Salem Looking Forward to a Soulful Party This Weekend

The infectious and upbeat sounds of soul and jazz return to the Salem Willows this weekend.

The annual Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is offering a two-day lineup on Saturday and Sunday of local, national, and internationally renown musicians.

In addition to music on the main stage, there will also be a DJ playing between sets and the Salem Five Music Education tent.

The main stage schedule for Saturday includes:

• 11 a.m. – noon Salem High School Jazz Band
• 12:30p.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Interlopers
• 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Lydia Harrell
• 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Krewe De Groove
• 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Nephrok! Allstars

The main stage lineup for Sunday includes:

• 11 a.m. – noon Ipswich High School Jazz Ensemble
• 12:30pm. – 1:30 p.m. North Shore Jazz Project All Stars
• 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Gringo Kings
• 3:30p.m. – 5 p.m. Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers
• 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. Barrence Whitfeld and the Grits & Groceries Orchestra

The music will continue throughout the night, with a number of local clubs and restaurants in Salem and Beverly featuring a full slate of jazz and soul performers.

The annual event helps support music education on the North Shore.

A full schedule for the weekend, as well as information on parking and transportation is available online.