By Andrew Simpson
MUSIC FEVER is about to hit the streets of Diggle as the annual Blues Festival returns for another year.
The event will be staged earlier than usual this year on Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8 so it does not clash with Whit Friday and the FIFA World cup – so there’s no excuse to miss out.
Eleven bands and artists will sing their heart out over the weekend in various venues around Diggle at separate times so as well as hearing some sweet music you can tour the village along the way.
Artists playing are Kent Duchaine, Sons of the delta, Madcats Blues Trio, Garron Frirth, Backwater Blues Band, Dani Wilde and Todd Sharpville, Mojo Rising, Angelo Palladino, Half Deaf Clatch, Blue Swamp and John Otway.
The festival will finish with a closing ceremony with a sing song and Diggle’s national anthem for all the revelers to get involved.
There will be free entry to all venues but people attending can make a donation if they wish.
Organiser Dave Wood said: “Venues rely on this festival each year to bring in some much needed trade.
“It is also nice to source bands and artists. Every year the feedback is brilliant, people really enjoy it so everyone turn up and enjoy some really cool jeans-in-the-fridge blues music for free.”
For more information about the event and the acts visit the Diggle Blues Festival 2014 Facebook page.
THURSDAY, June 5
Kent Duchaine (at Hanging Gate) 8pm
FRIDAY, June 6
Sons of the Delta, (Hanging Gate) 7pm
Mudcats Blues Trio, (Diggle Band Club) 8.30pm
SATURDAY, June 7
Garron Frith, (Diggle Hotel) 2pm
Backwater Blues Band, (Kilngreen Hall) 3.30pm
Dani Wilde & Todd Sharpville, (Diggle Band Club) 6pm
Mojo Rising, (Hanging Gate) 8.30pm
SUNDAY, June 8
Angelo Palladino (Woolyknit Café) 12.30pm
Half Deaf Clatch, (Hanging Gate) 2pm
Blue Swamp, (Diggle Band Club) 4.30pm
John Otway, (Kilngreen Hall) 7pm
Closing ceremony with sing-song and Diggle National Anthem. 8pm
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