WISCONSIN & "NEARBY" BLUES FESTS AND EVENTS 2016Courtesy of Madison Blues Society

www.madisonbluessociety.comLast Updated July 12, 2016

NOTE: All details subject to change – CHECK EACH FEST WEBSITE!

2/12,13 WINTER BLUES FEST Des Moines, IAThanks to the Central Iowa Blues Societycibs.org/2015/11/2016-winter-blues-fest/

DOWNTOWN MARRIOT – 700 Grand AvenueTICKETS: FRIDAY ONLY + BUFFET (CIBS members) $45

SATURDAY ONLY $25, FRIDAY & SATURDAY $40 (save $5) FRIDAY + BUFFET & SATURDAY (CIBS members) $65 (save $5) BUFFET ONLY (IBHOF members w/VIP pass) $25

Featuring Various Area Blues Challenge Winners & major national talent

Friday, February 12 “Hall of Fame Night”10:00 PM John Primer www.johnprimerblues.com

Sunday, February 13 Lobby4:00PM Matt Woods www.mattwoodsmusic.com

Rock River Lounge, 2nd Floor5:00PM Rob Lumbard www.roblumbard.com6:45PM IBHOF Class of 2015 Inductee

Salon D, 2nd Floor6:00PM Soul Searchers www.thesoulsearchersband.com 9:00PM Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea www.sweetteaband.net 10:00PM Minnesota Blues Challenge

Salon E, 2nd Floor5:30PM Hector Anchondo Band www. hectoranchondo.com 7:00PM Nebraska Blues Challenge8:30PM Jason Vivone & Billy Bats www. billybats.com 10:00PM Kansas City Blues Challenge11:30PM Scotty & the Wingtips https://www.facebook.com/Scotty-and-the-Wingtips-259068274105541/info?tab=page_info12:30PM After Hours Jam

Dubuque Room, 3rd Floor5:15PM Tina Haase-Findlay & Brandon Findlay7:15PM Butter Cow Blues Band www.mattwoodsmusic.com/buttercow-blues10:15PM Candye Kane www.candyekane.com

Des Moines Roon, 3rd Floor5:30PM Blue Band w/Jeff Petersen www.theblueband.com7:30PM Danielle Nicole Band www.daniellenicolekc.com11:00PM Chris O'Leary Band www.chrisoleary.com

3/12 16th ANNUAL BLUES CAFE Rothschild, WIwww.gnbs.org

Rothschild Pavilion – 5 Bands, one low price! $15 advance, $20 at the door

1:00PM Aaron Williams & the HooDoo www.aaronwilliamsandthehoodoo.com3:00PM Left Lane Cruiser www.facebook.com/Left-Lane-Cruiser-163135481505:00PM Ray Fuller and the Blues Rockers www.rayfuller.com7:00PM Lionel Young Band www.lionelyoung.net9:00PM Albert Cummings www.albertcummings.com

Acoustic Act between stagesDan Phelps www.danphelpsblues.net

4/2 PARAMOUNT BLUES CHALLENGE Port Washington, WIparamountmusic.org/gbaevents/blues-challenge

Lakeview Conference Center - Country Inn & Suites – Competition 5PM to 10PMTickets: $15 advance & PMA supporters, $20 at the door, $150 table for 6Paramount Music Association holds its annual competition of WI Blues groups.Winners go on to Memphis, TN and the International Blues Challenge in 2017

5:30PM JB Jefferson (solo act) www.reverbnation.com/jbjefferson6:10PM Big N Tasty Blues Band www.reverbnation.com/bigandtastybluesband6:50PM Katz Sass www.katzband.net7:30PM Lil Davy Max www.reverbnation.com/lildavymax8:10PM Ralph Jr. and the Blackjack Blues Band www.reverbnation.com/ralphjrlapetina8:50PM Starkweather Bay Band www.starkweatherbay.info9:30PM Shonn Hinton & Shotgun www.shonnsshotgun.com

4/30 FOLK-BLUES / GUTTER GRASS EXTRAVAGANZA Neillsville, WIwww.facebook.com/Silverdomeballroom

Silverdome Ballroom W7670 US Hwy 10, Neillsville Doors 5:00PM, music 8:00PM Just $15

Spider John Koerner www.mwt.net/~koernerCharlie Parr www.charlieparr.comDitchrunners www.bandpage.com/TheDitchrunnersThe Gaston Curse www.facebook.com/The-Gaston-Curse-1534078356875983/\

5/27-30 BRATFEST Madison, WIwww.bratfest.com

Yep, you can have BLUES, R&B, FUNK and SOUL along with your BRATS!!Alliant Energy Fairgrounds on Beautiful Willow Island – Free AdmissionFriday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday - Rain or Shine!!!

Friday, May 28 Cafe Stage7:45PM Mad City Funk www.reverbnation.com/madcityfunk

Sunday, May 29 Cafe Stage12:15PM Sound End Blues Band www.southendbluesband.com4:00PM Gabe Burdulis Band www.gabeburdulis.com4:55PM Clyde Stubblefield Allstar Band

www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Clyde_Stubblefield.html5:20PM The Big Payback www.bigpaybackmusic.com6:30PM Steez www.creepfunk.com

Monday, May 30 Baker Tilly Stage12:20PM Funky Chunky www.facebook.com/Funky-Chunky-126661517367104

5/27-31 BUCKY'S BLUESFEST & CRAWFISH BOIL Okauchee, WIwww.facebook.com/BuckysLakeside

Bucky's Lakeside Pub & Grill N50W35016 Wisconsin AvenueCrawfish Boil & Southern BBQ

2016 EVENT CANCELLED

6/3,4,5 FESTA ITALIA Fitchburg, WIwww.iwcmadison.com/festaitalia16

McKee Farms Park Only $2!!! Cash & Prize Raffle $10 (3 for $25) Lots of Italian Culture and Blues Each Day!

Friday June 35:30PM Johnny Chimes & the Nat'l Blues Band www.johnnychimes.com

Saturday June 48:30PM WiFEE & the HUZz Band www.wifeeandthehuzzband.com

Sunday June 53:30PM Jimmys www.thejimmys.net

6/3,4 SMOKIN' IN STEELE BBQ AND BLUES FEST Owatonna, MNwww.smokininsteele.com

STEELE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Tickets $10 advance 2 days, $8/day at gateBBQ Contest, Antique Tractor & Semi Show, Modified Lawn Tractor pull5K Run/Walk, Family Bike Cruise, Kids Harmonica Lessons, 6/5 Pancake Breakfast

Friday June 35:30PM Tweed Funk www.tweedfunk.com7:00PM Brother Sun Sister Moon

www.facebook.com/pages/Brother-Sun-Sister-Moon/14212179214618627:30PM Bridget Kelly Band www.bridgetkellyband.com9:30PM Fabulous Love Handles thefabulouslovehandles.com

Saturday June 411:30AM Swamp Kings www.theswampkings.com12:30PM Mark Cameron Band www.markcameronmusic.net

2:00PM Tullie Brae www.tulliebrae.com2:30PM Dave Lambert & the Motivators www.bluesmotivators.com4:30PM Mike Fugazzi www.mikefugazzi.com5:30PM Beat Daddys www.thebeatdaddys.com7:30PM The Jimmys www.thejimmys.net9:30PM The Smokin' in Steele Band

6/3,4 WILLOW RIVER BLUES & BREW FEST New Richmond, WIwww.facebook.com/Willow-River-Blues-Brews-Fest-70387896419

MARY PARK, downtown New RichmondBrew & Wine Tasting Event (tickets: at the Chamber office. $25 in advance, $30 at the door

Friday, June 36:15PM Steve Meyer & the True Heat

mgmtalentproductions.com/STEVE_METER___TRUE_HEAT.html8:45PM The Jimmys www.thejimmys.net

Saturday, June 46:00PM Barley Jacks (Bluegrass) www.barleyjacks.com

6/10-12 33rd ANNUAL CHICAGO BLUES FEST Chicago, ILwww.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html

Beautiful Millennium/Grant Park Downtown STILL FREE!!!

There are ticketed seats at the Petrillo Music Shell for the headliners, but you can still see themfor free from the open park beyond the fence and don't forget the view is great on the Jumbo-tron!

Friday, June 10 Alligator Records 45th Anniversary CelebrationShemekia Copeland www.shemekiacopeland.comCurtis Salgado www.curtissalgado.comTommy Castro & The Painkillers www.tommycastro.com

Toronzo Cannon www.toronzocannon.comLil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials www.alligator.com/artists/Lil-Ed-and-The-Blues-ImperialsCorky Siegel www.corkymusic.comPeaches Staten www.peachesstaten.comMoreland & Arbuckle www.morelandarbuckle.comFruteland Jackson www.fruteland.comEddie Shaw & the Wolfgang www.eddieshawsax.comKenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith www.beedyeyes.comEric Noden www.ericnoden.comKatherine Davis www.facebook.com/bluessingerkatydOmar Coleman www.omarcoleman.comMarcella Detroit www.marcella-detroit.com

Saturday, June 11 Soul/R&B NightWee Willie Walker www.weewilliewalker.comFred Wesley & The New J.B.s www.funkyfredwesley.comIrma Thomas www.irmathomas.comFred Wesley & the New JB's www.funkyfredwesley.comNora Jean Bruso www.severnrecords.com/artist/nora-jean-brusoTeeny Tucker www.teenytucker.com

Eddie Cotton www.eddiecottonjr.comSouthern Komfort Brass Band www.facebook.com/southernkomfortFernando Jones www.fernandojones.comBarrelhouse Chuck www.barrelhousechuck.com

Billy Flynn www.billyflynn.comWestside Andy www.westsideandy.com

Lazy Lester www.lazylester.netRockin' Johnny www.rockinjohnnyband.com

Sunday, June 12 Tribute to Otis RushRonnie Earl & The Broadcasters www.ronnieearl.comEddy “The Chief” Clearwater www.eddyclearwater.comJimmy Johnson www.alligator.com/artists/Jimmy-JohnsonAbb Locke www.facebook.com/Abb-Locke-704595666294362Brian Jones www.rollingstones.com/artist/brian-jonesCarl Weathersby www.carlweathersby.org Bob Stroger www.corbydesigns.com/bobstroger/home.htmSumito Ariyoshi www.facebook.com/sumitoariyo.ariyoshi Big Ray www.themotorcitykings.comJohn Kattke www.brotherjohn.comMike Wheeler www.mikewheelerband.com Lurrie Bell www.lurrie.comShun Kikuta www.shunkikuta.comEddie Shaw www.eddieshawsax.com Sam Burton dottrombone.com/Tubespace2/Pages/Websites/SamsOldSite/FlashSite.htmlJames “Super Chicken” Johnson

www.arts.state.ms.us/folklife/artist.php?dirname=johnson_jamesKinsey Report www.reverbnation.com/thekinseyreportDiunna Greenleaf www.diunna.comNellie “Tiger” Travis www.nellietigertravis.comJimmy Burns Band www.jimmyburnsband.comJohn Primer www.johnprimerblues.com

6/11,12 MARQUETTE WATERFRONT FEST Madison, WIwww.marquette-neighborhood.org/festivals/waterfront-festival

YAHARA PLACE PARK on Lake Monona Free! All kinds of music and fun! Here are the Blues-related highlights

Saturday June 114:00PM Shannon McNally www.shannonmcnally.com

Sunday June 122:30PM Shannon McNally www.shannonmcnally.com4:15PM Jon Dee Graham www.jondeegraham.com6:00PM JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound www.jcbrooksandtheuptownsound.com

6/16-19 BBQ RIB FEST Fort Wayne, INbbqribfest.com

Headwaters Park - tons of BBQ! FREE DAILY UNTIL 5:30 P.M. AND $3 ALL DAY SUNDAY$6 Adults (14 & over) - $5 Seniors, $4 Students, Military, Fire, Police with ID

Thursday, June 1612:30PM The Late Arrivals5:30PM TBA8:00PM TBA9:00PM Jimi Vincent www.jimivincentband.com

Friday, June 1712:00PM Two Trains Running2:00PM TBA4:00PM TBA5:00PM Heady Times www.facebook.com/Heady-Times-1661928957506:30PM Mark May Band www.markmay.com8:15PM Tommy Castro www.tommycastro.com10:00PM Eliminator www.eliminatorband.com

Saturday, June 1812:00PM TBA4:00PM TBA6:00PM TBA8:00PM Matthew Curry & the Fury www.matthewcurry.com10:00PM Artful Dodgers

Sunday, June 1912:15PM Matthew Curry & the Fury www.matthewcurry.com2:00PM Old Crown Brass Band www.oldcrownbrassband.org3:30PM Denny Jiosa www.jiosa.com5:00PM Todd Harrold Band www.toddharroldmusic.com

6/17,18 MONROE BALLOON & BLUES FESTIVAL Monroe, WIwww.monroeballonrally.com

Monroe Fairgrounds 2600 10th Street Admission Free, Parking $3Hot Air Balloons/Rides! Crafts and Exhibitor Fair Classic Cars Cycling Event

Friday June 177:00PM Leman Quartet8:30PM Birddog Blues Band www.facebook.com/BirddogBluesBand

Saturday June 182:30PM Left Wing Bourbon www.leftwingbourbon.com4:30PM The Jimmys www.thejimmys.net6:30PM Brent Johnson and the Call Up www.facebook.com/brentjohnsonband8:30PM Nick Moss Band www.nickmoss.com

6/17,18 20th ANNUAL BLUES ON THE FOX Aurora, ILwww.riveredgeaurora.com/events/botf-2016

The RiverEdge Park Music Garden, 360 N. Broadway in Aurora, just three miles off I-88

Friday June 177:00PM Marcia Ball www.marciaball.com9:00PM Robert Cray www.robertcray.com

Saturday June 183:00PM Leland Sessions5:00PM Larry McCray www.facebook.com/LarryMcCrayBand7:00PM Los Lobos www.loslobos.org9:00PM Tedeschi Trucks Band www.tedeschitrucksband.com

6/18 14th ANNUAL MADISON BLUES SOCIETY BLUES PICNIC Madison, WIwww.facebook.com/events/100427337033175/permalink/100732837002625/

Come on down to this Great Community Event – 9 hours of Blues, Food and Beer!Beautiful Warner Park – ADMISSION FREE!! No carry-ins, please!

Paul Filipowicz www.paulfilipowicz.comBlues KidsBlues Disciples www.bluesdisciples.com Jimmy Nick & Don't Tell Mama www.jimmynick.com

Lauren Anderson www.laurenandersonmusic.comLil' Ed & and Imperials www.facebook.com/LilEdandBluesImperials

6/18 BREWS & BLUES FEST Lancaster, WIwww.brewsandblueswi.com

Schreiner Memorial Library Park Beer and Music on Highway 61Open Noon to 5:00PM Beers from 10 breweries!Tickets: $25 includes tasting glass and unlimited samples!

$10 designated driver

Ryan McGrath Band www.theryanmcgrathband.comBirddorg Blues Band www.facebook.com/BirddogBluesBand

6/24-26 NEW GLARUS MUSIC FEST New Glarus, WIwww.facebook.com/NewGlarusMusicFest

New Glarus Village ParkGet some Blues on Sunday!

Sunday, May 262:00PM Electric Blue www.theelectricblueband.com

6/24,25 BLUES, BREWS & BBQ FESTIVAL Champaign, ILbluesbrewsandbbqfest.com

Downtown Champaign Food, Music and Motorcycles!FREE! - $5 suggested donation at the gate, VIP tickets available

Friday, June 245:00PM Smokers Blues Band www.thesmokersbluesband.com6:50PM Edward David Anderson www.edwarddavidanderson.com

8:40PM Kris Lager Band www.krislagerband.com10:30PM Reverend Horton Heat www.reverendhortonheat.com

Saturday, June 252:25PM David Dunavent www.facebook.com/evoLLoveBand5:00PM William Marsala6:50PM Slam Allen www.slamallen.com8:40PM Howard & the White Boys www.reverbnation.com/howardandthewhiteboys10:30PM Fabulous Thunderbirds www.fabulousthunderbirds.com

6/25 BACON, BREW AND BBQ FESTIVAL Sun Prairie, WIsummerfeast.org/bacon-brew-bbq-fest

Angell Park, 315 Park Street 9 bands on 3 stagesChef prepared bacon-themed foods, ice cold craft beers, mouth watering BBQ creationsTickets: All you can eat and drink admission $60 includes free parkingLots of type of music – here are the Blues highlights

Friday, June 25 Local Flavor Music Stage1:30PM Mojo Radio www.mojoradiomusic.com

6/26 HOT RODS 'N' BLUES CAR SHOW Grafton, WIwww.rodsnrelics.org/#!news/ieror

Lime Kiln Park Great cars & vehicles plus fantastic music!Tickets FREE! Car Show Starts 9:00AM

11:00AM Incorruptibles www.theincorruptiblesband.com1:30PM Bryan Lee www.braillebluesdaddy.com

6/26,27 NORTHWOODS BLUES FESTIVAL Spooner, WInorthwoodsbluesfestival.com

2016 EVENT CANCELLED BUT RETURNING IN 20172017 event moving to Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls

6/29-7/10 SUMMERFEST Milwaukee, WIwww.summerfest.com

www.wisn.com/entertainment/summerfest-extended-coverage/whos-playing-at-summerfest-2016/37318754

Henry Maier Festival Park on Lake Michigan11 Days, Over 800 Acts, Over 1,000 PerformancesTickets: Weekday $13, General $20, Seniors, $83-day $48, 5-day $75, 11-day $90

*** Reservations & additional $$ for Marcus Amphitheater ***Yep, there's some Blues bein' played at Summerfest – check out the Blues-related below

Friday, July 1 Harley-Davidson Roadhouse9:45PM Ray LaMontagne www.raylamontagne.com

Saturday, July 2 Marcus AmphitheaterChris Stapleton www.chrisstapleton.com and Alabama Shakes www.alabamashakes.com

Sunday, July 3 JoJo's Martini Lounge8:00PM Eddie Butts www.eddiebuttsband.com

Johnson Controls World Stage8:00PM Otis Taylor www.otistaylor.com10:00PM Bobby Rush www.bobbyrushbluesman.com

Tuesday, July 5 Johnson Controls World Stage8:00PM Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience www.terrancesimien.com10:00PM Buckwheat Zydeco www.buckwheatzydeco.com

Thursday, July 7 Harley-Davidson Roadhouse4:00PM Reverend Raven www.reverendraven.com

Sunday July 10 Johnson Controls World Stage8:00PM Paul Cebar & Tomorrow Sound www.paulcebar.com

7/1,2 31st MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BLUES FEST Davenport, IAwww.mvbs.org/fest

FANTASTIC BLUES FEST IS BACK!

Beautiful LeClaire Park on the Mississippi River

Friday, July 1 Bandshell5:00PM Frankie Fontagne & the Ramblers www.reverbnation.com/frankiefontagne7:00PM Toronzo Cannon www.toronzocannon.com9:00PM Tweek Funk www.tweedfunk.com11:00PM Shawn Holt & the Teardrops www.hawnholtandtheteardrops.com

Saturday, July 2 Bandshell1:30PM Juliana & A Soul Purpose Band www.asoulpurposeband.com3:00PM Shane Johnson's Blue Train www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6_GYVVkc_E5::00PM Ellis Kell Band www.mississippivalleytraveler.com/ellis-kell7:00PM Laura Rain & the Caesars www.laurarain.net9:00PM Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat www.jimsuhler.com11:00PM Cash Box Kings www.cashboxkings.com

BlueSKool1:30PM Kevin “B.F.” Burt www.reverbnation.com/kevinbfburt3:00PM Winter Blues All-Stars4:00PM David Berntson us.playhohner.com/artists/david-berntson

7/1,2,3 RIVERFRONT RENDEZVOUS Stevens Point, WIstevenspoint.com/rr

Pioneer Park Open and free to the public

Fireworks on the riverfront at dusk July 5Lots of music and shows and a few Bluesy items:

Saturday July 2 Mainstage6:45PM Altered Five www.alteredfive.com8:00PM Altered Five www.alteredfive.com9:30PM Devon Allman www.devonallmanband.com

7/1,2 GRILLIN' IN GRAFTON Grafton, WIwww.grilliningrafton.com

Centennial Park BBQ teams competition FREE Family Event FIREWORKS!

Friday, July 16:00PM Cherry Pie (rock covers) www.cherrypie.org

Saturday, July 24:00PM Jimmys www.jimmys.net6:00PM Bel Airs www.belairs.com8:00PM Tinsley Ellis www.tinsleyellis.com

7/1,2 35th ANNUAL AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL Berwyn, ILwww.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/events/view/35th-Annual-American-Music-Festival-3

Fitzgerald's Nightclub 6615 W. Roosevelt Road3 stages, 40+ bands, lots of Blues, Americana and more!Top stars you won't see anywhere else!

June 30: Donna the Buffalo, Webb Wilder, Parker Millsap, Dead Winter Carpenters, SarahBorges & the Broken Singles, Billy Prine, Cannonball.

July 1: Willie Nile, Eric Lindell, The Banditos, The Lee Boys, Nelson Street Revivalwith Cathy Richardson, The Wild Reeds, The Giving Trio, Tory-P Lopez, Girls ofthe Golden West, Dead Freddie.

July 2: Willie Nile, Terrance Simien, Dylan LeBlanc, John Fullbright, R&B Cadets,Robbie Fulks, Kevin Gordan, Jon Dee Graham, Brad Cole, Alana Royale, ChoctawWildfire, Moonrise Nation, Curtis McMurtry, Gerald Dowd, Christine Melody Remedy.

July 3: Dos Lobos featuring Cesar Rosas and David Hidalgo of Los Lobos backedby a rhythm section and special guests, James McMurtry, Reckless Kelly, CactusBlossoms, Sam Lewis, Choctaw Wildfire, Toronzo Cannon, Tributosaurus as JamesBrown, The Claudettes, Expo ’76, Charlie Parr, Matt the Electrician, Bunkertown.

7/3 KNUCKLEDOWN BLUES FEST Madison, WIwww.knuckledownsaloon.com

Madison's favorite Blues Bar – The Knuckledown SaloonOutside on the Deck!

Cash Box Kings www.cashboxkings.comJimmys www.thejimmys.net

7/8-10 BICYCLE, BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL Clear Lake, IAwww.bicyclebluesbbq.com

Free Admission! BBQ Friday and Saturday USA Cycling sanctioned Bike racesAll-You-Can-Eat Waffles Saturday 7-11AM only $6! Kids under 5 FREE!

Friday, July 8 Music starts at 5:00PMArmadillo Jump www.armadillojump.comBlue Rooster www.facebook.com/The-Blue-Rooster-Band-139642206048280/Tweed Funk www.tweedfunk.com

Saturday, July 98:30PM Nick Schnebelen Band www.nickschnebelenkc.com

7/8-9 HAMBONE MUSIC FESTIVAL Rochester, MNwww.hambonemusicfestival.com

History Center of Olmsted CountyFREE ON-SITE PARKING! HOTEL DISCOUNTS! ON-SITE PRIMITIVE CAMPING!Tickets: $25 for a Weekend Pass, or $15 on Friday, and $15 on Saturday

Friday July 8Filthy Animals www.facebook.com/filthyanimalsbandLisa Wenger Band www.lisawenger.comThe Band E www.facebook.com/ABandCalledEPaviElle www.paviellemusic.comNick Schnebelen Band www.nickschnebelenkc.com

Saturday, July 9 Main StageFive Finger Discount www.5-fingerdiscount.comArmadillo Jump www.armadillojump.comBlue Rooster www.facebook.com/The-Blue-Rooster-Band-139642206048280Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea www.sweetteaband.netKen Valdez Band www.kenvaldez.comLarry McCray Band www.facebook.com/LarryMcCrayBand

Second StageLouisville "White Lightning" Curtis

www.facebook.com/Louisville-White-Lightning-Curtis-543355625829117Mark Cameron Duo www.markcameronmusic.com

7/14-17 LA FETE DE MARQUETTE Madison, WIwww.wil-mar.org/lafete/2016-schedule

In the New Central Park at Brearly Street FREE!!Lots of diverse music from Lousiana, Quebec and Africa including

Cyril Neville & the Royal Southern Brotherhood www.royalsouthernbrotherhood.comTab Benoit www.tabbenoit.comDwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers www.dwaynedopsie.com

And some Wisconsin favorites including:

Primitive Culture www.primitivecultureband.comJohnny Chimes www.johnnychimes.comCajun Strangers www.cajunstrangers.comMama Digdown's Brass Band www.mamadigdown.com

7/14-17 BASTILLE DAYS Milwaukee, WIwww.easttown.com/events/bastille-days

Downtown Milwaukee - Cathedral Square FREE!!Celebration of French heritage and they're playing the BLUES!Lots of music and other fun! Here are the Blues & Blues related highlights:

Thursday, July 14 Cathedral Square Stage11:45AM Extra Crispy Brass Band ecbrassband.wordpress.com7:15PM Extra Crispy Brass Band ecbrassband.wordpress.com9:45PM Reverend Raven www.reverendraven.com

Madison Medical Affiliates Beaux Arts Stage7:00PM Cajun Strangers www.cajunstrangers.com

Friday, July 15 Cathedral Square Stage11:45AM Copper Box www.copperboxband.com5:30PM Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers www.dwaynedopsie.com7:15PM Copper Box www.copperboxband.com9:15PM Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers www.dwaynedopsie.com

Madison Medical Affiliates Beaux Arts Stage9:45PM The Bel Airs www.belairs.com

Saturday, July 16 Cathedral Square Stage4:00PM Royal Southern Brotherhood www.royalsouthernbrotherhood.com7:15PM Primitive Culture www.primitivecultureband.com9:15PM Royal Southern Brotherhood www.royalsouthernbrotherhood.com

Sunday, July 17 Door Peninsula Winery Kilbourn East Stage7:00PM Boo Bradley www.boobradley.com

7/15,16 BBQ'LOO & BLUES TOO FESTIVAL Waterloo, IAwww.mainstreetwaterloo.org/event/2016-bbqloo-and-blues-too

Lincoln Park – downtown FREE! BBQ and Chili competition

11:00AM Matt Woods www.mattwoodsmusic.com2:00PM Duke Tumatoe & the Power Trio www.duketumatoe.com6:30PM Rusty Wright Band www.rustywrightband.com

7/23 3rd ANNUAL LOWERTOWN BLUES & FUNK FEST St. Paul, MNwww.lowertownbluesfestival.com

Free, All Ages, Rain or Shine Mears Park, 221 5th Street E

Main StageBooker T Jones www.bookert.comBernard Allison www.bernardallison.comCorey Stevens www.coreystevens.comLil' Ed & the Blues Imperials www.facebook.com/LilEdandBluesImperialsThe Butanes Soul Revue www.thebutanes.comFamous Dave's Blues Battle Winner

Juke Joint StageKim Simmonds www.savoybrown.comJoel Zoss www.joelzoss.comHurricane Harold & Doug Otto www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQug9yXvaj4

7/28 CENTRAL PARK SESSIONS Madison, WIwww.marquette-neighborhood.org/festivals/central-park-sessions

The Honky-Tonk Session Central Park 202 S. Ingersoll Street

Nikki Hill www.nikkihillmusic.comMarcia Ball www.marciaball.com

7/29,30 19th ANNUAL PRAIRIE DOG BLUES FEST Prairie du Chien, WIwww.prairiedogblues.com

St. Feriole Island - 2 Days, 2 Stages, 12 Bands!On site camping: Two day up to 4 persons - $50 advance, $60 day of festTickets: One day - $30 advance, $35 day of fest

Two day - $50 advance, $60 day of fest

Friday, July 295:00PM Mark Cameron Band www.markcameronmusic.net7:00PM Nora Jean Bruso www.severnrecords.com/artist/nora-jean-bruso9:00PM Rick Estrin & the Nightcats www.rickestrin.com11:00PM Corey Stevens www.coreystevens.com

Beer Tent: Shonn Hinton & Shotgun www.shonnsshotgun.com

Saturday, July 3012:30PM Blue Rooster www.facebook.com/BlueRooster20162:30PM Tweed Funk www.tweedfunk.com4:30PM Mark May www.markmay.com6:30PM Norman Jackson Band www.thenormanjacksonband.com8:30PM John Nemeth www.johnnemeth.com10:30PM Jane Lee Hooker www.janeleehooker.com

Beer Tent: No Sinner www.nosinner.com

7/30,31 ATWOODFEST Madison, WIwww. atwoodfest.org

The 2000 and 2100 blocks of Atwood Avenue fill with two live music stages, great food,and children’s activities – 12:00 noon to 7:00PM – Free!Blues, R&B, Funk and lots more! Here are the Blues and Blues-related highlights!

Saturday, July 30 Alchemy Stage4:15PM WiFEE and the HUZz Band www.wifeeandthehuzzband.com6:15PM People Brothers Band www.peoplebrothers.com

Harmony Stage8:15PM Sonny Knight & the Lakers www.sonnyknight.com

Sunday, July 31 Alchemy Stage2:15PM Paul Filipowicz www.paulfilipowicz.com4:00PM Family Business www.familybusinessband.com6:00PM Jane Lee Hooker www.janeleehooker.com

Harmony Stage6:00PMPM Jimmys www.thejimmys.net

7/30 JOE BUCHER BLUES FEST NOW IN Stevens Point, WIwww.facebook.com/Joe-Buchers-Blues-Fest-364563520263540

Top angler loves the Blues!

Joe Bucher & the Top Raiders www.reverbnation.com/joebucher9Cadillac Pete & the Heat www.cadillacpete.com

8/5-7 BLUES ON THE CHIPPEWA Durand, WIwww.bluesonthechippewa.org

Memorial Park Bandshell, downtownFREE! Donations appreciated!

Friday, August 5Josh Hoyer & the Shadowboxers www.joshhoyer.comAlex Rossi Band www.alexrossimusic.comLeft Wing Bourbon www.leftwingbourbon.com

Saturday, August 6Biscuit Miller & the Mix www.biscuitmiller.comBobby Messano www.bobbymessano.comRay Fuller & the Blues Rockers www.rayfuller.comDee Miller Band www.reverbnation.com/deemillerband with Jimi Primetime Smith jimiprimetimesmith.wordpress.comKaty Guillen & the Girls www.kgandthegirls.comMark Cameron Band www.markcameronmusic.netBrother Sun Sister Moon

www.facebook.com/Brother-Sun-Sister-Moon-1421217921461862

Sunday, August 7The Jimmys www.thejimmys.netChris O'Leary Band www.thechrisolearyband.netSkyla Burrell Band www.skylaburrell.comNick Foytik www.nickfoytik.com

8/5 McHENRY ROTARY BLUES, BREWS & BBQ McHenry, ILwww.mchenryrotarybluesbrewsandbbqs.com

Petersen Park, Peterson Park RoadBBQ Cookoff Tickets: LAST YEAR ONLY $10/day gate, kids 12 & under free!

Friday, August 55:00PM John Todd 7:30PM Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners www.nightburners.com

Saturday, August 64:00PM Mike Wheeler Band www.mikewheelerband.com6:30PM Nu Blu Band www.nu-blu.com9:00PM Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames www.daveweld.com

Sunday, August 712:30PM Fernando Jones Kids www.blueskids.com3:00PM Anthony Gomes www.anthonygomes.com5:30PM Vino Louden www.facebook.com/vinolouden

8/6 BLUE RIBBON BLUES FEST Burlington, IAwww.southeastiowabluessociety.org

Jefferson County FairgroundsTickets: $15 advance $20 day of fest

5:30PM Matt Woods www.mattwoodsmusic.com7:00PM Anni Piper www.annipiper.com9:00PM Chris O'Leary Band www.thechrisolearyband.net

Between Acts: Tony Blew www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCid30BPyf0

8/12-14 WAUKESHA BLUES FEST Delafield, WIwww.waukeshabluesfest.com

Naga-Waukee Park in DelafieldTickets: Sale Dates One Day Pass Two Day Pass

April 15 – May 31 $14 $25 June 1 – August 11 $17 $29 At the Gate $22 $39

Friday, August 121:00PM Tom Sugars 2:00PM Black Cat Bone 3:00PM Blues Summit Band

www.facebook.com/Blues-Summit-Band-454052344787004/?fref=nf4:30PM Danny Miller Band www.facebook.com/DannyMillerBand6:00PM John Primer www.johnprimerblues.com7:30PM Cedric Burnside Project www.cedricburnside.net9:00PM Popa Chubby www.popachubby.com

Saturday, August 131:00PM “Rockonsin” 2016 Finalist www.rockonsin.org2:00PM Serious Trouble www.serioustroubleband.com3:00PM Jonny T-Bird and The MP’s www.jonnytbird.com4:30PM Leroy Airmaster with Stokes www.stevecohenblues.com6:00PM Ruf Records Blues Caravan 2016 www.facebook.com/bluescaravan

with Blue Sisters Tasha Taylor, Ina Forsman and Layla Zoe 7:30PM PM AJ Ghent Band www.ajghentband.com9:00PM Lydia Pense and Cold Blood www.lydiapense.com

8/12-14 28th ANNUAL BAYFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL Duluth, MNwww.bayfrontblues.com

Bayfront Festival Park, Tickets: 3 days: $89 advance, $99 pre-show, gate N/A single day: $40 advance, $45 pre-show, $50 gate Children 12 & under are admitted free

Friday, August 12 Big Top Tent Stage11:30AM Virgil Caine www.virgilcaineband.com1:20PM Chris Holm www.chrisholmmusic.com3:10PM Mike Munson & Mikkel Beckmen www.mikemunson.net5:15PM Shane Henry www.shanehenry.com7:20PM Sena Ehrhardt www.senaehrhardt.com

and Cole Allen www.coleallen.net9:45PM Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys

www.reverendraven.com

Bell's Brewery Stage12:10PM Paul Filipowicz www.paulfilipowicz.com2:00PM Johnny Rawls www.johnnyrawlsblues.com3:50PM Samantha Fish www.samanthafish.com5:55PM Colin Lake www.colinlake.com8:00PM TBA

Saturday, August 13 Big Top Tent Stage11:30AM The Adjustments www.adjustmentsmusic.com1:20PM Pat McLaughlin www.patmclaughlin.com3:10PM Travis Bowlin www.travisbowlin.com5:15PM Scotch Hollow www.scotchhollowmusic.com7:20PM Jennie DeVoe www.jenniedevoe.com9:45PM Javier & the Innocent Sons www.javiermatosmusic.com

Bell's Stage12:10PM Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames www.daveweld.com2:00PM Annika Chambers www.annikachambers.com

3:50PM Toronzo Cannon www.toronzocannon.com5:55PM Tommy Castro & The Pain Killers www.tommycastro.com8:00PM Southern Hospitality www.bluespros.com/southern-hospitality-1

Sunday, August 14 Big Top Tent Stage11:00AM Annie Mack www.anniemackblues.com1:50PM Harrison Street www.harrisonstreetband.com3:55PM TBA6:00PM Ina Forsman www.bluescaravan.com

with Laura Chavez

Bell's Stage12:25PM Ray Fuller & The Blues Rockers www.rayfuller.com2:30PM Blue Sisters www.bluescaravan.com4:35PM Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Cha's www.zydecochachas.com7:00PM John Mayall www.johnmayall.com

8/14 BLOOZE KROOZE Monona, WIwww.bloozekrooze.com

Eastside Club - 3735 Monona Drive Admission $5, Donations requestedBenefit for Project Home Low Income Home Repair starts 10:00AMCar Show, Blues Music and Flea Market

11:00AM Blues Party www.bluesparty.com1:00PM Paul Filipowicz www.paulfilipowicz.com3:00PM Rockin' Johnny www.rockinjohnnyband.com

8/19-20 25th ANNUAL BIG BULL FALLS BLUES FEST Wausau, WIwww.wausauevents.org/big-bull-falls-blues-fest.html

Fern Island Park Tickets: Friday $15, Saturday $40, both days $45

Friday, August 195:00PM Big 'N' Tasty www.reverbnation.com/bigandtastybluesband7:00PM Big Bull All-Stars9:00PM Guitar Shorty www.guitarshorty.com

Saturday, August 201:00PM Renee Austin www.blindpigrecords.com/index.cfm?section=artists&artistid=33:00PM Matthew Skoller www.matthewskoller.com5:00PM Tommy Castro www.tommycastro.com7:00PM John Mayall www.johnmayall.com9:00PM Elvin Bishop www.elvinbishopmusic.com

8/19-20 MADISON RIBBERFEST Madison, INwww.madisonribberfest.com

601 W. First Street Camping and shuttle availableAmateur BBQ Competition

Friday, August 196:00PM Ghost Town Blues Band www.ghosttownbluesband.com8:00PM Junior Brown www.juniorbrown.com10:00PM Jonny Lang www.jonnylang.com

Saturday, August 2011:30AM Tanita Gaines www.facebook.com/tanita.gaines1:30PM Beat Daddys www.thebeatdaddys.com3:30PM Lucky Losers www.theluckylosers.com5:30PM Sonny Moorman Band www.sonnymoorman.com7:30PM Downchild Blues Band www.downchild.com9:30PM Los Lobos www.loslobos.org

8/25-28 ORTON PARK FESTIVAL Madison, WIwww.marquette-neighborhood.org/festivals/orton-park-festival

Free! In Madison's beautiful Orton Park - 1239 Spaight StreetMany types of music, but here's the Blues/related highlights!

Friday, August 265:15PM The Big Payback

8/27 CROSSROADS BLUES FESTIVAL Rockford, ILwww.crossroadsbluesfestival.com

Lyran Park just south of Rockford Airport, off Kishwaukee Road, starts 11AMTickets $5 in advance, $10 day of the festival

Flaming Mudcats www.theflamingmudcats.comJoanna Connor www.joannaconnorband.comGhost Town Blues Band www.ghosttownbluesband.comTad Robinson www.tadrobinson.comReverend Peyton's Big Damn Band www.bigdamnband.com

Between Acts Birddog & Beck www.birddogandbeck.wix.com/band-site-mp-1Free Harp Workshop Ken Olufs www.facebook.com/BirddogBluesBand

9/2-4 13th ANNUAL MARQUETTE AREA BLUES FEST Marquette, MIwww.marquetteareabluessociety.org/festival-information

Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Guitar and Dance Workshops, Lots of VendorsLocal Hotel SpecialsTickets: FRIDAY FREE! $30 Daily Tickets

$10 Daily Students, or Young Adult with paid adult Weekend Pass: $45 advance, $50 gate

Friday, September 26:00PM Tre & the Blue Knights feat. Lady Kat www.facebook.com/erthrecordsinc8:00PM J.W. Jones www.jw-jones.com

Saturday, September 51:00PM Reverend Robert www.revrobert.com2:30PM Sons of Legend www.facebook.com/sonsoflegend4:00PM Chris Canas Band www.chriscanas.net6:00PM Ghost Town Blues Band www.ghosttownbluesband.com8:00PM Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots www.vwwroots.com

Sunday, September 61:00PM Brian Keith Wallen www.bkwmusic.com2:30PM Flat Broke Blues Band www.flatbrokeblues.com4:00PM Hank Mowery & the Hawktones www.hankmowery.com6:00PM The Kinsey Report www.kinseyreportband.com8:00PM Samantha Fish www.samanthafish.com

FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY & BLUES JAM Tickets $5Featuring Hank Mowery & the Hawktones www.hankmowery.com

and whoever else shows up!

9/2-4 PARAMOUNT BLUES FESTIVAL Port Washington, WIwww.graftonblues.org/paramount-blues-festival

NEW DATES AND MOVED to Coal Dock Park in Port Washington!

Friday, September 2Shonn Hinton & Shotgun www.shonnsshotgun.comThe Jimmys www.thejimmys.netTommy Castro www.tommycastro.com

Saturday, September 3Beer Tent: JB Jefferson www.reverbnation.com/jbjefferson

Steve Cohen www.stevecohenblues.comLil Davy Max www.facebook.com/Lil-Davy-Max-400105590015409/Blues Disciples www.bluesdisciples.comReverend Raven www.reverendraven.com with Westside Andy www.westsideandy.comDavina & the Vagabonds www.davinaandthevagabonds.comMud Morganfield www.mudmorganfieldblues.com

Sunday September 4Whiskey of the Dammed www.facebook.com/WhiskeyoftheDamned

9/2,3 28th ANNUAL ILLINOIS BLUES FESTIVAL Peoria, ILwww.illinoisbluesfestival.com

Riverfront Park Tickets On Sale Soon!

Workshops with Chris Stevens www.chrisstevensblues.comLeon Russell www.leonrussellrecords.comMavis Staples www.livinonahighnote.comBuddy Guy www.buddyguy.net

9/11,12 MISSISSIPPI MAYHEM West Salem, WIwww.mississippimayhem.com

W3396 State Road 16Car and Motorcycle Show, Medallion Hunt, Youth Activities, “Flame Throwing!”Tickets: $10 One Day advance or gate, $15 both days advance or $20 at gate

Kids under 12 free with ticketed adult, Military free

Friday September 1110:00PM The Grovelers www.reverbnation.com/thegrovelers

Saturday September 124:00PM The Incorruptibles www.theincorruptiblesband.com7:00PM Chris Casello Trio www.chriscasello.com10:00PM The Royal Hounds www.theroyalhounds.com

10/7,8 CHAIN O' LAKES BLUES FESTIVAL Waupaca, WIwww.waupacaareachamber.com/event/chain-o-lakes-blues-festival

Indian Crossing Casino – the Historic Dance Hall E1171 County Road QTickets: Friday - $15 advance, $20 door, Saturday - $20 advance, $25 door

Weekend Pass - $25 advance, $30 door

Friday, October 7

7:00 PM Ralph Jr. and Blackjack Blues Band www.reverbnation.com/ralphjrlapetina9:00 PM The Jimmy’s www.thejimmys.net

Saturday, October 8

3:00 PM Mo Jo and Flipside www.facebook.com/events/15368455932332755:00 PM Starkweather Bay Band www.starkweatherbay.info7:00 PM Blues Disciples www.bluesdisciples.com9:00 PM Rev. Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys www.reverendraven.com

10/6,7,8 KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL Helena, ARwww.kingbiscuitfestival.com

Yeah, I know, it's way far away, but IT'S WORTH THE TRIP!THIS IS THE BEST BLUES FEST EVER! BLUES YOU WON'T HEAR ANYWHERE ELSE!

Stay in West Helena or 45 min. away in Clarksdale MS, home of the Ground ZeroBlues Club and the Delta Blues Museum on Blues Alley

Tickets: $50 for all 3 daysFive Stages! Main Stage, Lockwood/Stackhouse Stage, Bit-O-Blues Stage,

Front Porch Stage, Gospel Stage

Thursday, October 6 Main StageSonny Landreth www.sonnylandreth.com with Roy Rogers www.roy-rogers.com

Eric Gales www.ericgalesband.comJohnny Sansone www.johnnysansone.comReba Russell www.rebarussell.comHeavy Suga & the SweeTones

www.facebook.com/Heavy-Suga-The-SweeTones-383873465064Sterling Billingsley www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDBrVdRMJpg

Friday, October 7 Main StageJohn Mayall www.johnmayall.comRebirth Brass Band www.rebirthbrassband.comAnson Funderburgh www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxFEAtqwofsMike Zito www.mikezito.comKenny Neal www.kennyneal.netMike Wheeler www.mikewheelerband.com

Lockwood-Stackhouse StageHenry “Gip” Gibson www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcGych5UOjEMississippi Spoonman www.mississippispoonman.comRobert Finley www.musicmaker.org/artists/robert-finleyC.W. Gatlin Band www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGfX64YdZ-ECash McCall Band www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IxFU9NoqzoWampus Cats www.facebook.com/TheWampusCatsLonnie Shields Band www.lonnieshields.comLinsey Alexander Band www.linseyalexander.com

Saturday, October 8 Main StageCharlie Musselwhite www.charliemusselwhite.comPeterson Brothers www.petersonbrothersband.comKenny “Beedy-Eyes” Smith www.beedyeyes.com with Bob Margolin www.bobmargolin.com and Bob Stroger www.last.fm/music/Bob+StrogerKevin Naquin www.ossunplayboys.comAndy T. & Nick Nixon www.andytband.comToronzo Cannon www.toronzocannon.comKaty Guillen & the Girls www.kgandthegirls.comBlind Mississippi Morris www.youtube.com/watch?v=32jb5-p-G9g

Lockwood-Stackhouse StageDallas Alice www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk3QiqJh878Sean “Bad” Apple www.reverbnation.com/seanbadappleMark “Muleman” Massey www.reverbnation.com/markmulemanmasseybandRobert Lee “Lil Poochie” Watson www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KP6wh7PdFw and Hezekiah Early www.arts.state.ms.us/folklife/artist.php?dirname=early_hezekiahSam Frazier, Jr. www.youtube.com/watch?v=341twOgeffo and Albert White www.musicmaker.org/artists/albert-whiteLil Biscuit Band www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYpp9nSw_O4Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues www.macarnold.comBeverly “Guitar” Watkins www.beverlyguitarwatkins.comCharles Wilson Band www.thecrownprinceofsoul.com