Wheeling, WV is about 3 1/2-4 hours from my hometown. So this is my first big trip on my own. Bought the event ticket, rented the car and booked the hotel! All set!
As much as I wanted to hit the Friday night show and see Robert Cray, it just didn't work into the "I have to be at work" schedule. Soooooo, Sunday it is!
Trampled Under Foot at 7:00 and Kenny Wayne Shepherd at 8:30! I saw Trampled Under Foot in June at the Western Maryland Blues Fest and they blew the crowd away. Based out of Kansas City--which just so happens to be where my son and beautiful daughter-in-law are living, I had to pass the news on to them to check this band out. Two more fans recruited!
I have not seen Kenny Wayne Shepherd before, so I am really looking forward to that show.
Before going to a Blues Fest, I usually do some homework on the artists that are new to me. Their website, myspace and Amazon, all give me a chance to check out their style and sound. I'd have to say Sean Carney is the other artist I'm looking forward to.
For Blues Fest and Blues Music information--check out these two sites.
Blues Festival Guide
Blues Blast Magazine
You'll get all the information on where the nearest Blues Fest is and the Blues Blast Magazine has great articles on artists and reviews of new music on the scene. I just found The Cash Box Kings--love their soulful sound!
Annette
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