Delta Boogie Blues Fest, September, 2006

Blues Fest this year is dedicated to the memory of Dennis Mathes.

Dennis Mathes and his Big Creek Band have been regulars at Blues Fest and Sunday In The Park for years. The Big Creek Band show at 3:00 will feature many of the musicians who have played with Dennis at Blues Fest.

Dennis was also lead carpenter on The Bandshell. Many a day Dennis, Sonny Ackerman, my boys, Kier and Carl, and I would cut the boards and hammer the nails.

He was nonstop promoting music in Northeast Arkansas and he will be missed.

On the first Sunday, Sept. 3, jams and open mic performances starting at noon. Special guests The Lydia Warren Band will play at 2:00 pm. The day will also feature Hairy Larry and The Flying Hungarians and The Mudcats.

Blues Fest will continue the next three Sundays Sept. 10, 17 and 24. Each day’s performances start at noon.

Sunday, Sept. 10 is a tribute to Dennis Mathes featuring members of The Big Creek Band. Also playing will be Dennis's friends, Hairy Larry, Pasttime Blue Grass, Gage Country, and The Wolf Pack Band.

On Sept. 17 performers will include Angie Owens, 8ght Mile, and Hairy Larry and The Flying Hungarians.

Sept. 24 is the last day of Blues Fest featuring performers Uncle Fred Wilson, Ricky Rooker with The South Wind Band, Suzanne Michell, and John Shepherd.

Blues Fest is held at the Craighead Forest Bandshell in Craighead Forest Park in Jonesboro. The bandshell is located on Access Road 6.

All performances are free. There is no seating at the bandshell. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for your comfort. Coolers and picnics are welcome. The site is handicapped accessible.

To reach Craighead Forest Park take the 1B or Southwest Drive exit from the 63 Bypass and follow signs to the park or to the nature center which is also located in the park. Once you enter the park follow the signs to the bandshell.

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