Gateway Blues Fest

Central Iowa Blues society has released a press release in regards to the Gateway Blues Fest September 2nd. Should be a hot time in the capitol city.

CENTRAL IOWA BLUES SOCIETY

PRESENTS

GATEWAY BLUES FEST

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2007

WESTERN GATEWAY PARK

Located between Grand and Locust at 15^th Street in Des Moines, IA

Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts 3:00-3:45

2007 Iowa Blues Challenge Winners

Lil’ Brian & the Zydeco Travelers 4:00-5:30

Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers 6:00-7:30 James Cotton 8:00-9:30

Freight Train Frank’s Harmonica Workshop-2:15 PM

All ages----limited to first 24 participants.

$15/ADVANCE

$20 DAY OF FEST

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE WITH A PARENT

GATES OPEN AT 2 PM

3^rd Annual 2007 IA Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Finals

at Blues on Grand 3 PM

Jam at Blues on Grand

hosted by the Jeff Banks Band 9:30 PM

Advance tickets are available at Blues on Grand or by calling 515-225-6638…...Sorry-no credit cards

Bring your lawn chairs…No umbrellas, pets, coolers or tents.

Vendors will have food and beverages for sale on site.

Hotel Fest Rates available at the Downtown Marriott (800-228-9290) and at the Hotel Fort Des Moines (800-532-1466). Just tell them you are coming for the Gateway Blues Fest.

Sponsors for the Fest are Central Iowa Blues Society, Budweiser, 95KGGO/98.3 WOW, Downtown Community Alliance. More information at www.cibs.org