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QUINCY AREA BLUES FEST

The 13th Annual Quincy Area Blues Fest is in full swing, in spite of the hot weather. This event is held each year in Washigton Park, a great setting for a blues fest. Washington Park is the oldest park in Quincy, and sits in the original town square. An abundance of trees provides enough shade to help 'beat the heat', and the incredible talent showcases enough cool blues to make this fest a very enjoyable event! This year was no exception, just take a look the 2006 lineup -

Blue Eyed Soul • Joanna Connor • Burnside Exploration • The Stratocats • Ben Bumbry and the Messengers • The Phillip Dale Durham Band • Liz Mandville Greeson • Curtis Salgado

Day 1 opened with the local band Blue Eyed Soul, featuring Dee Dee on vocals. A very big brass sound accompanied Dee as she delivered some Aretha & Etta, and Blue Eyed Soul nailed some classic covers - 'Wrap It Up', 'At Last', 'Chain of Fools', and more!

Following Blue Eyed Soul to the stage was Joanna Connor. Joanna's fame was launched from her Chicago years, but she originally hails from Massachusetts. She demonstrated her mastery of the Stratocaster, paired with her multi-octave vocal range. Varying her style from Blues to Rock to Funk, there was a great crowd appeal!

Ending the evening was the Burnside Exploration! DuWayne Burnside was originally scheduled to perform, but was kept away by a family emergency. Apparantly the Burnside talent lineage is very strong, as Burnside Exploration demonstrated the talent runs very deep!

Okay, this report has to end, as Day 2 of the fest is beginning, and so should our coverage.

-- Here's our review of Day 2!!
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  • STLBlues Gallery: Quincy Area Blues Festival
    Dee Dee w/ Blue Eyed Soul
  • STLBlues Gallery: Quincy Area Blues Festival
    Dee Dee
  • STLBlues Gallery: Quincy Area Blues Festival
    Blue Eyed Soul w/Dee Dee on vocals
  • STLBlues Gallery: Quincy Area Blues Festival
    Joanna Connor
  • STLBlues Gallery: Quincy Area Blues Festival
    Joanna Connor
  • STLBlues Gallery: Quincy Area Blues Festival
    Bass / vocals for Joanna Connor
  • STLBlues Gallery: Quincy Area Blues Festival
    Joanna Connor band
  • STLBlues Gallery: Quincy Area Blues Festival
    Burnside Exploration
  • STLBlues Gallery: Quincy Area Blues Festival
    Burnside Exploration
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