Cincy Blues Society - Keeping the Blues Alive

Win a Luxury Penthouse Suite

Thu, 01 May 2008 03:49:30 -0400

ENJOY A LUXURY PENTHOUSE SUITE DURING CINCY BLUES FEST WEEKEND July 31, Aug 1 & 2, 2008!

GARFIELD SUITES HOTEL,
DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI

Remembering Sean Costello, 1979 - 2008

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:19:06 -0400

We are very sad to report that Atlanta blues guitarist, Sean Costello was found dead in his Atlanta hotel room April 15th, a day before his 29th birthday. Cause of death has not been determined, but there were no signs of foul play. A toxicology report is pending.

Sean was scheduled to be the Friday night headliner at this year’s Cincy Blues Fest.

Cincy Blues Challenge 2008

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:45:35 -0400

Whose blues will reign supreme?

The top bands will win slots at this summer's Cincy Blues Fest and will also be competing in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis next winter.

Cincy Blues Challenge
Germania Park
3529 West Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 742-0060

Sunday June 8th, 2008
Gates open at 11:00am
Bands start at 12:00pm
4 solo/duo acts and 24 bands!

Cincy Blues Fest 2008

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:17:26 -0400

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 Blues Imperials

Jimmy Thackery

Gina Sicilia

Kilborn Blues Alley

Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

Sugar Blue

Alvin Jett and Phat Noiz,

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, headliner Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, and more. (Click on the Cincy Blues Fest 2008 headline above for more details....)