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Introducing the stars of the
2008 Tacoma Jazz and Blues
Festival
Four stages for the day of the festival
Saturday, May 24
(Schedule is subject to change as necessary)
Four stages, lots of great bands, a wonderful and fun parade in the morning; just a great time for the whole family to enjoy live music and all that downtown Tacoma has to offer.
Live jazz and FREE admittance provided by our sponsors and these prestigious venues.
Get Directions & Parking Info Here.
Located at the Freighthouse Square - Main Floor
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Johnny Lewis Big Band |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Roadside Attraction |
| 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Jazz Police |
| 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Rich
Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra |
Located at The Freighthouse Square - Downstairs
| 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Cayuco |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Rick White |
| 3:00 - 3:45 PM | Hook Me Up |
| 4:00 - 4:45 PM | David Keys |
| 5:00 - 5:45 PM | Ed Taylor |
presented
with The South Sound Blues
Association
Located at The Harmon Pub & Brewery on Pacific Ave.
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | The Randy Oxford Band |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Becki Sue and her Big Rockin' Daddies |
| 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Maia Santell and House Blend |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Nick Vigarino and "Slop Jar Delta Funk" |
Friday, May 23
Support Live Music Night
Check your local paper jazz and blues music listings, go out to support live jazz and blues music in your neighborhood. Each venue sets its own prices or cover policies Friday night as usual.
Nick Vigarino photo by Val Delaney