Multiple headliners including an internationally-renowned superstar booked to perform at the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival’s 25th anniversary this summer will be announced Friday, March 2, at Ground Zero Blues, according to festival co-chairman.
“This is exciting news that promises a spectacular celebration for Clarksdale and Mississippi, and far beyond,“ says longtime festival co-chairman Melville Tillis,
“We invite our friends, supporters, blues fans, and media to join us from 6 – 8 p.m. to hear more about it,“ continues Tillis.
Scheduled for the Aug. 10-11-12 weekend, the festival will remain free and is expected to attract additional thousands of visitors beyond last year’s 25,000 attendance.

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