Blues musicians ready for a group hug
Peninsula Rhythm & Blues
Festival attracts big-city talent
BY PATRICK WEBB
The blues may be the only genre of
music whose name means the opposite of
the feelings it creates. It also cements life-
time friendships.
Clint Carter, organizer of this week-
end’s Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Festival,
summed it up. “Unlike some other genres,
what is good for one is good for the rest,”
he said. “If one of us is in trouble, the blues
community surrounds them with love and
support.”
Robin Gibson, who will bring his band
from the Interstate 5 corridor, near Wood-
land, Washington, to kick off Saturday’s
performances, agreed. It’s all about bring-
ing pleasure to audiences surrounded by
long-time musician pals.
“Clint is ‘good people,’” Gibson said.
“I have known him for 25 years. He is very
caring and giving of himself.” Carter is
eager to echo Gibson’s support. “Robin has
been very generous. He has always been
very supportive.”
Two days
Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Festival will
take place at the Port of Nahcotta in Ocean
Park, Washington. Performances will run
from late afternoon on Friday through the
evening hours on Saturday. A portion of
the proceeds will help fund peninsula food
banks.
The event, at the north end of the Long
Beach Peninsula, will include art vendors,
beer, wine and varied food, including fish
and chips, Mexican dishes and barbecue.
A sponsor has donated upscale Washington
and Oregon wines.
The Ben Rice Band, from Portland, will
play during “Marys and Mimosas,” a lim-
ited time slot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat-
urday for those attending to order Bloody
Marys.
Patrick Webb
Peninsula Rhythm
& Blues Festival
Port of Nahcotta, 275th Street,
Ocean Park, Wash.
5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday
Friday admission is $25; Satur-
day admission is $35; two-day
passes are available for $50
Ages 21 and older only. No pets
allowed, only service animals
ABOVE: Guitarists Don King, left,
and Clint Carter share a laugh at the
Port of Nahcotta. As the North Coast
Blues band, they will be joined on
stage by guitarist John Orr and
drummer Fred Jacobs.
LEFT: The Peninsula Rhythm &
Blues Festival will include art
vendors, beer, wine and varied food
offerings, including fish and chips,
Mexican dishes and barbecue.
www.peninsulabluesfest.com
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