This free, family-friendly event transforms the Pike into a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community—featuring everything from soulful guitar and harmonica-driven blues to zydeco, funk, and jazz. With standout performances by Rick Franklin, Sol Roots, Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark, Everyday Everybody, and Little Red & The Renegades, this year’s festival is a heartfelt tribute to the artists and sounds that keep the blues alive and thriving in the nation’s capital.
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Fur Peace Productions is back with its 2025 Concert Series at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio, marking the return of exceptional live music to Southeast Ohio after the sale of the Fur Peace Ranch. The series kicks off July 6 with Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project, followed by Hot Tuna Acoustic and Suzy Bogguss with Jorma Kaukonen. Tickets go on sale February 18 for these intimate, historic performances at one of Ohio’s finest venues.
The Grateful Guitars Foundation announced their gift to legendary guitarist Steve Kimock: a recreation of Jerry Garcia’s iconic Wolf guitar. This will happen at his band Zero’s 40th anniversary shows at Petaluma’s Mystic Theater on November 8 and 9!
The conference’s theme in 2024 is Illuminate, inspired by the Northern Lights. Artists Include Lady A, Ron Sexsmith, Mimi O’Bonsawin, Tania Elizabeth, Mama’s Broke, Kaïa Kater, Jorane, Basiat Bulat, Wesli, and more!
‘Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll’ documentary premiering at The Loft at City Winery on September 15!
This summer tour kicks off with a hometown performance at New Orleans’ Bayou Boogaloo Fest, followed by dates in Louisiana & Texas, before he heads back overseas for a prominent slot at the prestigious Holland International Blues Fest, opening up for Robben Ford & Warren Haynes.
In this era of cookie cutter festivals, often run by large corporate entities, it’s nice to know that they’ve been keeping it real down in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Devi is the author of the award-winning book ‘The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu’ (foreword by Dr. John), and will have copies on hand!
The 28-city tour will take Cannon from the Midwest to the East Coast and back, including dates in Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Boston!
Grammy® winner and perennial King Biscuit favorite-son Bobby Rush is the Saturday night headliner. The Three Kings featuring Albert Castiglia, Chris Cain and D.K. Harrell pay homage to Kings B.B., Albert, and Freddie.