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Decatur Magazine Presents: Blues in Central Park Free Summer Concert Series 2008
design courtesy of gossgrfx

Map of Decatur - Fairview Park Location

More artist links:

Jimmy Thackery
Official Site
MySpace Page
YouTube Video - "Jimmy Thackery Rips It - Part 1"
YouTube Video - "Jimmy Thackery - Star Spangled Banner"

Reverend Raven
Official Site
MySpace Page
YouTube Video - "Reverend Raven Plays the Blues in Chicago"
YouTube Video - "Reverend Raven - Once the Women Start Talkin"

Kim Massie
Official Site
MySpace Page
YouTube Video - "Kim Massie - Whole Lotta Love"
YouTube Video - "Kim Massie - Dr. Feelgood"


Decatur Magazine Presents
Blues in Central Park
2008 Summer Concert Series

Don't miss these renowned blues artists appearing on the Central Park stage in downtown Decatur:

(click a link to visit the artist's website)

Thursday, June 19 - 7:00pm
Jimmy Thackery

"Whether Jimmy Thackery headlines a festival in South Dakota or jams for hours in one of numerous blues bars that dot the musical landscape, he'll always unleash an intense volley of rockin' blues guitar guaranteed to leave crowds emotionally spent."

Thursday, July 17 - 7:00pm
Reverend Raven
& His Chain Smoking Altar Boys

"Bringing crowds to their feet at the hardest to please and sophisticated night clubs in the Midwest, Reverend Raven and his Chain Smoking Altar Boys play traditional blues, straight up with a big dose of passion. With smoking grooves, served up with hot harmonica and smooth stinging guitar they play original songs peppered with nods to Slim Harpo, Little Walter, Jimmy Rogers, Billy Boy Arnold, Junior Wells and the three Kings."

Thursday, August 21 - 7:00pm
MOVED TO FAIRVIEW PARK

Kim Massie

"Kim Massie, a St. Louis Music Icon, sings Jazz, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Pop & Funk. As a gifted vocalist, musical actress and commercial artist, she has received media and theatrical acclaim."

FREE Admission
All shows run from 7 to 10 p.m., with food and beverage vendors open at 6 p.m.


For more about the 8th annual Blues in Central Park series, click here to read "All Roads Lead to Blues"



Get your official 8th Annual Blues in Central Park T-shirt today!
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Decatur Magazine's Blues in Central Park series is sponsored by:

Decatur Area Arts Council, Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Square Theatre, Miller Brewing Company, Hickory Point Bank, Lock Stock & Barrel, Busey Bank, Soy Capital Bank, JL Hubbard Insurance & Bonds, Miles Chevrolet, Crown Toyota/Scion, WAND-TV News Center 17, and Goss Graphic Design.



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