Tampa Bay Blues Festival (Vinoy Waterfron Park)03-20-2009- 03-22-2009 The Tampa Bay Blues Festival has established itself as one of the world's preeminent blues music events, having presented over 195 of the world's greatest blues performers. Past artists include Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, Delbert McClinton, Little Feat, Jonny Lang, Jerry Lee Lewis, Koko Taylor, Jimmy Vaughan, and others. The festival has duly become a destination event, with fans travelling from throughout the United States and Europe to enjoy this magnificent celebration of music.Tampa Bay Florida US--------------------------------------------------------------------------------French Quarter Festival04-17-2009- 04-19-2009 FQFI is a self-sustaining, nonprofit 501(c) (3) corporation, inspired and supported by the city administration. All of our festivals are free and open to the public. The three annual festivals include the Satchmo Summerfest, French Quarter Festival and Christmas New Orleans Style. At the French Quarter Festival enjoy 250 hours of entertainment featuring more than 150 musical performances on fifteen stages throughout the French Quarter over a three-day weekend.New Orleans Louisiana USA--------------------------------------------------------------------------------New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival(Various, see website)04-24-2009- 05-03-2009 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, often known as Jazz Fest, is an annual celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. This year's music lineup includes The Neville Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett, Tim McGraw, Santana, Maze feat. Frankie Beverly, Sheryl Crow, Widespread Panic, Dr. John, Al Green, Diana Krall, Keyshia Cole, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, The Raconteurs, Irma Thomas And Thousands More Scheduled to AppearNOTES: Festival Dates: April 24-26 and April 30-May 3 New Orleans Louisiana USA--------------------------------------------------------------------------------St. Lucia Jazz Festival(Vari)05-01-2009- 05-10-2009 St. Lucia Jazz encompasses multiple shows of acoustical/straight ahead jazz, new age jazz, fusion, rhythm and blues with acts emanating from the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe. The shows range from formal performances to intimate late night open air venues and late night club venues to open air picnic style events, which allow the St. Lucia Jazz to offer unparalleled variety and ambience.n/a n/a St. Lucia
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