Cincy Blues Fest 2008

CINCY BLUES FEST: Sweet Sixteen

Join us August 1-2 for the 16th year of Cincy Blues Fest!

We'll be back again at Sawyer Point on the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati for another Blues extravaganza with 3 stages over 2 days!!

This year's performers include:

Watermelon Slim and the Workers

Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials

Eden Brent

Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers

Wendy DeWitt

Jake Speed and the Freddies

Gina Sicilia

Kilborn Alley Blues Band

Sue Palmer

Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

Lisa Otey

Sugar Blue

Pearlene

Alvin Jett and the Phat Noiz Band

Bob Seeley,

and a whole lot more!

Cincy Blues Fest is back for its "Sweet Sixteen" - the 16th year for this Blues extravaganza, bringing over 50 local, regional, and national acts to Sawyer Point, at the banks of the Ohio River, on August 1 and 2. On Friday August 1, the Fest runs from 5:00 pm until midnight, featuring three stages with only a $7 admission at the gate (Blues Society members free)! The Main Stage hosts Alvin Jett and Phat Noiz, Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers, and headliner to be announced, and the Local Stage proudly presents Cincinnati's finest Blues. This year, the Arches Stage features "AlternaBlues"- Blues influenced, American roots music with performances by locals Jake Speed and the Freddies, Pearlene, headliner Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, and more. (Click on the Cincy Blues Fest 2008 headline above for more details....)

Saturday, August 2 brings a full day of music with a wide variety of Blues for everyone! Gates open at 2:30 pm with music until midnight- nearly 9 hours of Blues on three stages for only $10 (Blues Society members free)! Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Sugar Blue, Gina Sicilia, and headliner Watermelon Slim and the Workers tear it up on the Main Stage. The Local Stage spotlights more terrific Cincinnati area talent with a hot Hammond B-3 organ tribute as the grand finale. The immensely popular Arches Boogie Woogie Piano stage, one of just a few of its kind in the country, showcases Lisa Otey, Sue Palmer, Wendy DeWitt, Matt Wigler, Bob Seeley, Eden Brent, Marc Braun, Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues, Rob Rio, and much more.

There will be plenty of food and refreshments, Blues-related merchandise, and the best Blues music around! All proceeds go to the Cincy Blues Society to help fund their Blues in the Schools ( BITS ) program, educating area local students from elementary through high school on the history and styles of Blues music.

Schedule of Acts

PERFORMERS AND SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Friday August 1 Main Stage - P&G Pavilion
5:45 - 6:45	Ricky Nye, Inc.
7:00 – 8:15	Alvin Jett & the Phat Noiz Band
8:30 – 10:00	Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers
10:15 – 11:45	Headliner L’il Ed & the Blues Imperials

Friday August 1 St. Vincent De Paul Local Stage
5:30 - 6:30	The Doug Hart Band
6:45 - 7:45	Dick and the Roadmasters
8:00 - 9:00	Them Bones w/ Cheryl Renee
9:15 - 10:15	The Mudpies
10:30 – 12:00	Miss Lissa and Company

Friday August 1 Arches AlternaBlues Stage	List of Performers, order of appearance and schedule to be determined
	Jake Speed and the Freddies
	A Tribute to Sean Costello by Jon Justice and friends
	Pearlene
	Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

Saturday August 2 Main Stage - P&G Pavilion
3:45 – 4:30	Jimmy D. Rogers
4:45 – 5:15	Blues in the Schools Band Performance
5:30 – 6:45	Kilborn Alley Blues Band
7:00 – 8:15	Sugar Blue
8:30 - 10:00	Gina Sicilia
10:15 – 11:45	Headliner Watermelon Slim & the Workers

Saturday August 2 St. Vincent De Paul Local Stage
3:15 - 4:15	Chuck Brisbin & The Tuna Project
4:30 - 5:30	Johnny Fink and the Intrusion
5:45 - 6:45	The Medicine Men
7:00 - 8:00	The Blue Shivers
8:15 - 9:15	II Juicy
9:30 - 10:30	G. Miles and The Hitmen
10:45 - 12:00	Hammond B3 Tribute w/ special guest Arches

Saturday August 2 Arches Boogie Woogie Piano Stage	Steve Tracy as emcee and playing harmonica, Johnny Vidacovich on drums, Steve Perakis playing bass, and George Baddard on guitar.
3:40 - 3:50pm	Introduction
4:00pm	Matt Wigler
4:40pm	Ricky Nye
5:20pm	Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues
6:00pm	Eden Brent
7:10pm	Mark Braun
7:55pm	Wendy DeWitt
8:35pm	Sue Palmer
9:15pm	Lisa Otey
9:55pm	Bob Seeley
10:35pm	Rob Rio
11:15pm	Grand Finale!