8th and 9th, 2009
C.E. RICHARDS RODEO ARENA - SHELTER HOUSE
FORT MADISON, IOWA
CLICK HERE For Advanced Tickets
NO REFUNDS
(all tickets puchased online after 24 April are will call)
*NEW* SIMPLY THE BLUES 2009 FLYER
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD (ADOBE PDF)
- RAIN OR SHINE -
No Refunds
Subject to Change
This gets bigger every year, so we're doing it again in 2009.
RIDE THE "SIMPLY THE BLUES" TRAIN TO
Ft. Madison, with Live Blues entertainment
Liz Mandeville Dan Beaver Acoustic Blues Artist Rich Berry
Chicago to Ft. Madison, Ia on May 8th Kansas City to Ft. Madison, Ia on May 8th
Southwest Chief from 3:15pm to 6:57pm Southwest Chief from 7:45am to11:11am
Ft. Madison is only a few hours away from
Chicago and Kansas City
Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest fare to
Fort Madison,Ia between May , 2009 and May , 2009.
To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245
or contact your local travel agent. Please refer to
Convention Fare Code X53W-959 when making your
reservation for the 10% discount. This cannot be booked
via the internet for this discount. This offer is not valid
on Auto Train. Offer valid with Sleepers,Business Class
or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable
accommodation charges. Fare is available on Amtrak
Regional and Acela service for all departures, seven
days a week, except holiday blackouts.
Hear a Podcast of the first"Simply The Blues Train"
by Rich Eggers of Tri State Public Radio, one of
our many great supporters.
Travelodge 2009 SUPPORTER & HOST HOTEL Is Completely Booked Please check our other Hotel sponsors. COMFORT INN AND SUITES 319-372-6800, THE KINGSLEY INN 319-372-7074 or CATFISHBEND CASINO in Burlington,IA at 877-792-9948. Make reservations NOW! Rooms are Going Fast (a new and improved shuttle will be provided from the Amtrak Depot and Ft. Madison hotels to festival and Mainstreet BBQ contest, this is free, but donations are appreciated) |
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(877) 372-7510 or (319)-372-7510 |
FRIDAY NIGHT: The Smokin' Mojo Kings
SATURDAY NIGHT: The Avey Brothers
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2009 Supporters
(more to be added, other supporters listed at bottom of page)
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FRIDAY, MAY 8TH
Gates Open @ 4:00 p.m.
10:00p.m. - 11:30p.m. (Main Stage) - BOBBY RUSH W/ BAND
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Main Stage) - SUGAR BLUE
6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (Main Stage) - porterdavis
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Main Stage) - PATRICK HAZELL
The Scotts Company Blues TentThe Scotts Company Blues Tent
SMOKIN MOJO KINGS
SSATURDAY, MAY 9TH
EVENTS FREE TO THE PUBLIC
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Bottoms Up Blues Gang
DOWNTOWN @ MAINSTREET BBQ CONTEST
DOWNTOWN ON AVENUE G
NEXT TO FAETH'S CIGAR STORE
(For more info. on competing or attending the Main Street BBQ contest, call only 16 teams will be accepted and the slots are fiilling fast)
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.- BEGINNER HARMONICA WORKSHOP
w/ Kevin Bodtke, Hal Reed, Jim"Frenchie"French, Dan Beaver and Hailey "The Kid"Crouch
FREE
FOR EVERYONE ON SATURDAY AT FESTIVAL GROUND
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
Gates Open @ 11:30 a.m.
10:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.(Main Stage) - HARPER
8:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.(Main Stage) - 
30th ANNIVERSARY
EARWIG MUSIC REVIEW-
CHRIS JAMES AND PATRICK RYNN
W/ BOB CORRITORE
CHRIS JAMES and PATRICK RYNN BOB CORRITORE
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. (Main Stage) - 
30th ANNIVERSARY
EARWIG MUSIC REVIEW-
JOHNNY DRUMMER AND THE STARLIGHTS
W/ LIZ MANDEVILLE
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. (Main Stage) - THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (Main Stage) - SHANNON CURFMAN
2:00p.m. - 3:30p.m. (Main Stage) - JP SOARS AND
THE RED HOTS(2009 IBC BAND WINNER)
JP SOARS AND THE RED HOTS
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Main Stage) - LITTLE JOE McLERRAN
(2009 IBC SOLO/DUO WINNER)
(SIMPLY THE BLUES IS PROUD TO BE A PRIZE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BLUES
CHALLENGE AND HAS HAD A WINNER EVERY YEAR SINCE WE STARTED)
IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER, JOIN TODAY AND KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE AT www.blues.org
2009 International Blues Challenge
The International Blues Challenge is the largest gathering of Blues bands in the world. As the IBC enters it's
25th edition, it has evolved into the nation's biggest and most respected showcase for Blues musicians ready to take their act to the national stage. The IBC is a judged "Battle of the Bands" in which competitors take the stage and lay a short set for a panel of judges. The acts are judged based on an established set of criteria.
The Scotts Company Blues Tent
THE AVEY BROTHERS AND BRAD "BEBAD"
McCLOUD AND THE CASE OF THE BLUES
2009 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE SEMI FINALISTS
2008 Iow Blues Challenge Winners
Band
BRAD "BEBAD" McCLOUD AND HIS CASE OF THE BLUES
2009 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE SEMI FINALISTS
2008 Iowa Blues Challenge Winners
Solo/duo
Will Be Playing Between Bands
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TICKET PRICES
Adult tickets in advance thru web site& area outlets are $25 for the weekend
Advanced Adult Tickets are $15 per day
Students ages 13 - 18 are $10
SIMPLY THE BLUES HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE
ADMISSION AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO ANYONE
Children 12 & Under are FREE
CLICK HERE For Advanced Tickets
NO REFUNDS
(all tickets puchased online after 24 April are will call)
AREA TICKET OUTLETS
Thurman Music - Fort Madison, Ia(319)-372-0333
Kempkers True Value - Fort Madison, Ia(319)-372-3515
The Lost Duck Brewing Co. - Fort Madison, Ia(319)-372-8255
Weird Harolds - Burlington, Ia(319)-753-5353
Meister Music - Keokuk, Ia(319)-524-1183
The Beach Front - Weaver, Ia(319)-372-6230
Kempkers Grand Rental - Mt. Pleasant, Ia(319)-385-1377
Cherry St. Guitar Co. - Galesburg,Il
1039 The Fox FM, 329 Main - Quincy, Il
Nancy Livermore - Quad Cities(309)-762-1134
CAMPING AVAILABLE
CONTACT FORT MADISON
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
(319) 372-7700
FESTIVAL DO'S AND DO NOTS
Mike, is now the new camping supervisor and in charge of security. So everybody should watch out.
are you watching the site Mike. See you tomorrow.
posted 4/13/09
*DO bring warm clothes(we hope to have heaters)
*DO bring lawn chairs(if they are in a bag, have them out of the bag when you come in the main gate)
*DO tell your friends about "Simply The Blues" and
bring them with you
*DO have lots of fun and enjoy the GREAT MUSIC
*DO NOT bring coolers or outside beverages/food(this still includes you Mike)
*DO NOT bring audio or video equipment
*DO NOT bring pro. camera equipment, unless authorized or media,
media check in is at the back gate
*DO NOT bring pets
*DO NOT bring or use drugs
*DO NOT bring weapons(knives,firearms,ect.)
*DO NOT bring backpacks/bags unless you are willing to
have them searched for any of the above items and those
items, if found, will be confiscated
SIMPLY THE BLUES HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE
ADMISSION AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO ANYONE
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING
2009 SUPPORTERS & FRIENDS: (in no particular order)
The Scott's Company
Travelodge(formally the Iowan Motor Lodge)
Thurman Music
Golden Eagle Distributing
i wireless
Dana Bushong's Jewelers
Out Of The Box Graphic Productions
The Lost Duck Brewing Company
Comfort Inn and Suites
Wondra Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture
KRNQ
City Of Fort Madison
Jim Baier, Inc.
Midwest Anesthesia Care LTD.
Eipert Construction, Inc.
Blues Revue
BluesWax
Tri State Public Radio
Ft. Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Scout Connection
ABATE of Illinois- LaMoine Valley Chapter
Ron Tutwiler
Flat Top Sound and Lights
County Market
Blues Festival Guide
IllinoisBlues.com
Ft. Madison Chamber of Commerce
Fort Madison Bank and Trust
Quarry Creek Elk and Bison Co.
Catfish Bend Casino
Paul Revere's Pizza
Wild Whisk Bistro
Amtrak
STLblues
Blue Monday
Classic 96 FM - Fairfield
Thunder and Lightning Productions
John and Janet Austin
Lynn and Carol Parson
David Smith
Robert Johnson III
Lee's Dining and Catering
The Book Mark
Alan and Kathy Bohnenkamp
LULAC / Latin American Club
Kingsley Inn/Alpha's
Independent Can Co.
Kempker's Grand Rental
John Keane and Family
Brian Warson
Jim and Sue Olson
Allen and Cindy Dorman
Dr. Kunch Dentistry - Ft. Madison, IA
Dr. Moore Dentistry - Burlington, IA
Faeth's Cigar Store/Main St. BBQ Contest
Subway
State Central Bank
Great Rivers Insurance,Inc(Two Rivers)
Midwest One
Siemens
Huffman's Farm and Home
Bennigan's
Hy-Vee
Tri-State Furniture
Weird Harold's
Vinnie's
The Daily Democrat
Fort Madison Community Hospital
Sonny's in West Point
The Ivy Bake Shop
Building Material's
BR&CF-Kim Weaver
VividPix
KQ92
103.9 FM The Fox - Quincy
- MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON -
Simple Man Enterprises, LLC is a
proud member of the Blues Foundation,
the Central Iowa Blues Society and the MVBS
Please support LIVE music & the blues!
