Blues Society of Western PA - Newsletter

On the weekend of July 25th to the 27th, Hartwood Acres will host this year’s edition of the Pittsburgh Blues Fest. The headliners this year feature the Blue’s Foundation’s “B.B. King Entertainer of the Year” award winners for the last two years. Tab Benoit, the 2007 winner, headlines “Mardi Gras” night. That should be fun for everyone. Sunday’s headliner is this year’s B.B. King award winner, Tommy Castro who will put on a great, upbeat show. You can read the interviews with Tommy Castro and Tab Benoit in this issue. Saturday night’s headliner is a blues legend, Taj Mahal. Taj has been singing the blues for forty years and still draws the crowds. He is an accomplished pianist and also plays several other instruments.

For those who attended the IBCs the last two years, you will see some favorites: last year’s runner-up, “Blue Lunch” and this year’s winner, “Nothin’ But Trouble.” Also, many other bands like “Southern Culture on the Skids” and Ian Nevilles’ “Dumpstaphunk” will be playing. The one band that I personally want to see for the first time is “The Joanna Connor Band.” Some other acts are soon to be announced. Hope to see you all there! Make sure you stop and see us at the Blue Society of Western PA booth.