Buddy Guy & Little Richard to Headline 28th Annual Long Beach Blues Festival September 1 & 2 - Cal State University, Long Beach

Buddy Guy & Little Richard to Headline 28th Annual Long Beach Blues Festival September 1 & 2 - Cal State University, Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- KKJZ 88.1 FM is proud to announce the return of the 28th Annual Long Beach Blues Festival (LBBF), scheduled for September 1 & 2, 2007. LBBF is often considered the Grandaddy of the West Coast music festivals ... as the roster of past performers is a virtual history of American Music!

This year, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Buddy Guy & Little Richard will anchor the stellar line-up, which also includes Dr. John, Robert Cray Band, Taj Mahal (reunited with the Phantom Blues Band), The Jimmy Reed Highway (Jimmie Vaughan, Kim Wilson, Omar Kent Dykes and Lou Ann Barton), Koko Taylor and Her Blues Machine, Irma Thomas and many others.

   WHEN            September 1 & 2, 2007  Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily    PERFORMERS      See complete Performance Schedule below.    WHERE           The Athletic Field at Cal State University, Long Beach.                   Address is 1288 North Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA                   90840.    WHAT ELSE       Various attractions will be located throughout the                   festival grounds: International Food Court; the Vendor                   Village, sponsor displays and various booths from                   non-profit organizations.    THE JUKE JOINT  The Juke Joint Stage, a new addition for 2007, is a shaded                   venue where fans can experience intimate blues                   performances and acoustic sets. Confirmed artists: Harry                   Manx & Kevin Breit (from Canada), Jackie Payne/Steve                   Edmonson Band, The Honeydripper Allstars and The Delgado                   Brothers.    KKJZ 88.1 FM    Global Jazz, Inc. is the new management company of KKJZ                   (88.1 FM), America's Jazz and Blues Station. KKJZ's                   long-running blues program "Nothin' But The Blues" airs                   every weekend with hosts Bubba Jackson (Saturday 2 -                   7 p.m.) and Jack Devaney (Sunday 4 - 9 p.m.)    TICKET PRICES   General admission tickets are only $45 per day, $75 for a                   2-day pass, and children 12 years & under are admitted                   free with a paid adult. Premium tickets are also available                   (Backstage & Platinum) with various amenities.    WHERE TO BUY    Tickets are on sale at OmegaEvents.com, jazzandblues.org                   and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets can also purchased                   by calling the Omega Events Box Office at (949) 360-7800.                   During the weekend of the festival, Gen. Admission tickets                   for adults will be $50 at the door.    RESTRICTIONS    Do not bring alcohol, glass or metal containers (including                   glass bottles and aluminum cans) pets, recording equipment                   or canopies.  Seating is general admission (lawn seating).                   The show is rain or shine, artists and times are subject                   to change without notice.    MORE INFO       Box Office: (949) 360-7800; OmegaEvents.com;                   jazzandblues.org.        SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1               SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2          MAIN STAGE                          MAIN STAGE      Buddy Guy (4:40 p.m.)           Little Richard (4:45 p.m.)      Dr. John (2:45 p.m.)      Jimmy Reed Highway with Jimmie Vaughan,    Taj Mahal reunited with          Kim Wilson, Omar Kent Dykes &    The Phantom Blues Band              Lou Ann Barton (2:45 pm)        (1:00 p.m.)                  Robert Cray Band (1:00 p.m.)   Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine          Irma Thomas &        (11:30 a.m.)                 The Professionals (11:30 a.m.)         THE JUKE JOINT                      THE JUKE JOINT  Jackie Payne / Steve Edmonson       The Honeydripper Allstars      Band (2:15 & 4 p.m.)             with Mable John, Eddie      Sonicbids presents                Shaw, Gary Clark, Jr.      The Delgado Brothers            & more (2:15 & 4:00 p.m.)   (11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.)           Harry Manx & Kevin Breit                                       (11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.)  

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