July 27, 2016
Danny Clinch/Charlie Musselwhite Official Website
Musselwhite was reportedly the inspiration for Dan Aykroyd’s character in "The Blues Brothers."
XPN will host the Second Annual Hidden River Blues Festival on Aug. 13 at Manayunk's Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center. The all-day blues festival begins at 11 a.m., with headliners Charlie Musselwhite and Samantha Fish performing from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Musselwhite has been nominated for 35 Blues Music Awards (with three wins in 2014) and 11 Grammy nominations (including a 2014 win). Musselwhite was also reportedly the inspiration for Dan Aykroyd’s character in "The Blues Brothers."
Samantha Fish received a nomination for the 2016 Blues Music Award for Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist and received a Blues Music Award for Best New Artist Debut in 2011.
Tickets to the family-friendly music fest are $25 per person. All attendees will receive wristbands so they can explore Main Street in Manayunk where restaurants, bars and shops are located.
A variety of food vendors and a beer garden will be set up next to Venice Island, as well, for those who don't want to miss a minute of the local and national blues acts through the day.
Saturday, August 13
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | $25 general admission
Venice Island
