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Wednesday, July 25, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon BLUES FEST: Event brings strong lineup of artists to Sisters Continued from page 3 The line-up itself is exhila- rating, featuring some of the most exciting performers in the genre: Walter Trout along with an award-winning lineup, including 2017 Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year Curtis Salgado; 2016 Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year Shemekia Copeland; 2016 Album of the Year award-winner The Cedric Burnside Project; the 2014 International Blues Challenge winner Mr. Sipp; as well as former Blues Entertainer of the Year Tommy Castro and the Painkillers. In a feat of turning lemons into lemonade, the festival lost its headliner John Mayall due to the legendary British bluesman’s illness — but managed to replace him with a pretty solid outfit known as Los Lobos. Festival co-organizer Jennifer Rambo said that the initial news was a blow, and that everyone is concerned about Mayall’s well-being first and foremost. When the question turned to how to handle the impact of the cancellation, things lined up brilliantly. Mayall’s agent helped facilitate nailing down a replacement of appropriate stature. “We got really, really lucky,” she said. She said that she and her partner, Joe, are “really excited” about presenting Los Lobos to a Sisters audience. Asked what particular per- former she is most excited about, Jen responded without hesitation: Nikki Hill. “She’s very high-energy. It’s nice to see a strong female in the lead role in her band — and she’s the star. And she’s young, and adorable, and very talented.” The festival will have a unique feel, with open-air stages at Village Green Park and at Sisters Art Works on Adams Avenue. “We were wanting a more Year-round FIREWOOD SALES — Kindling — — — SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS 541-410-4509 SistersForestProducts.com PHOTO BY AUBREY EDWARDS Nikki Hill is high-energy, “a spitfire with the soul-drenched voice of Etta James and the tattooed, beehived-hair aura of Cramps’ guitarist Poison Ivy.” SPRD Community DATE Night Dinner Thursday, August 9 • 6 to 8 p.m. Village Green Park FOOD & FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! MUSIC, GAMES & ACTIVITIES! Congregate Bring the community together Plate & Grab a build your own rice bowl, dessert and beverage Participate Recreate Activity booths and info stations on SPRD programs Recreational opportunities in our area Appreciate Acknowledge our community, surroundings, patrons, voters NO CHARGE but you must RSVP online at SPRD or by calling for event tickets. www.SistersRecreation.com 1750 W. Mckinney Butte Rd. | 541-549-2091 SNO CAP MINI STORAGE Sisters Industrial Park 157 Sisters Park Dr. • 541-549-3575 www.SistersStorage.com • State-of-the-art Security Technology • Sizes from 5x5 to 12x40 • Individual Gate Codes • Long-term Discounts • On-site Manager open feel,” Joe Rambo said. At the Village Green “the whole park will be the venue.” The festival is bringing a lot of folks from out of town to Sisters, which the organiz- ers see as a boon to the local economy. “Over 60 percent of our ticket sales are coming from outside Central Oregon — and a lot of those are from out of state,” Joe said. The Rambos are currently focusing on encouraging local folks to come out for the show, which will directly benefit local organizations. The festival is working closely with Sisters Habitat for Humanity and the Heart of Oregon Youthbuild to help demonstrate their positive impact upon the Sisters com- munity. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to these two organizations (see story, page 10). Eight local breweries and Bendistillery will be on hand 11 for the festivities, along with a selection of food carts. The festival will take place at Village Green Park and Sisters Art Works (204 W. Adams Ave.) Friday, August 3, 5 p.m. to midnight; and Saturday, August 4, noon to midnight. Over 60 percent of our ticket sales are coming from outside Central Oregon — and a lot of those are from out of state. — Joe Rambo Joe Rambo notes that the festival is trying to be a good neighbor and expects the park to be cleared by midnight. For tickets and informa- tion visit www.sistersrhythm andbrews.com. Got a plumbing problem? Call the professionals at Sweeney Plumbing. 541-549-4349 260 N. Pine St., Sisters Licensed Bonded / Insured CCB#87587
