Chesapeake Bay Blues Fest Parking Moved, Musical Lineup

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Shuttle parking for this weekend's Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival has been moved, a press release said, due to the NCAA lacrosse Quarterfinals at the Naval Academy Stadium. The new location is the Park and Ride on the Harry S. Truman Parkway, off Riva Road.

"Although we have reserved a limited of spaces at the stadium at $10 per car for anyone who does not get the message, we are diverting most buses to the Park and Ride," the release from Blues Festival officials said. " Traffic is expected to be very heavy around the stadium and since parking spaces are limited."

Shuttles will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20. Shuttles will run "to and from the blues fest at Sandy Point State Park from Matapeake Elementary and the Riva Rd. Park and Ride," the release said. And it's all free.

While festival officials are offering the $10 spots, they want people to use the shuttles to help avoid further congesting traffic. "We urge you to use the Park and Ride shuttle lot, where buses will run every 15 to 20 minutes. Parking at the Park and Ride is Free.

"We apologize for any inconvenience, but we feel this is far better than sitting in traffic."

Vanessa Collier will open the 20th anniversary of the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival on May 19. Collier was recently nominated for a 2017 Blues Music Award. The Philadelphia based vocalist/saxophonist/songwriter is currently on an 11 country European tour with Ruf's Blues Caravan, alternating between tour legs in Europe and touring back in the U.S. with a five-piece band. With searing saxophone solos, soulful vocals, and witty lyrics, Vanessa's songwriting takes you through an engaging blend of blues, funk, rock, and soul in an exceptionally entertaining, high-energy performance.

2018 Lineup

• Brian Setzer and the Rockabilly Riot
• Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
• Delbert McClinton
• Keb' Mo' Band
• Doyle Bramhall II
• Shemekia Copeland
• Mike Zito
• Mr. Sipp
• Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
• Heather Gillis Band
• Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton
• Brandon "Taz" Niederauer
• Deanna Bogart Band
• Vanessa Collier
• Naptown Brass Band

Tickets:
Tickets are on sale now. Please visit our website www.bayblues.org for more information.

Festival Information:
The Chesapeake Bay Events held its first festival in 1998. It has quickly gained national notoriety as one of the premier Blues Festivals in the world. Outside of providing top caliber entertainment, the festival also gives ALL net proceeds to charity.

Directions:

Coming from either direction on Route 50 you will exit on route 665, Aris T. Allen Boulevard then take the 1st exit onto Riva road. Take a right Riva Rd. onto and a right at the 2nd light on to Harry S. Truman Parkway.

Eastern Shore Parking - We will NOT be using the Kent Island High School as a satellite parking location. Instead we will be using the Matapeake Elementary School located at 651 Romancoke Road in Stevensville MD 21666.

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