Buddy Guy & Little Richard to Headline 28th Annual Long Beach Blues Festival September 1 & 2 - Cal State University, Long Beach

Buddy Guy & Little Richard to Headline 28th Annual Long Beach Blues Festival September 1 & 2 - Cal State University, Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- KKJZ 88.1 FM is proud to announce the return of the 28th Annual Long Beach Blues Festival (LBBF), scheduled for September 1 & 2, 2007. LBBF is often considered the Grandaddy of the West Coast music festivals ... as the roster of past performers is a virtual history of American Music!

This year, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Buddy Guy & Little Richard will anchor the stellar line-up, which also includes Dr. John, Robert Cray Band, Taj Mahal (reunited with the Phantom Blues Band), The Jimmy Reed Highway (Jimmie Vaughan, Kim Wilson, Omar Kent Dykes and Lou Ann Barton), Koko Taylor and Her Blues Machine, Irma Thomas and many others.

WHEN September 1 & 2, 2007 Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily

PERFORMERS See complete Performance Schedule below.

WHERE The Athletic Field at Cal State University, Long Beach.
Address is 1288 North Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA
90840.

WHAT ELSE Various attractions will be located throughout the
festival grounds: International Food Court; the Vendor
Village, sponsor displays and various booths from
non-profit organizations.

THE JUKE JOINT The Juke Joint Stage, a new addition for 2007, is a shaded
venue where fans can experience intimate blues
performances and acoustic sets. Confirmed artists: Harry
Manx & Kevin Breit (from Canada), Jackie Payne/Steve
Edmonson Band, The Honeydripper Allstars and The Delgado
Brothers.

KKJZ 88.1 FM Global Jazz, Inc. is the new management company of KKJZ
(88.1 FM), America's Jazz and Blues Station. KKJZ's
long-running blues program "Nothin' But The Blues" airs
every weekend with hosts Bubba Jackson (Saturday 2 -
7 p.m.) and Jack Devaney (Sunday 4 - 9 p.m.)

TICKET PRICES General admission tickets are only $45 per day, $75 for a
2-day pass, and children 12 years & under are admitted
free with a paid adult. Premium tickets are also available
(Backstage & Platinum) with various amenities.

WHERE TO BUY Tickets are on sale at OmegaEvents.com, jazzandblues.org
and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets can also purchased
by calling the Omega Events Box Office at (949) 360-7800.
During the weekend of the festival, Gen. Admission tickets
for adults will be $50 at the door.

RESTRICTIONS Do not bring alcohol, glass or metal containers (including
glass bottles and aluminum cans) pets, recording equipment
or canopies. Seating is general admission (lawn seating).
The show is rain or shine, artists and times are subject
to change without notice.

MORE INFO Box Office: (949) 360-7800; OmegaEvents.com;
jazzandblues.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
MAIN STAGE MAIN STAGE
Buddy Guy (4:40 p.m.) Little Richard (4:45 p.m.)
Dr. John (2:45 p.m.) Jimmy Reed Highway with Jimmie Vaughan,
Taj Mahal reunited with Kim Wilson, Omar Kent Dykes &
The Phantom Blues Band Lou Ann Barton (2:45 pm)
(1:00 p.m.) Robert Cray Band (1:00 p.m.)
Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine Irma Thomas &
(11:30 a.m.) The Professionals (11:30 a.m.)

THE JUKE JOINT THE JUKE JOINT
Jackie Payne / Steve Edmonson The Honeydripper Allstars
Band (2:15 & 4 p.m.) with Mable John, Eddie
Sonicbids presents Shaw, Gary Clark, Jr.
The Delgado Brothers & more (2:15 & 4:00 p.m.)
(11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.) Harry Manx & Kevin Breit
(11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.)

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Source: Omega Events

CONTACT: Omega Events, +1-949-362-3366

Web site:

http://www.omegaevents.com/

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