CALENDAR LISTING: Free Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival - August 8, 2015

CALENDAR LISTING: Free Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival - August 8, 2015

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

CALENDAR LISTING

Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival

-- Free --

August 8, 2015

11:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Court Square, Springfield, Mass.

Featuring music from a wide range of genres:

Jazz * Latin Jazz * Gospel * Blues * Funk and more

The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival is a free event offering music, theater, dance, arts & crafts, educational workshops, and local culinary offerings in the heart of Springfield, Mass.

Created to bring people together and enrich the community through a celebration of jazz and roots music, the Festival features both rising-stars and legends of American music, including Charles Neville, of the famed New Orleans musical family.

Artists currently confirmed to perform at the 2015 Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival include:


-- Butler, Bernstein & the Hot 9
-- Big Chief Donald Harrison with special guest Dr. Lonnie Smith
-- Avery Sharpe's New England Gospel Choir
-- Elan Trotman
-- Jesus Pagan & Conjunto Barrio
-- Jeff Holmes Quartet
In addition to musical performances by world-class musicians and up-and-coming talent, the festival features


-- Dance and theater/ spoken word performances
-- Free workshops for musicians and music-lovers taught by music experts
-- Local handmade arts and crafts
-- Delicious local food
-- Family-friendly activities
-- Eco-friendly resources and recycling
For more information, visit www.springfieldjazzfest.com. For latest news and updates, follow the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival on Facebook, Twitter @spfldjazzfest and Instagram (@spfldjazzfest).

The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival is produced by Blues to Green (www.bluestogreen.org), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose goal is to harness the power of art and music (particularly jazz and blues) to celebrate community and culture, build shared purpose, and catalyze both social and environmental change.

The Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival is made possible by many volunteers, and is funded solely from donations from individuals, organizations and corporations.

To donate visit: http://www.razoo.com/story/Springfield-Jazz-And-Roots-Festival

For Corporate Sponsorships visit: http://www.springfieldjazzfest.com/partners/

SOURCE Blues to Green

Blues to Green

CONTACT: Kristin Neville: 413-219-8229, kristin@bluestogreen.org; Christina Divigard: 413-341-6780, Christina@valvespring360.com

Web Site: http://www.bluestogreen.org


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