NEWS
“WE ALWAYS SWING” JAZZ SERIES PRESENTS A PRELUDE TO THE ROOTS ‘N BLUES ‘N BBQ FESTIVAL Fri, Sep 4 2009
COLUMBIA, Mo. (September 4, 2009) – Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival organizers today announced the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series Annual Downtown Columbia “Jazz, Wine & Beer” Pub Crawl, which takes place Thurs., Sept. 24, will serve as a “Prelude” to the Festival.
“We think of it as a ‘Festival Sampler,’” says Steve Sweitzer, co-founder of Thumper Entertainment. “We’re happy the Jazz Series is highlighting the Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival during their annual event.”
The Pub Crawl includes 16 venues in downtown Columbia featuring area jazz and blues artists and culminating at The Blue Note where L'il Ed & The Blues Imperials headlines as the “Prelude.”
“It’s great to be able to collaborate with the Festival and share a common musical experience,” says Jon Poses, “We Always Swing” Jazz Series executive director. “We hope the “Prelude” puts people in the right frame of mind to enjoy what promises to be an exciting weekend of music here in Columbia.”
Ticket and general information about the Annual Downtown Columbia “Jazz, Wine & Beer” Pub Crawl can be found at www.wealwaysswing.org.
Information about the Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival, including tickets and artist line-up can be found at www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com.