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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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12:57 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
The band tonight at Como's will be The Raw Dealers. more ›