A Weekend of Blues
Fanatics Pub presents the 2nd Annual Weekend of Blues - Friday - Sunday, June 17-19 on the Hemlock Fairgrounds in Hemlock, New York.
An incredible weekend of nationally (and locally) known blues talent, is coming to our outdoor tent for a live music filled weekend.
A portion of the proceeds will go to "respectandbekind" - or RABK. Follow their story at:
TICKETS:
FRIDAY: $10
SAT. or SUN.: $40 ($50 day of)
WEEKEND PASS: $70 ($80 day of)
FOOD & BEER trucks with food, beer, wine, seltzers and hard cider will be at the event center for beverage purchases. Rain or shine - covered area.
No “outside” food or beverage at the event center. No pets allowed at the event center. 200 campsites available with water & power. Bring lawn chairs
FOR EVENT INFO: (315) 573-2411
FOR CAMPING INFO (585) 367-3370
www.hemlockfair.org
TICKETS available through EventBrite:
Friday, June 17
CINNAMON JONES @ 7pm
Behold... the very essence of an unadulterated phenomenon of talent. Cinnamon embodies an unequaled exhibition of love and dedication for the art of music which shows through her innovative blend of genres. Her body of work reflects inspiration from gospel, Blues, Jazz, Pop,
R & B, and Soul.
Miller & the Other Sinners @ 9pm
David Michael Miller, members of the world famous Campbell Brothers and a small ensemble of both internationally known and talented musicians came together to form Miller & the other Sinners.
Saturday, June 18
Johnny Rawls @ 1pm
RAWLS, a soul blues singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter and record producer. To date, Rawls has released more than fifteen albums under his name. He has been nominated many times for a Blues Music Award, and at the 40th Blues Music Awards ceremony, Rawls’ album, I’m Still Around, was named as the ‘Soul Blues Album of the Year’.
King Solomon Hicks @ 3pm
King Solomon Hicks grew up in Harlem “around a lot of great musicians.” That certainly shows on HARLEM, an 11-song salute to those roots — and how the 24-year-old guitarist and singer has turned them into his own fierce and distinctive style over the years.
Sue Foley Band @ 5pm
Sue Foley is a multi-award-winning musician and one of the finest blues and roots artists working today. She is a veritable triple-threat of musical talent as a guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. As with many blues women of the past, Foley has a long history of defying convention, and being a positive role model for aspiring, young female musicians.
Sunday, June 19
Tas Cru Band @ noon
Shuffle-Swing-Soul to rockin’ your knobs right off!
“Tas Cru has Broke Down and Busted Up any pre-conceived notions of who he is as an artist with this marvelous new release.”
- Blues Music Magazine
Gary Hoey @ 2pm
Gary Hoey has crafted an incredible career releasing 22 albums in styles from Rock, Surf, Blues, Holiday and Soundtracks. Hoey moved to Los Angeles in 1987 after an audition with Ozzy Osbourne inspired the Boston native to move out West. In 1993 he launched his career with a Top 5 hit cover of “Hocus Pocus” by Focus for Warner Bros.
Joe Louis Walker Band @ 4pm
Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner celebrates a career that exceeds a half a century.