Labor Day Weekend - Marquette, Michigan
Where Superior Meets the Blues
Marquette, MI your blues destination!
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2012 MARQUETTE AREA BLUES FEST
Mattson Lower Harbor Park
All times and artists are subject to change.
CALL 1-906-227-1032 For Tickets
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FOR FESTIVAL INFORMATION E-MAIL
festivaldirector@marquetteareabluessociety.com
or CALL 1-800-544-4321
Advanced Mobile Accessories - Charter Communications - Checker Cab - Cliffs Natural Resources - Comfort Suites & Days Inn of Marquette - FABCO - Fox Negaunee - FOX UP - Globe Printing - Great Lakes Radio -
What folks are saying about us -
"7th year here. Rain or shine it is an awesome time!" Sault Saint Marie, Canada
"Love the fest! We come every year; wouldn't miss it!" - West Olive, MI
"We live just north of Ann Arbor and will be back again. Worth the drive it's amazing!!" - Pickney, MI
"Beautiful setting & Great Music!!!" - Alpha, MI
"Great spot for a festival.... Worth the 14 hour drive." - Winnipeg, Canada
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2012 FESTIVAL ARTIST LINKS & INFORMATION
A triple threat with her diverse songwriting, soulful vocals, and guitar goddess status. Wonderland's songs have been featured on NBC's "Homicide," Fox's "Time of Your Life," & Houston NORML even made a video PSA set to Carolyn's "Annie's Scarlet Letter. In addition to her trusty guitar, "Patty," Carolyn has been regularly playing her trumpet, and even occasionally the accordion, mandolin, and keys.
Best Blues Band 2011 Blues Blast, Nominated for Best Blues Band 2012 - Blues Foundation, International Blues Challenge Winner 2008
"This sibling trio from Kansas City who has been wowing the blues circuit crowd the past few years, has topped themselves yet again. The band consists of Nick Schnebelen (guitar), Danielle Schnebelen (bass), and Kris Schnebelen (drums). Not only are they all experts of their instruments, they also possess great chops in the singing department." - Blues Wax Magazine
2009 Grammy Nominee, 2010 Blues Artist of the Year - Living Blues Awards Critics Poll, 2010 BMA Nominee - Traditional Blues Artist & Traditional Blues Album
"An ambassador of the Blues, he has defined and epitomized the idiom as a bandleader and the sideman of choice. He possesses a depth of understanding of the genre’s subtleties and nuance that only a handful of artists can lay claim to. Primer is truly world class, and All Original" - Chicago Blues Guide
These guys are blazing hot! They will cause you to stomp your feet, clap your hands, and maybe dance on the tables. Levee Town generates a lot of excitement and a smokin’ good time. You won't wanna miss this Kansas City Based house rockin band. For your own protection, you better wear a fire suit!
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CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER AT THE FEST
Volunteers recieve festival t-shirt for first shift worked and up to $45 reimbursement of paid festival ticket for second shift worked.
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Food vendors. Dance workshops. Music workshops.
GET IN THE GROOVE
To register for any workshops or for more information, call 249-4382.
Some Reminders
- There is no overnight camping on-site.
- Parents are responsible for their children (up to 17 years old).
- Sorry! Absolutely no pets!
- Please keep your area clean. Dispose of all trash (including cigarette butts).
- Contact security for any questions or concerns.
- Still photos are allowed (keep flash to a minimum at night).
- No video or audio recorders. This is disrespectful to the artists.
- The lost and found will be at the MABS Headquarters Tent.
- Credit cards, cash and checks with ID accepted.
- An ATM is located near the Fest grounds.
- The Marquette Area Blues Society endorses the designated driver program. If you choose to drink, drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
- We want you to have fun, but keep in mind "Public Drunkenness" or "Public Nuisance" will not be tolerated. You may be escorted off of the site. Anyone underage caught drinking will be prosecuted.
- No illegal drugs on-site. Officials will be contacted. Anyone underage caught with illegal drugs on-site will be prosecuted.
- The Marquette Area Blues Society is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen items.
- The Marquette Area Blues Society is not responsible for personal injuries or death.
- No loitering outside the festival gates. The Marquette Area Blues Society has rented this entire park from the City of Marquette for the weekend.
- Volunteers are needed for clean up Sunday night & tear down Monday!
Gate & Security Information
Please be ready to be searched before entrance through the gate. Security will want you to take out your lawn chairs from any canvas bags, large bags and purses are discouraged. Umbrellas will need to be opened. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Security needs to see entrance wristbands on festival goers wrists. This will help us! If your wristband is not in plain site on your wrist, you may be escorted off the grounds. So please keep your entrance wristband provided at the gate in plain sight throughout the weekend.
General Site Information
The festival will take place rain or shine. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcomed for festival seating. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. However, please be mindful of others around you (if you have lawn chairs, do not sit down directly in front of someone on a blanket). We will have first-aid available on site -- however, emergencies should be reported immediately to security.
