2023
Line-Up Announced
On July 27, Tall City Blues Fest announced it’s line-up.
Headlining this year’s Fest is Chicago-based, Guy King along with five other performers that will be featured, including an encore performance by Eddie Austin & The Review.
Scroll down for complete line-up.
In perfect fashion with the blues, this year’s Tall City Blues Fest will be held at the The Destination’s Old Lumberyard located at 1705 W. Industrial in Midland. The Old Lumberyard is formerly a lumberyard long ago abandoned, but since repurposed and revamped with a juke joint vibe to be one of Midland’s coolest, most eclectic outdoor venues, accented with gems of days gone past.
Gates will open at 4 PM and first performance starts at 5 PM. This year’s Fest will also host a food truck court, a vendor marketplace and artist booths.
2023
Line-Up Announced
On July 27, Tall City Blues Fest announced it’s line-up.
Headlining this year’s Fest is Chicago-based, Guy King along with five other performers that will be featured, including an encore performance by Eddie Austin & The Review.
Scroll down for complete line-up.
In perfect fashion with the blues, this year’s Tall City Blues Fest will be held at the The Destination’s Old Lumberyard located at 1705 W. Industrial in Midland. The Old Lumberyard is formerly a lumberyard long ago abandoned, but since repurposed and revamped with a juke joint vibe to be one of Midland’s coolest, most eclectic outdoor venues, accented with gems of days gone past.
Gates will open at 4 PM and first performance starts at 5 PM. This year’s Fest will also host a food truck court, a vendor marketplace and artist booths.
HEADLINER
Guy King
Named Chicago’s Latest Royalty by Vintage Guitar Magazine, Guy King was born in Israel. His 2016 album, Truth, reached #1 on the Blues Contemporary Chart and earned him a Blues Music Award (BMA) nomination for Best Emerging Artist. His most recent release, Joy is Coming, is an autobiographical album that showcases his songwriting chops and brings to mind Bill Withers, Eric Clapton and Steely Dan while presenting King’s true artistic voice.
His unique style is a reminiscent blend of jazz legend, Wes Montgomery, and blues legend, Albert King, combining the best of the blues with jazz, soul and R&B.
Guy will take the stage at 9:30 PM. Click HERE to sample his music and browse his links.
Never 2 Young | 5 PM
Get ready to be wowed by the incredible talent of young Leon Carrasco, who at only 17 years old, is set to deliver a smashing performance as the opener for this year's Fest. Click pic to connect.
Leo Hull & the Texas Blues Machine | 6 PM
Roadhouse rompin' Leo Hull & The Texas Blues Machine will be making their first appearance at this year's Fest for some foot-stomping authentic blues infused with passion and power. Click pic to connect.
The Mighty Orq | 7 PM
Internationally touring artist, The Mighty Orq will be bringing an all new showcase of music from his highly anticipated 2023 album reflecting a rich blend of delta blues, folk, bluegrass and rock. Click pic to connect.
Ruben V | 8:15 PM
Texas charmed, we welcome Ruben V back to Tall City Blues Fest for a spellbinding showcase of blues, Latin and soul artfully blended together in his unique style. Click pic to connect.
ENCORE PERFORMANCE
Eddie Austin & The Review
Ending the night as our encore performance, local West Texas native, Eddie Austin, is sure to please your palette with his many talents!
A Berklee College of Music grad, Eddie is a songwriter, arranger, performer and educator, as well as an accomplished businessman.
Eddie’s high-energy persona and natural flair for engaging with his audience casts a bright spotlight on his prowess for re-imagining classic hits, turning them into compelling and captivating performances.
Click HERE to sample his music and browse his social.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Tall City Blues Fest is an original American music fest and one of Midland’s most premier events. It is said to be the best little fest in Texas and where the magic happens. It’s where “the blues” come alive to inspire you. It’s where you’ll make new memories and be moved by music because music matters. Music is medicine.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Tall City Blues Fest is an original American music fest and one of Midland’s most premier events. It is said to be the best little fest in Texas and where the magic happens. It’s where “the blues” come alive to inspire you. It’s where you’ll make new memories and be moved by music because music matters. Music is medicine.
Cactus Crown Studios Rachel Ramirez
2023 Featured Artist
My name is Rachel Ramirez, and I am an illustrator, expressive portrait artist and art educator living in Midland Texas with my husband and three boys. I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in 2007 and a teachers certification EC-12 in 2008.
I work mainly with the human figure and narrative art. As a 90’s kid, I grew up on cable TV and the outdoors. No fancy rivers or streams here, just mesquite bushes to dodge, lizards and toads to chase and my imagination in the hot Texas brush. I like to incorporate my experiences with nature into my art. That’s why I include cacti in many of my pieces for their resilience, strength and personal nostalgia, thus the name for my art business is Cactus Crown Studios, which I started in 2021.
You can also follow my work on Instagram @cactuscrownstudios.
Get in Touch
Contact us
Call or Text:
432-262-0034
Email:
he******@ta***************.com
Fest Location:
The Destination’s Old Lumberyard
1705 W. Industrial Ave.
Midland, TX
Fest Mailing Address:
3001 W. Loop 250 North
Suite C-105, Box #263
Midland, TX 79705
Connect with us on social
Call or Text:
432-262-0034
Email:
he******@ta***************.com
Fest Location:
The Destination’s Old Lumberyard
1705 W. Industrial Ave. | Midland, TX
Fest Mailing Address:
3001 W. Loop 250 North
Suite C-105, Box #263
Midland, TX 79705
Connect with us on social
