Thursday, June 05, 2008

Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival
set for Saturday, September 20

The Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival has announced the musical lineup for its eighth annual event, which will be held from noon to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20 in the Webster Groves Historic District at Gore and Lockwood Avenue.

A total of ten bands will be featured on two outdoor stages, with headlining sets from singer Erin Bode (on the Allen Avenue stage) and the New Orleans-style funk/R&B/zydeco band Gumbohead and special guests the Funky Butt Brass Band (on the Gore Avenue stage).

The event also will include jazz performances from guitarist Todd Mosby (pictured), the Pfeffer Trio with Debby Lennon, Anita Rosamond, the Webster University Faculty Jazz Band and the Webster Groves High School Jazz Band, as well as blues from the Soulard Blues Band, the SteamRollers, and Marquise Knox.

The Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival is free and open to the public, and goes on rain or shine. For more information, visit their Web site.

No comments: