3/24/2013

The Blues Festival North Carolina Is A Statewide Event

By Ann Jordan


If you love the blues then you are in for a treat. The Blues Festival North Carolina holds its annual event each year throughout the state. Music lovers from all over the country converge on the state to take part in this unique and special happening. It is full of great food, good music, and a diverse group of music lovers.

This is not just one gigantic festival held every year; instead, it is a number of different ones held throughout the entire year. Many of the promoters of this event come from all over the country. They converge on the state to promote blues music.

Musicians join in jamming sessions that promote a greater understanding of this genre of music. Other genres of music are showcased as well. Visitors can enjoy the sounds of bluegrass, folk, and country tunes that filled with feet stomping and hip slapping fun.

The first stop on the journey is the one held in Wilmington, N. C. Called the Cape Fear festival. This historic three day event features jam sessions, food, and a cruise down the riverfront in downtown Wilmington. It takes place in the third week of July and it is free to the public.

In the beginning of May Piedmont has its annual Carolina Blues celebration. It is located in Greensboro and held at the festival hall. They even set up a music area for the kids to have fun dancing. However, there is a charge for admission. If visitors pay in ahead of time it is 18.00, but if they wait until same day it is held, then the price is 30.00.

Bands are the specialty of the Rowan Blues Festival in Salisbury. They sell copies of the music if anyone is interested. They have found a way to bring the two sounds of jazz and blues together in a harmonious way. This event attracts quite a few musicians from around the area. Some of the bands they have cater to swing music as well as other styles.

Because this is a statewide annual event, anyone interested in attending one of them can go online. There are sites to help people by check a listing of the different dates and locations of the different festivities.

Plan ahead and start early because hotel accommodations fill up quickly, and waiting too long may not guarantee availability. Call the hotel ahead of time to see if they still have rooms to fill.

Each of these places will not only feature the blues and its many forms, but also other forms of music that will inspire and the imagination. Everyone, will have a wonderful time and enjoy the best the state has to offer.

This is a great time to take a family vacation and hear some a great music too. Apart for the musical events there are also other kinds of festivals that will take place during this time. Baltimore sponsors and annual flower festival in April.

Another one is the Annual Pickle Celebration. This one is held in the month of April. Many interesting events will also take place throughout the year that will coincide with the Blues Festival North Carolina. Check it out, and have some fun.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment