodoo Music Experience – New Orleans, LA     https://www.voodoofestival.com    

25 Oct –

1 Nov

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise –  Ft Lauderdale FL to Curaco, Aruba & Half Moon Cay       (888) BLUESIN  bluescruise.com 

Taj Mahal Phantom Blues Band, Keb Mo, Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio, Charlie Musselwhite, Ruthie Foster Six, Tab Benoit, Walter Trout, Tommy Castro & Painkillers, Kenny Neal Band, G Love & Special Sauce, Danielle Nicole, Shemekia Copeland, Johnny Rawls, Vanessa Collier, Rev Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Marquise Knox,

Shakura S’Aida,Jonathan Long, RUF Records Blues Caravan w/ Jeremiah Johnson, Ryan Perry & Whitney Shay , Hadden Sayers, Dom Flemons, Blackburn +

NOV

  2020

2-9 Nov

Malt Shop Memories Cruise -  Ft Lauderdale, FL     http://maltshopcruise.com/

3 Nov

DSBS Blues Harvest – The Reef Seafood & Steak House, Wilmington, DE      www.diamondstateblues.com

7-9 Nov

Fall Palatka – Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, Palatka, FL     https://adamsbluegrass.co

7-10 Nov

Riverhawk Festival -- Brooksville, FL  lindentertainment.com 

8-9 Nov

Forgotten Music Festival – Port St Joe, FL  www.forgottenmusicfestival.com

9 Nov

Fabulous Free College Park Blues Festival – Ritchie Coliseum, College Park, MD     www.dcblues.org

21 Nov

Jazz By Night Celebration – Various Locations, Media PA     http://statestreetblues.com

22-24 Nov

Reading Blues Fest – Various Locations, Reading, PA      www.readingbluesfest.com

28-30 Nov

South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival – Myrtle Beach, SC       https://adamsbluegrass.com

DEC

  2020

6 Dec

Bradenton Blues Festival – Bradenton Riverwalk,  Bradenton, FL   www.bradentonbluesfestival.org .

Dec

Christmas Jingle Jam – US Celluar Arena, Asheville, NC     www.xmasjam.com       Cancelled in 2019!

2021

Jan

New Years Bluegrass Festival --   Jekyll Island, GA        https://adamsbluegrass.com

Jan

Delbert's Sandy Beaches Cruise --  Ft Lauderdale, FL   to Cozumel Mexico to Key West, FL        https://www.delbert.com/    
Delbert McClinton, The Mavericks, Marcia Ball, California Honeydrops, Shinyribs, Band of Heathens, Seth Walker, Mingo Fishtrap, Etta Britt, Teresea James & the Rhythm Tramps, Wayne Toups, Red Young, Jimmy Hall, Doyle & Debbie,

31 Jan-

7 Feb

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise –  Ft Lauderdale, FL to Tortola, St Thomas, Turks & Caicos       (888) BLUESIN  bluescruise.com 

Jan

Soul Train Cruise  -- Ft Lauderdale, FL  to St Maarten, St Croix & Half Moon Cay   http://soultraincruise.com/   844-266-7685

Jan

Island Exodus 11 – Jewel Paradise Cove, Runaway Bay, Jamaica     www.islandexodus.com

Jan

International Blues Challenge -- Memphis, TN      http://www.bealestreet.com/international-blues-challenge.html   
80+ bands from Blues Foundation affiliates around the world compete for cash, prizes and title of “Best Unsigned Blues Band”

Jan

Rock Boat  --  Miami,FL to Harvest Caye, Belize & Roatan, Honduras     www.therockboat.com

Jan

Lehigh River Midwinter Blues Jam – Days Hotel Jetport Ballroom, BC Combo, Dana Gaynor Band, Blues Collaborative Band, Jack Adams Band,

Jan

Country Music Cruise –Ft Lauderdale, FL to St Maarten, San Juan & Half Moon Cay      http://countrymusiccruise.com/

Jan

Little Feat’s Ramble on the Island – Melia Braco Village, Trelawny, Jamaica     www.RambleOnTheIsland.com
Little Feat, Midnight Ramble Band, Anders Osborne, Vince Herman,

Jan

Outlaw Country Cruise – Miami, FL to Kesy West to Jamaica      http://www.outlawcountrycruise.com/

 FEB

   2021

Feb

Cayamo Cruise --  Miami Fl to St Croix & Antgiua            http://www.cayamo.com/

Feb

Palatka Bluegrass Festival – Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, Palatka FL      https://adamsbluegrass.com

Feb

Cincinnati Winter Blues Festival – Manor House, Mason, OH     www.cincyblues.org

Feb

Bluegrass First Class --  Ashville, NC      http://bluegrassfirstclass.com/home/

Feb

Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival --  Coachman Park, Clearwater, FL    http://www.clearwaterseablues.com/ 

18-22 Feb

Rock Legends Cruise – Ft Lauderdale, FL  to Cozumel           https://www.rocklegendscruise.com
Styx, Don McLean, Blue Oyster Cult, Warrant, Lita Ford, Walter Trout, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, ++

Feb

Lancaster Roots and Blues Festival -- Various Venues, Lanscaster, PA    http://www.lancasterrootsandblues.com/

Feb

Rock Legends Cruise – Ft Lauderdale, FL  to Grand Cayman          https://www.rocklegendscruise.com

MARCH

  2021

Mar

M3F Festival – Hance Park, Phoenix, AZ      https://www.m3ffest.com/

Bon Iver, Rufus Du Sol, Growlers, Greensky Bluegrass, Infamous Stringdusters, Stick Figure, Lany, Local Natives, moe, San Holo, Sofi Tukker, Snakehips,  +++

Mar

Baltimore Old Time Music Festival – The Creative Alliance, Baltimore, MD  www.creativealliance.org

8-12 Mar

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Cruise   --  Miami, FL to Ocho Rios, Jamaica       http://www.bluesaliveatsea.com/

Joe Bonamassa, George Thorogood & Destroyers, Charlie Musselwhite, Eric Gales, Sue Foley, Shemekia Copeland, Popy Chubby, Jimmy Vivino, Jontavious Willis, Vanessa Collier, Joe Robinson, +

Mar

Bonita Blues Festival -- Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, FL      bonitablues.com

Mar

Savannah Music Festival  -- Savannah, GA    www.savannahmusicfestival.org

Mar

Ultra Music Festival – Virginia Key Beach Park, Miami, FL     https://ultramusicfestival.com

Mar

Cruise To The Edge – Miami, FL to Harvest Caye, Belize and Roatan, Hoduras       www.cruisetotheedge.com  

Mar

Flower Power Cruise  -- Ft Lauderdale, FL to St Maarten & San Juan, Puerto Rico     http://flowerpowercruise.com/

APRIL

  2021

1-8 Apr

On the Blue Cruise – Miami to St Marteen, St Thomas, Great Stirrup Cay    https://onthebluecruise.com/

Al Stewart, Firefall, Orleans, Poco, Pat Travers,The Orchestra (w/ELO members), Ronnie Spector & Ronettes. The Babys, Empty Pockets, +

13-15 May

Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival -- Roanoke Island Park, Manteo, NC     www.bluegrassisland.com

Breaking Glass, Hogslop String Band, Scythian. Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Blue Highway, Sideline, Yonder Mountain String Band, Deeper Shade of Blue, Kate Lee & Forest O’Conner, Appalachian Road Show, +