Come and join us for a day of top notch entertainment at our new location, Fairfield’s Village Green Park, just north of Cincinnati. Cincy Blues Society and Fairfield Parks and Recreation have teamed up to present a stellar lineup of Award Winning National and International Blues Artists.

Experience the power and soulful emotion of blues music in a beautiful outdoor park setting. There are plenty of grassy and shady areas to enjoy the Fest. In other words, be prepared to get your groove on and boogie!

Food and drink vendors will be available with a variety of great food, beer, and drinks. The park is in a DORA area.

The Cincy Blues Fest is a family friendly event. The park has a playground and new this year, will be a KIDS ZONE with fun and games for our smaller blues fans.

Please no tents, umbrellas or pets. You’re welcome to bring your own chairs or blankets.

Free Admission and Free Parking!!!

Gates Open: 2:00pm
Music: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

Schedule:

2:30pm – 2:55pm: Blues In The Schools Band
Cincy Blues Society’s young adult band

3:10pm – 3:35pm: Johnny Fink
2021 Blues Challenge Winner, Solo/Duo Category

3:50pm – 4:15pm: Ralph and the Rhythm Hounds
2021 Blues Challenge Winner, Band Category

4:30pm – 4:55pm: Jimmy D. Rogers
2023 Blues Challenge Winner, Solo/Duo Category

5:10pm – 5:35pm: CFG and The Family
2023 Blues Challenge Winner, Band Category

5:50pm – 7:10pm: Bywater Call
Born out of a love for southern soul, blues and roots music, this powerhouse 7-piece Southern Soul, Roots Rock band out of Toronto, Canada is sure to create a powerful and moving experience for listeners.

Since Bywater Call was formed in 2017, they have been Maple Blues and Independent Blues Award nominated and have made waves in the Canadian Festival Circuit. The band has also extensively toured Europe.
This will be Bywater Call’s debut appearance in our area.

7:25pm – 8:45pm: Ben Levin and Lil Jimmy Reed

At only 23 years old, Ben Levin is already making his mark as a blues pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. Embracing the authentic sound of his heroes such as Professor Longhair, Pinetop Perkins, Otis Spann, and Ray Charles, Ben has been nominated for a Blues Music Award and two Blues Blast Magazine Awards.

Li’l Jimmy Reed is the last of the original Louisiana bluesmen. A tall charismatic figure, Lil’ Jimmy epitomizes the classic Louisiana down-home blues tradition with his stinging guitar work, gritty vocals and haunting harmonica.

They will be making a special appearance together at the Cincy Blues Fest!

9:00pm – 10:30pm: Sugaray Rayford

Caron Nimoy “Sugaray” Rayford is an American soul blues singer and songwriter. Known for his larger than life stage presence, Sugaray blends funky grooves, rocking blues, and R&B with his raw power as a vocalist and entertainer. His vocals are unmistakably full bodied and incredibly soulful.

He has released five albums to date and been granted three Blues Music Awards. Rayford’s 2019 album, Somebody Save Me, was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category.

Date: July 15, 2023

Time: 2:30pm to 10:30pm

Venue: Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, OH, 45014.

Cost: Free

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