Ashburton Blues Festival 2008

THREE DAYS AND NIGHTS OF TOP INTERNATIONAL BLUES!

Frid 30th MAY, SAT 31st MAY,SUNDAY 1st JUNE, 2008, presenting some of the most exciting performers in Europe today:

Headline-topping comes in the form of Canvey Island's adrenalin-pumping R n'B rockers DR FEELGOOD; the fabulous IAN PARKER, with riveting soul-infused blues and massive stage presence; rising stars,THE WILDCARDS with their deep blues, cool jazz and rockabilly.

Top-quality support from ERNIE'S RHYTHM SECTION a jumping young four-piece from Manchester, SMOKESTACK with a pumping 50's Chicago-rooted set; the growling harp of virtuoso IAN BRIGGS & THE SUPERVAMPERS, and the rock-solid groove of road-veterans THE BAD KNEES BLUES BAND,plus, solo lap-slide virtuoso STEVE DOW.Up-and-coming band JAY TAMKIN & THE CRAC KERS who are already making a name on the European circuit, round off the FEAST OF THE BLUES

The MAIN STAGE is the TOWN HALL in heart of Ashburton where various exciting FREE attractions will be based during the day.

There'll be GUITAR,and BLUES HARP (harmonica)and 50's JIVE DANCE WORKSHOPS, with a BIG BLUES BREAKFAST to set you up for the day. And, showcasing some of the best UP-AND-COMING players,a special YOUNG BANDS STAGE.

There'll be a RETRO & VINTAGE CLOTHES STALL to help you stand out from the crowd, and a COLLECTABLE VINYL STALL, to search for your favourite albums! You'll also find a bar with local Beers and Ciders, and tasty food and snacks on sale, and, at tea-time, DEVON CREAM TEAS for sale !Yum!

The pubs and bars around town will have some great BANDS AND PERFORMERS playing for you during the day.

ASHBURTON is an ancient DARTMOOR STANNARY TOWN, bursting with fascinating history, and set in beautiful surroundings just off the A38.
It has a wide range of Hotels, B&B's, campsites, and superb restaurants, plus pubs, cafes, pizzerias, wine bars, and coffee-shops to indulge in. There are numerous antique shops, excellent local food to sample, a nationally recognised RESTAURANT, and FISH DELI, and a wide variety of things to do and see. You can find out more about ASHBURTON by looking on the LINKS section.

This also gives full details of how to get here, Hotels, B&Bs, campsites, etc..