Blues Fest 2001 is a fundraiser for the Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce & Main Street Partnership. The Dodgeville business community is hosting the event and there is no admission charge. We are asking for admission donations to help support our work. Thank you.

BANDS & APPEARANCE TIMES FOR JULY 28th....

Larry McCray Band 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Winner of the 2000 Orville H. Gibson award for Best Blues Guitarist of the year, plus W.C. Handy Award and Grammy Award nominee, Pointblank recording artist, Larry McCray has been torching the blues scene with his five superb albums, including the recent, "Believe It" and powerful live shows. Check out Larry's website at http://www.larryccray.com (Sponsored by Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce & Main Street Partnership)

Dave Weld and The Imperial Flames 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Dave's played with Hound Dog Taylor and is the founding member of Chicago's famous Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials! Their uptempo molten blues will have everybody dancing. They've played all over the world and now we're lucky enough to have them here. Where there's smoke there's fire, but where there's IMPERIALS, there's FLAMES! (Sponsored by Singer Lumber Company)

Otis and the Alligators 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Stevens Point's Otis and his gators have been playing the blues together since 1987. They've been the host band for Big Bull Falls Blues Fest for five years running now and have shared the stage with the likes of Koko Taylor, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials, Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Thackery, Lonnie Brooks and many others. A real treat! Visit the band's website at http://www.coredcs.com/~otis/. ((Sponsored by Miller Brewing Company)

Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
A Madison blues institution! Westside and Mel have steamed up the capital city with their unique brand of blues for years. Dan Aykroyd has called Andy Lindeman"one of the most dynamic electric harmonica players of our time." Guitarist Mel Ford has worked with Bo Diddley, as well as opening for Albert Collins, Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Don't miss these legends! Visit the band's website at http://www.westsideandy.com. (Sponsored by Wal-Mart)

Frank Grace and the Detonators 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Frank Grace has been thrilling blues fans, with his own unique brand of explosive blues at east coast clubs and festivals for well over the last decade. Now currently based in Madison, Wisconsin, Frank's searing yet soulful approach to the blues has earned him the opportunity to share the stage with some elite company. Great artists such as Ronnie Earl, Little Charlie, Pinetop Perkins, Susan Tedeschi, Lucky Peterson, Big Jack Johnson, Debbie Davies, Bob Margolin and the late great Johnny Copeland to name only a few. Frank was also privileged to tour with vocalists "Sista Monica" Parker on an east coast festival run, and also with Kim Lembo & Blue Heat for her recent bookings in Paris, France. A forthcoming live album was recorded while performing with Kim at "The Chesterfield" in Paris. Since the release of his own cd "Witness," it is clear that Frank Grace has truly arrived. Traditional blues, shuffle, jump blues, funk, latin, jazz-- it's all there. All these influences that Frank has absorbed from the masters, are evident in this dynamic guitarist's performances and recordings. Visit Frank's website at http://www.tlwest.com/frankgrace.htm (Sponsored by Farmers Savings Bank)

Dealin' 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Chicago's Dealin' is back together to play our Blues Fest! Lead singer Steve Brown has recently recorded with headliner Larry McCray! (Sponsored by M&I Bank)

Blues DeVille 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hailing from Middleton, the three-piece Blues DeVille is sure to kick the fest off with a bang! (Sponsored by Heartland Credit Union)

MAP & PARKING

Charter Communications
Lands' End
Miller Brewing
Pepsi-Cola
Perry Manufacturing
Singer Lumber
Wal-Mart f

Any questions?

Email us at blues@dodgeville.com or call toll free at 1-877-TO-DODGE (1-877-863-6343)

Volunteer to help out at Blues Fest 2001 by contacting either Ginnie Helin (Ginnie.Helin@landsend.com/(608) 935-4221)
or Brenda Gasch (Brenda.Gasch@landsend.com/(608) 935-6400) ...Thank You!

For Weather Updates call (608) 935-9200

Other Dodgeville Events on July 28....
* Arts and Crafts Fair - Downtown 9a.m. - 6p.m. Information: Kendra @ (608) 935-3775
* Maxwell Street Day - Downtown & Participating North End merchants 9a.m.- 6p.m. Information: (608) 935-9200
* Memorial Hospital's Share Life Festival -Dodgeville Medical Center 10a.m.- 3p.m.
***************Information: Cheryl Ortiz @ (608) 935-2329
* Ohio Valley Regional Baseball Tournament - Centennial Park 10a.m.- 8p.m. Information: Pat Reilly @ (608) 935-2331
* Lands' End Blowout Sale - Harris Park, Ley Pavillion 8a.m. - 7p.m. Information: (608) 935-9341