A BIG THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING 2011 SPONSORS!

Debbie Davies

Our Friday night headliner is the extraordinary guitarist Debbie Davies, winner of the 2010 BMA Koko Taylor "Traditional Female Blues Artist" award.

Randy Oxford

Also performing on Friday evening is dynamic trombonist Randy Oxford, winner of multiple awards including the 2010 Best of the Blues "Best Blues Horn" award.

Ty Curtis Band

This Oregon based blues/rock band has won several awards, including taking second place in the 2009 International Blues Challenge finals. They are a NW favorite and will deliver a dynamic show.

Mia Vermillion

With a #2 hit on B.B. King's Bluesville and a great set at 2011 Waterfront Blues Festival under her belt, Vermillion has been rising quickly in the blues scene and will kick off this years' festival with the opening set on Friday.

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Brother Yusef

On Saturday night, blues
dancers will be unable to stand still during the hard driving set of highly
regarded master guitarist Brother Yusef.  You won't believe your
ears, and you won't be able to get out on that dance floor fast enough!

Nathan James

Twenty seconds into the first song on his set and you'll understand why
Nathan won the 2007 International Blues Challenge with their partner
Ben Hernandez.

Miriam's Well

“Miriams Well is one of the most exciting bands to come out of Portland
in a long time. Miriam’s unique soulful and bluesy voice is complemented and
highlighted by the backing of a truly outstanding band...A force to be reckoned
with...” - Robyn Shanti, host of The Dharma Well on KBOO 90.7FM, Portland, OR .

Madman Sam

Sam represents the Cascade Blues Association at the 2012 IBC in
Memphis in the solo/duo competition.  His electrifying roots blues show is
perfect to headline the Papa Soul Stomp Stage on Saturday.

Eagle Park Slim

This Eugene blues icon will
open the festival on Saturday afternoon on Papa’s stage, pounding out classics
and originals along with several special guests while we help him celebrate his 70^th birthday.