• 2009 Fleetwood Blues Festival Lineup •
11:00 am
The Blues Factor
The Blues Factor will be kicking off this year's festival at 11:00am, along with opening remarks from festival chairmain Keith Van Etten. Expect to hear a mix of traditional delta and texas blues, as well as a few surprises during their set. The Blues Factor is that "feel better feeling" you get when you listen to stories and songs about people that have the same problems or bigger problem than you do.view band's website
12:00 pm
Mr. Z and the Night Shift
A synergistic unit of veteran players from the backyards of Reading and Pottsville. When you witness them in action, you see the joy of players who love what they do! With his bandmates, The Nightshift, Zee has been testifying to a new congregation. Things are different now in many ways and yet one thing remains the same--That Voice can still tear it up and make you jump outta that pew, barcalounger or folding chair and holler for more!
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1:00 pm
Blues City Blues Band
Bluesmen Tom Malafarina, Bill Melcher, and Doug Babczak bring the blues back to the people. Excellent blues band featuring soulful male lyrics and inciteful melodies. The Blues City Blues Band is a rockin' kick butt guitar and vocal driven blues band from the Reading PA area. Formed in early 2006 the band performs original music as well as your favorite blues covers.
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2:00 pm
Mississippi Pig Farmers
The "Mississippi Pig Farmers are about powerful rhythms, searing guitar work and soulful vocals, we call it "Electric Roots Music" ... "It's Blues with a Rock Edge".
On any given night you will hear songs from artists such as, Albert King, Michael Burks, The Marshall Tucker Band, Gov't Mule and their favorite, The Allman Brothers Band.view band's website
3:00 pm
The Blues Dudes
The Blues Dudes play classic blues their way - great. You don't want to miss this one! Year after year The Blues Dudes have proven themselves as a show-stealer at our festival. If you enjoy rockin' guitar, powerful lyrics, and blues in general you need to see this act.
4:00 pm
Wolfe
Todd's favorite color is merlot, enjoys nude mule rides and his favorite food is banana teriyake pizza. (Quoted from toddwolfe.com) view band's website
5:00 pm
Lil' Ragu Blues Band
Lil-Ragu Blues Band performs a unique saucy blend of classic and contemporary blues, classic rock, motwon and dance hits mixed together with our very own special ingridents giving the songs a unique spice and feel. The master story teller "Lil-Ragu" himself will take you on an entertaiment experience that you remember long after just like your favorite pasta dish with the spicy sauce. view band's website
6:00 pm
Friars Point
A rising force on the tri-state music scene. This Pennsylvania based band explores the blues genre from classic to contemporary artists as well as their root influences of Blues, Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Soul and R&B in their own Original Blues Music. Friars Point formed in July of 2006 originally as the Long Rider Blues Band. In only a few short months after forming, the Long Riders had "National Act" exposure opening for Trent Tomlinson, Jackyl, and closing for Robin Trower.view band's website
7:00 pm
Eddie Bluestone and the Gypsy Sons
Bluestone's show is designed to take you on a musical Blues history journey. Groups like this don't come your way often, the musicality and dynamics of the band are second to no one. You owe it to yourself to experience Bluestone. This four piece, Blues-Rock band, delivers a concert atmosphere where ever they play. view band's website
