Lehigh Valley Blues and Jazz Festival - Bringing Blues and Jazz Music to the Lehigh Valley, PA

Join us for the First Annual Bluegrass Jam
Sunday 7/17 - CLICK HERE

Wednesday, July 13th:
6:00
Open Blues Jam with the
      
Lehigh Valley Blues Network

Thursday, July 14th:
6:00
Gates Open
6:45 Mary Hawkins
8:15
Lucy Bonilla
9:30
Deb Callahan

Friday, July 15th:
6:00
Gates Open
6:45 Mississippi Pig Farmers
8:15
The Blues Brotherhood
9:30
Little Charlie & the Nightcats

Saturday, July 16th:

3:00 BC and the Blues Crew
4:15
Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice
5:45
Byther Smith
            
and the Nightriders
7:30
Tab Benoit
9:15
Michael Burks

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610-261-2888

Michael Burks

Michael BurksLike a freight train rolling through the night, guitarist/vocalist Michael Burks plows through the blues with relentless power and a full head of steam.  Combining his remarkable talent with an intense dedication to his craft, Michael has earned well-deserved national recognition and become one of the blues world’s fastest rising blues stars.  Although he was a W.C. Handy Award nominee for Best New Artist 2000, Michael is a seasoned veteran in every sense.  His first gig came at the age of six, when, during a family trip to southern Arkansas, the fledgling Burks took the stage with his cousin"s band and thrilled an unsuspecting audience. Today, each live performance is a testament to Michael’s thirty-plus years of playing the blues.  His hard-driving fretwork and captivating showmanship have ignited a legion of fans, as audiences from coast to coast can"t help but jump on the Michael Burks train.

The unstoppable, heartfelt intensity that Michael brings to the stage lies at the very core of his appeal.  Loyal, dedicated fans around the country already know and appreciate the sweat and hard work he puts forth each night.  Multiple performances at premier festivals such as Springing the Blues in Jacksonville Beach, FL and The King Biscuit Festival in Helena, AR continue to add even more fuel to the fervid, word of mouth upwelling that has steadily developed around the budding star.  By partnering with Alligator Records, Michael Burks is indeed rolling along the main line. The combination of his deep, soul infused music with the established experience of Alligator will finally bring Michael Burks the attention he has always deserved. Look both ways before you cross the tracks, because the Michael Burks train is barreling down at full speed.

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Lehigh Valley Blues Fest
P.O. Box G
Coplay, PA 18037
(610) 261-2888