This year shines a spotlight on some of the current women of the Blues: Ann Rabson from the group Saffire, The Uppity Blues Women and her own active solo career; Greta Hoptrop, a leading vocalist from the Netherlands; and Cincinnati's own Bekah Williams, one of Ricky Nye's musical partners for the last many years, while continuing to represent traditional Boogie Woogie & Blues piano with Martijn Schok from the Netherlands and Christoph Rois from Vienna-rhythm section featuring Brian Aylor (drums), John Schmidt (upright bass), and special guest, from Ann Arbor, Michigan, guitarist George Bedard.