ANNUAL “JOE’S JAZZ AND BLUES FEST” RETURNS FOR FALL 2012

Oct 19, 2012

Mayor Curtatone, Arts Council to Kick Off Jazz Fest on Saturday, October 27th from Noon-6pm in Powderhouse Park; Performances Continue through November 3rd in Locations Citywide

SOMERVILLE - The fourth annual Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest is returning for Fall 2012, beginning with a day-long concert at Powderhouse Park on Saturday, October 27^th from noon-6pm. The festival will then make its way through local hotspots citywide through November 3^rd, including performances at Cantina la Mexicana, Arts at the Armory Café, Sally O'Brien's, and Johnny D's Uptown. A full schedule and venue list can be found online at www.somervilleartscouncil.org.

"Somerville's arts, music, and cultural festivals continue to grow and expand, and the Jazz and Blues Fest is evidence of how popular our programs have become for the entire region," said Mayor Curtatone. "As our annual programs draw to a close for the colder weather, the Jazz and Blues Festival is a great way to cap off another season of fun and innovative celebrations that have drawn tens of thousands of visitors to our City. There are some tremendously talented artists in this year's lineup, and I'm looking forward to their great performances."

"The Mayor and the Council saw a need to both support and promote the City's rich jazz and blues heritage. And while we hold events all around the City, we always knew we should do something at Powderhouse Park which is a City jewel. So it's a perfect fit," said Gregory Jenkins, Director, Arts Council.

Saturday's concert includes performances by the Somerville High School Jazz Ensemble, Sonic Explorers, The Jellyrollers, Agachiko, The Tim Gartland Group, and Jerry Lyons Trio. Additional performances throughout the week include the Sarah Levecque Band, Victor & Penny, the Stan Martin Band, and The Love Dogs.

For more information, contact Vera Vidal at artscouncil [dot] somervillegmail [dot] com, or 617-935-7086.