2009 Quincy Area Blues Fest
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the 2009 Quincy Area Blues Fest, one of the premier Midwest Blues Festivals! This is the 16th year of a Blues Fest in Quincy's tree-filled Washington Park-where even on the hottest days-we've always got shade trees, and even a little breeze! (and plenty of cold beverages!)
When?
Friday, July 17th, 2009Saturday, July 18th, 2009
Where?
Historical Washington Park, 5th & Maine, Quincy, IllinoisThe Lineup (Tentative)
FRIDAY JULY 17th 2009
5pm-THE BEAT DADDYS www.beatdaddys.com
7pm-BEN BUMBRY & THE MESSENGERS
9pm-ERIC SARDINAS www.ericsardinas.com
SATURDAY JULY 18th 2009
1pm-Rich Berry (Acoustic-KC MO) www.myspace.com/richberryblues
3pm-Matt Morrell & BluesHandle (Harp-STL MO) www.twonotes.net/blueshandle/index.htm
5pm-Pike Station w/guest vocalist-Barbara Carr (from STL MO) http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=8355920
7pm-Scottie Miller & the ReUptake Inhibitors (Piano-Twin Cities MN) www.scottiemiller.com
9pm-Albert Castiglia ("Ca-Steel-Ya") (Florida) www.albertcastiglia.com
Make reservations now to join us under the shade trees in the Park!
There are several Hotels within easy walking distance of the Fest, and plenty more in town as well-come spend the weekend in Quincy!
(Warning-If you come once-you'll make plans to return every year!)
Lodging Info...
MICRO-TEL IS OUR "OFFICIAL" HOTEL, http://www.microtelinn.com/hotel/28953
Within easy walking distance, and overlooking the Mississippi!
Micro-tel 200 S. 3rd Quincy, IL 217-222-5620
Ticket Info
$15 in advance for a 2 day pass or $10 a day at the gate. Advance tickets are available at HyVee at 36th & Broadway or HyVee at 12th & Harrison.
Other Info:
After Fest Party!
The Club Tavern (1023 N 10th St)
is Hosting a After-Fest Party on Friday & Sat Nights
Host Bands-Fri July 17th-Scottyboy Daniels Band, (KC)
and Dave Chastain (Peoria IL)
And on Sat Night-Host Band-Scottyboy Daniels Band
Thank you to our Major Sponsors:
- Rinella Company
- Marion Gardner Jackson Trust Arts Fund
- 103.9 The Fox
- Refreshment Services Pepsi
Please - No coolers, pets or video/audio equipment allowed.
Questions?
For more info, please call Society President Linda Gertz at (217) 440-3393or contact webmaster@quincyblues.com (I'll do my best to help you!)