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from the Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival
May 6, 2017
The Activities Council of Thomson has announced the date for the 24th Annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival. Make plans to join us in the pasture on May 6, 2017. The line up is still in development so, stay tuned for more info. The Blind Willie McTell Blues...
Pics from the 2016 McTell Fest
Many thanks to all the wonderful musicians and enthusiastic audience members who came out to this year’s festival. We had a great time and hope you did too!
2016 McTell Fest Lineup Changes
Regretfully, McTell Fest was notified yesterday by folks working for Buckwheat Zydeco that he will be forced to cancel his appearance at the 2016 festival, May 7.
The Colonel added to 2016 Lineup
McTell Fest is proud to announce a late addition to this year’s lineup … None other than Col. Bruce Hampton, Ret., and The Madrid Express. Bruce and the Express played our event a few years back and we are happy to have him back. To music lovers in Georgia, he...Back in the Saddle
Longtime friend and supporter of McTell Fest, Alex Murawski, has completed this year’s image for the 23rd Annual Blind Willie McTell Festival. The festival date is Saturday May 7, 2016, in Thomson GA.
Tickets for Blind Willie Festival
Tickets for this year’s 22nd Annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival are on sale now.
22nd Annual Lineup Announced
The Activities Council of Thomson is proud to announce the 2015 lineup for the 22nd Annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival, Saturday May 9th.
Marcia Ball to Play Thomson, GA
Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball will headline the Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival in Thomson on Saturday, May 9, 2015.
Blind Willie – Out There Somewhere
George Eskola paid a visit to Blind Willie’s grave the day before the festival.