Wednesday 22 nd of May sees the start of the 15th Warrenpoint 'Blues on the Bay' Festival......all thanks to Ian Sands...what a Local Hero !!
Gigs run from Weds 22 nd May through to Mon 27 th May inclusive !!!!
Here are a couple of pics of Ian Sands and friends getting ready for the fun......
...the sound of a sax will never seem the same ....
....Ian Sands...what a hero !!!!
...and the skipper of 'Zig Zag' has blagged 2 free tickets for the 'Blues on the Bay' Tall Ship 'Gulden Leeuw' cruise, with music food and drink, on Wednesday evening !!!!
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...can't wait....
Full information at.....www.bluesonthebay.com....
The official 'blurb' is below.....
Some of the world’s greatest blues and jazz artists will be performing at the 15th Guinness International Blues on the Bay Festival in Warrenpoint, County Down. A former Northern Ireland Tourist Board ‘Event of the Year’ Award winner, ’Blues on the Bay’ attracts visitors from all over the world and continues to grow in footfall year on year.
Home to the annual Guinness International Blues on the Bay festival, the picturesque Warrenpoint will host female blues/rock legend SANDI THOM and Horslips front man JOHNNY FEAN who will headline the festival which takes place from the 22nd to 27th May 2013.
Performers from the USA, mainland Europe and GB will join home grown talent at the event which has developed into one of the world’s most popular blues festivals hosting over 90 gigs.
Jazz and blues fans are passionate about music and what better way to celebrate the diversity and range of global talent than having many of the world’s best artists perform in the beautiful Warrenpoint. This event continues to grow in stature with each festival year.
One of the main features of the festival weekend will be the famous ‘Guinness Bay Blues Pub Trail’, which will feature over 80 free gigs across the 6 days. At these events audiences will be treated to a host of internationally acclaimed performers including Ex. Mama’s Boys; Pat McManus, Texan; Carvin Jones, Californian Shawn Jones and the amazing Spanish blues, funk and fusion outfit ‘The Miguel Talavera Power Trio’. Other stand out performers at the festival will include the amazing Grainne Duffy, Linley Hamilton, Manukahunney, and The Bluez Katz Blues Band.
Commenting on the programme, Event Director, Ian Sands said, “This year’s event will surpass all others with over 50 performers providing free high class blues to an international blues audience creating the essential ingredients for what will be a world class music event. Our blues festival here in Warrenpoint can no longer be the ‘best kept secret’ as everyone now comes from all over the world to experience an amazing Spring Bank Holiday Weekend of amazing music, festival atmosphere and high class hospitality!’’.
In addition to the international and local performers, budding blues musicians will have the opportunity to brush up on their musical skills or discover hidden talents with the popular ‘hands-on’ music workshops.
The fun will also extend to the beautiful Edwardian town park where there will be band concerts, a 70-piece band and a 2-day food and music fest. The park entertainment is part of the all-new ‘Bluesberry’ event which is family friendly and will host a range of outdoor games and activities.
The fun will also extend to the beautiful Edwardian town park where there will be band concerts, a 70-piece band and a 2-day food and music fest. The park entertainment is part of the all-new ‘Bluesberry’ event which is family friendly and will host a range of outdoor games and activities.
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