Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Festival organizer Craig Covey said the event showed that "music transcends all the generations."
The 12th annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival came to a close on Wednesday night with performances by the Ferndale High School and Middle School jazz bands. The Ferndale Seniors group invited the student bands to perform at the Kulick Center as a way of bringing the generations together. The two bands, under the direction of Tim Burke, performed in front of a full crowd of senior citizens, parents and other community members. Donations were collected in the Blues Fest blue piggy banks and seniors sold refreshments. The grand finale event showed that "music transcends all the generations," said Blues Fest co-chair and founder Craig Covey. Burke thanked the audience for attending. "It's been a privilege playing here," he said. The 10-day…
Ferndale High School and Middle School jazz bands will perform at the Kulick Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Ferndale High School and Middle School jazz bands will perform for local senior citizens at the Kulick Center on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
The 12th annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival is coming to a close on Wednesday evening with a concert that aims to "bring the generations together." At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, the Ferndale High School and Ferndale Middle School Jazz Bands will be performing in a special “Grand Finale” concert at the Gerry Kulick Community Center. The two bands, under the direction of Tim Burke, were invited to play at the center by the Ferndale Seniors Group. "We wanted music to bring the generations together,” said Jeannie Davis, president of the Ferndale Seniors. "Music is a common language that we all share." There is no admission fee for the concert but attendees are encouraged to support Ferndale Youth Assistance and Michigan AIDS Coalition by …
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Add your photos from the 12th annual festival here.
Patch is a great place to share your photos from the 12th annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival! Add them to the gallery by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above. Need more details on the festival? Visit: Your Guide to the 2013 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival.
Annual BBQ Rib Burn-Out will be held from 12-7 p.m. in the library parking lot; plus more events today.
Today's the last full day of events at the 12th annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival and it's one you won't want to miss - especially if you're a fan of ribs. The annual Blues, Barbecue and Ribs Burn-Out is being held from 12-7 p.m. Saturday in a heated tent in the library parking lot. Get all the details here. After tonight, there's one more Blues Fest event on the schedule - which will be held on Wednesday at the Kulick Center. The 10-day festival raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. [Do you have Blues Fest photos to share? Add them here!] For further details, including a full schedule of events, how to donate, parking and more, visit: Your Guide to the 2013 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival. A …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Vinyl Underground at Dino's, live music at the library and more.
If you haven't checked out this year's Ferndale Blues and Music Festival yet, now's the time. The 12th annual festival heats up this weekend with several events on Friday and the sixth annual Blues Barbecue and Ribs Burn-Out on Saturday. The 10-day festival raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. [Do you have Blues Fest photos to share? Add them here!] For further details, including a full schedule of events, how to donate, parking and more, visit: Your Guide to the 2013 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival. A map of the venues can be downloaded here. The festival continues on Friday with the events listed below. Call ahead to confirm times or visit www.ferndalebluesfestival.org.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Beth Stalker at John D. Bistro, Chris Brantley at Local Kitchen and Bar and more.
The Ferndale Blues and Music Festival is back for its 12th year and is offering more live music events than ever before. The 10-day festival raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. [Do you have Blues Fest photos to share? Add them here!] For further details, including a full schedule of events, how to donate, parking and more, visit: Your Guide to the 2013 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival. A map of the venues can be downloaded here. The festival continues on Thursday with the events listed below. Call ahead to confirm times or visit www.ferndalebluesfestival.org.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Karaoke at Dino's, All Star Blues Jam at New Way Bar and more.
The 12th annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival continues all week with live music options at several venues around town. The 10-day festival raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. [Do you have Blues Fest photos to share? Add them here!] For further details, including a full schedule of events, how to donate, parking and more, visit: Your Guide to the 2013 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival. A map of the venues can be downloaded here. The festival continues on Wednesday with the events listed below. Call ahead to confirm times or visit www.ferndalebluesfestival.org.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Broken Arrow Blues at One-Eyed Betty's, open mic. night at Dino's and more.
The 12th annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival continues all week with live music options at several venues around town. The 10-day festival raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. [Do you have Blues Fest photos to share? Add them here!] For further details, including a full schedule of events, how to donate, parking and more, visit: Your Guide to the 2013 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival. A map of the venues can be downloaded here. The festival continues on Tuesday with the events listed below. Call ahead to confirm times or visit www.ferndalebluesfestival.org.
Monday, January 28, 2013
St. Mary's Prep Jazz Band and the Nighthawks Jazz Orchestra at the Ferndale Elks banquet hall and more.
The 12th annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival kicked off over the weekend with tons of live music options for people of all ages. The 10-day festival raises money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. For further details, including a full schedule of events, how to donate, parking and more, visit: Your Guide to the 2013 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival. A map of the venues can be downloaded here. The festival continues on Monday with the events listed below. Call ahead to confirm times or visit www.ferndalebluesfestival.org.
Rudy
12:57 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
The band tonight at Como's will be The Raw Dealers. more ›