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New River Blues Festival is an event that pays homage to the authentic greats of this most expressive and wonderful of all American roots music.

Through the many years real-deal Blues folks have generously shared their gifts & mentored us. On this special day we celebrate, promote & thank the legends, elders & luminaries who have lighted the way.

At River House Inn, on the banks of the pristine New River, there is a day devoted to WORLD-CLASS BLUES. The setting is wonderfully scenic. Picture a glorious mountain meadow on the edge of a lively river… Now picture a beautiful summer day and hundreds of blues fans dancing in the green grass to the music of living legends. You have just conjured up the NEW RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL now in it’s 8TH year.

On SUNDAY SEPT. 5, 2010 THE NEW RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL (formerlyThe Todd Blues Festival) promises to out-do its past success. The NEW RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL is unique in this Appalachian setting where Bluegrass and Old Time Music reign. The driving forces behind this one-of-a-kind musical gathering are Rob “Hound Dog” Baskerville and Penny “Queen Bee” Zamagni of the internationally acclaimed blues band, The King Bees. Residing in Todd (a nearby village on the New River where the first few fests were held) Baskerville and Zamagni were eager to bring their over 23 years of experience backing up blues greats here and abroad to this unique setting.

Calling upon friendships established through the years with some of the most revered names in blues, The King Bees have offered talent line-ups that rival many major blues festivals in the US and Europe. Fans have loved not only the performances, but also the picturesque surroundings on the banks of the New River a few miles north of Boone.

For more, visit: http://www.myspace.com/newriverbluesfestival

Hot Blues by the Cool River

Another great lineup of blues musicians will highlight the afternoon’s activities as they are backed up by locally grown and internationally known, The King Bees. NC Blues legend, Pop Ferguson will be on hand laying down some cool riffs and Empress of the Blues, Sandra Hall, will be here to add her vocal talent to the afternoon. There will even be a few surprises during the day.

The music will start at 1pm and go until 6pm. The tickets will be $10 in advance and $12 at the gate for adults, children 12 and under are free. Advanced sale tickets will be available starting Aug. 1 and can be purchased through Celtic Force Enterprises at www.thecelticforce.com  It is suggested that you bring a chair or blanket for seating and it is also requested that you not bring coolers or pets.

This event is being produced by Celtic Force Enterprises and MellowDown Productions and is being sponsored by Jefferson Landing, Mountain Times, High Country Press and Jefferson Rent All. The West Jefferson Lions Club will handle ticketing at the gate and parking.

For additional information visit: www.myspace.com/newriverbluesfestival

For a pictorial video of the 2007 NRBF visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au-xs_5wmLU

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