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For Immediate ReleaseMarch 2012

Excitement is brewing as the Hot August Blues & Roots Festival prepares to celebrate 20 years of bringing thebest performers in blues and Americana music to the tri-state area. Mark your calendar for  Saturday, August 18 when the grassy knoll of the picturesque Oregon Ridge Park fills once again for a day of star-studded performersheating up two stages for this not-to-miss event.

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   Artists, ticket, & event information bselko@hotmail.com 410-472-1247

GOV’T MULE HEADLINES THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY

HOT AUGUST BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL 

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• • • MAIN STAGE • • • 

Topping the lineup is arguably the hardest working band in rock history, Gov’t Mule! Fronted byRolling Stone’s 23rd Greatest Guitarist of All Time, Warren Haynes, Gov’t Mule is anunstoppable force. Theirs is a gargantuan sound punctuated by aggressive hooks and ferociousvocals delivered by Haynes, who when not touring with the Mule can be found gigging with theAllmans Brother’s Band and members of The Dead. Not to be pigeonholed, Gov’t Mule covers

the gamut of musical styles from the familiar southern soul akin to Haynes’ roots, to theblues/rock influence of Led Zeppelin; they’ve even been known to throw in a little Funkadelic andPink Floyd to the mix to create a cacophony of sound that leaves fans screaming for more.Supporting Haynes is Matt Abts on drums, keyboardist Danny Louis, and bass player JorgenCarlsson, each putting his stamp on a brand that’s become synonymous with delivering thegoods resulting in Gov’t Mule becoming an in-demand act at festivals nationwide.

“...just what you'd expect from the acclaimed jammers — ...thick riffs, searing solos and Southern rock songs. In short, it was good ti me music from a bunch of good ol' boys...”   Baltimore Sun www.mule.net/home.php 

Justin Townes Earle has had nothing if not a whirlwind few years. First named Best New and

Emerging Artist at the 2009 Americana Music Awards, he quickly followed up with the criticallyacclaimed 2010 release, Harlem River Blues, which earned him a second AMA in 2011 for Song of the Year.  “Barely three years into his career, Earle is seemingly moving at an accelerated rate,”  notes the Houston Press. And that momentum continues as Justin ramps up to tour in support of his forthcoming CD, Nothing's Going To Change The Way You Feel About Me Now  (March2012) which includes a stop in Cockeysville, MD. Not only is Justin the son of famed alt/countryrocker Steve Earle, he is an unwitting fashion icon as well being named one of GQ Magazine’s 25Most Stylish Men in the World in 2010. Creativity, virtuosity and a snappy dresser to boot  –  it’sworth the price of admission alone to see this guy in action.

“ Talent isn't a genetic trait that can be inherited, but Earle inhabits genuine country and blues with unusual force, transforming the old-timey back into something modern and dangerous.”  LA Timeswww.justintownesearle.com/ 

For 10 years he led the famed Baltimore band The Bridge, now Cris Jacobs is on his own with the

newly formed Cris Jacobs Band. Fans of the local hero need not fret, CBJ isn’t a departure fromThe Bridge; it’s an extension of Cris’ musical evolution as a singer/songwriter in the blues, rock andsoul traditions. Mixing newly penned originals that embody his unique abilities, Jacobs and his band

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue make their long-awaited Hot August

appearance. Since releasing his debut recording in 2010, Troy “Trombone Shorty”Andrews has been packing venues with his intoxicating fusion of high octane NewOrleans funk, soul, R&B and hip hop. This is a band not to trifle with as they pushthe creative envelope well beyond the confines of your ordinary brass ensemble.With Mike Ballard on bass, Pete Murano on guitar, Joey Peebles on drums,Dwayne Williams on percussion, Dan Oestreicher  on baritone sax and TimMcFatter  on tenor sax, Shorty and his crew are writing a new chapter incontemporary funk with fearless live performances that whip audiences into a stateof euphoria.

www.tromboneshorty.com/#!all 

“Here’s another bit of advice: Run, don’t walk, to catch (Trombone Shorty) next time he comes  to town.”  Austin360.com 

Putting the “roots” in Hot August Blues & Roots is Locos Por Juana. Blending a

diverse mix of musical influences ranging from those heard in their Columbianhomeland to the more contemporary styles found on the shores of Florida, theycreate a sound the LA Times calls, “a funky, pan-Latin amalgam.” The nexus of thetwo-time Grammy nominated band is made up of vocalist Itagui Correa, guitaristMark Kondrat, and drummer Javier Delgado who are regularly joined by trombonistLasim Richards and percussionist Carlos Palmet, plus an assortment of guestmusicians at any given time. What WAR was in the 70’s to the music scene of East LA,these guys are to Miami today being dubbed, “Miami’s beloved Latin-Reggae-Hip-Hopmashup master” (Miami Herald). 

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• • • B-SIDE STAGE • • • 

Morris Holt, aka Magic Slim, is a living blues legend. Born in 1937 in rural Mississippi, he studied atthe feet of blues master Magic Sam (who would later give young Morris his nickname). Slim spentcountless years performing in Chicago clubs before forming the Teardrops, a band that wouldeventually tour the world. Recipient of numerous Blues Music Awards including Blues Entertainer of the Year (2003, 2006, 2009 and 2010) Magic Slim shows no signs of slowing down. Backing himare Andre Howard (bass), John McDonald (guitar), and drummer Brian Jones who together find

themselves continually nominated for the Blues Foundation’s Blues Band of the Year (2003, 2004,2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011).

“Slim has earned a reputation as one of the most consistently entertaininglive acts on the blues circuit today”  Living Blues Magazine 

www.magicslimblues.com/ 

Now in its third year, Hot August Blues & Roots Festival offers even more great music with an expanded lineup on a bigger and better than ever  B-Side Stage. A complete listing of bands is forthcoming, but our headliner is set: Magic Slim & theTeardrops!

Once again, Towson University radio station and event sponsor WTMD will emcee the event, stilt walkers will delight, and a localdance troupe will entertain between sets. The ever-popular Kids Korner will feature local harmonica player Choo Choo CharlieWilliams providing lessons while parents shop the array of crafts for sale by the area’s best artisans. No coolers are allowed,but festival goers will have their choice from a wide selection of offerings cooked up by local eateries. A variety of beverages willalso be for sale including microbrews from event sponsor Magic Hat Brewing among others. A nominal per-vehicle parking feewill be charged which includes complimentary shuttle service to and from the overflow lot.

Funds raised benefit Common Ground On the Hill, the Baltimore Blues Society, and Marcia’s Kids Endowment for theArts. No food, cans, bottles or coolers are permitted. For a complete list of guidelines and restrictions, visitwww.hotaugustblues.com

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20th Annual Hot August Blues & Roots FestivalSpecifications

Sponsored in part by(listed alphabetically)

89.7 WTMD, The Birchmere, Bruce Dunlop Lighting Design LLC, Coors Light,Embassy Suites Hotel, Entertainment Consultants, The Green Turtle, Honest Tea, 

Magic Hat Brewing Company, Mason-Dixon Arrive, Renewal By Andersen Window Replacement,and The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts 

Date: Saturday August 18, 2012

Main Stage: Gov’t Mule Trombone Shorty & Orleans AvenueJustin Townes EarleLocos Por JuanaCris Jacobs Band

B-Side Stage: Magic Slim & the Teardrops

Show Time: Gates open at 11:30, music at noon

Tickets: March 1 thru April 1 $39April 2 thru May 20 $44May 2 thru August 17 $49Day of Show: $60VIP $150. Visit www.hotaugustblues.com for details.

Location: Oregon Ridge Park13401 Beaver Dam RoadCockeysville, MD 21030

Parking: $9 per vehicle with free shuttle service to and from the overflow lot.

Restrictions: No video recording, food, cans, bottles or coolers.No re-entry.No tailgating.No pets.

Lodging: (Hotel) Embassy Suites Baltimore – North Hunt Valley  213 International CircleHunt Valley, MD 21030410-584-1400

(Camping/RV's) Morris Meadows Recreation Farm 1523 Freeland RoadFreeland, MD 21053800-643-7056

Website: http://www.hotaugustblues.com/

Contact: Brad Selko 1-877-321-FEST