If you like feeling down and dirty in your soul — or just dig outdoor fests with Delta-inspired tunes and finger-lickin' 'cue — then head to the Tampa Bay Blues Fest, a spring music tradition since 1995.
Organizers of the 2011 edition are testing out a few fresh themes, including “Best of the Fest” lineups. Headliners include the Robert Cray Band, Trombone Shorty (pictured, right), Janvia Magness, James Hunter and Tab Benoit. For details, click here to read Leilani Polk's comprehensive guide to the Tampa Bay Blues Festival. Leilani not only offers info about the event but after-fest shows at nearby venues.
This article appears in Apr 7-13, 2011.