Niagara Falls Blues Festival

Legendary Bluesman James Cotton performing with The Nighthawks.

Thank you for another successful festival! Once again the festival went off with out a hitch. The music was phenomenal. The crowds were fantastic. It couldn’t of been better. Can’t wait for next year!

A few more pics for you~

John Primer wowed the crowd.

Some of the crowd enjoying the show.

Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’Blues, a great fun band.

Rain or Shine (hopefully shine!)the festival goes on.
Weather report say the rain will be here in the morning and then it is hit or miss. There are tents to sit under if it does rain.

Bands are listed in ORDER of APPEARANCE for the day listed.
Band play for approximately 1 HOUR each, some may go over that time limit..

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THURSDAY Sept. 6
Annual Pine Avenue Classic Car and Bike Cruise.
A Bluesmoblie from the Blues Brothers movie will be there.
Cruisers please meet at Sal Maglie Stadium, 1200 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14301 at 6pm
Followed by party at Legend’s Bar and Grill with The COUPE DE VILLES 7-9pm.
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FRIDAY Sept. 7
4-11pm

4-6 Happy Hour
beer specials and free raffle tickets for the Blues Basket with each purchase.
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BILLY’S BLUES BAND
REFLECTOR, those of you who frequented the Imperial Garage will remember them
Niagara Falls Native RICHARD RAY FARRELL accompanied by The ELECTRAS and special guest Tommy Z
MAC ARNOLD and the PLATE FULL O’ BLUES (possible special guest)
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SATURDAY Sept. 8
11:45am – 11pm
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ROOTS PERCUSSION
RICHARD RAY FARRELL with special guest SHRIMP DADDY
Rochester NY’s DOUBLE TAKE BLUES BAND
Buffalo’s NICKEL CITY PIMP CHOIR
The Amazing Dr. Zarcon’s Breathing Machine Jug Band an old favorite from the Imperial Garage days
LEERON ZYDECO from Buffalo
The BRAVURAS from Buffalo
From California The 44′s

JOHN PRIMER Grammy nominee from Camden, MS

Living Blues Legend JAMES COTTON!
accompanied by THE NIGHTHAWKS and DONNIE “Mr. Downchild” WALSH
Special Guest Jon Dretto, 14 year old guitar prodigy
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SUNDAY Sept. 9

9:30-11:30am

Gospel “Brunch” with Marsha McWilson
in the big tent on Old Falls.
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12-6pm
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ZARK and the SHARKS
JUNKYARD DOGS
ACES and EIGHTS
SHRIMP DADDY and Mr. CONRAD
and possible special guests including Jon Dretto, 14 year old blues guitar prodigy.