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by living legends, current stars and fresh talent from around
the world. This year, from November 14-16, Blues Alive will
feature two main stages – the House of Culture and the Jam
Stage – as well as concerts in a monastery church, a film
screening in Oko Cinema, a Hall of Fame, exhibitions and
masterclass workshops in the Regional Museum, Municipal
Library and more. A favorite feature among artists and fans
alike are the nightly jam sessions where professionals, up-
and-comers and even novice musicians can jam together in
several places around town. Throughout its evolution, Blues
Alive has strived to compensate for what blues fans missed
during the era of communist totalitarianism in Czechoslovakia
from 1948-1989 (when Western culture was prohibited), as
well as feature the industry’s hottest stars and take an active
scouting role by providing opportunity to regional musicians
in the festival’s Blues Aperitif competition, which takes place
Thousands of blues enthusiasts from around the world take over downtown Helena, in April and winners get to perform at Blues Alive among the
AR, every October for the King Biscuit Blues Festival. greats. Blues Alive will not disappoint! BluesAlive.cz
Photo by Rory Doyle, courtesy of King Biscuit Blues Festival
supplementary events (including the Flour Power 5k Run, the DECEMBER
Tour da’ Delta bicycle race and a Kansas City-sanctioned Ooookay, we couldn’t find a multi-venue town takeover
BBQ Contest), the indescribable culture of “Tent City,” food festival in December. If you know of one, email the details
and arts/crafts vendors galore and one-of-a-kind shopping in to info@bluesfestivalguide.com and we will publish it in our
the eclectic shops of historic downtown Helena. There is truly weekly Blues Festival e-Guide newsletter to let the blues
something for everyone! KingBiscuitFestival.com world know about it! For now, why don’t you pull out
your luggage, and start planning your next year ahead!?
NOVEMBER Check out the BluesFestivalGuide.com calendar for a more
Since 1996, the Blues Alive music festival in Šumperk, complete list. What festivals are you going to add to your
Czech Republic, has presented authentic blues performed live music calendar!?

Blues Alive attendees cheer on in one of the main stage’s heated tents. Photo courtesy of of Blues Alive

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