Linden's Music City Texas Theater and the Linden Economic Development Corporations developed the T-Bone Walker Blues Fest to honor this native son who became an icon in the world of music. This is a celebration of The Blues that will bring music lovers together in this birthplace of musical giants.
T-Bone Walker Blues Fest History
Proceeds of the Festival are Shared
Proceeds generated by the 2012 festival will be shared with the Fairview Community Center and the Music City Texas Theater. These IRS-designated 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporations are devoted to improving the quality of life of the Linden community, and enhancing the arts in Cass County.
Artists Showcased at the T-Bone Walker Blues Fest
The festival’s first four years showcased the artistry of: Keb' Mo, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Gary "Whitey Johnson" Nicholson, Delbert McClinton, Marcia Ball, Jimmie Vaughan, David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Guitar Shorty, Stephen Bruton, Malford Milligan, Buddy Flett & the Bluebirds, Bugs Henderson & the Shuffle Kings, Duffy Bishop, T. Graham Brown, Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy, TuTu Jones, Dorothy “Miss Blues” Ellis, Bernie Pearl, Wes Jeans, 19th Street Red, Joe Jonas Band, Bobbie Oliver and Jam City Revue, Betty Lewis & the Executives, AJ & the Two Tone Blues Band, Tyler Dow Bryant, Howard Starling and the Groove Yard Band, Dee Dee Williams, Diddley Squat Band, Coyote Blue, K M Williams, Howell & Kaskey, Kirby Kelley, Dan Sanchez & the Kings of Pleasure, The Blues Specialists, Big Red & the Soul Benders, Elliott Fikes and the Ezekiel Experience, Pocket Change, Almond & Johnson, Kayla Reeves, Marquise Knox, The Kesler Brothers, Colton O’Neill Band and Matt “Mojo” Tedder.
The 5th annual festival featured Johnny Winter, Guitar Shorty, Zac Harmon, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Henry Gray & the Cats, Malford Milligan, Buddy Flett, Bruton & Price Swingmasters Revue, Robin & the Bluebirds, Diddley Squat Band, Dorothy "Miss Blues" Ellis, 19th Street Red, Kayla Reeves, Emily Elbert, and the Pleasant Hill Quilting Group
The 6th annual festival featured Matt Schofield, Bill Lynch & the MidWestern Icons, Louisiana Red, Rocky Lawrence, Omar Sherriff, The Ezra Charles Band, The Alan Fox Band, The Ominous anonymous, Robin & the Bluebirds, Buddy Flett, Bobbie Oliver & Jam City Revue, DieDra & the Ruff Pro Band, The Matthew Davidson Band, and the Peterson Brothers Band.
The 2012 T-Bone Walker Blues Fest Artists
The 7th Annual festival will present a number of new faces. Our lineup and the band profiles will be posted as soon as the contracts are signed.
