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Wakefield Blues Festival 2008
last updated : Fri 19th Sep 08



Wakefield's Blues Festival will be held in music pubs across Wakefield, West Yorkshire from Thursday 6th until Sunday 9th November 2008 and will feature local bands and bands from across Yorkshire.

There will be eight or nine bands playing in various venues across Wakefield. Full gig and Band line up:
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FESTIVAL:
Legendary DR. Feelgood + Welsh T Band open KT'S City Blues (Wakefield's 2nd Blues Festival)on Thursday 6th November @ The Strafford Arms, Bullring , Wakefield. Tickets £10adv, £12 on the door.(see below for ticket outlets)

Wakefield legends The Deal play a once only Autumn outdoor gig @ the Bandstand in Clarence Park, Wakefield @ 2pm..Free Entry...(get wrapped up warm as there's no central heating in the Park!!!!)

FREE GIGS:
Fri 7th @ Strafford Arms, Bullring, Wakefield The Deal, William Tang Trio, and a third band TBC ...starts 8.30pm
Sat 8th @ The Jockey, Northgate, Wakefield Shrood, The Tat, Welsh T Band ...starts 8.30pm
Sun 9th (aft) @ The Bandstand, Clarence Park, W/Field The Deal + support band (This is an outdoor gig) starts 2pm
Sun 9th @ O'Donoghues, George St, W/Field Left Hand Drive, Hummingbird Blues Band, Blues Positive, Sneakin' Suspicion ... starts 6pm

Tickets can be obtained from The Strafford Arms (07508934658), Trad Music (01924 385000) or ring KT Promotions on 01924 298721 for further details.

Supported by Wakefield Music Collective, this is a fundraising Event organised by KT Promotions to raise funds towards Clarence Park Free Music Festival next summer.

More information will be here when available.



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Wakefield Blues Festival 2008

Thursday 6th - Sunday 9th November 08

pubs across Wakefield, West Yorkshire - MAP

Cost: £10 for Thursday, and some events are free

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