Ben Harper performing at Doheny Blues Fest in May 2013. The famed artist returns to the event with the Innocent Criminals this year. Photo: Bob Steshetz |
This year Harper (a native of Pomona, CA) will be appearing with the Innocent Criminals. Harper is a three-time Grammy winner and has blended blues, rock, folk, reggae, soul and other styles into a unique and fiery musical brand that is his alone. He will come to Dana Point armed with his top-tier talents as both lead singer and guitar virtuoso. You can read my review of Harper's memorable 2013 performance here. Harper will perform on the Dana Point Stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Brandon "Taz" Niederauer performing at NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA in January 2019. Photo: Bob Steshetz |
Among the other great artists set to perform on Saturday are the Robert Cray Band, Taj Mahal Quartet, Sue Foley and North Mississippi Allstars.
Jonny Lang performing at the NAMM Show on January 23, 2013. Photo: Bob Steshetz |
Vintage Trouble singer Ty Taylor is an absolute force of nature in concert. Photo: Bob Steshetz |
John Mayall performing at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano in January 2018. Photo: Bob Steshetz |
Often referred to as the "Godfather of British Blues," it is a real treat that John Mayall will be appearing at the festival on Sunday afternoon, appearing on the Dana Point Stage. Mayall, now 85, has had a long tradition of introducing the world to a string of guitar greats (Eric Clapton, Walter Trout, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Coco Montoya and more), but Carolyn Wonderland is the first female to ever be featured as lead guitarist in any of Mayall's groups. Mayall is a true treasure and his set is one that shouldn't be missed by any concertgoers this weekend...
Other must-see artists set to perform on Sunday include the aforementioned Southern Avenue, the Marcus King Band, Roy Gaines and European outfit B.B. & the Blues Shacks.
Check out DohenyBluesFestival.com for more details. The event's official poster and schedule is below...
Robert Kinsler
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