WISCONSIN & "NEARBY" BLUES FESTS AND EVENTS 2011Courtesy of Madison Blues Society

www.madisonbluessociety.comLast Updated August 30, 2011

Frequent updates so check back often!NOTE: All details subject to change – CHECK EACH FEST WEBSITE!

2/18 MILWAUKEE BLUES FESTIVAL Milwaukee, WIhttp://uscellulararena.org/events/592-2011-milwaukee-blues-festival

U.S Cellular ArenaTickets at Ticketmaster: $59.50, $49.50 includes $3/ticket facility fee

LINEUP: Performers include The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston & Blue Lovette, alongwith returning favorites Bobby “Blue” Bland, Sir Charles Jones, Denise LaSalle, Floyd Taylorand Bobby Rush

3/26 12th ANNUAL BLUES CAFE Rothschild, WIhttp://www.gnbs.org/gnbs/pages/events/blues-cafe-2011.php

Rothschild PavilionDoor open at noon, 1st band starts at 1:00PMTickets: $13 advance, $18 at the door

1:00PM Red White & Blues Band www.redwhiteandblues.com3:00PM Tallan Noble Latz www.myspace.com/tmanlatz5:00PM Jumpship Blues Band www.reverbnation.com/thejumpshipbluesband7:00PM Joanne Shaw Taylor www.pigs-ear.biz/jst9:00PM Tinsley Ellis www.tinselyellis.com

4/2 BLUES, BOOZE AND BBQ'S Lake Mills, WIwww.carpslanding.com/press/eventindex.htm

Carp's Landing in Lake Mills – No coverWING SAUCE COOK-OFF FROM 3 PM.

4:00PM Old Dogs New Trick www.olddogsnewtrick.com9:00PM Hounds Tooth Blues www.houndstoothblues.com

4/16 2011 GRAFTON BLUES CHALLENGE Cedarburg, WIwww.graftonblues.org

Circle B Recreation Center – 3:00PMGrafton's Blues Association again holds its annual competition of WI Blues groups.Winners go on to Memphis, TN and the International Blues Challenge in 2012.

4:00 - Hounds Tooth www.houndstoothblues.com4:35 - Jonny T-bird & the Mps www.myspace.com/jtbmusic5:10 - The Delta Jets www.myspace.com/thedeltajets5:45 - Mojo Perry www.mojoperry.com6:20 - Robert Allen Jr. with Cadillac Pete www.robertallenjr.net6:55 - Highway 414 www.highway414.com7:30 - October Soul www.octobersoul8:05 - Tweed Funk www.tweedfunk.com8:40 - David Miller/Steve Goetsch duo www.reverbnation.com/thedavemillerband9:15 - John Stano – solo www.johnstano.com9:50 - Meantooth Grin www.meantoothgrin.com

5/21 LUCKY STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL Grafton, WIwww.graftonblues.org

13th Avenue between Highway 60 and Bridge StreetMusic starts at noon - 8 bands - FREE event!

The Itch www.myspace.com/theitchrocksLoose Change www.loosechange-rocks.comOctober Soul www.octobersoul.comAaron Williams and the Hoodoo www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.comMaple Road www.mapleroadbluesband.comHollow Rain Ronnie Nyles www.ronnienyles.comRazors Edge www.myspace.com/therazorsedgeband

5/27-30 BRATFEST Madison, WIwww.bratfest.com

Yep, you can have BLUES, R&B, and SOUL along with your BRATS!!Help break the 2010 record of 209,376 brats!!Alliant Energy Fairgrounds on Beautiful Willow Island – Free AdmissionFriday, Saturday, Sunday - 10 AM to 9 PM, Monday - 10 AM to 6 PM, Rain or Shine!!!

Friday, May 27 Steven's Family Stage5:00 PM Soul Brothers www.madtownlounge.com/members/profile.asp?id=24817:40 PM Mean Tooth Grin www.meantoothgrin.com

Saturday, May 28 Metcalfe's Stage4:10 PM Charles Walker Band www.walkerband.com6:10 PM Brats n' Blues www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113928501956177&ref=mf

Hosted by the Shake Daddys www.shakedaddys.com

Sunday, May 29 Ho-Chunk Stage1:10 PM Hot Money hotmoneyband.marginalq.com

Steven's Family Stage2:20 PM Soul Shaker www.myspace.com/soulshakermadison 3:40 PM Chainsaw Curtis www.madtownlounge.com/chainsawcurtisandthecreepers7:40 PM Weapons of Mass Defunktion www.reverbnation.com/womd

Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Ho-Chunk Stage1:10 PM Playground of Sound www.myspace.com/playgroundofsound

Metcalfe's Stage2:20 PM Madison Blues Allstars www.groovology.com/?p=258

6/3,4 WILLOW RIVER BLUES & BREW FEST Richmond, WIwww.willowriverbluesfest.com

MARY PARK, downtown Richmond – FREE!

Friday, June 36:00PM – 8:00PM Becky Barksdale www.beckybarksdale.com8:30PM – 11:00PM Sharp Dressed Man www.sharpdressedman.biz

(ZZ Top Tribute Band)

Saturday, June 41:00PM – 3:45PM The Pumps www.thepumpsband.com4:00PM – 5:45PM Bingham and Thorne www.binghamandthorne.com6:00PM – 8:00PM Mojo Lemon www.mojolemon.com8:30PM – 11:00PM Cory Stevens www.coreystevens.com

6/4 WATSEKA BLUES BBQ AND ARTS FEST Watseka, ILwww.watsekatheatre.com/bluesfest642011.html

Watseka Theater - 5th and Walnut – FREE! - rain or shine (inside if it rains)Outside til 8PM then inside the theater

Sgt. Kaper's Lonely Hearts Club Blues Band The Watseka Wonder "Whos" Blues Band with Jeff McCordLittle Johnny Blues Band www.myspace.com/littlejohnnyblue The Hepsounds www.reverbnation.com/thehepsounds Handsome Dave & the Ravens www.handsomedavemusic.comRafael Mendez & the Fabulous House Rockers www.myspace.com/thefabuloushouserockers After Midnight Blues Band www.bluesinsanantonio.comThe Uptown Groove www.myspace.com/uptowngroovebluesbandRed White and Blues Band www.redwhiteandblues.com

6/4 TREMEPEALEAU BLUES BASH Trempealeau, WIwww.trempealeauhotel.com/trempealeauhotel/default.asp?ID=29&PageData=414

TREMPEALEAU HOTEL - 2:00PM to 11:00PMRockin' Blues on the mighty Mississippi!

Outside2:00PM – 5:00PM Lisa Wenger Band www.lisawenger.com5:00PM – 8:00PM Big Daddy Cade's B.B.King Tribute www.bigdaddycade.com8:00PM – 11:00PM Lamont Cranston Band www.lamontcranston.com

Inside Bar11:00PM – Late The Ya See Three

Cheech Hall, Matt Mahlum, and Tim Powers of the Smokin' Bandits

6/10-12 CHICAGO BLUES FEST Chicago, ILwww.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/special_events/mose/chicago_blues_festival.html

Beautiful Grant Park Downtown 11:00AM – 9:30PM STILL FREE!!!There are ticketed seats at the Petrillo Music Shell for the headliners, but you can still see themfor free from the open park beyond the fence and don't forget the view is great on the Jumbo-tron!

PREVIEW EVENTS – May 3 through June 8www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/events/mose/chicago_blues_festival38.html

including Blues and Beyond Lunchbreak Series, Maxwell Street Concerts, Speaking of theBlues, Old Town School of Folk Music, Daley Plaza, Blues Camp Kickoff Concern andScreening and NARAs Blues Fest Kickoff Jam

Friday, June 10 Crossroads Stage 11:00 am - Guy King and his Little Big Band www.guyking.net12:45 pm - Eric Guitar Davis and the Troublemakers www.myspace.com/ericguitardavis2:30 pm - Holle Thee Maxwell

www.facebook.com/pages/Holle-Thee-Maxwell-Fan-Page/4593435705024:15 pm - The Rockin’ Johnny Band featuring Smiley Tillman and Mary Lane

www.rockinjohnnyband.com

Mississippi Juke Joint Stage 11:30 am - Panel Discussion of Robert Johnson w/ Steven Johnson (family of Robert Johnson)12:30 pm - Howlin’ Wolf Birthday Celebration panel discussion with Richard Shurman, Bettye Kelly,

Barbra Marks & Hubert Sumlin1:30 pm - Chris Gill & Derrick Martin www.chrisgillmusic.com3:00 pm - Nora Jean Bruso www.norajeanblues.com4:30 pm - James “Super Chikan” Johnson www.superchikan.com

6:00 pm - Festival Jam Session w/ Fernando Jones Bandaudiotreemusic.com/blog/?tag=fernando-jones-his-band

Front Porch Stage 1:00 pm - Blues in the Schools: Stone Academy w/ Eric Noden, Katherine Davis and Erwin Helfer2:15 pm - Erwin Helfer Band featuring Katherine Davis www.erwinhelfer.com3:35 pm - Rocky Lawrence www.myspace.com/RockyLawrence4:45 pm - "Sanctified Grumblers" www.myspace.com/sanctifiedgrumblers

Petrillo Music Shell 6:15 pm - Eddie Cotton www.eddiecottonjr.com8:00 pm - Tribute to Robert Johnson: David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Rick Sherry, Rocky Lawrence,

Hubert Sumlin and Duwayne Burnside Band

Saturday, June 11 Crossroads Stage 11:00 am - Ronnie Hicks & Masheen Company Band w/ Bob Jones, Cicero Blake,

Brown Sugar & Jessie12:45 pm - Dave Herrero and the Hero Brothers Band www.daveherrero.com2:30 pm - Duwayne Burnside Band www.myspace.com/duwayneburnside4:15 pm - George Stancell and Band w/ Willie Buck new.music.yahoo.com/george-stancell

Mississippi Juke Joint Stage 11:30 am - Panel Discussion of the Mississippi Blues Trail: Jim O’Neal, Rip Daniels and Alex Thomas1:00 pm - Jarekus Singleton2:30 pm - Dexter Allen www.dexterallen.com4:00 pm - Zac Harmon www.myspace.com/zacharmon5:30 pm - Mississippi Jam Session featuring Dexter Allen www.dexterallen.com

Front Porch Stage

1:00 pm - Fernando Jones and The Blues Kids of Americaaudiotreemusic.com/blog/?tag=fernando-jones-his-band

2:15 pm - Fruteland Jackson www.frutelandjackson.com3:30 pm - Sam Lay Blues Band www.chamberblues.com/ssb_bio_sam.html4:45 pm - Tribute to Pinetop Perkins featuring Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and Friends

www.williebigeyessmith.com

Petrillo Music Shell 6:00 pm - Dave Specter Band featuring special guest Jimmy Johnson www.davespecter.com7:15 pm - Carl Weathersby’s Blues Band www.carlweathersby.org8:30 pm - Billy Branch and The Son’s of Blues & Friends www.billybranch.com

Sunday, June 12 Crossroads Stage 11:00 am - Jarekus Singleton12:45 pm - Rob Blaine’s Big Otis Blues www.bigotisblues.com

Mississippi Juke Joint Stage 11:30 am - Q & A Panel w/ Bruce Iglauer and Richard Shurman celebrating 40th Anniversary of

Alligator Records www.alligator.com12:30 pm - Ben Wiley Payton www.benpayton.com2:00 pm - The Jimmy Burns Band www.jimmyburnsband.com3:30 pm - Nellie “Tiger” Travis www.nellietravis.com5:00 pm - Festival Jam featuring Kenny Smith www.kennysound.com/drummer

Front Porch Stage1:00 pm - Nick Moss & The Flip Tops www.nickmoss.com2:15 pm - Memphis Gold www.memphisgoldblues.com3:30 pm - Mud Morganfield Band www.myspace.com/muddywatersjr4:45 pm - John Primer www.johnprimerblues.com

Petrillo Music Shell 6:00 pm - Shemekia Copeland7:30 - 40th Anniversary of Alligator Records: Lonnie Brooks with guests www.lonniebrooks.com

Michael “Iron Man” Burks www.michaelburks.comRick Estrin www.rickestrin.comAnn Rabson www.annrabson.comEddy “The Chief” Clearwater www.eddyclearwater.com

6/11 FAMOUS DAVE'S BBQ AND BLUES Minneapolis, MNwww.famousdaves.com/other-saucy-stuff/minneapolis-bbq-blues-club/bluesfest/

Peavey Plaza – Nicollet Mall and 11th StreetFREE ADMISSION – noon to 10:30

Main Stage12:00PM MooseKnuckle Bros. www.mooseknucklebrothers.com1:30PM Root City Band www.myspace.com/rootcity 3:00PM Corey Stevens www.coreystevens.com5:00PM Mojo Buford www.celticguitarmusic.com/buford.htm7:00PM Chubby Carrier www.chubbycarrier.com9:00PM Lonnie Brooks www.lonniebrooks.com

Juke Joint Stage1:00PM Kelly Peterson2:30PM & 4:30PM Everett Smithson www.everettsmithson.com6:30PM & 8:30PM Minnesota Barking Ducks www.bluesonstage.com/mnbarkingducks.com

6/17,18 BLUES ON THE FOX Aurora, ILwww.facebook.com/pages/Blues-on-the-Fox/88999486209

Fantastic lineup ONLY $5!!Galena Boulevard between Broadway and River Street overlooking the Fox River

Friday, June 176:30PM Eric Lindell www.ericlindell.com8:30PM Robert Cray www.robertcray.com

Saturday June 182:00PM Hix Brothers All Stars www.hixbrosmusic.com3:00PM Billy Branch www.billybranch.com4:45PM Kenny Neal www.kennyneal.net7:00PM Charlie Musselwhite www.charliemusselwhite.com8:30PM Buddy Guy www.buddyguy.com

6/17,18 HAMBONE BLUES JAM Rochester, MNwww.hambonebluesjam.com

New Location – Olmstead County History CenterTickets can be purchased at the gate. Free parking. Bring lawn chairs. Several Food, Liquor,Beer, Wine and Craft vendors on site. No coolers, outside food or beverages. No pets*

*Check back on this. we might have a doggie day care.

Friday, June 17 Main Stage5:30 - 6:30 Funk Trek www.myspace.com/funktrek7:30 - 8:30 Levee Town www.leveetown.com9:00 - 10:30 Kris Lager Band www.krislagerband.com

Under the TentMain Stage breaks 10:30 - 12:00 Lew Klimesh Band www.myspace.com/wondercreek

Saturday, June 17 Main StageNoon - 1:00PM Key Lime Special www.myspace.com/keylimespecial1:30 - 2:30PM Trent Romens Band www.myspace.com/tromens3:00 - 4:00PM Deb Brown & Blonde Faith www.blondefaith.com4:30 - 5:30PM Curtis and the Kicks www.curtisbluz.com6:00 - 7:00PM Davina and the Vagabonds www.davinaandthevagabonds.com7:30 - 8:30PM Scottie Miller Band www.scottiemiller.com9:00 - 10:30PM Trampled Under Foot www.tufkc.com

Under the TentMain Stage breaks Doghouse Jon www.doghousejon.com10:30 -12:00PM Trent Romens Band www.myspace.com/tromens

6/18 9th ANNUAL MADISON BLUES SOCIETY BLUES PICNIC Madison, WIwww.madisonbluessociety.com/picnic11.htm

Come on down to this Great Community Event – 10 hours of Blues, Food and Beer!Beautiful Warner Park – FREE!! No carry-ins, please!

11:00AM to 12:15PM Tani Diakite www.myspace.com/tanidiakite12:35PM to 1:50PM Fedora www.fedoraband.com2:10PM to 2:40PM Joe's Blues Kids 2:40PM to 3:55PM Cash Box Kings www.cashboxkings.com4:15PM to 5:30PM Alex Wilson Band www.alexwilsonband.com5:50PM to 7:05PM Tana DeLonay & Outside the Blues www.outsidetheblues.com7:30PM to 9:00PM Westside Andy / Mel Ford Band www.westsideandy.com

6/24,25 URBANA BLUES, BREWS & BBQ Urbana, ILwww.fluidevents.org/urbanablues/

Main Street, Downtown UrbanaIndoor Beer Garden, Kids Area, Food and Vendors, Arts BoulevardFREE! - small donation requested

Friday June 24 Miller Main Stage (Vine and Main) 5:30 - 6:30 Candy Foster www.candyfoster.com7:00 - 8:30 Guitar Shorty www.guitarshorty.org9:00 - 10:30 Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials www.liledandthebluesimperials.com

Family and Future Star Stage5:00 - 6:00 Caleb Cook www.samuelmusic.com/champaign-guitar.html6:00 - 6:30 Kazoo Jam w/Caleb Cook www.samuelmusic.com/champaign-guitar.html6:30 - 7:30 Dave Uhrich www.daveuhrich.com7:30 - 8:00 Drum Circle/Percussion Jam8:00 - 9:00 Tallan Latz www.myspace.com/tmanlatz

w/Andrew and Josh from the Glass House Carpenters

88 Broadway/Lincoln SquareLate Night Series: Please enter Lincoln Square south of the Family Stage on Broadway Ave.

10:30 - 12:30 The Kinsey Report www.myspace.com/kenkinsey12:00 - 1:30 Devon Allman's Honey Tribe www.myspace.com/honeytribe

Saturday June 25 Miller Main Stage (Vine and Main) 12:00 - 1:00 The Blues Deacons www.bluesdeacons.com11:30 - 12:30 Kings Highway www.kingshighwayblues.com1:00 - 2:30 Jim Suhler www.jimsuhler.com3:00 - 4:30 John Primer www.johnprimerblues.com5:00 - 6:30 Jimmy Thackery www.jimmythackery.com7:00 - 8:30 Duke Robbilard www.dukerobillard.com9:00 - 10:30 Coco Montoya www.cocomontoya.com

Family and Future Star Stage2:30 - 3:15 Paul Byron's Guitar Students www.samuelmusic.com/champaign-guitar.html3:15 - 4:00 Kevin Turner's Guitar Students www.kevinturnermusic.com4:00 - 4:30 Blues piano w/Kevin Jamieson4:30 - 5:15 Blues Harmonica Clinic by Joe Asselin www.myspace.com/joeasselin5:15 - 5:45 Kazoo Jam with Caleb Cook www.samuelmusic.com/champaign-guitar.html5:45 - 6:30 Tom Vrems Guitar Students and Fender Gdec3 Demo6:30 - 7:00 Drum Circle/Percussion Jam7:00 - 8:00 Glass House Carpenters8:00 - 9:00 Tallan Latz www.myspace.com/tmanlatz

w/Andrew and Josh from the Glass House Carpenters

88 Broadway/Lincoln SquareLate Night Series: Please enter Lincoln Square south of the Family Stage on Broadway Ave.

10:30 - 12:30 Chris Duarte group www.thechrisduartegroup.com

6/25 HOT RODS 'N' BLUES Grafton, WIwww.graftonblues.org/specialevents/view?id=3

FREE! Lime Kiln Park Presented with the Rods N Relics Car ClubLINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED

6/29-7/10 SUMMERFEST Milwaukee, WIwww.summerfest.com/alt/lineup.cfm

Henry Maier Festival Park on Lake MichiganYep, there's some Blues bein' played at Summerfest – check out these bands!

Park Entry: $8 weekdays, $15 eves and weekends*** Additional for Marcus Amphitheater ***Click the Red Tickets Box to get your tickets now!

PRINT THE ENTIRE SCHEDULE:http://mobile.summerfest.com/DisplayBlocks/printscheduleall.cfm

Here's the Blues Lovers choices:

Wednesday, June 29 Harley-Davidson Roadhouse12:00PM Charles Walker Band www.walkerband.com4:00PM Leroy Airmaster w/Greg Koch www.myspace.com/harmonicastevecohen10:00PM Buddy Guy www.buddyguy.com

Thursday, June 30 Harley-Davidson Roadhouse2:30PM Houndstooth www.houndstoothblues.com

Briggs and Stratton Big Backyard2:00PM Jimmys www.jimyvoegeli.com6:00PM Charlie Brooks & Soulfood www.myspace.com/cbsoulfood8:00PM George Clinton www.georgeclinton.com

Friday, July 1 Harley-Davidson Roadhouse12:00PM Mojo Perry www.mojoperry.com1:00PM Perry Weber and the DeVilles www.perryweber.com

Briggs and Stratton Big Backyard5:00PM Ken Saydak www.kensaydak.com

Jo Jo's Martini Lounge8:00PM Eddie Butts www.edditbuttsband.com

Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage12:00PM Aaron Williams www.aaronwilliamsnandthehoodoo.com2:30PM Bobby Messano www.bobbymessano.com10:00PM Taj Mahal www.tajblues.com

Tuesday, July 5 Harley-Davidson Roadhouse2:00PM Reverend Raven and his Chain Smokin' Altar Boys www.reverendraven.com

Briggs and Stratton Big Backyard2:30PM Meantooth Grin www.meantoothgrin.com

Wednesday, July 6 Harley-Davidson Roadhouse12:00PM Maple Road Blues Band www.mapleroadbluesband.com2:30PM Tweed Funk www.tweedfunk.com

Marcus Amphitheater7:30PM The Black Keys www.theblackkeys.com

Thursday, July 7 Harley-Davidson Roadhouse2:00PM Old Dogs New Trick www.olddogsnewtrick.com10:00PM G. Love and Special Sauce www.myspace.com/glovespecialsauce

Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage7:30PM Moreland and Arbuckle www.morelandarbuckle.com

Jo Jo's Martini Lounge8:00PM Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns www.cold-sweat.com

Friday, July 8 Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage6:00PM Sue DaBaco and Wise Fools www.wise-fools.com10:00PM Sharon Jones and the Dapkings www.sharonjonesandthedapkings.com

Saturday, July 9 Harley-Davidson Roadhouse4:00PM Purgatory Hill www.purgatoryhill.com

Sunday, July 10 Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage2:30PM Tony Menzer's Blues All-stars

7/1-3 27th ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BLUES FEST Davenport, IAwww.mvbs.org/fest

Back at beautiful LeClaire Park on the banks of the Mississippi River !!!

Friday, July 1 Bandshell5:00 PM Linsey Alexander www.linseyalexander.com7:00 PM Eric Gales www.ericgales.net9:00 PM Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers www.dwaynedopsie.com11:00 PM Smokin' Joe Kubek with B'Nois King www.smokinjoekubek.com

Tent Stage 5:00 PM Jimmy Burns www.jimmyburnsband.com6:30 PM Paul Rishell and Annie Raines www.paulandannie.com8:30 PM RJ Mischo with Earl Cate and Them www.rjblues.com10:30 PM The Way of the Blues Revue www.wayofbluesrevue.com

Saturday, July 2 Bandshell2:00 PM Chocolate Thunder www.cthunder.com4:00 PM Lionel Young Band www.lionelyoung.net6:00 PM Ryan McGarvey www.myspace.com/ryanmcgarvey8:00 PM Mississippi Heat www.mississippiheat.net10:00 PM Joe Louis Walker www.joelouiswalker.com

Tent Stage2:00 PM Kevin Burt www.myspace.com/kevinbfburt 3:30 PM Johnny Nicholas www.guitarjohnnynicholas.com5:30 PM Peaches Staten www.myspace.com/peachesstaten7:30 PM Koko Taylor Tribute:

Nellie "Tiger" Travis www.nellietravis.comChick Rogers www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-540614261.html

Jackie Scott www.jackiescottandthehousewreckers.comDelores Scott www.myspace.com/325939852

Sunday, July 3 Bandshell 2:00 PM Iowa Blues Challenge winner 4:00 PM Studebaker John and the Hawks www.studebakerjohn.com6:00 PM Chris Beard www.chrisbeard1.com8:00 PM Sherman Robertson www.movinmusic.co.uk/sherman_robertson.htm10:00 PM Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88s www.mitchwoods.com

Tent Stage2:00 PM Winter Blues Academy Kids3:30 PM Harper www.harper.biz5:30 PM The Paul Smoker Notet www.gerryhemingway.com/smoker1.html7:30 PM Rich DelGrosso and Jonn Richardson www.mandolinblues.com9:30 PM Otis Clay www.otisclay.net

7/1-3 FITZGERALD'S 31st ANNUAL AMERICAN MUSIC FEST Berwyn, ILwww.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/AmericanMusicFestival.html

3 stages, loads of bands, lots of Blues, Americana and more!Tickets: $30 Friday and Saturday, $35 Sunday, $5 early bird discount in first hour of each day3 day pass $75 - www.ticketweb.com/snl/VenueListings.action?venueId=32814#main

Friday, July 1Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Marcia Ball, Tracy Nelson, Cathy Richardson & the Macrodots,Jeff & Vida, Michelle Malone, Roddy Romero & The Hub City All-Stars, Go Long Mule,Harrison St. Ukulele Players

Saturday, July 2Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Reckless Kelly, Bottle Rockets, Tributosaurus becomes The NevilleBros./Meters, Dave Gonzalez & the Stone River Boys, Dave Kay Band, Whitey Morgan & the 78’s,Special Consensus, Uncle Lucius, Les Bassettes, Chicago Salty Dogs, Roddy Romero & The HubCity All Stars, Bunkertown, The Tillers

Sunday, July 3Dave Alvin & the Guilty Ones, Junior Brown, Joe Pug, Jon Dee Graham, Hobart Bros., SpampinatoBros., Chicago Grandstand Big Band, The Iguanas, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Paul Cebar TomorrowSound, Expo '76, Susan Cowsill & Russ Broussard, Sarah & the Tallboys

7/7-10 LA FETE DE MARQUETTE Madison, WIwww.wil-mar.org/la-fete-de-marquette/

Downtown Madison - in the block defined by East Main St. on the south, SouthDickinson St. on the west and East Washington Ave. on the north - FREE!!

Lots of diverse/international music but here are the BLUES highlights:

Saturday, July 99:30-11:00PM Anders Osborne www.andersosborne.com

Sunday, July 10 New Orleans, Cajun, Creole, Zydeco !!Noon-1:00PM Cajun Strangers www.cajunstrangers.com1:30-2:30PM Lost Bayou Ramblers www.lostbayouramblers.com3:15-4:30PM Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys www.myspace.com/rosieledet5:15-6:45PM Glen David Andrews www.glendavidandrewsband.com7:30-9:00PM NOLA JAM – La Fete Lagniappe

with Anders Osborne www.andersosborne.com Cyril Neville www.cyrilneville.net Walter “Wolfman” Washington www.walterwolfmanwashington.com Big Chief Monk Boudreaux

www.myspace.com/thethunderbirdmanagementgroup James Andrews www.pbs.org/jazz/about/pdfs/Andrews.pdf

7/14-17 BASTILLE DAYS Milwaukee, WIhttp://easttown.com/events/bastille-days

Downtown Milwaukee - Cathedral Sqaure, Four stages! FREE!!Celebration of French heritage and they're playing the BLUES!

Friday, July 15 Kilbourn West Stage5:45PM Jimmys www.jimmyvoegeli.com

Saturday, July 14 Beaux Arts Stage4:15PM Alex Wilson www.alexwilsonband.com

Kilbourn West Stage9:00PM Reverend Raven www.reverendraven.com

7/15,16 STERLING MAIN STREET BLUES FESTIVAL Sterling, ILwww.sterlingblues.blogspot.com/

Friday at the Starlight Theater & Lounge, 314 1st AvenueSatuday at 3rd and Locust Street$5 advance, $10 at doors 815-628-8610

Friday. July 156:00PM Filisko and Noden www.filisko.com8:00PM Barstool Bob www.myspace.com/boblevis10:00PM Starlight Band

Saturday, July 162:00PM Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com4:00PM Glenn Davis & Matt Goodwin www.silvermoonblues.com6:00PM Starlight Band8:00PM Cash Box Kings www.cashboxkings.com10:00PM Mississippi Heat www.mississippiheat.net

7/15,17 AIN'T NOTHING BUT THE BLUES FESTIVAL Bloomington, ILwww.aintnothinbuttheblues.com

New Location: GENERAL ELECTRIC EMPLOYEE'S CLUB, 1750 General Electric RdTickets $15 available in advance with PayPal

Friday, July 16th 5:00PM to 5:45PM Steve "The Harp" Blues Band www.stevetheharpbluesband.com6:00PM to 7:30PM Lionel Young Band www.myspace.com/lionelyoung8:00PM to 9:30PM Big Time Sarah www.last.fm/music/Big+Time+Sarah10:00PM to 11:30PM Bernard Allison www.bernardallison.com

Saturday, July 17th 1:30PM to 3:00PM The New & Slightly Used www.bandmix.com/tnsu3:30PM to 5:00PM Matthew Curry & The Blues Fury www.matthewcurry.com5:30PM to 7:00PM Cee Cee James www.ceeceejames.com7:30PM to 9:00PM Bryan Lee www.braillebluesdaddy.com9:30PM to 11:30PM Janiva Magness www.janivamagness.com

7/23 DODGEVILLE BLUES FEST Dodgeville, WIwww.dodgeville.com/2011-bluesfest-5.html

IT'S BACK!! Behind the court house. Tickets $7

Saturday, July 23Matt Hendricks www.matthendricksmusic.comDave Weld and the Imperial Flames www.daveweld.comDave Herrero www.daveherrero.comBill Howlin Madd Perry & Alphonso Sanders www.mississippideltabluesinfo.com/billperry.html

7/28-30 MINOCQUA BLUES FEST Minocqua, WIwww.myspace.com/blackbearblues

Black Bear Bar, 11045 State Highway 70, Minocqua (715) 358-2116

Thursday, July 299:00PM Robert Allen Jr. www.robertallenjr.net

with Cadillac Pete www.myspace.com/cadillacpeteandtheheat

Friday, July 309:00PM Nick Moss and the Fliptops www.nickmoss.com

Saturday, July 319:00PM Bernard Allison www.bernardallison.com

7/29,30 PRAIRIE DOG BLUES FEST Prairie du Chien, WIwww.prairiedogblues.com

St. Feriole Island - Fest offers parking and camping at the site plus shuttle rides from areahotels/motels to the grounds.

Tickets for one day: $25 advance/$30 gate, two days: $40 advance/$50 gateCampsite and entry for two days, four persons: $50advance/$60 gate

Friday, July 295:00PM Jimmys www.jimmyvoegeli.com7:00PM Grady Champion www.gradychampion.com9:00PM Bobby Rush www.bobbyrush.net11:00PM Tinsley Ellis www.tinsleyellis.comTENT Reverend Raven www.reverendraven.com

Saturday, July 3012:00PM Meantooth Grin www.meantoothgrin.com2:00PM Mud Morganfield www.mudmorganfieldsite.com/4:00PM Lionel Young www.myspace.com/lionelyoung 6:00PM Bruce McCabe & The Rich Poor Men

www.facebook.com/pages/Rich-Poor-Men-featuring-Bruce-McCabe/1741896359437468:00PM Janiva Magness www.janivamagness.com10:00PM Devon Allman's Honeytribe www.thetribalcommunity.comTENT Terry Quiett www.terryquiettband.com

7/30 ATWOOD SUMMERFEST Madison, WIwww.goodmancenter.org/events/event-atwood-summerfest

The 2000 and 2100 blocks of Atwood Avenue fill with two live music stages, great food,and children’s activities – 12:00 noon to 7:00PM – Free!Blues, R&B, Funk and lots more!

Maximum Ink / Ale Asylum Rock Stage12:00PM Unity the Band (reggae) www.unitytheband.com1:20PM Lova Nova www.lovanova.net2:40PM Soul Shaker (Hard Blues Rock) www.myspace.com/soulshakermadison4:00PM Baghdad Scuba Review (Jam) www.baghdadscubareview.com5:30PM VO5 (9 piece 70’s disco) www.voh5.com

Harmony Bar / Capital Brewery Blues Stage12:00PM The Roddys theroddys.net1:10PM Chris Plata and Extra Hot www.powerweb.net/plata2:20PM Sigourney Weavers www.myspace.com/sigourneyweavers3:30PM Primitive Culture www.primitiveculture.com4:40PM TBD5:50 PM Jimmys www.jimmyvoegeli.com

8/5,6 UW TERRACE BLUES FEST Madison, WIwww.union.wisc.edu/terrace-events.aspx

UW Madison Memorial Union Terrace – FREE!

Friday, August 55:30PM Guy King www.guyking.net8:00PM Peaches Staten www.myspace.com/peachesstaten10:00PM Cash Box Kings www.cashboxkings.com

Saturday, August 65:00PM Paul Filipowicz www.paulfilipowicz.com6:30PM Boo Bradley www.myspace.com/boobradleymusic8:00PM pat mAcdonald & Purgatory Hill www.myspace.com/patmcdonald10:00PM Ken Saydak www.kensaydak.com

8/6 SIDETRACKED BLUES FEST 2011 Wisconsin Dells, WIwww.localsounds.com/venues/details.asp?PlaceList=919

Sidetracked Bar Outside Stage, W12907 Hwy 16 between the Dells and Portage1pm – 9pm - No Cover! - rain or shine - 608-742-2606

2:00PM Mike Murphy & the Mob www.bigdogmurphy.com5:30PM Tana De Lonay & Outside The Blues www.outsidetheblues.com

8/6,7 4th ANNUAL BLUES ON THE CHIPPEWA Durand, WIwww.bluesonthechippewa.org

Memorial Park Bandshell, downtown - 15 Blues Bands Over 2 Days!Free Tent Camping - All Ages Welcome - Concessions Available On GroundsClassic Car Show, Motorcycle Show, and Craft Show also held on SaturdayNo admission charge, but a free will donation of non-perishable food or cashwill be appreciated. Proceeds will go to the Pepin County Food Pantry food pantry.

Saturday, August 6Davey Jones www.myspace.com/daveyjandthejonestonesLove Buzzards www.myspace.com/lovebuzzardsbluesbandLucas K & Cool Hand Saints www.facebook.com/lucasandthesaints Steve Meyer Band www.chippewavalleyblues.com/tnb-steve-meyer-bandSwamp Kings www.reverbnation.com/theswampkings1Sena Ehrhardt Band www.senaehrhardt.comMojo Lemon www.mojolemon.comDeepwater Reunion www.reverbnation.com/deepwaterreunion Westside Andy / Mel Ford Band www.westsideandy.com

Sunday, August 7Yata www.yatayata.comDoo Da Day www.doodaday.comLonesome Dan Kase www.lonesomedan.comPete Neuman Band www.reverbnation.com/peteneumanRoss William Perry Band www.rosswilliamperry.comCatya & Code Blue www.chippewavalleyblues.com/tnb-code-blueCombo Flambe w/Sue Orfield www.myspace.com/sueorfieldLeft Wing Bourbon www.reverbnation.com/leftwingbourbon Lamont Cranston www.lamontcranston.com

8/12,13 WAUKESHA BLUES FEST Delafield, WIwww.waukeshabluesfest.com

Naga-Waukee Park in DelafieldAdvance: $15 1-day (either day), $25 2-day Gate: $20 1-day (either day), $35 2-dayTicket ordering at: www.waukeshabluesfest.com/tickets.htm

Friday, August 12

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM Matt Tyner www.mkecarpetbaggers.com2:00 PM - 2:40 PM Brew City Rhythm & Blues Band3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tweed Funk www.tweedfunk.com4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Andrew Gelles Band www.andrewgelles.com6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Familiar Looking Strangers www.reverbnation.com/familiarlookingstrangers7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Indigenous www.indigenousrocks.com9:00 PM - 10:30 PM John Mayall www.johnmayall.com

Saturday, August 13

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM John Stano www.johnstano.com2:00 PM - 2:40 PM Serious Trouble www.serioustroubleband.com3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Soul Kitchen www.myspace.com/soulkitchenbluesband4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Aaron Williams and The Hoodoo www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com6:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Charles Walker Band www.walkerband.com7:30 PM - 8:30 PM John Primer www.johnprimerblues.com9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Savoy Brown www.savoybrown.com

8/13-14 FEEL GOOD FESTIVAL Amherst, WIwww.feelgoodfestival.org

Sorry, folks. This one is cancelled.

8/12-14 BAYFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL Duluth, MNwww.bayfrontblues.com

Bayfront Festival Park, Tickets: Friday $40, Saturday $40, Sunday $40, 3 days $95

Friday, August 12Acoustic Stage11:30-12:00 Annie Mack www.anniemack.com1:00-1:30 Bryan Olds www.reverbnation.com/bryanolds2:35-3:05 Robert "One Man" Johnson www.housedogmusic.com4:40-5:10 The Swamp Kings www.theswampkings.com6:30-7:00 Pat Hayes www.lamontcranston.com8:35-9:05 Quinn Sullivan www.quinnsullivan.me

Leinenkugel Stage12:05-12:50 Rockin’ Jake www.rockinjake.com1:40-2:25 John Primer www.johnprimerblues.com3:15-4:30 Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks www.superchikan.com5:20-6:20 CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band www.myspace.com/cjchenier 7:10-8:25 Joe Louis Walker www.joelouiswalker.com9:15-10:30 Big Head Blues Club www.bigheadtodd.com

featuring Big Head Todd & The Monsters

Saturday, August 13Acoustic Stage11:30-12:00 Paul Metsa & Willie Walker www.paulmetsa.com1:00-1:30 Donna Herula & Tony Nardiello www.donnaherula.com2:35-3:05 Chastity Brown www.chastitybrownmusic.com4:40-5:10 Sena Ehrhardt Band www.seanehrhardt.com6:30-7:00 Reverend Raven www.reverendraven.com8:35-9:05 Alison Scott www.alisonscott.com

Leinenkugel Stage12:05-12:50 Big Walter Smith & The Groove Merchants www.bigwaltersmith.com1:40-2:25 Peter Karp & Sue Foley www.suefoley.com3:15-4:30 Girls with Guitars www.bluescaravan.de/blues-caravan-2011-girls-with-guitars-news

featuring Cassie Taylor www.cassietaylorband.com Samantha Fish www.myspace.com/samanthafishblues Dani Wilde www.daniwilde.com

5:20-6:20 Devon Allman's Honeytribe www.myspace.com/honeytribe7:10-8:25 Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials www.liledandthebluesimperials.com9:15-10:30 Tommy Castro www.tommycastro.com

Sunday, August 14Acoustic Stage12:25-1:10 Trent Romens www.trentromens.com2:30-3:15 Jeff Ray & Hurricane Harold www.jeffraymusic.com4:50-5:35 Davis Coen www.daviscoen.com

Leinenkugel Stage11:00-12:15 Tom Feldman & The Get-Rites www.tomfeldmann.com1:20-2:20 The Irresistibles Sweet Soul Show www.irresistiblesmusic.com3:25-4:40 Commander Cody www.commandercody.com5:45-7:15 Vicci Martinez www.viccimartinez.com

8/19,20 20th ANNUAL BIG BULL FALLS BLUES FEST Wausau, WIwww.wausauareaevents.org/events/bluesfest.cfm

Fern Island Park Tickets: Friday only: $12, Saturday only: $25,

2-day pass advance: $25, 2-day pass gate: $30 VIP: $90/person (2 day), Friday $50, Saturday $75 Call 877-220-73450 or 715-848-8941 to purchase tickets.

Friday, August 195:00 Andy Zynda Band

featuring Tom Schleif6:00 Delta Jets www.myspace.com/thedeltajets7:00 Girls with Guitars www.bluescaravan.de/blues-caravan-2011-girls-with-guitars-news

featuring Cassie Taylor www.cassietaylorband.com Samantha Fish www.myspace.com/samanthafishblues Dani Wilde www.daniwilde.com

9:00 Ana Popovic www.anapopovic.com

Saturday, August 201:00 Davina and the Vegabonds www.davinaandthevagabonds.com

3:00 Albert Cummings www.albertcummings.com 5:00 Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials www.liledandthebluesimperials.com

7:00 Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers www.themightyflyers.com9:00 Lonnie Brooks www.lonniebrooks.com

8/25-28 ORTON PARK FESTIVAL Madison, WIwww.marquette-neighborhood.org/activities/index.php?category_id=4733&subcategory_id=7864

Free! In Madison's beautiful Orton Park - 1239 Spaight StreetLots of types of music, but here are the Blues and related highlights!

Saturday, August 273:00PM Joel Paterson and the Modern Sounds www.myspace.com/joelpaterson

Sunday, August 282:30PM Jimmys www.jimmyvoegeli.com

8/27 BYRON CROSSROADS BLUES FESTIVAL Byron, ILwww.byroncrossroadsbluesfestival.blogspot.com

On the “Crossroads” of Union Street and Second StreetJust a block off of Blackhawk Drive/Illinois Routes 2 and 72t

1:30 PM Glenn Davis, Matt Goodwin, Westside Andy www.westsideandy.com3:00PM Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys www.reverenddaven.com5:30PM Kilborn Alley Blues Band www.kilbornalley.com7:30PM Bryan Lee and the Blues Power Band www.braillebluesdaddy.com9:30PM Jimmys www.jimmyvoegeli.com

8/27 PESHTIGO RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL Peshtigo, WIwww.peshtigochamber.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=43

Badger Park, Downtown PeshtigoAdvanced Tickets - $10.00 Online Through August 20 &Ticket Outlets Through August 26

$15.00 at the Door • 10 and Under FREE

1:00 - 2:45 Travis and the St. Lou's3:15 - 5:00 Blue Nugget with Barrelhouse Chuck and Mitzie Cowell5:30 – 7:15 The Velveetatones www.velveetatones.com8:00 – 9:45 Nick Moss & The Flip Tops www.nickmoss.com

9/1-4 ON THE WATERFRONT 2010 Rockford, ILonthewaterfront.com/music-festival/

Rockford Rock River Waterfront at State StreetLots of Blues and MORE! See website for complete schedule!Tickets: $15.00 3-day pass

Friday, September 2 Left Bank5:30PM – 7:00PM Jodi Beach Trio www.jodibeach.com7:45PM – 9:15PM Dave Herrero www.daveherrero.com10:00PM – 11:30PM Damon Fowler www.damonfowler.com

Center Stage7:45PM – 9:15PM Tyler Farr www.myspace.com/tfarrmusic10:00PM – 11:30PM Jerrod Niemann www.jerrodniemannofficial.com

Saturday, September 3 Left Bank3:15PM – 4:45PM Manny Lopez www.last.fm/music/Manny+Lopez/_/Jazz+Me+Blues5:30PM – 7:00PM Mama Digdown's Brass Band www.mamadigdown.com7:45PM – 9:15PM Moonlight Jazz Orchestra www.moonlightjazz.com10:00PM – 11:30PM Rick Estrin & the Nightcats www.rickestrin.com

9/2,3 ILLINOIS BLUES FESTIVAL Peoria, ILwww.illinoisbluesfestival.com

Riverfront Park Ticket prices: Friday only one-day ticket , $15 Advance / $20 At The Gate

Saturday only one-day ticket $20 Advance / $25 At The Gate Two-Day Festival Ticket$25 Advance / $30 At The Gate

Friday, September 2 Center Stage7:00pm The Blue Band www.theblueband.com8:30PM Robin Crowe www.robincrowe.com10:30PM Duke Tomatoe www.myspace.com/duketumatoe

Blues Tent Stage7:30pm Jimmy Burns www.jimmyburnsband.com9:00PM Chris Stevens www.chrisstevensblues.com

Saturday, September 3 Center Stage1:00PM Doran and the Soul Mystic2:30PM Steve “the Harp” Blues Band www.stevetheharpbluesband.com4:30PM Nathan Morgan Trio www.reverbnation.com/nathanmorgan6:30PM John Primer www.johprimerblues.com8:30PM Terrance Simien www.terrancesimien.com10:30PM Savoy Brown www.savoybrown.com

Blues Tent Stage2:00PM Workshop #1 - Chris Stevens www.chrisstevensblues.com3:00PM Brian Dennison4:00PM Workshop #2 - Chris Stevens www.chrisstevensblues.com 5:00PM Workshop #3 - Chris Stevens www.chrisstevensblues.com7:00PM Nathan Morgan www.reverbnation.com/nathanmorgan9:00PM Jimmy Burns www.jimmyburnsband.com

9/3,4 MARQUETTE AREA BLUES FEST Marquette, MIwww.marquetteareabluessociety.org/festival.php

Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Guitar and Dance Workshops, Lots of VendorsTickets: $40.00 WEEKEND ADULT PASSES, $10 Daily "Student" Tickets

Saturday, September 31:00PM Red, White & Blues www.redwhiteandblues.com2:00PM Madcat & Kane www.madcatmusic.net/catkane.html4:00PM Kilborn Alley Blues Band www.kilbornalley.com6:00PM Mac Arnold & Plate Full of Blues www.macarnold.com8:00PM Joanne Shaw Taylor www.myspace.com/joanneshawtaylor

Sunday, September 41:00PM Mike Letts & Marquettes 2:00PM TBD4:00PM Gas House Gorillas www.gashousegorillas.org6:00PM The Rusty Wright Band www.rustywrightblues.com8:00PM Shemekia Copeland www.shemekiacopeland.com

9/10 5th ANNUAL SUN PRAIRIE BLUES FEST Sun Prairie, WIwww.spbluesfest.com

Angell Park, Hwy N and Hwy 19Ten hours for $10!! Tickets on sale NOW: www.shop.spbluesfest.comPress Release: www.madisonbluessociety.com/Documents/SPBF_PressRelease.pdf

Noon – 1:00PM Playground of Sound www.myspace.com/playgroundofsound1:30 – 2:30PM Alex Wilson www.alexwilsonband.com3:00 – 4:00PM Jim Schwall and guests www.jimschwall.com4:30 – 5:30PM Jimmys www.jimmyvoegeli.com6:00 – 7:30PM Ken Saydak www.kensaydak.com8:00 – 10:00PM W.C. Clark www.wcclark.com

9/16,17 PARAMOUNT BLUES FESTIVAL Grafton, WIwww.graftonblues.org/paramountbluesfestival

Lime Kiln Park, Henry Townsend Memorial StageTickets: $20 advance, $25 day of the show, $10 Friday only

$100 VIP Pass – tent, food, beverages, back stage

Friday, September 16South End Blues Band www.southendbluesband.comBlues Highway www.blueshighwayband.comHighway 414 www.highway414.comReverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys www.reverendraven.com

with guest Jimmy Voegeli

Saturday, September 17John Stano www.johnstano.comMatt Hendricks www.myspace.com/matthendricksbluesRobert Allen Jr. www.robertallenjr.net

with Cadillac Pete www.myspace.com/cadillacpeteandtheheatQueenie & the Blue Cats www.queenieandthebluecats.comDave Herrero www.daveherrero.comSmokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King www.smokinjoekubek.comThe Delta Guitar Slingers: Michael Burks www.michaelburks.com

Lurrie Bell www.lurrie.comSamuel Robertson

9/17,18 WILLY STREET FAIR Madison, WIwww.cwd.org/community/events/willy-street-fair/

Free! Along Madison's Williamson (Willy) StreetAll kinds of great music and fun – 7 stages!Community raffle with over 200 prizesAnd there'll be some blues and blues-related music!

Sunday, September 18 Main Stage/Plan BLineup TBA but will include but so far we know:11:30PM Weapons of Mass Defunktion www.reverbnation.com/womd

9/23-10/1 OKTOBERFEST Lacrosse, WIwww.oktoberfestusa.com

Great fall event before the snow flies!Tickets only $5 or $8 at the gate.On SUNDAY, they'll be having BLUES NIGHT!

Sunday, September 25 At Festzelt2:00PM – 4:00PM Sena Ehrhardt www.senaehrhardt.com4:30PM – 6:45PM James Solberg www.jamessolberg.com7:15PM - 9:30PM Big Daddy Cade and the Blues Masters www.bigdaddycade.com

10/6-8 KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL Helena, ARThe King Biscuit name is back and here to stay!

www.bluesandheritagefest.com

Yeah, I know, it's way far away, but IT'S WORTH THE TRIP!THIS IS THE BEST BLUES FEST EVER! BLUES YOU WON'T HEAR ANYWHERE ELSE!THIS YEAR THERE'LL BE 6 STAGES!Stay in West Helena or 45 min. away in Clarksdale MS, home of the Ground Zero Blues-cafeClub and the Delta Blues Museum on Blues AlleyAdvance Tickets: ONLY $30 for a 3-day pass

Get the program here: www.kingbiscuitfestival.com/pdfs/printable-lineup-2011.pdf

Thursday, October 6 Main Stage11:30AM 2010 Emerging Artists12:15PM 2011 SBBS Battle of the Bands Winner1:00PM IBC Winner Lionel Young www.lionelyoung.net2:05PM Sterling Billingsley3:10PM Mike Zito www.mikezito.com4:40PM Reba Russell www.rebarussell.com6:15PM Roy Rogers www.roy-rogers.com7:50PM Room Full of Blues w/James Cotton www.roomful.com9:30PM Buddy Guy! www.buddyguy.com

Friday, October 7 MainStage11:30AM Stacy Mitcheart12:45PM Kirk Fletcher2:05PM Hamilton Loomis www.hamiltonloomis.com3:35PM Matt Schofield www.mattschofield.net5:05PM TBA6:30PM Tommy Castro www.tommycastro.com8:00PM Stax Revue w/Donald “Duck” Dunn, Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd9:35PM Keb' Mo'! www.kebmo.com

Lockwood Stackhouse Stage12:00PM T-Model Ford www.myspace.com/tmodelford1:20PM Ben Wiley Payton www.benpayton.com2:40PM Lonnie Shields www.lonnieshields.com4:00PM Moreland and Arbuckle www.morelandarbuckle.com5:30PM Blind Mississippi Morris and the Pocket Rockets

www.bradwebb.com/blindmississippimorris.html7:00PM Earnest “Guitar” Roy earnestguitarroy.homestead.com8:30PM Cedric Burnside Project www.cedricburnside.com10:00PM Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues www.billybranch.com

Bit-O-Blues Stage11:00AM Musicians of Kipp Delta ELA12:00PM Brandon Bailey1:00PM Marcus “Mookie” Cartwright2:00PM Peterson Brothers Band www.myspace.com/glennalex3:00PM Matthew Davidson Band www.matthewdavidson.net4:00PM Homemade Jamz! www.hmjamzbluesband.com

Tid-Bit-Block12:30PM David Bernston “Blues in the School”1:00PM Harmonica Lessons in the 6th Block

Saturday, October 9 Main Stage11:30PM Sherrie Williams12:45PM Don Nix2:00PM Larry Garner3:15PM Hubert Sumlin-Willie “Big Eyes” Smith Band,Bob Margolin www.hubertsumlinblues.com4:40PM Michael Burks www.michaelburks.com6:10PM Anson Funderburg and the Rockets www.ansonandtherockets.com7:45PM Paul Thorn www.paulthorn.com9:30PM Delbert McClinton! www.delbert.com

Lockwood Stackhouse Stage12:00PM Andy Coats www.andycoats.com1:20PM Lil' Biscuit Band featuring Phillip Stackhouse2:40PM Spoonfed Blues featuring Mississippi Spoonman4:00PM Gwen White5:30PM Wampus Cats7:00PM Don McMinn8:30PM Dexter Allen10:00PM Bobby Rush! www.bobbyrush.net