Labor Day Weekend - Marquette, Michigan
Where Superior Meets the Blues
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Marquette, MI your blues destination!
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2012 MARQUETTE AREA BLUES FEST
Mattson Lower Harbor Park
All times and artists are subject to change.
Advanced Mobile Accessories - Charter Communications - Checker Cab - Cliffs Natural Resources - Comfort Suites & Days Inn of Marquette - FABCO - Fox Negaunee - FOX UP - Globe Printing - Great Lakes Radio -
What folks are saying about us -
"7th year here. Rain or shine it is an awesome time!" Sault Saint Marie, Canada
"Love the fest! We come every year; wouldn't miss it!" - West Olive, MI
"We live just north of Ann Arbor and will be back again. Worth the drive it's amazing!!" - Pickney, MI
"Beautiful setting & Great Music!!!" - Alpha, MI
"Great spot for a festival.... Worth the 14 hour drive." - Winnipeg, Canada
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2011 FESTIVAL PERFORMER INFORMATION AND LINKS
TELARC Recording Artist - Shemekia copeland
7 Time Blues Music Award Winner, 2010 Blues Blast Award Winner - Best Female Blues Artist, 2010 Living Blues Reader Award Winner - Female Artist of the Year
Ruf Records Recording Artist - JoAnne shaw taylor
2010 Blues Music Award Nominee for Best New Artist Debut. She also was named the Female Vocalist of the Year at the British Blues Awards. This British guitar master now makes her home in Detroit and is making a huge impact on the contemporary blues scene.
Vizz Tone Recording Artist - Mac Arnold & Plate full o' blues
"Nothing to Prove" - The Story of Mac's Life is nominated for Best Blues DVD, Mac is a Blues Music Award winner who has played bass for Muddy Waters and many other blues greats over most of his career. He is a living blues legend.
Blue Bella Recording Artist - Kilborn Alley Blues Band
This critically acclaimed band is a fan favorite that does gritty Chicago blues and southern fried soul for all the generations of blues lovers. Their music speaks for itself; better still, it convinces you to listen.
Direct from New Jersey - The Gas House Gorillas
This primo jump blues band has it all: an amazing rhythm section, awesome sax playing, fabulous guitar, a killer frontman, and fantastic songs. And these guys have the ability to cross over from jump blues to swing to rock and back again, often within the same track.
Back by popular demand - the rusty Wright band
In our seven year history we have never repeated an artist from outside of our local area. We had so many requests for these folks that we had little choice but to bring this fiery Michigan blues band back to Marquette!
Acoustic Duo - Madcat and Kane
Grammy award winning harmonica and acoustic guitar. This duo was a smash when they graced our stage a few years ago and we have brought them back to blow you away. They will also be doing some workshops you won't want to miss!
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CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER AT THE FEST
Volunteers recieve festival t-shirt for first shift worked and up to $40 reimbursement of paid festival ticket for second shift worked.
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Food vendors. Dance workshops. Music workshops.
GET IN THE GROOVE
To register for any workshops or for more information, call 249-4382.
Some Reminders
- There is no overnight camping on-site.
- Parents are responsible for their children (up to 17 years old).
- Sorry! Absolutely no pets!
- Please keep your area clean. Dispose of all trash (including cigarette butts).
- Contact security for any questions or concerns.
- Still photos are allowed (keep flash to a minimum at night).
- No video or audio recorders. This is disrespectful to the artists.
- The lost and found will be at the MABS Headquarters Tent.
- Credit cards, cash and checks with ID accepted.
- An ATM is located near the Fest grounds.
- The Marquette Area Blues Society endorses the designated driver program. If you choose to drink, drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
- We want you to have fun, but keep in mind "Public Drunkenness" or "Public Nuisance" will not be tolerated. You may be escorted off of the site. Anyone underage caught drinking will be prosecuted.
- No illegal drugs on-site. Officials will be contacted. Anyone underage caught with illegal drugs on-site will be prosecuted.
- The Marquette Area Blues Society is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen items.
- The Marquette Area Blues Society is not responsible for personal injuries or death.
- No loitering outside the festival gates. The Marquette Area Blues Society has rented this entire park from the City of Marquette for the weekend.
- Volunteers are needed for clean up Sunday night & tear down Monday!
Gate & Security Information
Please be ready to be searched before entrance through the gate. Security will want you to take out your lawn chairs from any canvas bags, large bags and purses are discouraged. Umbrellas will need to be opened. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Security needs to see entrance wristbands on festival goers wrists. This will help us! If your wristband is not in plain site on your wrist, you may be escorted off the grounds. So please keep your entrance wristband provided at the gate in plain sight throughout the weekend.
General Site Information
The festival will take place rain or shine. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcomed for festival seating. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. However, please be mindful of others around you (if you have lawn chairs, do not sit down directly in front of someone on a blanket). We will have first-aid available on site -- however, emergencies should be reported immediately to security.
