The Lowcountry Blues Bash — Charleston’s annual celebration of authentic blues and roots music — kicks off this Friday evening with a happy hour show at Mad River and packed schedule for the entire weekend. Organizer Gary Erwin (a.k.a. Shrimp City Slim) booked over 45 blues, soul, and roots acts in 19 clubs and restaurants across town. The fest continues through Mon. Feb. 16. Here’s what’s on the schedule for Friday:
FRI. FEB. 6
Charleston County Library — Donald Ray Johnson & Maurice John Vaughn and the BJ Emery Band (noon – 1 p.m.); Beverly “Guitar” Watkins (2-3 p.m.)
Mad River — Donald Ray Johnson & Maurice John Vaughn and the BJ Emery Band (4-7 p.m.)
Mills House — Robert Paige & the Holy City Sinners (7-9 p.m.)
Sticky Fingers — Juke Joint Johnny Band (7-9 p.m.)
Aromas — Cotton Blue Band (7:30-10:30 p.m.)
Blind Tiger — Drink Small (7:30-10:30 p.m.)
A Dough Re Mi Pizzeria — Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones (8 p.m. ‘til late)
The Mill — Hitman (9 p.m. to midnight)
Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ — Lil Dave Thompson (10:30 p.m.)
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