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EDITOR Irene Johnson: Irene@BluesFestivalGuide.com From essential workers on the frontline, to celebrities
using their influence to fundraise donations, to everyday
BLUES FESTIVAL E-GUIDE NEWSLETTER EDITOR people making protective masks and gear, to artists
Michele Lundeen: michelelundeen@live.com giving concerts from their living rooms for audiences
SALES MANAGER/MARKETING DIRECTOR they can’t see – the selflessness and compassion is what
Cheryl O’Grady-Yearnshaw: cogblues@att.net binds us together. And yes, music binds us together like
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS none other.
Pascal Bokar Thiam Ed.D., Anita Schlank Ph.D., Eric Steiner, Roger Stolle,
Victor Wainwright, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Mitch Woods
With so many festivals postponing or canceling, we
PHOTO & ART CONTRIBUTORS thought for a moment we may not print the annual
Courtesy Pascal Bokar, Lou Bopp, Courtesy Cali Blues & Folk Festival, Arnie
Goodman Photography, Ck Harrington, Courtesy Jimiway Blues Festival, Courtesy Blues Festival Guide magazine this year. But our readers
Jus’ Blues Music Foundation, Erik Kabik, Richard Kaby, Bryan Ledgard, Michael objected, in the kindest way – we’ve received countless
McGrath, Sachyn Mital, Matt O'Brien, © Joseph A. Rosen, Bob Sekinger, personal calls and emails to check in, and have been
© Marilyn Stringer, Tagles bombarded with magazine orders. It seems the more
ADVERTISING SALES we all sat at home, the more we thought about music
Cheryl O’Grady-Yearnshaw, Tom Andrews, Heather Penrod-Rudd and its ability to generate well-being and connection.
ADVERTISING TRAFFIC COORDINATOR
Heather Penrod-Rudd Artists, too, have come out with tons of new music
ADMINISTRATIVE/DATABASE MANAGEMENT during this time of social isolation. One of the best ways
Heather Penrod-Rudd to connect with each other and our favorite musicians
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER is through live stream concerts, and the Blues Festival
Heather Penrod-Rudd: Heather_P@BluesFestivalGuide.com Guide website, e-Guide newsletter and social media
DESIGN & PRODUCTION/WEBSITE Goran Petko, Aqua Design platforms were quick to offer all artists free advertising
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Tom Andrews, Marilyn Stringer space to support this connection.
CONSULTANTS Even though festival offerings are slimmer this year,
Nancy Edwards, Michele Lundeen, Tom Yearnshaw
there are still quite a few events planned for the
The opinions of the contributors are not necessarily the views of summer and fall. Additionally, we are pleased to
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FRONT COVER blues community – you’ll see that Victor Wainwright,
Based in Kansas City, MO, the stunning, deep blues-soul-roots singer and
bassist Danielle Nicole (née Schnebelen) is truly a force to be reckoned with. Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle
Her raw performances, both live and recorded, are soulfully captivating. Many are among our feature contributors this year.
knew her first from the family band, Trampled Under Foot (TUF), which won
1st Place Band at the 2008 International Blues Challenge, garnering them Will canceled and postponed festivals be able to
worldwide recognition. In 2014, TUF went on to win the Blues Music Award
(BMA) for Contemporary Blues Album, and Danielle was also awarded Best bounce back? While we hold out hope, it remains to be
Instrument-Bass. By 2015, Danielle Nicole formed her own band and her seen. In the meantime, let’s all continue to show our
subsequent releases peaked at #1 and #2 on Billboard's Blues Album charts. kindness and support to one another, our blues artists,
She's a multiple BMA winner, Grammy nominee and multiple Independent the organizations of this community and our entire
Blues Award winner from Blues Blast magazine. She’s soulful and skilled, and blues family, to ensure that the blues keeps thriving.
her passion is infectious. Here's Danielle Nicole gracing the Bluesfest Windsor
stage in Ontario, Canada.
FRONT COVER PHOTOGRAPHER Peace and Blues,
© Brita Brookes, www.BritaBrookesPhoto.com Kaati & The Blues Festival Guide Team

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