Author: Robin Zimmerman
Day two of the bountiful blues buffet!
Opening night acts featured Wayne Baker Brooks, the Blind Boys of Alabama with the legendary Bobby Rush, and a centennial tribute to Albert King.
Although Waters passed away in 1983, he left a legacy that continues to this day. There was strong evidence of this on the Des Plaines Theater stage.
The second day of the first-ever Sacred Rose Fest was everything organizers and attendees hoped it would be.
Sacred Rose certainly had its share of brilliant musical moments and positive highlights such as Philco and Margo Price!
Both 3-day and single-day tickets on sale now!
Concert review/photo gallery! “Anytime I play live, I just want to make people forget about everything else in the world and feel the same joy that I feel on stage.”
It’s sagas like these that add to the allure of the blues, and the city should be commended.
Make plans to be at the crossroads by hook or crook to catch all the action that’s happening in a town that knows how to give the blues its due.
“I’ve arrived at a place where it’s just easier to follow my gut and intuition.” – Maggie Rose