On Friday, July 21 and Saturday July 22, the 5th annual Nothin' But the Blues Festival was held at the Sale Barn in Bloomington, Illinois and organized by Chances Entertanment. Rain came down early Friday evening, washing out the performance of local favorites 6V6. However the rain stopped and the show went on, with a good crowd Friday night and the largest crowd ever at Saturday's performances.
     
Friday Night
 
 
  
 
Russel Miller and 6V6
  
 
Joey Gillmore Band
  
 
Nora Jean Brusco
  
 
Johnny Winter
 
     
 
     
 
     
Saturday Night
     
 
The Edge
 
 
Steve "The Harp" Mehlberg
  
 
Joey Gilmore Band
  
 
Delta Moon
 
Big James and the Chicago Playboys
Koko Taylor and Her Blues Machine
Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys
     
This year also saw the return of David Bernston, "The Harp Guy," whose harmonica workshop for children is always a hit!!
     
 
     
     
Photos by Ralph Weisheit
     

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