FESTIVAL GUIDE FREE LIVE MUSIC FREE ADMISSION SATURDAYShemekiaFREE KIDS’ FUN JULY 13 Copeland BARBECUE + MORE CENTENNIAL PARK Southern Culture on the Skids IOWA CRAFT BEER

NORTHLIBERTYBLUES. o r g + MORE LIVE MUSIC 10K 5 K 1 MILE She Can Do No Wrong Shemekia Copeland, Album of the Year winner and three-time Grammy nominee, takes the stage at 9 p.m.

She has the blues in her blood, but Shemekia Copeland is a legend by her own right. The daughter of Blues Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Copeland, Sheme- kia got a jump early, performing at the famous Cotton Club by age 10 “When Shemekia Copeland opens her mouth, everybody pays attention.” and pursuing a singing career in earnest by 16. Her voice is instantly recognizable, On the heels of North Liberty Blues But she’s earned accolades on and capable of being sultry, asser- & BBQ performances by St. Paul and her own, including three Grammy tive and roaring. It delivers every the Broken Bones, Anderson East nominations, starting with Wicked, song with unparalleled honesty and and Fantastic Negrito, Shemekia released in 2001. passion. Copeland will be right at home and “She can do no wrong,” said Rolling NPR summed up her “powerful vocal in the spotlight. Stone, who called the singer “a pow- chops” and style as “slow-burning “When Shemekia Copeland opens erhouse, a superstar.” soul and rollicking country-blues with her mouth,” says No Depression, cut- Her latest album, America’s Child, growling vigor and potent convic- ting to the chase, “everybody pays was recognized as Album of the tion.” attention. She pierces your soul. This Year and in the Contemporary Blues She’s with her peers when she per- is how you do it, and nobody does it Album category by the Blues Founda- forms with Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, better than Shemekia Copeland.” tion this past May. Shemekia delivers or Carlos Santana, opens for The Admission to our live music, beginning the songs with fierce intent, balanc- Rolling Stones, or plays at the White at noon, is free. Our stage features ing her four-alarm vocals with a more House with B.B. King, Mick Jagger, Copeland, Southern Culture on the Skids, subtle approach. Buddy Guy, Trombone Shorty, and Gloria Hardiman, Kevin Burt, Joe and It’s that four-alarm voice that sets her Gary Clark, Jr. Vicki Price and Brian Johannesen. apart and makes her special. Live Music Kids’ Fun & More Great music, from the GreenState Credit Hours of free fun, thanks to South Slope Centennial Park will be full of fun all Union stage, free for all ages. Cooperative Communications. day. Admission to the festival is free. Shemekia Copeland...... 9pm Pony Rides...... 10am – 2pm Turkey Trot ...... Starts at 9am She never holds back. The three- For the first time at Blues & BBQ, we will A 10K, 5K and 1-mile run benefiting time Grammy nominee’s instantly have ponies offering rides to children the North Liberty Community Pantry. recognizable voice—capable of being 12 years and younger. Register in advance online. sultry, assertive and roaring—delivers Petting Zoo...... 10am – 4pm Kids’ Fun...... 10am – 5pm every song with unparalleled honesty Visit with a menagerie of animals ready Fun and games for toddlers, tweens, and passion. for a meet and greet. teens and adults who act like kids, Southern Culture presented by South Slope Cooperative Inflatables...... 10am – 5pm on the Skids...... 7:15pm Communications. Seven inflatable rides and games, SCOTS plays a greasy mix of surf, including fun for kids of all ages. Craft Beer...... 11am – 10pm rockabilly, R&B and country-fried Summer-friendly brews for all tastes garage with a side of psych. It’s a Face Painting...... 10am – 5pm (and root beer for the kids) from Iowa’s musical gumbo they call “Americana Our artists will paint an eye-catching best craft breweries. The tent is all-ages. from the wrong side of the tracks.” work on your face, arm or shoulder! Gloria Hardiman & the Barbecue...... Starts at 11am Cornbox...... 10am – 5pm More than a dozen vendors offering Monday Night All Stars...... 5:15pm Free-play fun in South Slope Cooperative classic barbecue, new twists and other A preacher’s daughter born in Yazoo Communications’ cornbox. delicious food and treats, presented by City, Miss., Hardiman took her talent Junge Ford BMW of North Liberty. into the blues clubs of Chicago, Atlanta, Hands-on Activities.... 10am – 5pm and the world. Under a shaded tent, create art projects Live Music...... Starts at 12pm with local nonprofits and service A full lineup of free, live blues and blues- Kevin Burt ...... 3:15pm organizations. inspired music on the GreenState Credit Over a 25-year career, the International Union stage. The concert grounds and Blues Challenge winner has dispelled Laser Tag...... 10am – 5pm beverage garden are open to all ages. the myth that true blues has no roots in Grab some friends (ages 8 and up) and Iowa. navigate the playing field. Merchandise...... All Day Support the festival and our artists with Joe & Vicki Price...... 1:30pm Minute to Win It...... 11am – 4pm the purchase of a shirt or other merch. Both members of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fast, fun games by age group. Stop by Fame, the duo is far more than the sum to sign up. Shuttles...... 10am – 11pm of their impressive parts. Playground...... All Day Park off site and ride a shuttle to the festival. It’s free and easy. Brian Johannesen...... 12pm Play on Centennial Park’s climbing rocks Gritty, hopeful Americana that swings and playground, but to the blues. and stammers and celebrates. Walk & Bike PENN ST Trail and sidewalks make getting to Centennial Park on foot or by bike a snap. St. Andrews Drive will be closed to cars from North Bend Elementary to the east entrance of Centennial Park during the festival to make it easy to walk from the west. We’ll have plenty of bike parking by the pond in the park, too. Shuttle Shuttle buses to and from the festival will run from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., leaving approximately every 10 minutes. Catch the Yellow Route from

GreenState Credit Union, formerly UICCU, (2355 Landon Road) or the GREENSTATE Blue Route from North Bend Elementary (2230 St Andrews Drive). Flags mark shuttle stops at both ends. NORTH BEND

ST. ANDREWS DR WALKERS & BIKES ONLY Parking We’ll have parking available at North Bend Elementary and GreenState

Credit Union formerly UICCU. In addition to accessible hard-surface CENTENNIAL parking for people with handicaps, Centennial Park will have limited PARK grass parking accessible from Jones Boulevard on the east.

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