Plan now for

The Yank-Reb Blues Festival

in fascinating Fitzgerald, Georgia. The City Where America Reunited



October 20, 2001
10:00a.m. - Midnight
FREE!
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Main Street Blues
Great name bands all afternoon and evening
2000 performers include:

Michael Mulvaney is a singer/songwriter accompanying himself on acoustic guitar and harmonica. He is based in Charlottesville Virginia and performs up and down the east coast. Three decades as a professional musician coupled with his strong vocals and imposing stage presence render him an exciting performer capable of riveting an audience in any setting.

Born in East Germany in 1963, Axel started playing the guitar when he was six. His first influence was Muddy Waters. He still plays a 1960's Telecaster just like the one he saw Muddy play. Axel has shared the stage with legendary bluesmen like Stevie Ray Vaughn, and B. B. King. Dr. Slide has been living in the U. S. for the past eight years and has become a fixture on the local blues scene. His shows combine original material with some rarely heard covers of the "legends". His sets are a combination of acoustic "dobro" with an occasional electrical number on his vintage Telecaster.

Charles Atkins and the Blues Boys Band crank out the kind of big-voiced jump-shuffle blues generally associated with artist like Little Milton and Bobby Blue Bland. Charles learned his craft at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine, just like Ray Charles before him. He has played with well known artists such as Sam and Dave, and Gregg and Duane Allman. Their live performances prove to be more than just another blues show and Atkins powerful voice is the eye of this hurricane.

Eric Culberson is a phenomenal guitar player and vocalist who hails from Savannah Georgia. He was voted "Best Blues Guitarist" in Savannah two years running. His electric/Texas blues style reintroduces to the public what guitar sounded like in an era dominated by the likes of Freddy King and Albert Collins. Eric's live shows are equally stunning. If you haven't seen him live, you are missing one of today's best up and coming blues artists on the national scene.

"Steady Rollin" Bob Margolin is one of the leading torchbearers of Chicago blues. 47-year-old Margolin spent seven years playing alongside Muddy Waters. His guitar style bears all the charming idiosyncrasies of his mentor, but at the same time Margolin has managed to develop his own style that fuses Muddy Waters tradi-tionalism with a young man's restlessness…equal parts deep blues expression and contemporary flash.

The Maryland based Nighthawks have an extensive history. Starting in the 70's, they criss-crossed the country spreading their version of roots rock, soul, rockabilly and blues. They were considered touring pioneers since only a handful of Chicago bluesmen were touring nationally. Over the years the Nighthawks have acquired a reputation as a solid back-up band, playing with such notables as Pinetop Perkins, John Hammond, John Lee Hooker, Otis Rush, and Muddy Waters just to name a few.

Tracy Nelson is now in the fourth decade of her professional career. Nelson's stature in country and blues circles is all the more remarkable considering that her reputation as one of America's premier vocalists rests largely on her potent rock and rhythm and blues work. Tracy has been a Grammy nominee and a finalist at the W. C. Handy blues awards.

Frank "Son" Seals has been on the blues scene since the early 70's. He was hailed by the media as a bright hope for the blues, with his original and aggressive style of playing and singing. The public recognized his unique talent and Seals was met with phenomenal critical acclaim. His reputation as a fierce live performer and an original songwriter took him from playing clubs to headlining international festivals. His booming soul-drenched vocals and biting guitar solos continually leave his audiences open-mouthed in amazement and screaming for more.



Plus All This Family Fun!
    Fine Arts and Heritage Crafts
    Colony Art Gallery
    Background on the Blues Tent
    Hands-on Children's Activities
    Architectural Treasures Tour
    Colony City Chase 5K Run and Mile Walk
    Roving Artists
    Fitzgerald on Stage
    Chili Alley, Chicken Cookin' and Barbecue
    Pet Parade
    Antique Auto Mall
    Bikes and Blues Fest
    Blue & Gray Museum with Yank/Reb memorabilia


America's most amazing city is also home to this October celebration of blues and heritage in dozens of downtown venues.

Georgia's Yank Reb City -- Fitzgerald -- is where Union and Confederate veterans settled in harmony in 1895 to create a unique planned community. Bring the whole family to enjoy the blues and more in the midst of this fascinating Fitzgerald history.

Historic bed and breakfast and modern motel accommodations available.

Stroll all day ... Enjoy festival seating ... Coolers welcome ...; no glass please ... Patron tables available.

Call 1-800-386-4642 or 229-426-5033 for details
www.fitzgeraldga.org


 


 

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