The 20th Annual Blues & Jazz Festival Fills York County with Rhythm and Soul
Below is a press release by the Arts Council of York County:
ROCK HILL, SC – The Arts Council of York County invites everyone to experience the vibrant sounds of the 20th Annual Blues & Jazz Festival, where infectious rhythms and soulful melodies will fill the air in York County. The festival kicks off on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 2 PM to 6 PM at the FARMacy Community Farmstop, located at 641 Crawford Rd., Rock Hill, SC. Attendees can enjoy a FREE lively performance by Conversation Piece featuring the legendary Willie Walker.
The celebration continues on Friday, October 4, 2024, with the signature Old Town Crawl, transforming downtown Rock Hill’s Cultural District into a musical haven. Festivalgoers can enjoy live performances from eight incredible acts at seven different venues while savoring delicious offerings from local restaurants. The fun runs from 7 PM to 11 PM along E. Main, Caldwell, and E. White Streets. | yorkcountyarts.org/bluesandjazz
20th Blues & Jazz Festival
KICKOFF CONCERT
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | Weather Permitting
● Band: Conversation Piece featuring Willie Walker
● Time: 2 PM - 6 PM
● Location: FARMacy Community Farmstop, 641 Crawford Rd., Rock Hill, SC
● Admission: FREE (seating is limited; lawn chairs and blankets recommended)
OLD TOWN CRAWL
Friday, October 4, 2024 | Rain or Shine
● 8 BANDS IN 7 OLD TOWN VENUES
● Time: 7 PM - 11 PM
● Location: Old Town Rock Hill, SC | East Main & Caldwell Streets
● Admission: $20 (The festival wristband gets festivalgoers into all 7 venues all evening long)
Mike Faulkenberry and The Crowntown Getdown
7 - 11 PM
Rock Hill Brewing Company, 121 Caldwell St, Suite 101 Rock Hill, SC
JazzGroupProject
7 - 9 PM
The Flipside Restaurant, 129 Caldwell St., Rock Hill, SC
Sponsored by Comporium
Mellogroove
7- 11 PM
Caldwell Courtyard, Located Behind Jimmy John’s, 147 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC
Sponsored by Williams & Fudge
Jay the Blues Thriller
7 - 10 PM
The Mercantile, 153 E White St. Rock Hill, SC
Matt Walsh
7 - 10 PM
Rock Taco, 122 E Main St. Rock Hill, SC
Sponsored by Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Plair (Opening Act: Judith Porter Jazz)
7 - 11 PM
The Gathering Space , 135 E Main St. Rock Hill, SC
Sponsored by Old Town Association
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues
7 - 11 PM
Tom S. Gettys Center Courtroom , 201 E Main St. Rock Hill, SC
Sponsored by City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
TICKETS
Advance tickets are highly recommended. Tickets can be purchased before Thursday, October 3, at yorkcountyarts.org/bluesandjazz, in person at 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC, or by calling (803) 328-2787.
On the night of the Old Town Crawl, starting at 6 PM, attendees can exchange advance tickets for wristbands at the Ticket & Info Booth next to the Tom S. Gettys Center parking lot, located at 201 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC.
SPONSORS
The Arts Council extends a huge thank you to their sponsors for supporting this event: South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism; OTS Media Group; Visit York County; Williams & Fudge; City of Rock Hill Parks, Recreation, & Tourism; Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Comporium, Kathie B. and Harry M. Dalton; Old Town Association; Duke Energy; Lindy and Joe Raad; York Technical College.
For more information, visit yorkcountyarts.org/bluesandjazz
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The Arts Council is headquartered in downtown Rock Hill, a state-recognized cultural district. For more information on Arts Council events, contact the Arts Council of York County at (803) 328-2787, by email at arts@yorkcountyarts.org, or visit our webpage at http://www.yorkcountyarts.org.
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