Don't Miss the Ohio City Blues Fest on Saturday, Sept. 19th

Check out the second annual Ohio City Blues Fest on Saturday, September 19, at Wendy Park on Whiskey Island.

Come hear six fantastic blues acts and enjoy a wide range of craft and import beers, wine and food for purchase. Tickets for admission to the festival are just $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Children under 10 are free. Tickets are on sale now. Capacity is limited to the first 2,000 attendees.

The event, which benefits Ohio City Near West Development Corporation and the Wendy Park Foundation, kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with a special acoustic set by Jeff Powers, followed by Memphis Cradle. The Colin Dussault Blues Project, the self-proclaimed “hardest-working band in Northeast Ohio," makes a return appearance to the Ohio City line-up, and are followed by local favorites the Armstrong-Bearcat Band. Walkin' Cane and his band keep the evening jamming until the closing set by the Blues Disciples, a Milwaukee-based quintet making their Cleveland debut.

The performance schedule is as follows:

2:00-2:30: Jeff Powers
3:00-4:00: Memphis Cradle
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Colin Dussault Blues Project
6:00-7:00 p.m.: Armstrong-Bearcat Band
7:30-9:00 p.m.: Walkin’ Cane
9:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.: Blues Disciples

VIP tickets are available for $50 per person. With a VIP ticket, you gain access to the Ohio City Blues Fest “VIP Mound.” This elevated seating area in the middle of the concert venue gives you a clear view of the stage without obstructions from the people in front of you. Plus, you get your own seat and table so there’s no need to lug your own to the venue, and you get a free 2009 Ohio City Blues Fest event t-shirt. And, best of all, you have tableside wait service so you don’t ever have to leave your seat for food and beverage.

All this for just $50 per person.

Capacity in the VIP Mound is limited to the first 20 people, so order your tickets today by calling 216.781.3222 (sorry, no online ordering is available for these special tickets).

In addition to the music, Cleveland Plays will sponsor a volleyball tournament from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Wendy Park sand courts adjacent to the music venue. All participants in the tournament receive admission to the festival. For more information on the tourney, contact Cleveland Plays.

This year’s sponsors include Cinecraft Productions, Lutheran Hospital, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Progressive Urban Real Estate, Chisholm & Associates, Ampco System Parking, Dave’s Supermarket, Fat Fish Blue, Stone Gables Bed & Breakfast, Cleveland Plays, Ohio City Pasta and Councilman Joe Cimperman.

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