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Memphis Blues Society

2017 Performing Arts Touring Grant Recipient

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Recipient Information

Location

Memphis, Tennessee

Year of Award

2017

Grant or Fellowship

Performing Arts Touring Grants

Grant Amount

$1,894

The Memphis Blues Society will present the 2nd annual Bona Fide Blues Festival (BFBF) on September 30 and Oct 1, 2016 at Overton Square. It will comprise one free stage, and two evening venues that require a wristband for $30, over two days. During the 2nd annual (BFBF), Cedric Burnside, the Hill Country Blues musician from Holly Springs, MS, will instruct a three-day educational outreach at Stax Music Academy, and a public evening performance on a free stage as the headlining act.