(Quad Cities, IA & IL)- The Mississippi Valley Blues Society and Vintage Sound 93.1 KMCS-FM are working together, along with the annual Healthy Living Festival, to present the "Vintage Sound Blues Showcase." This Saturday, October 3, Iowa Avenue in downtown Muscatine (outside of the Missipi Brew, 107 Iowa Avenue) will be closed down for the Blues Showcase. The event is free to the public, with attendees being encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the show. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Live music starts at 3:30pm with the Ellis Kell Band, who just recently celebrated their 25th anniversary of making music together. The Ellis Kell Band have shared the stage with the likes of B.B. King and Willie Nelson, just to name a few.
At 6:00pm Hal Reed and his band take the stage to bring the authentic sound of hill country, Mississippi blues to attendees. The evening wraps up with Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member, Ernie Peniston, along with The Ernie Peniston Band, starting at 9pm. The Ernie Penistion Band features legendary singer, Ernie Peniston who is backed by Manuel Lopez III on keys, Andrea Mendoza on bass, Ian Johnson on guitar, and Jamie Hopkins on drums.
The Mississippi Valley Blues Society president Steve Heston stated, "This is an exciting new partnership. The Blues Showcase will be the premiere blues event of the area in 2015. We look forward to building a new tradition. This will be the Blues experience that is a must attend event. "
Sponsors include Vintage Sound 93.1, Keep Muscatine Beautiful, and Healthy Living Festival, along with the Mississippi Valley Blues Society. For additional details please visit www.HealthyLivingFest.com or contact Muscatine Radio General Manager Jamie Hopkins at (563) 263-2442.
