The Arkansas River Blues Society is proud to announance Bluesfest 2000 at Northshore Riverwalk in North Little Rock, AR. The event begins September 30, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. bringing two days of full flavored blues. For the earlybirds, the gate opens at 10:00 a.m..

The stage features headliners throughout the region, as well as Canada. Saturday's event includes Scott Keeton, Steve Pryor, Chris Cameron, Michael Burks, Max Taylor and the Bluecatz, John Craig and Sherman Robertson. Sunday's event headliners includes Wes Jeans, Reba Russell, Jim Suhler, The Bluebirds, and the Rockin Highliners.

Special Attractions includes a special guest appearance by Mayor Hayes, the
Arkansas Twisters, and Sharp Dunaway being the Master of Ceremonies. There's door prizes ranging from the performers latest C.D.'s, autographed T-Shirts, to the guiatars.

Saturday night an autographed white Squier, by Fender, Stratacaster and Sunday a
Starburst Doubroe.

Admission to the festival is $12.00 per day or $18.00 for two days. However, bringing two or more canned goods to the entrance gate.will receive a $2.00 discount (benefiting the Arkansas Food Bank). Anyone 48" and under has free admission. Advanced tickets may be purchased for $10.00 or $15.00 for two days and maybe purchased at: Dark Star Visual (Fayetteville), Star Guitars ( Little Rock), Jacksonville Guitar ( Jacksonville), The Record Rack (Pine Bluff), The Mast ( El Dorado), Sharon Cameron at 501-632-3668 or send check or money order to:

Arkansas River Blues Society

401 Beverly Dr.

Benton, AR 72015

 
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Sponsored by: Fox 16, Magic 105, Budweiser, Coca-Cola, Bluekat Productions, Southwestern Bell Wireless, UPN 38, Nightflying, Strauss, Allen Frederick, and all the volunteers who has made this festival possible.