The Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival is still accepting votes in their “Last Banjo Standing” online battle-of-the-bands contest. Voting runs through November 15 with the winner announced from the top 5 vote getters at Noon on November 16. The winning band will receive $500 and a performance slot on stage during the festival which features Béla Fleck & the Flecktones and the Emmitt-Nershi Band among others….

Chicago, IL — The Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival, a one-day music fest to be held this December 12th at the legendary Congress Theatre, is bringing the Battle of the Banjos to the Windy City. Organizers have announced the kickoff of “Last Banjo Standing,” an online contest that will scour the Chicagoland area to find the top bluegrass or blues inspired artist….

Chicago, Ill. — The Congress Theater, in conjunction with KingTello Presents, is proud to announce the inaugural Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival with headliner David Grisman and the David Grisman Quintet on Saturday, November 22, 2008 from noon to 11:00 p.m.
While rooted in the foot-stomping influences of bluegrass and blues, the Festival will transport the [...]