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| 16th annual Blues by the Bay rich in award winners The 16th annual Blues by the Bay at Halvorsen Park in Eureka this fall will host headliners like the rockin, bluesy and soulful Dana Fuchs Band on Saturday, Sept. 1 as well as Mississippi harmonica great James Cotton Superharp on Sunday, Sept. 2. The Saturday lineup for the Redwood Coast Music Festivals event also includes Laurie Morvan (blues-rock), Chris Cain (blues guitarist), Janiva Magness (sultry blues vocalist) and Deanna Bogart (blues-jazz). On Sunday, blues fans can take in Corey Harris ("rasta blues"), David Jacobs-Strain (slide-guitar rootsy-blues) and the Eric Bibb String Band (delta blues) in addition to Superharp. The 2012 performers have accumulated 79 Blues Music Award nominations, 18 Blues Music Awards and even a Grammy Award for Cotton. "The spectacular bands plus great food, drinks, arts and crafts and fun alongside scenic Humboldt Bay will (make for) another incredible Labor Day weekend, " according to a news release. "Festival attendees can stroll through the Victorian waterfront district, enjoy a variety of beautiful art, hear local music (and) sample great food and beverages." The festival will also feature a 400-square-foot wood dance floor, a chance to win a guitar autographed by this year's performers, other contests for prizes and a food drive. write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Jazz News :: home page |