Blues in the Valley is a not-for-profit music festival begun several years ago by a small group of blues enthusiasts interested in promoting American music heritage and providing an event for the entire community to enjoy. Since its inception, over $30,000 has been raised for various area charities and organizations. These monies have helped to support medical care, public services, education and the arts. While blues is the primary music form associated with the festival; zydeco, rhythm & blues, groove music and rock have all been a part of the event.
The festival takes place every year in the month of August at the firemen's grounds in the picturesque village park in Warsaw, NY. Warsaw is less than an hour's drive from Rochester or Buffalo in Wyoming County and just minutes from Letchworth State Park. Come and enjoy a day of music, dancing and good food at Blues in the Valley. You will be helping to promote an important American art form and many deserving charitable organizations.
2009 Featured Bands:
Todd Eberwine Band
If you're a fan of blues, you know that there are many who can play but few who can really add to the genre. Todd Eberwine and his band qualify for membership in that small group of players who are helping to evolve the blues.
The ElectroKings
With a style unlike any other, the ElectroKings have broken the mold with their energy and emotional intensity to captivate audiences in clubs across Western New York. The group focuses on the danceable roots of American music, such as blues, swing, and good old rock and roll. The band's performance includes familiar tunes from the 1950's to the present, such as those of Robert Johnson and Elmore James, and the current West Coast sounds of James Harman and Little Charlie and the Nightcats. They highlight the evening with blistering new tunes from their all-original CD.
Gregg Juke and Mighty No Stars
The Mighty No-Stars were formed with a core group of some of Western New York's finest unknown musicians, but the players in the No-Stars have all been at the music game a long time. For the best in Contemporary and Classic Blues, R&B, Blues-Rock, Soul and Originals, check out the Mighty No-Stars!
Junkyard Dogs
Blues with a bite....traditional hard driving Chicago style blues with classic harmonica and guitar. Originating from Niagara Falls, the Junkyard Dogs are a long time favorite.
Patti Parks Band
The Patti Parks Band in one of the WNY regions most versatile and experienced groups. Comprised of musicians who know how to keep a crowd jumping all night long. The first thing you'll notice about the Patti Parks Band is how much they seem to enjoy playing with each other. Their mutual respect and comradre is obvious.
Speedy Parker Blues Band
"Speedy Parker Blues Band" was introduced to the Buffalo area in July of 1999 employing some of the areas finest unknown musicians. They quickly established themselves as major players and have gained the respect of fellow musicians and blues enthusiast in the musical community. A very powerful and hard edged blues package is delivered to Speedy Parker audiences as, the group's play - list features the guitarists sharing lead and complimentary rhythm roles.