Erich Goebel w/The Flying Crowbars 8-10 pm 
Erich Goebel is a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist from Detroit.  He performs all over southeast Michigan with the trio of James Cloyd, Jr on Bass, Perez Morris on Drums and Erich Goebel on Guitar.  His latest cd is East Side Soul recorded by No Cover Productions but with a different group comprised of: RJ Spangler on Drums, Chris Rummel on Bass, Shawn MacDonald on Piano and Phil Hale on Hammond B-3 and Cheeze on drums and Jerome Spearman also on drums.  His rockin’ blues music gets the foot a tapin’.  Favorite artists are Freddie King, B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Muddy Waters among a few. 


  
Joanna Connor Band  10-12 pm
The Joanna Connor Band is a frequent attraction not only at leading blues nightspots but also as a featured act at major festivals in the USA and Canada. Joanna has also developed a strong following in Europe, South America and Japan. As a result of many overseas appearances, in Germany she became very popular after being featured several times on national television. She may be heard often at Kingston Mines in Chicago.
Joanna Connor is a complete electric guitar package and vocalist extraordinaire. She covers the range of modern blues, slide guitar and blues rock with her own compositions very much influenced by funk, rock, jazz and world music as well as delta blues. Her sense of melody, phrasing and dynamics along with a very modern technique make her a very funky, soulful and compelling guitarist. As for vocal abilities, if Joanna wasn't a guitarist, she could easily be a lead singer in any band.
Joanna Connor Band has many CD's released during the years. Be sure to be ready for a great show on Friday, June 25 at 10:00pm at the Alpena Blues Festival.


Hosted Open Jam  (Merchants Building)  12-2 am


              Saturday June 26th




Bits and Pieces (youth band)  1-2 pm
Bits 'N' Pieces started in the summer of 2006 as a duet for a benefit performance. Before long, as new gigs became available, the group transformed into a five-piece ensemble. The band played various shows around Alpena, including two Alpena High School talents shows, taking first place at the second competition in 2008.
In the four years of its existence, Bits 'N' Pieces has experienced many changes in line-up and style, along with playing more benefits, fundraisers, school functions, and a wedding. At least 12 local musicians have performed with the group, giving true meaning to its name. Originally a predominantly rock group, the band now specializes in jazz, blues, funk, and good fun. Current members include founders Pat Altman and Ryan Nowak on bass and lead guitar. Returning member Chris Gomez also joins them on guitar, along with long-time drummer, James Daoust, and experienced saxophonist, Josh Bisanz. All members have also played together in the Alpena High School bands as well as the Alpena Community College Jazz Ensemble. Bits ‘N’ Pieces is a band with no misconceptions of what it is. The group is not trying to make it big, they just want to make rockin’ music and have fun while doing so.

Detroit Bluescasters 2-4 pm
The Bluescasters derive their unique style from the diverse backgrounds of it's member musicians. Elements of jazz, R & B, and rock, and are woven into their songs. All four members have been active, professional musicians for over 30 years. In 2009 the group added Ann Arbor's legendary jazz guitar master, Brian Delaney. The Bluescasters use vocal harmony over a groove oriented rhythm section to emphasize the instrumental solos and to drive dance floors wherever they perform. The Bluescasters reached the 2006 finals in the Detroit Music Awards category of "Best Blues/R & B Artist" and have released three CDs. The main focus of the band is entertaining their audience. Even the staff and management at the clubs they play enjoy the party atmosphere and great vibe at their shows.