2008 Back to the Blues Lineup!

So far we have ing following artists booked for our 2008 Back to the Blues Festival:

Danny Brooks
Returning once again to the Back to the blues stage we are pleased to introduce Danny Brooks from the Toronto area.

Christian Week magazine says this: “Brooks has found a style that permits him to perform gospel on the secular blues circuit—so he’s equally at home performing in a church as he is in a blues bar; ironically, there may be more uncomfortable folk in the church setting, as he lays the gospel down. Imagine what his tavern audience might be thinking as Brooks sings, “He’s going to rock down every stronghold/ Rock down every chain/ Take whatever’s wrong and make it right.../ He’s in the soul shakin’ business and that’s why we’re here tonight!” It’s true that most early street corner blues singers included gospel in their repertoire; like them, Brooks has earned the right to sing about the grace of God, because he’s the real deal.” -D.S. Martin/Music Critic

Peace Makers
The Peacemakers are followers of Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God. They believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God and that it is mankind's "Owners Manual" for a great life. Jesus is alive and preparing to return for his church! Are you "Ready to Go?"

 

Darrell Mansfield
Darrell Mansfield's blues style of Christian praise and worship is considered by many to be a great blessing to Christians the world over. Darrell's ministry of harmonica and vocals has been bringing glory to Jesus Christ for almost 3 decades and just keeps getting better with time. His performances are more powerful now than at any other time in his music ministry, as his purpose is now settled. Darrell Mansfield longs to give something back to a world that reflects the neediness and hunger that drove him to the "Bread of Life."

Wes Mackey
Wes is a Bluesman who has a totally unique, individual sound and identity and very few emerging artists can lay claim to those very important and refreshing traits.

Wes Mackey has definitely paid-his-dues in full and he's got a special gift that he wants to share …. After all, we know what Real Blues should sound like, right? Wes Mackey has arrived.

The Trimmed & Burnin Blues Project
The T&BBP has been the vision of Shannon Coberly of Bellingham WA. USA and an on going project for over 7 years. This year they will be exploring different forms of Blues music from Funk Blues to Texas Country Blues ala Johnny Winter to Robert Johnson including some original music written by Cindy Thomas and a few written by Shannon Coberly.

“We’re going to play Blues and sing about real things that everybody goes through, the good, the bad, and the glorious”.