Blues Blast is almost here! Our big festival is scheduled for this Saturday, February 23rd from 12:00 noon until 8:00 pm, at the Mesa Amphitheatre.

Appearing will be Walter Trout & the Radicals, Deanna Bogart, Harper, Eden Brent, Chuck Hall, Delta Highway, Big Daddy D & the Dynamites, and Soulcatcher.

Blues Blast 2008 tickets are still on sale; the advance price is $20.00 for adults and $18.00 for PBS members and group tickets (6 or more - purchased at the Mesa Amphitheater Box Office). Tickets are available at the Mesa Amphitheatre box office (480-644-2560) and from all Ticketmaster outlets (480-784-4444). Complete details on Blues Blast are available at www.bluesblast.info.

In addition to Blues Blast, there will be plenty of other events happening around town that weekend:

Friday, February 22nd - Blues Blast pre-party --- Blue Witch Records showcase featuring Big Pete Pearson, Dave Riley & Bob Corritore, and Tomcat Courtney, at the Rhythm Room.

Friday, February 22nd - All-ages show at Alice CoopersTown with Delta Highway and The Mikel Lander Band with Meredith Moore. Doors open at 6:00 pm with the show starting at 7:00 pm. Admission charge is only $6.

Saturday, February 23rd - Blues Blast afterparty --- Johnny Rawls, and special guests, at the Rhythm Room.

Sunday, February 24th - Delta Highway at Hammerhead Jack's, 6900 E Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, from 2:00 until 6:00 pm.