With the economy in shambles and money tighter than ever, blues fans can take solace in the fact that the good, old-fashioned festival provides more entertainment bang for your buck than any summer movie blockbuster or over-priced athletic competition. Rather than staying at home and vegging out in front of your 42" LCD big screen watching rerun Law & Order episodes, why not plan on checking out one of these popular blues festivals that we’ve picked for you below? You can thank us later!
1. Bluesfest International (London & Windsor, Ontario Canada)
Two great blues festivals held during the same weekend, just a couple of hours (and roughly 117 miles/189km) apart, the Bluesfest will happen from Friday, July 16 the through Sunday, July 18th, 2010 in both London and Windsor, Ontario in Canada. Both sites promise a heck of a lot of great music, with Windsor, right across the border from Detroit, featuring talents like Watermelon Slim, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, Tab Benoit, and Janiva Magness, among many others. Down the road apiece in London you can enjoy the aforementioned artists as well as Big James & the Chicago Playboys, Mark Hummel & Blues Survivors, and more. No matter which one of these festivals you attend, you’re going to have a good time.
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Weekend passport: $35
Friday: $20
Saturday : $25
Sunday, Family Day: $10 for family of 4
*must be 19 to enter with government I.D. Friday & Saturday
Sunday, Family Day: all ages welcome
Special weekend hotel packages online
