John Mayall to headline Sisters blues fest

Legendary blues musician John Mayall will be joining a diverse lineup of blues, soul and funk acts from around the country, in Sisters on August 3 and 4 as part of the first Sisters Rhythm and Brews Festival.

The event feature blues legends John Mayall and Walter Trout along with an award-winning lineup including: 2017 Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year Curtis Salgado; 2016 Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year Shemekia Copeland; 2016 Album of the Year award-winner The Cedric Burnside Project; the 2014 International Blues Challenge winner Mr. Sipp; as well as former Blues Entertainer of the Year Tommy Castro and the Painkillers.

The festival will take place at Village Green Park and Sisters Art Works (204 W. Adams Ave.) Friday, August 3, 5 p.m. to midnight; and Saturday, August 4, noon to midnight.

Sisters residents Jennifer and Joe Rambo are excited about adding another event to the summer season that showcases Sisters and helps to stimulate the local economy. In addition, they will be working closely with Sisters Habitat for Humanity and the Heart of Oregon Youthbuild to help demonstrate their positive impact upon our community. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to these two organizations.

According to Jennifer, "ticket-holders will have the unique ability to catch all 10 main acts, as each act will be playing one set both nights."

Coupled with two days of music and a variety of regional craft breweries, will be a selection of carefully curated food offerings.

"We have about seven years of direct festival experience all around Oregon and are inviting our favorite food vendors," said Jennifer.

Early-bird ticket pricing and more information can be found at www.sistersrhythmandbrews.com.