The 2011 Hot Licks Bluesfest, an annual free event organized by the Granville Federation for the Appreciation of the Blues (GFAB), will take place in downtown Granville, Ohio, Sept. 10, 2011, from 12:30pm until 10:30 p.m.
Musicians:
- Tab Benoit (8pm)
The Mark May Band (6pm)
Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers (4pm)
Ellie Lee & Blues Fury (2:30pm)
The Hotlicks Social Club (guitarists Bobby Samson, Andy Carlson, Reid Coleman, Ian Carroll and vocalist Donea Ryan) (1pm).
East Broadway between Main and Prospect streets is closed to traffic, with a stage set up at the west end and a beer tent at the east end. In between, there’s plenty of room to set up lawn chairs, and even to dance. It’s a family-friendly event that draws thousands.
Local vendors sell food, beverages, beer, and T-shirts. Proceeds benefit The YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Club, along with the Granville Music Boosters.
At 10;30pm, Blues at Last will play at Brews, Too (116 E. Broadway) for a small cover charge.
For more information, call Tom Carroll at (740) 587-6616, or visit the Web site, freewebs.com/hotlicks




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