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The 9th Annual Coeur d'Alene Blues Festival, winner of the Inland Empire Blues Society, 2017, 2015 & 2016 - "Best Blues Festival", will once again be hosted this season at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. The invitation is open to all for a soul swingin' weekend celebrating the best of modern blues, featuring many of the most popular blues bands on the planet.
Five band, two stage non-stop Blues Festival in the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s Convention Center Saturday, March 24th from 4:00 - 11:00 PM. A full bar and loads of delicious food will be available. With a stage on each end, there is no down time. Two stages of continuous Blues entertainment make for a seamless transition from one band to the next.Schedule of Events
Friday, March 23
The Coeur d'Alene Resort Lobby
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Featuring Sara Brown
Whispers Lounge
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Featuring Robb Boatsman
Taphouse Unchained
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Featuring Paul Mata & Don Chilcott
Tickets: Free Admission
Blues Cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene & After Cruise Party
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (7:00 PM boarding)
Multiple bands and two cruise boats tied together for one amazing Blues Festival Concert on the Lake. Featuring The Sidemen and Shoot Jake, both performing simultaneously. Following the cruise, join afterparty entertainment at The Resort Plaza Shops.
Cruise Tickets: $25 each (available soon)
The Resort Plaza Shops Center Court - After Cruise Party
Starting at 9:00 PM
Featuring The Rose City Kings
Tickets: Free Admission
Saturday, March 24
The Rooftop Blues Party
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Featuring The MasterClass Big Band's Rhythm & Blues Revue at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Terrace Deck.
Tickets: $5 each (complimentary with festival wristband)
Whisper's Lounge
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Featuring The Doghouse Boyz
Tickets: Free Admission
Blues Festival Main Event - At The Resort Convention Center
Five Bands | Two Stages | 7 Hours of Continuous Performances
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
Featuring:
Charlie Butts & The Filtertips | 4:00
Rafael Tranquilino | 5:30
The Andy T Band, featuring Alabama Mike with Anson Funderburgh | 7:00
Marcia Ball | 8:30
The Rose City Kings | 10:00
Tickets: $39.00 each (advance purchase only)
One hour "Meet the Artists" Reception Party in The Resort's Hagadone Suite on Saturday, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided
Reserved VIP table seating for the main festival event
Sunday March 25
Gospel Brunch at Dockside Restaurant
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Featuring amazing gospel singers!
Blues Cruise Brunch
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (boarding at 10:30 AM)
All aboard for a scrumptious Sunday Brunch lake cruise featuring Sara Brown Band Acoustic. Tickets and pricing information available soon.
For more information or to purchase event tickets, contact The Resort Business Center at 208-765-4000, ext.21
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