Simply Jazz and Blues 411

Simply Jazz and Blues 411 Do you love jazz, blues and gospel music? This page promotes the only festival in Southern WV to combine all these genres. August 14th-16th, 2015.

“The Simply Jazz and Blues Festival will always honor and recognize the real tradition of the blues and the musicians who created it. The festival will always host performances by West Virginia jazz and blues artists as well as national artists. The festival will always offer additional opportunities for audiences to experience and learn about America’s “roots” music, the blues, through Blues In t

he Schools programs or performances outside of but linked to the festival. The festival will always, at its’ own discretion, work in cooperation with any entity or individuals who have the same ideals, vision and respect for blues and jazz music in its’ preservation and presentation. The festival, wherever held, will always host a “Nat Reese Memorial Stage” in honor of West Virginia’s own blues legend. The festival will always hold to these aforementioned standards, or cease to be called The Simply Jazz and Blues Festival.”

05/09/2026

🎼🎙Sonny Boy Williamson II, Little Walter, and Junior Wells stand as three pillars of blues harmonica. Sonny Boy brought raw storytelling and mystery, Little Walter electrified the instrument and changed its sound forever, and Junior Wells carried the Chicago blues spirit with soul and swagger. Together, they shaped the voice of the blues harp for generations.

05/09/2026
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05/09/2026

FLORENCE, AL: Buddy is honored to accept the John Lewis Civil Rights Award from the State of Alabama this May 27. Join us for a special all-star band performance and ceremony. Tickets are on sale now at buddyguy.net.

Buddy is only the second recipient of this award, apart from the late great Civil Rights leader, Congressman, and legendary good troublemaker himself, John Lewis.

We’ll see you there! — Team BG

04/16/2026

You don’t want to miss this!! Tickets are selling fast💨💨💨💨

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04/16/2026

Well he did it again! Many thanks to Derek Woods for my Homecookin Band logo design! We are excited! The hats and tees will be for sale at our shows!

04/16/2026

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403 Neville Street
Beckley, WV
25801

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(567) 525-8016

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