Blues Fest 2008   What: Blues Fest 2008 When: Saturday, July 26th Gates Open at 4 PM Concert Starts at 6 PM Location: Barnet Park 248 East St. John Street Spartanburg, SC 29301 Time: 6 p.m. Admission: $25.00

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Mel Waiters
R&B singer Mel Waiters was born and raised in San Antonio, TX, where in 1974 he began his performing career at local teen clubs; after a stint as a radio deejay, he was awarded a government contract to entertain at military bases across the southwest. ... more

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Theodis Ealy
About the artist
Blues guitarist and bandleader Theodis Ealey is a Mississippi native who first learned to play the instrument when he was four years old, thanks to instruction from big brother Y.Z. Ealey, who is about a decade older. Almost ten years later, the brothers were playing ... more

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Sir Charles Jones
This self-taught writer, arranger, producer and engineer has embraced a genuine passion for music, ranging from jazz to fusion, gospel to blues. With his versatile style and wide range of vocal ability; with just a touch of smooth rhythm melodic melodies, and the cry of love, pain, happiness, fun-times, and the sincerity of commitment; Sir Charles Jones proves why he is crowned "The King of Southern Soul." ... more

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The Love Doctor
In 1997, he released his first album "Midnight Recipe" but scored his first hit on the Mardis Gras label with "Slow Roll It" from the "Doctor of Love" album. He's followed that up with more hits like Lies "(You Said, No I Didn't)" and "Let's Have Some Fun". ... more

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Marvin Sease
Despite a lack of attention from most print sources and other common avenues of publicity in the blues world, Marvin Sease has turned his smooth, X-rated ladies' man persona into a cottage industry complete with merchandising in the Deep South. Sease straddles the line between ... more