Linden's Music City Texas Theater and the Linden Economic Development Corporation 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 Festival History
Proceeds of the Festival are Shared
Proceeds generated by the 2010 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 2010 T-Bone Walker Blues Festival Artists
The 5th Annual festival will present Johnny Winter, Guitar Shorty, Zac Harmon, David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Henry Gray & the Cats, Malford Milligan, Buddy Flett, Sumter Bruton, The Bluebirds, Diddley Squat, Dorothy “Miss Blues” Ellis, 19th Street Red, Kayla Reeves, Emily Elbert, and the Colton O’Neill Band.
