Byron Crossroads Blues Festival: Over 1,500 tickets sold in advance!

Wow! We did it again! Thanks to all who bought early and saved. It's only $10 at the door- still a great bargain!

2012 Festival Sponsors

Platinum: $1000 and up
· Commonwealth Edison Byron Nuclear Station
· Crossroads Blues Society
· The Cave Inn
· Fifth Alarm
· Karla’s and Poor Pauly’s Pub
· Leombruni’s Italian Village
· Spanky’s Byron Inn Tavern
· Sunrise II Restaurant
· Tailgater’s Sport Bar

Gold: $500 to $999
· Byron Bank
· City of Byron
· Byron Forest Preserve
· Byron Chamber of Commerce
· Blues Blast Magazine
· Cumulus Broadcasting (96.7 The Eagle and WROK 1440)
· Underground Printing (Custom Printed Apparel)
· EA Jones Design

Silver: $200 to $499

· Steve and Annette Jones
· Miller Electric
· King Blacktop
· WNIJ 89.5 FM
· Area Rental

Basic Business: $100
· Kiwanis Club of Byron
· Adriatic Cafe and Bar
· Fourwinds Landscaping
· IMFS Inc. Lighting

Basic Individual: $50
· Jim and Sally Krebs

Schedule of Events

1:30 PM Aaron Williams and the HooDoo:

Out of Wisconsin,this trio of young musicians will rock the house! Get out early and get on your feet and be ready to dance!

3:30 PM The Jimmy’s:

Coming back to the fest from last year is the popular big band from up north in Madison, the Jimmy's! Featuring Jimmy Voegeli on B3 and vocals, this band has a three piece horn section along with Jimmy and the rest of the band. Everyone will be on their feet dancing to the grooing rhythms!

5:30 PM The Cash Box Kings:

Returning from our inaugural 2010 lineup are the Cash Box Kings. Band leader Joe Nosek with Oscar Wilson on vocals and the rest of the band are ready to bring their high powered blues to Byron! Just signed to a major deal on Blind Pig Records, their new CD is one of the hottest released in 2011, mixing blues and country roots music is a rocking style!

7:30 PM Nick Moss and the Fliptops:

This band is so hot and dangerous the Fliptops could use a Surgeon General's warning! Nick Moss is one of the hottest act in the US and around the world. His electric guitar and vocals along with support from his stellar band will amaze the crowd!

9:30 PM The Candye Kane Band:

Headlining this year's fest is none other than the top female vocalist and act in the blues world today- Candye Kane! She and her band are an extraordinary set of musicians and performers. Led by the incomparable Ms. Candye Kane, the band also features Laura Chavez on guitar who also co-writes most of the original music that this band produces. Award winning blues right here in downtown Byron Illinois- it does not get any better than this!

Blues in the Schools Information

What is the Crossroads Blues Society?

The Crossroads Blues Society, or CBS for short, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that primarily raises funds in order to host Blues In The Schools Programs in the greater Rockford area of northern Illinois. These programs are fully funded by CBS and there is absolutely no cost to area schools for these programs.

What is the Blues in the Schools Program?

Blues In The Schools (BITS) is a nationally acclaimed cultural and musical appreciation program that helps students understand the rural and urban African-American culture. Age appropriate content is formatted to deliver high quality learning experiences that meet the goals and fulfill the mission of Blues In The Schools, Inc. Based on this premise, this program was developed to suit the needs of students in a variety of settings from organizations to schools.

Many areas of culture and art are explored in a hands on setting where students actively participate in the creation of music and composition of songs that represent them. The purpose of the program is to introduce students to the Musical Art form that originated in Africa and was brought to the new world via slavery. The music has since undergone many changes but still maintains the essence of deep expression that the tradition it is based on instills. The programs goals include providing a forum where students can identify the cultural, geographical and historical origins and evolution of Blues music and the people who composed and played it while gaining an understanding of it's significance in the world of modern music and popular culture.

What is a Typical BITS Program Comprised Of?

Programs will vary, but the following topics are typical of a BITS program:

- Origins of Blues as African Tradition

- History of Blues in the New World

- Instruments used yesterday and today

- Migration and Evolution of the Blues

- Definitions of Blues terms

- Songwriting exercise

- Interactive Music making

Since its' inception in 2001, our BITS programs have touched over 25,000 students during 86 programs in the Northern Illinois area. Programs have been held for schools in the Rockford, Winnebago, Freeport, Belvidere, Harlem, Honenegah, Meridian, Byron, Dakota, Pearl City , Eastland and Durand School Districts.

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Over 1,500 tickets sold in advance!

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