This festival is founded on the premise that W.Va. has woven a rich tapestry of music that includes jazz and blues. Now its time to share our treasures and invite the world to enjoy what we have to offer here in beautiful southern WV.
This is a free jazz and blues festival with some some ticketed events on the schedule. There will be entertaining educational opportunities for young and old, great food and craft vendors.
Friday, August 19th
5:30 pm Jenny Wilson Trio
6:45pm Dugan Carter & Full Flavor
8:pm The Bob Thompson Unit
Saturday, August 20th
Noon – 1pm Creek Dont Rise
1:15 – 2:15pm Veronika Jackson
2:30 -3:30pm Lady D
3:45 4:45pm Austin Walkin Cane
5 6pm Miss Freddyes Blues Band
6:15 7:30pm Slam Allen Blues Band
8pm Packrats Smokehouse
Sunday, August 21st
1pm Apostle Ronnie Diamond Hoard
2pm Gospel Reunion
3pm Bare Bones
4pm Donnie V
5pm Inspiration
JAZZ & BLUES TAKEOVER VENUES & SCHEDULE
Beckley Art Center Thursday, August 18th 7pm Jenny Wilson Trio
Friday In the Park Friday, August 19th 11:30am Jenny Wilson Trio
Adventures On the Gorge Friday, August 19th 8pm Slam Allen
Sir Walters Tavern Friday, August 19th 9pm Melissa Mckinney
The Grove Friday, August 19th 9pm Veronika Jackson
Calacinos Friday, August 19th 9pm Austin WalkinCane
Tickety Boo Mercantile Saturday, August 20th 11am Kayla Massie
Calacinos Saturday, August 20th 9:30pm Blues Afterparty