(PEORIA, IL) – Here’s some big news about this year’s Blues Blast Music Awards happening on September 22 & 23, 2023 at The 3300 Event Center, 3300 Willow Knolls, Peoria, Illinois. There hasn’t been an awards show since 2019. There are lots of nominated artists wanting to come perform at this year’s ceremonies. As a result, we have expanded this year’s Blues Blast Music Awards to 2 days of Blues fun.

Friday is a benefit Concert for Sean Costello Fund

A benefit included for the Sean Costello Fund for Bipolar Research will be held on Friday September 22nd from 6pm-9pm. Admission is $25. To accommodate everyone we have some of the artists performing at Friday’s benefit. Friday’s benefit we have Skylar Rogers Band, Eric Demmer Band, DaShawn Hickman, Billy Price, Mick Kolassa and Hudspeth & Taylor. Lineup subject to change!

Seeking Silent Auction Donations

We are seeking Blues items donations for a silent auction for this benefit. Those interested in contributing should contact info@bluesblastmagazine.com.

Saturday Lineup

Then the big BBMA show is on Saturday September 23rd and will feature performances by Lady J Huston, Doug Deming, Bob Corritore, Jimi Primetime Smith, John Primer, and Aliya Primer (John Primer’s daughter). Also on the bill are Catfish Keith, Big Harp George, Dyer Davis Band, Bob Margolin, and Bob Stroger, Alastair Greene Band, Jeremiah Johnson Band. Dylan Triplett, Annika Chambers & Paul DesLauriers band and the Cash Box Kings. Lineup subject to change! Show starts at 5pm and runs until 11pm. Admission is $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Make sure you save the date and get your tickets now!