AN EVENING OF ART AND BLUES - AUGUST 24/07

FEAT. WILLIE KING & THE LIBERATORS, SAM LAY, ABP AND MORE

L&N STATION - TUSCALOOSA, AL

On Friday, August 24, 2007, the Alabama Blues Project (ABP) will be hosting its annual art and blues bash at the L&N Station in downtown Tuscaloosa from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. This wonderful and entertaining event aims to raise awareness about our blues education programs and the children we reach, as well as helping us raise much-needed funding to pursue our mission.

"An Evening of Art & Blues" expands this year to two music stages and will feature headline artist Willie King and the Liberators. For more information, call (205) 752 6263 or email cara@alabamablues.org!

The all-star lineup also includes Simple Interest, Doobie "Doghouse" Wilson, ABP's advanced band, The Project, Homemade Jamz, Debbie Bond, Caroline Shines and Gary Edmonds. This year, the Alabama Blues Project is also proud to welcome a special appearance from legendary Birmingham native blues man Sam Lay, who will be the first inductee into the Alabama Blues Project Hall of Fame. There will also be a wide array of exquisite artwork, crafts, gift certificates and much more available in the silent auction. This will be an event you certainly won't want to miss!

Tickets are $15 in advance and may be purchased in Tuscaloosa at both Oz Records locations, Manna Grocery and Little Willie's. You may also contact the ABP directly at (205) 752-6263 or cara@alabamablues.org. Tickets purchased at the door are $20; students and senior citizens are $10. VIP seating is available at $30 per seat or $250 per table (seating 10).

Sponsorship packages are also available and include VIP tickets, signage, program listings and inclusions in press releases and advertising.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! WE ALSO STILL HAVE OPENINGS FOR OUR SILENT AUCTION! PLEASE CALL (205) 752-6263 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED!