Blues On The Fox Festival Lineup Released: See Who Will Perform

AURORA, IL — This year's Blues on the Fox Festival lineup was released Monday, and artists scheduled to perform span the gamut to make for a "fresh line-up of blues legends and rising talent," organizers said.

This summer marks the 27th anniversary of the two-day music festival, which will take place June 16-17 at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora, across from Metra's Aurora Transportation Center.

The first day will feature four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster, known for her gospel, blues and jazz pieces, and four-time Grammy-winner and blues musician Jimmie Vaughan.

The following day will include performances from Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, who organizers said is "one of the most exciting blues artists in the world;" Baton Route, Louisiana, native Kenny Neal and his seven-piece band; Mud Morganfield the eldest son of legendary blues singer Muddy Waters; and Joey J. Saye, an Aurora artist who first attended Blues on the Fox in 2014.

Here's a look at the schedule for the festival:

June 16, gates open at 6 p.m.

• 7 p.m. — Ruthie Foster
• 9 p.m. — Jimmie Vaughan

June 17, gates open at 2 p.m.

• 3 p.m. — Joey J. Saye
• 5 p.m. — Mud Morganfield
• 7 p.m. — Kenny Neal
• 9 p.m. — Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

Admission to the festival costs $15 for June 16 and $25 for June 17. Early bird discounts are available until May 31, and once that deadline passes, both ticket types will increase in price by $10.

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 630-896-6666, or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at RiverEdge's satellite box office at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. All tickets, which will be available until showtime on show days, are general admission.