• Blues
• Brews
• Bar-b-que!


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4th annual Animas River Blues Festival
Blues - Brews & Bar-b-Que!
Saturday July 11, 2009
Riverside Park - 500 S. Light Plant Rd.
Aztec, New Mexico
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This years headline band is....

Shemekia Copeland

At a young age, Shemekia Copeland is already a force to be reckoned with in the blues. While still in her 20s, she’s opened for the Rolling Stones, headlined at the Chicago Blues Festival and numerous festivals around the world, scored critics choice awards on both sides of the Atlantic (The New York Times and The Times of London) and shared the stage with such luminaries as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Taj Mahal and John Mayer. Heir to the rich tradition of soul-drenched divas like Ruth Brown, Etta James and Koko Taylor, Copeland’s shot at the eventual title of Queen of the Blues is pretty clear. By some standards, she may already be there.
Shemekia Copeland's Website

More Great Bands that will play at the Festival:

All the way from New Orleans...

Mem Shannon and the Membership

offBeat Magazine, the undisputed experts on Louisiana music has named Mem Shannon and The Membership, Louisiana's Best Blues Performer for 2008!
True triple-threat talents are very rare in any music, and to this general rule the blues is no exception. While thousands can play the blues on the guitar, perhaps only 10 percent of those can also write great songs, and a smaller fraction of those can also sing. Fewer still are possessed of a keen social conscience that they are able to work seamlessly into their material. In fact, the list doesn't get much longer than one: Mem Shannon.
---Playbill (from the Houston Press)
Mem Shannon website

Local 4 Corners Favorite Rockin' Blues Band...

Sugarhouse!!
with Jana Johns

Sugarhouse is a passion-powered blues trio which reflects eclectic influences, ranging from the grinding grooves of funky juke joints to the electric diversity of sophisticated urban rhythm and blues.
These players explore the limits of the blues genre and pull no punches with their music. Often compared to the likes of Big Brother and the Holding Company or the Hendrix Experience, Sugarhouse just might give answer to the question: What could have happened if Jimi Hendrix ever shared a stage with Janis Joplin?

Sugarhouse Website


From San Diego California...

Blues Wizard and the Masters of Humility

A while back The Blues Wizard built his own dobro using a pan lid and a
vegetable steamer rack. The resulting sound was so swampy it inspired him to build a bass using the same concept. Add to the mix suitcase drums and a washboard and the sound becomes very organic.
The Masters also like to plug in and rock the house with Rosie Mac
belting out the blues. They are really looking forward to coming to N.M.
this summer.
See the Blues Wizard on YouTube
Blues Wizard Website

From Aztec, New Mexico

Edgar Mac Blues Band

The Edgar Mack Blues Band’s members are transplants from the Golden State of California, all arriving at different times in the Land of Enchantment. For three musical veterans, finding each other was more luck than effort.  The band leader, “Jim E. Mack” (a.k.a. Edgar Mack), and bass guitarist, “Rick Strange,” crossed paths after Edgar Mack relocated from Los Angeles and sat in with Rick who was in an already established cover band.  Coming across “Mild Bill,” was also a stroke of luck.  After sitting at least a dozen drummers, Edgar came across Mild Bill who is undoubtedly the drummer with a smooth groove.  The newest addition to the Edgar Mack Blues Band was another stroke of luck, coming up to stage from the audience.  Kevin Baum was one of the hottest harp players Edgar has heard in a very, very long time.  A short time has passed, and they are now putting a new show together.  Come out and catch them any chance you get as you are sure to be entertained by the shear grit of their groove. 

From Durango, Colorado

Robby Overfield

With his soulful roots based in the shadows of Detroit, Michigan, Robby Overfield is a young, rising musician who blends the art of storytelling with genuine lyrics and a powerful voice to compliment an encapsulating acoustic blues experience. 
After three years in his new home of Durango, Colorado, Robby has continued to grow and expand his musical framework to include episodes and stories of his encounters out West. With influences such as Stevie Wonder, Traffic, Keb Mo’ and Jason Mraz, Robby has created an acoustic sound unique on its own merit.  It will be a passion-driven introduction to an incredible lineup of musicians in this year’s festival.
Listen to Robby on MySpace

Where: Riverside Park in Aztec, New Mexico
500 S. Light Plant Rd.


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When: Saturday July 11, 2009
Why: Because it's the Blues!
Price: $20.00 in advance • $25.00 at the door (for 6 great BLUES bands!)
Door Prizes: • Guitars • Art • Gift Certificates and more!

Doors open at 12 noon - music goes from 12:15 pm - 10:00 pm
No pets or coolers allowed at the Festival...sorry.
Tent camping IS available for FREE at Riverside Park for the event weekend.
Make sure to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on!

Only a limited number of tickets will be sold, so don't delay - buy yours online today!

Tickets also available in Aztec at:
Main St. Music
the Vanilla Moose
in Farmington at:
Andrea Kristina's bookstore
in Durango at:
Animas Trading Company

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