The annual Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival will take place this weekend, Friday June 19th through Sunday June 21st. Originally started in 1998, this festival stays true to its name with a number of premier blues and local jazz acts lined up throughout the weekend. Located in the heart of Gahanna’s “Creekside District,” this festival is a great place to take in some live music and family friendly events. Each year close to 35,000 people from throughout Central Ohio and other parts of the US descend on the popular festival.
The jazz lineup for the weekend is as follows. All shows on the “Jazz Stage” unless otherwise noted:
Friday, June 19th
Carl Sally and Friends – 5pm
fo/mo/deep – 7pm
Tony Monaco and Fareed Haque Trio – 9pm
Saturday, June 20th
Columbus Academy Jazz Band – Noon – Community Stage
Phil Degreg and Brasilia featuring Kim Pensyl – 12:30pm
Dave Powers Quartet – 2:30pm
Swings the Thing – 3pm – Community Stage
Stevie Wonder Tribute with FLIPPO – 4:45pm
Urban Jazz Coalition – 9pm
Sunday, June 21st
Matt Wagner Quartet – Noon
The High Street Stompers – 2pm
Davina and the Vagabonds – 4pm
For more details visit:
http://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/
https://www.facebook.com/creeksidebluesandjazz