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Bluesfest 2023
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - September 3, 2023 @ 12:00 am EST
The Capitol Centre will be hosting the 7th Bluesfest from Aug. 30- Sept 3, 2023This year’s event will have a slightly different format but will still include all the events that have become a staple over the past six events, and some new, exciting additions!
Wednesday, August 30
Glass Tiger Festival Fundraising Concert with local opening act, Caley Campbell and the Cadillacs* @ 7:30 pm in the Betty Speers Theatre- $65 for Capitol Centre Members, $70 Regular.
Thursday, August 31
Clash of the Canvas- Blues Edition- Live Painting Competition @ 7:00 pm in the WKP Kennedy Gallery – $10. Music by Shawn Sasyniuk*. Winner of Clash 2022, Joanne Abbott*, will also have her solo exhibition on display from Aug. 30- Sept. 3.
Blues Cruise with the Jesse Thomas Band* @ 7:00 pm aboard the Chief Commanda II- $45 for Capitol Centre Members, $50 Regular- Patrons must be 19+
Friday, September 1
Free Outdoor Concerts
4:00 pm- The Eugene Levities*
5:00 pm- The King Street Five*
6:00 pm- Blue Screw*
7:00 pm- Guy Belanger
8:00 pm- Lance Anderson and NOLA Parish
9:15 pm- Headliner Shakura S’aida
Bluesfest Paint Night with Marianne Vander Dussen* @ 7:00 pm in WKP Kennedy Gallery- $44- Patrons must be 16+
Saturday, September 2
Free Outdoor Concerts
12:00 pm- The Funkers*
1:00 pm- Dayv Poulin*
2:00 pm- J Houston Band*
3:00 pm- Jesse Thomas Band*
4:00 pm- Jenie Thai
5:00 pm- Paul Pruneau and the Journeymen*
6:00 pm- Campbell & Johnston
7:00 pm- Fog Blues and Brass Band
8:00 pm- Charlie A’Court
9:15 pm- Headliner Miss Emily
Sunday, September 3
Blues & Brews with David Laronde* & Jesse Thomas Band* from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Gateway City Brewery- No tickets required.
