{"id":16510,"date":"2017-03-28T10:05:18","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T15:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=16510"},"modified":"2017-03-28T10:13:11","modified_gmt":"2017-03-28T15:13:11","slug":"bluesfest-returns-34th-year-announce-2017-lineup-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=16510","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bluesfest Returns For 34th Year, Announce 2017 Lineup & Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

34th<\/sup>\u00a0ANNUAL CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL LINEUP CELEBRATES THE INFLUENCE OF URBAN BLUES ON ROCK, R&B, RAP AND HIP HOP IN MILLENNIUM PARK, JUNE 9\u201311<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The City of Chicago is pleased to announce the full lineup of the\u00a034th Annual Chicago Blues Festival<\/strong>\u00a0happening\u00a0June 9<\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>11\u00a0<\/strong>in its new home in Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.) \u2013 the city\u2019s premier outdoor music venue. In 2017, the festival is celebrating the influence of the urban blues with performances by the genre\u2019s leading artists that include traditional blues, soul, R&B, hip hop and more on four stages and multiple entertainment areas in the park and throughout the city. For the complete Chicago Blues Festival schedule of artists and preview events and performances, visit\u00a0chicagobluesfestival.us<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The festival headliners performing on the main stage at the\u00a0Jay Pritzker Pavilion<\/strong>\u00a0over the three days include:\u00a0Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues<\/strong>,\u00a0Rhymefest<\/strong>,\u00a0John Primer and The Real Deal<\/strong>,\u00a0Nellie \u201cTiger\u201d Travis<\/strong>,\u00a0William Bell<\/strong>,\u00a0Gary Clark Jr.<\/strong>,\u00a0Rhiannon\u00a0<\/strong>Giddens, Ronnie Baker Brooks\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Theo Huff and the New Agenda Band<\/strong>. Performances at the\u00a0Jay Pritzker Pavilion\u00a0<\/strong>stage run from\u00a05 to 9:30 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0each evening.<\/p>\n

Friday, June 9 \u2013 Jay Pritzker Pavilion<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

On opening night in Millennium Park on Friday, June 9, the festival will celebrate the 40th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary of\u00a0Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues<\/strong>. For this special performance, blues harpist and three-time GRAMMY\u00ae Award-nominated artist\u00a0Billy Branch is bringing together many of the artists who have been part of the band since the first 1977 performance in Berlin, Germany. The set will include a special tribute to the legendary harpist James Cotton who was a mentor to Branch.<\/p>\n

GRAMMY\u00ae and Oscar Award-winning artist\u00a0Che \u201cRhymefest\u201d Smith<\/strong>\u00a0will perform an opening night tribute to the influence that blues music has had on hip hop. During his set, he will be joined by\u00a0Billy Branch<\/strong>. Rhymefest grew up on Chicago\u2019s south side and in 2005, he won a GRAMMY\u00ae Award for co-writing the legendary hit record \u201cJesus Walks,\u201d performed by longtime friend Kanye West. In 2015, Smith co-wrote “Glory” alongside John Legend and Common for the 2014 motion picture\u00a0Selma<\/em>\u00a0which received the 2015 Academy Award for Best Original Song.<\/p>\n

Two-time GRAMMY\u00ae Award-nominated artist\u00a0and American blues legend\u00a0John Primer and The Real Deal<\/strong>\u00a0will kick off the evening\u2019s performances. John Primer was\u00a0the bandleader and guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and Magic Slim & The Teardrops. Primer\u2019s personal accolades include a Lifetime Achievement Award that reflects his countless contributions to the history of Chicago blues.<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 10 \u2013 Jay Pritzker Pavilion<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Festival is thrilled to welcome Stax legend and soul star\u00a0William Bell<\/strong>, who is back on top with a 2017 GRAMMY\u00ae Award win for his album\u00a0This is Where I Live<\/em>, his first major release in four decades.\u00a0 The renowned singer-songwriter was honored in 2016 with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting at the 15th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Americana Honors Awards Show and also inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

Theo Huff and the New Agenda Band<\/strong>\u00a0will bring their contemporary soul-blues style to the festival stage. Theo Huff began his career in musical theater productions, working with Ms. Jackie Taylor at the Black Ensemble Theater and his southern-soul sound was influenced by Bobby Rush, Tyrone Davis, Will Clayton and others.\u00a0 This dynamic combination of talents establishes him as a blues artist on the rise.<\/p>\n

Opening the evening\u2019s performances is Mississippi native,\u00a0Nellie \u201cTiger\u201d Travis,<\/strong>\u00a0a southern soul diva with a bold voice making her an undeniable force in the Chicago blues community. Early in her career, KoKo Taylor was a major influence, mentor and friend. Earlier this year she made her late night TV debut by performing her 2008 hit\u00a0\u201cSlap Yo\u2019 Weave Off\u201d\u00a0on\u00a0The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Sunday, June 11 \u2013 Jay Pritzker Pavilion<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Blues rock musician and Texas native\u00a0Gary Clark Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0will close the festival on Sunday evening with his electrifying energy and soulful sounds. Recently wowing at the 2017 GRAMMY\u00ae Awards with his performance with William Bell, he recently released a new live album\u00a0Live\/North America 2016<\/em>\u00a0that features all new and unreleased live recordings including the songs “The Healing” and “My Baby’s Gone.”<\/p>\n

Rhiannon Giddens<\/strong>\u00a0last performed at the Chicago Blues Festival in 2014 with the Carolina Chocolate Drops. On February 24, her follow-up album\u00a0Freedom Highway<\/em>\u00a0will be released, including nine original songs Giddens wrote or co-wrote along with a traditional song and two civil rights-era songs \u2013 \u201cBirmingham Sunday\u201d and the Staple Singers\u2019 well-known single \u201cFreedom Highway<\/a>,\u201d from which the album takes its name. \u00a0Chicago artist,\u00a0Ronnie Baker Brooks\u00a0<\/strong>will open the final evening with new material from his first release in 10 years,\u00a0Times Have Changed<\/em>, along with fan favorites.<\/p>\n

Day Stages<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The popular day stages contribute to the festival\u2019s reputation as an internationally acclaimed event. Each stage features local and national blues musicians celebrating the genre\u2019s rich tradition and heritage. Stages and performance times are:\u00a0Budweiser Crossroads\u00a0<\/strong>stage on the South Promenade, 11:15 a.m.\u20136:15 p.m.; the\u00a0Mississippi Juke Joint<\/strong>\u00a0stage on the North Promenade, 11:30 a.m.\u20137:30 p.m. and the\u00a0Front Porch\u00a0<\/strong>stage on the Harris Theater Rooftop, noon\u20135:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Budweiser Crossroads\u00a0<\/strong>stage will feature a lineup of local and national artists. On\u00a0Friday, June 9<\/strong>, longtime Chicago blues vocalist\u00a0Mary Lane and the No Static Blues Band<\/strong>\u00a0will hit the stage at 12:45 p.m. and fans won\u2019t want to miss the smooth blues of guitarist\u00a0Guy King<\/strong>\u00a0at 5:15 p.m. to close the day. On\u00a0Saturday, June 10<\/strong>,\u00a0Chicago Wind with Matthew Skoller and Deitra Farr<\/strong>\u00a0will kick the day off at 11:15 a.m. with performances all day ending with a\u00a0Southside Tribute to Killer Ray Allison with Joe Pratt & The Source One Band and JoJo Murray\u00a0<\/strong>at 5:15 p.m. On\u00a0Sunday, June 11,\u00a0<\/strong>Wisconsin artists\u00a0The Blues Disciples<\/strong>\u00a0with special guests\u00a0Ms. Erica Johnson<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Milwaukee Slim\u00a0<\/strong>start at 12:45 p.m. Rounding out the lineup on Sunday is the tiny body with the big voice,\u00a0Melivia \u201cChick\u201d Rodgers\u00a0<\/strong>at 5:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Mississippi Juke Joint<\/strong>\u00a0stage kicks-off on\u00a0Friday, June 9,<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0Blues in the Schools with Katherine Davis and Stone Academy<\/strong>\u00a0at 11:30 a.m. Performances on opening day include Chicago blues artist,\u00a0Jarekus Singleton<\/strong>\u00a0at 4 p.m. followed by a jam session with\u00a0Cedric Burnside<\/strong>\u00a0at 5:30 p.m. On\u00a0Saturday, June 10,<\/strong>\u00a0at 2:30 p.m. Donda\u2019s House and AARP presents\u00a0Bridges to the Blues<\/strong>\u00a0featuring original music inspired by Chicago blues music. The artists performing will be selected at a showcase on May 30 at the Chicago Cultural Center with\u00a0Che \u201cRhymefest\u201d Smith<\/strong>. At 5:30 p.m. the day\u2019s finale is a one of a kind jam session with\u00a0Kenny \u201cBeedy Eyes\u201d Smith<\/strong>. On\u00a0Sunday, June 11,<\/strong>\u00a0the day will begin with a panel discussion and tribute to blues aficionado, radio host and co-founder of Living Blues Magazine\u00a0Amy Van Singel<\/strong>\u00a0at 11:30 a.m., followed by a full day of the Delta blues.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Front Porch<\/strong>\u00a0will start each day at noon, and on\u00a0Friday, June 9,\u00a0<\/strong>highlights include\u00a0Henry Gray<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Bob Corritore<\/strong>\u00a0at 2:45 p.m. and at 4:15 p.m. a\u00a0Tribute to Barrelhouse Chuck<\/strong>featuring\u00a0Billy Flynn<\/strong>,\u00a0Johnny Iguana<\/strong>,\u00a0Roosevelt Purifoy<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Piano Willie OShawny<\/strong>. On\u00a0Saturday, June 10,<\/strong>\u00a0at 1:20 p.m, fans of Eddie Taylor, Sr. will enjoy a tribute to the bluesman by his son,\u00a0Eddie Taylor, Jr<\/strong>. followed by the\u00a0Jimmy Johnson Band<\/strong>\u00a0at 2:45 p.m.\u00a0The Como Mamas<\/strong>\u00a0will bring their deep soul-gospel sound to the Porch on\u00a0Sunday, June 11<\/strong>\u00a0at noon. The three friends from Como, Mississippi have been singing together since they were young girls at the Mt. Mariah Church. The stage will wrap up on the final day with\u00a0Wallace Coleman<\/strong>\u00a0at 4:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Preview Performance and Film Screenings<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Leading up to the Chicago Blues Festival, during May and June, there will be several preview performances and film screenings at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and at Daley Plaza (50 West Washintion).\u00a0Nellie \u201cTiger\u201d Travis<\/strong>\u00a0performs on\u00a0Monday, May 8,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0The<\/strong>\u00a0Mike Wheeler Band<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0Monday, May 15,<\/strong>\u00a0at noon in the Chicago Cultural Center\u2019s Randolph Square. \u00a0On\u00a0Monday, May 22,\u00a0<\/strong>at 6pm, there will be a special screening of\u00a0Willie Dixon and the New Generation of Chicago Blues<\/em><\/strong>, followed on Monday, June 5, at 6pm, with a special screening of\u00a0Sam Lay In Bluesland<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 both in the Chicago Cultural Center\u2019s Claudia Cassidy Theater. The \u201cofficial\u201d Chicago Blues Festival preview on Daley Plaza will take place Monday, June 5, at noon featuring\u00a0Chicago Wind with Matthew Skoller and Deitra Farr<\/strong>. For Complete details, visit\u00a0chicagobluesfestival.us<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Brides to the Blues Showcase featuring Rhymefest<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

On\u00a0Tuesday, May 30,<\/strong>\u00a0from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Chicago Cultural Center\u2019s Claudia Cassidy Theater, young musicians will take part in the\u00a0Bridges to the Blues Showcase<\/strong>\u00a0presented by Donda\u2019s House and AARP \u2013 and featuring GRAMMY\u00ae and Oscar Award-winning artist Che \u201cRhymefest\u201d Smith. Multigenerational artists will create original music \u2013 inspired by the Blues \u2013 for a chance to perform at the Chicago Blues Festival. For details, visit\u00a0dondashouseinc.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Blues fans wanting to get up close and personal with artists won\u2019t want to miss the\u00a0Southwest Airlines\u00ae Blues Lounge.\u00a0<\/strong>The lounge provides an area for festival goers to relax and listen to music and stories from the heart throughout the day from 11 a.m.\u20138 p.m.<\/p>\n

The festival will also feature an entertainment programmed by the Blues Kids Foundation and the Windy City Blues Society. The\u00a0Blues Kids Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0area offers harmonica lessons and performances by the next generation of blues artists. The\u00a0Windy City Blues Society,<\/strong>\u00a0a festival favorite over the past few years, features an eclectic lineup of artists from Chicago and around the country.<\/p>\n

The 34th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Chicago Blues Festival is presented by the City of Chicago and produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events along with the following sponsors: Budweiser, Chicago Jazz Magazine, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Tribune, CLTV-ChicagoLand\u2019s Television, Communications Direct, Humana, Millennium Garages, Visit Mississippi, Rosa’s Lounge, Southwest Airlines, St. Louis CVB, WGN-TV and 93XRT.<\/p>\n

For more complete details and festival schedule, please visit\u00a0chicagobluesfestival.us<\/a>, and join the conversation on Facebook (Chicago Blues Festival) and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ChicagoDCASE (#ChicagoBluesFestival). To plan your trip to Chicago for the Blues Festival, visit\u00a0choosechicago.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

34th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Chicago Blues Festival Schedule<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

*Schedule & Times Subject To Change<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, June 9<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jay Pritzker Pavilion<\/strong><\/p>\n

5\u20136 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John Primer and The Real Deal<\/strong><\/p>\n

6:20\u20137:05 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rhymefest\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:20\u20139:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Celebrating 40 Years: Billy Branch & The Son of Blues with special guests Lurrie Bell, Freddie Dixon, J.W.S. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Williams, Carlos Johnson, Carl Weathersby, Bill McFarland and Chicago Fire Horns and Mae Koen & The Lights.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Budweiser Crossroads Stage (South Promenade)<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:15 a.m.\u2013<\/strong>12:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Demetria Taylor<\/p>\n

12:45\u20131:45 p.m. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mary Lane and the No Static Blues Band<\/p>\n

2:15\u2013<\/strong>3:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nick Moss Band<\/p>\n

3:45\u20134:45 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Mike Wheeler Band<\/p>\n

5:15\u20136:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guy King<\/p>\n

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Mississippi Juke Joint (North Promenade)<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.\u201312:30 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Blues in the Schools with Katherine Davis and Stone Academy<\/p>\n

1\u20132 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eden Brent<\/p>\n

2:30\u20133:30 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Cedric Burnside Project<\/p>\n

4\u20135 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jarekus Singleton<\/p>\n

5:30\u20137:30 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Jam Session with Cedric Burnside<\/p>\n

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Front Porch Stage (Harris Theater Roof Top)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noon\u20131 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rip Lee Pryor<\/p>\n

1:20\u20132:20 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Jimmy Burns Band<\/p>\n

2:45\u20133:45 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Henry Gray & Bob Corritore<\/p>\n

4:15\u20135:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tribute to Barrelhouse Chuck featuring Billy Flynn, Johnny Iguana Roosevelt Purifoy and Piano Willie OShawny<\/p>\n

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Saturday, June 10<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jay Pritzker Pavilion (Soul\/R&B Night) \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

5\u20136 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Nellie Tiger Travis<\/strong><\/p>\n

6:30\u20137:45 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Theo Huff and the New Agenda Band<\/strong><\/p>\n

8:15\u20139:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 William Bell<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Budweiser Crossroads Stage (South Promenade)<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:15 a.m. \u201312:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chicago Wind with Matthew Skoller & Deitra Farr<\/p>\n

12:45\u20131:45 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lynne Jordan & The Shivers<\/p>\n

2:15\u20133:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Big Bill Morganfield<\/p>\n

3:45\u20134:45 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Coco Montoya<\/p>\n

5:15\u20136:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Southside Tribute to Killer Ray Allison with Joe Pratt & The Source One Band and JoJo Murray<\/p>\n

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Mississippi Juke Joint (North Promenade Tent)<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.\u201312:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Panel Discussion: Mississippi Blues Trail 10th Anniversary with Jim O\u2019Neal, Dr. Edgar Smith, Scott Barretta and Alex Thomas<\/p>\n

1\u20132 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Christone \u201cKingfish\u201d Ingram<\/p>\n

2:30\u20133:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bridges to the Blues by Donda\u2019s House<\/p>\n

4\u20135 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Vick Allen<\/p>\n

5:30\u20137:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jam Session with Kenny \u201cBeedy Eyes\u201d Smith<\/p>\n

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Front Porch (Harris Theater Roof Top)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noon\u20131 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Khalif Wailin\u2019 Walter<\/p>\n

1:20\u20132:20 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Eddie Taylor, Jr.\u2019s Tribute to Eddie Taylor, Sr.<\/p>\n

2:45\u20133:45 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Jimmy Johnson Band<\/p>\n

4:15\u20135:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Harmonica Hinds Quartet<\/p>\n

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Sunday, June 11<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jay Pritzker Pavilion<\/strong><\/p>\n

5\u20136 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ronnie Baker Brooks<\/strong><\/p>\n

6:20<\/strong>\u20137:20 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Rhiannon Giddens<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:40<\/strong>\u20139:30 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Gary Clark Jr.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Budweiser Crossroads Stage\u00a0 (South Promenade)<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:15 a.m.\u201312:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tail Dragger and the Allstars<\/p>\n

12:45\u20131:45 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Blues Disciples with special guest Ms. Erica Johnson & Milwaukee Slim<\/p>\n

2:15\u20133:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vance Kelly and the Backstreet Blues Band<\/p>\n

3:45 pm\u20134:45 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rick Estrin & The Nightcats<\/p>\n

5:15 p.m. \u20136:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Melvia \u201cChick\u201d Rodgers<\/p>\n

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Front Porch Stage (Harris Theater Roof Top)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noon\u20131 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Como Mamas<\/p>\n

1:20\u20132:20 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mud Morganfield Band<\/p>\n

2:45\u20133:45 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Chi-Town Harp Showcase featuring Omar Coleman, Russ Green and Lamont Harris<\/p>\n

4:15\u20135:15 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wallace Coleman<\/p>\n

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Mississippi Juke Joint (North PromenadeTent)<\/strong><\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.\u201312:30 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Panel Discussion: Tribute to Amy Van Singel with Dick Shurman, Jim O\u2019Neal and Rebecca Sive<\/p>\n

1\u20132 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JJ Thames<\/p>\n

2:30\u20133:30 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Zakiya Hooker<\/p>\n

4\u20135 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Denise LaSalle<\/p>\n

5:30\u20137:30 p.m. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Jam Session with Eddie Taylor, Jr.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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