THE Blues on The Bay Festival returns to Warrenpoint next week from May 24 to 29. Now in its 19th year, the free festival offers over 90 events across six days, featuring a wealth of blues and jazz performances from local and international artists, plus food and music workshops.
One of the highlights of this year's festival will be a special Rory Gallagher Rhythm and Blues Revue at Warrenpoint Town Hall on May 26 featuring the original members of Irish blues legend Rory Gallagher's band, Gerry McAvoy and Brendan O'Neill.
Van Morrison favourite, Lisburn-based singer Dana Masters, will also be bringing her jazz, soul, gospel and funk stylings to Blues on The Bay on May 27.
Other artists featured at this year's festival include Mirenda Rosenberg, The Unholy Gospel Band, Big Dog Mercer, Mike Boyle, Crow Black Chicken, Light, Linley Hamilton, Grainne Duffy, Ben Poole, Shaw Jones, Bob Gross, The Clara Rose Band, Katharine Timoney, James Sands, Gwyn Ashton and Willie Byrne.
"There is something for everyone at the International Guinness Blues on The Bay Festival," commented event director Ian Sands.
"We are bringing together top class international jazz and blues performers and teaming this with our world renowned food and hospitality. Tourists coming to the event will be truly spoiled for choice, quality and good times."
:: Visit Bluesonthebay.com for full festival details
