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Ferndale Blues And Music Festival

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Today at the Ferndale Blues Fest: Sunday, Jan. 27

Erich Goebel & the Flying Crowbars at One-Eyed Betty's and more.

The 12th annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival kicked off on Friday, bringing crowds to downtown Ferndale for a wide range of musical options. 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 Sunday with the events listed below. Call ahead to confirm times or visit www.ferndalebluesfestival.org.

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Your Guide to the 2013 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival

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Jessica Schrader

12:20 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2013

Sounds great, thanks for adding this info!   more ›

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Today at the Ferndale Blues Fest: Saturday, Jan. 26

Ferndale High School graduate Cody Hughes performs at Easy Like Sundae; Howard Glazer & the EL-34s at Como's and more.

The 12th annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival kicked off Friday night with an all-ages show at Easy Like Sundae, a performance by the Luddites at Dino's Lounge and more. 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 Saturday with the events listed below. Call ahead to confirm times or visit www.ferndalebluesfestival.org.

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Your Guide to the 2013 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival, Easy Like Sundae, and Dino's Lounge

Friday, January 25, 2013

Check It Out! Historical Society Presents 'Early Ferndale' at the Library, Plus Arts Talk and More

News from the Ferndale Public Library: Two upcoming discussions this month, and the 'First Stop Fridays' music series gets The Blues.

We're hosting three exciting and insightful presentations in our community room at the Ferndale Public Library over the next two weeks - from rollickin' rock and boogieable blues to a joke-dotted yet thought-provoking discussion on patternism in abstract art (augmented by a light show!). We'll also look a hundred years (or more) back to earlier days in Ferndale with this presentation from Garry Andrews-Taylor, president of the Ferndale Historical Society: President Andrews' attendance-to and upkeep-of the Ferndale Museum has certainly ameliorated its standing as of late to a modest but vital institution of preservation. His presentation gives library patrons a peak inside at some artifacts encompassing the one-time lay of the land and the …

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Ferndale Public Library and Ferndale Historical Museum

Your Guide to the 2013 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival

Full schedule of events, how to donate and more.

The 2013 Bud Light Ferndale Blues and Music Festival kicks off on Friday and the 12th annual event has plenty of fun in store for people of all ages. Guests can look forward to 10 days of concerts this year, starting with some family-friendly performances at Easy Like Sundae tonight by local students. The festival, which continues through Feb. 6, is held each year as a fundraiser for Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. [See photos from the 2012 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival here.] This year's festival includes 75 individual concerts in at least 27 venues. Most venues are in Ferndale, with a few locations in Hazel Park and Royal Oak Township. You can view a full list of participating venues here. A map of the …

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Easy Like Sundae, Photos: Ferndale Blues and Music Festival Kicks Off; Share Your Photos Here, Ferndale Music Festival Offers Break From Winter Blues, and 2 more ›

Monday, January 21, 2013

Ferndale Music Festival Offers Break From Winter Blues

12th annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival kicks off Friday, featuring 75 concerts at 27 local venues.

The Ferndale Blues and Music Festival is back for its 12th year and will feature more music and venues than ever before. The event will span 10 days this year - starting Friday, Jan. 25 and continuing through Feb. 6 - and includes 75 individual concerts in at least 27 venues, primarily in Ferndale with a few in Royal Oak Township and Hazel Park. [See photos from the 2012 Ferndale Blues and Music Festival here.] The annual music festival is held each winter to raise money for two local charities - Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. Festival co-chair and founder Craig Covey says the event aims to brings music and camaraderie to people across the region who may be suffering cabin fever or winter blues. It also brings …

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Photos: Ferndale Blues and Music Festival Kicks Off; Share Your Photos Here, Local Kitchen and Bar, One-Eyed Betty's, and 5 more ›

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Ferndale Blues Fest Saw 'Large Jump' in Funds Raised This Year, Co-Chair Says

Craig Covey, co-chair of the annual festival, said this year's Rockin' Blues Rib Burn-Off tent alone was record-breaking with more than 1,000 people in attendance.

It was a proud moment for Dean Bach as he took in the scene around him Saturday inside the Rockin' Blues tent set up outside his restaurant, Dino's Lounge, as part of the annual Ferndale Blues & Music Festival. The Rib Burn-Off drew a record-breaking crowd of about 1,000 guests and brought in $11,637 for the two charities the Blues Fest supports — double what the tent normally raises. “I just sat there at the end of the night, looking around, going 'Wow,' ” he said. “With a couple tears coming down my eyes, for sure.” All of the ribs were eaten (1,200-1,500 pounds), and every drink and side dish was devoured. Bach said great weather, a social media campaign and plenty of buzz about the event contributed to its success. “It was the perfect …

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Dino's Lounge, Complete 2012 Ferndale Music Festival Schedule Boasts Blues and Much More, Ferndale Blues Festival: Rib Burn-Off, and 10 more ›

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Photos: Ferndale Blues and Music Festival Wraps Up; Share Your Photos Here

The nine-day Ferndale Blues and Music Festival wraps up tonight. View photos from the festival here and share your own.

The annual Ferndale Blues and Music Festival wraps up tonight after nine days full of a wide range of musical acts and events. Earlier today, hundreds of people crowded in and around a 4,000-square-foot heated tent in the parking lot behind Dino's for the Rockin' Blues BBQ Rib Burn Off, where local businesses and community members competed in a rib tasting with live music offered inside the tent. The winner for the rib tasting was Servpro of Ferndale/Oak Park. "It's going fantastic," said Bob Perye, of The Rogue Estate, on Saturday afternoon as he prepared ribs for his team, the Pork Kings, which also involved The Hungry Dudes. The Pork Kings team took home the "Rookie Team of the Year" trophy at the fifth annual event. Amy Plunkey, of …

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Ferndale's Blues Festival to Offer More Music Choices, Venues, Ferndale Blues Festival: Rib Burn-Off, Ferndale Blues Festival: Blues Brunch, and 4 more ›

Today at the Blues Fest: Last Day Features Rib Burn Off, Rival and More

Whether you're a fan of the blues or not, this year's festival has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the last day of this classic Ferndale event.

The Ferndale Blues & Music Festival officially wraps up tonight. It's been an entertainment-packed nine days, but the fun isn't over just yet - today is probably the biggest day of the festival. Check out what's on the lineup: Look for the "hungry blue pig" piggy bank at each venue where guests can donate to benefit Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. Need more information before you head out? Find out about the free shuttle service offered today, available cab services and more at our Know Before You Go feature for this year's festival.

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Ferndale Blues Festival: Blues Brunch, The Emory, Ferndale Blues Festival: Rib Burn-Off, and 12 more ›

Friday, February 3, 2012

Today at the Blues Fest: Sweet Claudette, The Luddites, Girls Gone Vinyl Tour and More

The Ferndale Blues & Music Festival is heating up this weekend with 10 events on the schedule for Friday.

The Ferndale Blues & Music Festival has been going since Jan. 27 and will really heat up this weekend. If you're looking to plan a night out in Ferndale, you'll have plenty of concerts and events to choose from. Here's what's on the schedule for Friday night: Look for the "hungry blue pig" piggy bank at each venue where guests can donate to benefit Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. Need more information before you head out? Find out about available cab services and more at our Know Before You Go feature for this year's festival.

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Ferndale Public Library, Soho, Como's, and 7 more ›

Steven Schoenknecht

1:02 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013

Enough!! lighten up Francis, it's a fun night for a good cause   more ›

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Today at the Blues Fest: Blue Tuesday, My Pal Val and More

Find out what's on tap at the Ferndale Blues & Music Festival tonight.

With the Ferndale Blues & Music Festival going on for just a few more days, you might be thinking about starting the weekend early. Here's the Thursday lineup for anyone planning to go out tonight: Look for the "hungry blue pig" piggy bank at each venue where guests can donate to benefit Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Michigan AIDS Coalition. Need more information before you head out? Find out about available cab services and more at our Know Before You Go feature for this year's festival.

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Dino's Lounge, Orchid, Rosie O'Grady's, and 5 more ›

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