(GAINESVILLE, FL) – On September 19, the inaugural North Central Florida Blues Festival is born, and co-presenters the North Central Florida Blues Society and Heartwood Soundstage bring to Gainesville, Florida and Alachua County a new beginning, offering an all-day Blues Festival.

The lineup for North Central Florida Blues Festival includes many award-winning acts, and includes Eight-time Blues Music Award winner Doug MacLeod, E. G. Kight, Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones, Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen, the Josh Miller Blues Revue, JC & the Backscratchers, JW Gilmore, and Dr. Jules’ Cool Blues, boasting a mix of national touring acts and Florida Blues favorites.

HEARTWOOD SOUNDSTAGE

One aspect that sets this Blues Festival apart is that four acts will play the outdoor stage at Heartwood Soundstage, and four acts play inside the famous Heartwood Soundstage listening room. Doors open at 2, the music starts at 3 pm, and eight fantastic Blues acts keep playing until 10:30.

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“For over 20 years, The North Central Florida Blues Society has presented over a hundred concerts, showcases, and special events, North Central Florida Blues Society President Rob Richardson said. “ This is the first time we will present an all-day Blues festival, and we have found the perfect venue and co-presenter to partner with, Heartwood Soundstage. We expect this will be the beginning of an annual event for the community to enjoy and to draw many music lovers to the area.  Gainesville and Alachua County has a historical link to Blues music, and the North Central Florida Blues Festival plans to build on that history with this festival.”

Tickets are available, including VIP,  at https://www.heartwoodsoundstage.com/shows/north-central-florida-blues-festival-19-sep