BLUES AT THE BEACH

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.

National headliners 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 10, 2010
7:30pm–8:30pm, The Freeborn Blues Band
9:00pm–10:30pm, The Billy Price Band

Saturday September 11, 2010
2:00pm–3:00pm, Jackie Scott & The Housewreckers
3:00pm–3:30pm, Dirt Cheap Blues Exchange Dance Workshop
3:45pm–4:45pm, Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings & The Evolution Band
4:45pm-5:15pm, NBN Blues Workshop
5:30pm–6:45pm, Lil’ Ray Neal
7:15pm–8:30pm, The Zac Harmon Band with Special Guest Terry “Harmonica” Bean
9:00pm–10:30pm, Jimmy Hall and Friends

Sunday September 12, 2010
Noon–1:00pm, The HRB Band
1:15pm–1:45pm, NBN Blues Workshop
1:45pm–3:00pm, Mike Zito
3:30pm-5:00pm, Shaun Murphy (formerly of Little Feat)