WV Executive

The West Virginia Blues Society’s 3rd Annual Charlie West Blues Fest is scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Charleston’s Appalachian Power Park on 601 Morris St.

Join us for an evening of searing blues, great food & drinks, crafts, and fun for the whole family! .Third Annual Charlie West Blues Festival is Presented by: SuddenLINK

The “USO style” show will be a tribute to the West Virginia National Guard. “It’ll be a great day of music, and a great way for us to support the local families of our West Virginia National Guard men and women who are serving active duty overseas,” said Jack Rice, president of the West Virginia Blues Society.

Featured at the Charlie West Blues Fest will be national touring act The Jimi Vincent Band, International Blues Challenge finalists; Mojo Theory, from Columbus, Ohio; CrossRoads Band; WVBS Appalachian Blues Competition winner, Kristine Jackson; and rounding out the show will be Bryan Lee and The Power Blues Band straight from New Orleans, La.

The festival is free for all military members, veterans and their families with military I.D. Gate admission for the event will be $15. Food and beverages will be sold on site. Price is $30 for VIP tickets. Cost for the VIP Tent Party is $750, which includes, 10 x 30 tent placement beside stage, 25 VIP tickets, wings, beer, pop and water. Gates open at 5 p.m.

“Our blues society is more than honored to be able to show our support and to be able to bring such a great event to our service men and women and their families, and the public as well. This is truly a salute, showing our patriotism and support,” said Rice. For more information about the festival, please visit www.charliewestbluesfest.com or 304-389-1439. For tickets, call 304-344-2287.

The Charlie West Blues Festival has hotel packages available at Best Western Charleston Plaza Hotel, 1010 Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25301. For reservations, call 304-345-9779, fax 304-345-6120, or e-mail info@charlestonplazahotel.com