Richmond Blues Foundation rolls out summer holiday weekend jam lineup

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Richmond Blues Foundation rolls out summer holiday weekend jam lineup
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By Kathy Chouteau

A trio of blues musicians is coming to town over the summer holidays, courtesy of The North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation, which recently released its ā€œBlues Out Norf’ Holiday Jam Sessionsā€ schedule.

Live music, dancing, food and beverages will be part of the free-to-attend jam sessions over Memorial Day, Fourth of July/Independence Day and Labor Day weekends in the foundation’s courtyard at 1350 Kelsey St. in Richmond.

Audience members should bring lawn chairs and musicians should ā€œbring your ax,ā€ per organizers.

The fun starts Sat., May 27 from 12-4 p.m., Memorial Day weekend, when Michael Skinner & the Final Touch Band play for attendees. Then, on Sat., July 1 from 12-4 p.m., Fourth of July/Independence Day weekend, the Bobby Young Project will appear. And finally, on Sat., Sept. 2 from 12-4 p.m., Labor Day weekend, Nat Bolden with the State of the Mind Blues Band will perform.

ā€œThe summer holidays are approaching. If you’re doing a holiday staycation, join us for the fun,ā€ said foundation Executive Director DeJeana Burkes on Facebook.

The North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation’s mission is to ā€œpreserve, support and promote blues music,ā€ per Facebook. Learn more about the nonprofit organization here.