Maryport Blues Festival 2009
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July 2009Maryport, Cumbria, England MAP
£99.75 for the weekend, Fri £38.50, Sat £44, Sun £44
The 11th Maryport Blues Festival will be co-headlined by three legendary artists: John Mayall, the godfather of British blues; Taj Mahal, one of the most prominent figures in late 20th century blues and Jethro Tull, one of the most successful & innovative British rock bands in the last 40 years.
Supporting artists include Ruby Turner, and The Blues Band. The rest of the festival line-up will be announced soon.
Jethro Tull headlines on Friday July 24th, John Mayall on Saturday 25th, and Taj Mahal on Sunday July 26th.
Tickets will go on sale later this month, and the prices are due to be announced shortly.
Over its short history, Maryport Blues Festival has grown from a one day event in the local civic hall into a three day event taking place from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July at venues including The Wave Centre, in Maryport, Cumbria.
As well as two main stages there is usually a DJ room, a visual arts and workshop area, a festival club, film programme, children's festival, an expanded market festival bazaar, and a silent disco.
There are also numerous stalls selling musical instruments, crafts and so forth, Fair Trade goods, and information stalls on issues of global interest. Plus workshops include drumming and guitar.