10th Annual Blues BBQ Festival

Sunday, Aug 23 (2009) 2:00p to 9:00p

at Hudson River Park, New York, NY

Price: Free admission

Phone: (212) 627-2121

Age Suitability: None Specified

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Find good food and good music at the 10th Annual Blues BBQ Festival at Hudson River Park's Pier 54. The event brings together the best Blues bands from across the country as well as the finest New York City barbecue restaurants for an authentic southern barbecue experience. This year's acts include Eden Brent, Eddy "the Chief" Clearwater, Diunna Greenleaf, the Homemade Jamz Blues Band and Michael Burks.

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Performers at this Event

Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater

Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater is the stage name of Edward Harrington (born 10 January 1935), an American Chicago blues musician. Blues Revue said Eddy plays “joyous rave-ups…he testifies with stunning soul fervor and powerful guitar....

Rock, R&B and Soul, Blues

Michael Burks

He is the complete bluesman: songwriter, singer, riff-master, bandleader, and showman...Savage fury and heartfelt tenderness” –Chicago Sun-Times “Michael Burks is a guitar slinger with a brawny tone, deeply emotional singing and rompin’, stompin’ blues power....

Rock, Blues

Eden Brent

Pianist, singer and songwriter Eden Brent released her debut on the Memphis-based Yellow Dog Records label, "Mississippi Number One," in April, 2008. Brent should prove to be a breath of fresh air on the all too often guitar-dominated contemporary blues scene....

Rock, Blues, Musicians / Bands

Homemade Jamz' Blues Band

Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band consists of 3 young siblings, the youngest blues band to sign with a major record label (NorthernBlues Music). Ryan Perry 16 yrs old/lead guitar & vocal. K...

Blues