BLUES AT THE BEACH - 17TH STREET STAGE

Blues at the Beach

Event Date:
Sep 11 2009 - Sep 13 2009
Location:
17th Street Park
Celebrating one of the most cherished musical genres of all time, Blues at the Beach features three days of free concerts on an outdoor stage. Local, regional, and nationally-recognized Blues acts share the stage for a riveting and heartfelt tribute to the sights, sounds, and soul of the American experience.

Headliners like E.G. Kight and Deborah Coleman have brought their intensity and knockout live performances to Virginia Beach. Performers who are talented writers, singers, and guitar players have appeared at the festival and enthralled Blues enthusiasts. Blues stars James Harman, Terry Garland, Billy Boy Arnold, and many like them, have presented standout performances at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

Instrumental workshops, led by Natchel’ Blues Network personnel and festival performers, are offered free to spectators.

Entertainment Schedule

Friday, September 11
7:15pm-8:15pm, Buddy Parker Band
8:45pm-10:30pm, Li’l Ronnie’s Blues Harmonica Revue (with Li’l Ronnie & the Grand Dukes, R.J. Mischo, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, and Mel Melton)

Saturday, September 12
2:00pm-3:00pm, Planet Full of Blues
3:00pm-3:30pm, Dirt Cheap Blues Exchange Dance Workshop
3:45pm-4:45pm, Matt Wigler
4:45pm-5:15pm, NBN Blues Workshop
5:30pm-6:45pm, JW-Jones Blues Band with Little Charlie Baty
7:15pm-8:30pm, Sherman Robertson
9:00pm-10:30pm, Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater

Sunday, September 13
Noon-1:00pm, The Blue Cats
1:00pm-1:30pm, NBN Blues Workshop
1:45pm-3:00pm, Nick Curran
3:30pm-5:00pm, Deanna Bogart Band