15th Annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival
Description
This year’s festival has been selected by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event. It is one of the finest small festivals in the Southeast, with fans and patrons attending from all over the United States.
Scheduled performers include MAVIS STAPLES, ANSON FUNDERBURGH AND THE ROCKETS, FEATURING DARRELL NULISCH, DUKE ROBILLARD, MIKE FARRIS, MARY FLOWER, GEOFF ACHESON, and CROSSTIE WALKERS.
Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family group, The Staple Singers, to her powerful solo recordings, Mavis Staples is an inspirational force in modern popular culture and music.
The one day event will be held at the regular festival site, on Stagecoach Road, just east of Washington Highway (Hwy 17N, Exit 172 on I-20), north of Thomson. The event is held each year to showcase some of the best musicians in the country, as well as pay tribute to country blues le
Address
111 Railroad Street
Thomson, GA 30824
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Fees
Additional Information
$20 in advance $25 at the gate