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The 15th
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The 15th
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In addition to the more than 80 Blues and Blues-related acts that will be entertaining the crowds at The Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, there will also be a number of special events that most Blues fans will not want to miss. Here's a handy rundown of the Special Events schedule. You may want to print it out and take it to the Festival with you!
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Event
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| Thu, 7/4 | Noon- 1 PM |
San Francisco Blues Caravan: West Coast Blues | Workshop |
| Thu, 7/4 | 9:15- 10 PM |
Festival Jam: W.C. Clark, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz & Phil Guy | Jam Session (Festival artists only) |
| Fri, 7/5 | 1:15- 2:15 PM |
Terry Robb NW School of Acoustic Guitar: Student Showcase | Workshop (news on upcoming classes and Terry's new CD) |
| Fri, 7/5 | 6:50- 9:45 PM |
Bill Rhoades' Annual Harmonica Blow-Off | The 2nd annual Blow-Off, hosted by Bill Rhoades, KBOO-FM Blues DJ and harmonica ace, will feature Austin's Gary Primich, Boise's John Nemeth, Raful & Kenny Neal from Baton Rouge, and Portland's own Paul deLay and Curtis Salgado (the Blow-Off features Festival artists only). The all-star Portland rhythm section of Johnny Moore on drums, Don Campbell on bass, and Alan Hager & Josh Fulero on guitars, will no doubt be joined by other Festival artists hoping to get in on this feisty jam. (See the Music Schedule for artists and times.) |
| Fri, 7/5 | 10- 11:15 PM |
"Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied" (film) | Part of Northwest Film Center's Reel Music series of archival Blues films. USA, 2002; directed by Morgan Neville & Robert Gordon |
| Fri, 7/5 | 10:30 PM- 1:30 AM |
Blues Cruise on the Portland Spirit | An after-hours cruise on the luxurious dinner ship Portland Spirit, featuring the music of Kenny & Raful Neal, Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, the Rev. Billy C. Wirtz and other guests. The cruise boards at 10:30 PM at the Salmon Street Springs, and returns at 1:30 AM. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of the cruise, and are available from FASTIXX at 1-800-922-TIXX or on the Web at www.fastixx.com. Call the Portland Spirit for more information at 503-224-3900, or visit the Web site at www.portlandspirit.com. |
| Sat, 7/6 | Noon- 1 PM |
Junior Watson: Electric Blues Guitar | Workshop |
| Sat, 7/6 | 1:15- 2:15 PM |
Jimmy Vivino: The Survival of Country Blues | Workshop |
| Sat, 7/6 | 2:30- 3:45 PM |
Dick Waterman: Blues History/photo presentation | Workshop |
| Sat, 7/6 | 6:15- 7 PM |
Zydeco Dance Instruction/Demonstration | Workshop |
| Sat, 7/6 | 10- 11 PM |
"I Went To The Ball" (film) | Part of Northwest Film Center's Reel Music series of archival Blues films. (Cajun) USA, 1989; directed by Les Blank & Chris Strachwitz |
| Sun, 7/7 | 3:45- 4:45 PM |
"Honeyboy" Edwards: solo acoustic performance | Workshop |
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