Blind Willie McTell Music Festival

09/01/2026

Tune into WRFG 89.3’s Southern Flavor on 9/9 from 8-10 pm to hear exclusive interviews with Sam Grisman and Andy Leftwich. Billy Meyers is the host and you'll get a good dose of their music along with his interviews with Sam and Andy. And on 9-12, they'll be in the mix at the 32nd McTell Fest. Get your tickets now at blindwillie.com

08/17/2026

Mike Mattison and Trash Magic are on the bill at the 32nd McTell Fest. If you're unfamiliar with Mike's work, check out this interview. Not only a great artist on his own, he's been holding down vocal and songwriting duties with the Tedeschi Trucks Band and the Derek Truck Band prior to that. Come hear Mike and Trash Magic on Sept 12, Thomson GA. Tickets at blindwillie.com. If you miss it you'll be sorry....

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08/08/2026

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Here's some pics of the Sam Grisman Project backstage with some McTell alumni...Larry and Teresa Williams (23rd) and Sierra Hull (26th). You can catch the Sam Grisman Project on Sept 12 at McTell Fest. Tix at blindwillie.com. Get yours today!

08/08/2026

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If somehow, you don't know about these fellows, come see Los Lobos, McTell Fest, Sept 12, Thomson GA. Get your tickets at blindwillie.com....you'll be glad you did!

08/07/2026

🎟️ BOX OFFICE ALERT! 🎶

Blind Willie McTell Music Festival tickets are now available in person at the McDuffie Museum during regular open hours, Friday–Sunday!

While you’re there, be sure to check out the original artwork featured on this year’s festival poster, now on display at the Museum. 🎨🎸

🎶 32nd Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival
📅 Saturday, September 12
📍 Thomson, Georgia
🎟️ Advance Tickets: $55

Make a museum stop part of your weekend—and get ready for another great year of music in the Home of Blind Willie McTell!

06/19/2026

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Andy Leftwich, with his band, The Aces, is on the bill this year at McTell Fest. Some truly jaw-dropping music will be on tap when they hit the stage. Check him out here.

Tickets on sale at blindwillie.com

Andy Leftwich was a Tennessee string picking prodigy who crushed it at fiddle competitions and was working by his late teens. Then, before he turned twenty, he was offered a job (on stage no less) by legend Ricky Skaggs. For 15 years with Kentucky Thunder, he built a reputation as one of the most co...

06/15/2026

For 32 years, the McTell festival poster has been just as iconic as our lineups. This year’s design is a stunning collaboration between Thomson artists Josh Thomas and Steve Burnley, blending classical portraiture with surreal folk art. A massive thank you to our friends at the kru for working their design magic to bring these two distinct styles together.

Swipe to see the original painting- a whopping 36”x48” IRL. Rumor has it the artists want to auction the original to benefit the festival- stay tuned!

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06/01/2026

Tix for the 2026 Blind Willie McTell Music Fest are on sale now! 🔗 in bio ✨

Join us on Saturday, 9/12 for your chance to see these incredible artists at the smallest festival with the biggest personality!






Geno Delafose and the French Rockin’ Boogie

Plus don’t forget to come to town early for the FREE Friday night kick off concert featuring

See you soon!

05/23/2026

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05/19/2026

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Here's a couple of minutes with Andy Leftwich and Cody Kilby. We're excited that both of these fine gents will be at McTell Fest this year in Andy Leftwich and the Aces. String band music at the highest level!