Tremblant Blues Festival 2012

We don’t claim to know the future but if there is one thing we’re sure of…, it’s that from July 6th – 15th, 2012 we’re going to be feeling a little blue.

2012 marks the 19th annual Tremblant Blues Festival and we can’t think of any summer event we enjoy more. This year promises to be better than ever with artists from all around the world representing not only classic blues but everything from boogie-woogie to gospel. Over the course of ten days Tremblant will see over 150 FREE concerts! That’s right, you can come and watch some of the music industry’s best performers and not pay a dime!

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our Tremblant Blues Festival lodging. Book 3 nights and save 30%! This is one party that we promise you won’t want to miss!

Here’s our feature list of artists…

Tremblant Blues Festival 2012 Lineup

FRIDAY, JULY 6
Debbie Davies @ 9:00pm – Telus Stage @ Place Saint-Bernard
Arguably the top female blues guitarist, Debbie is in Tremblant for one show only and should not be missed. Her guitar playing has been likened to such greats as Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

www.debbiedavies.com

SATURDAY, JULY 7
Tower of Power @ 8:30pm – Volkswagon Stage @ Place des Voyageurs
A 40-year old institution, Tower of Power has a sound that is described as urban soul music. Extremely high energy and with an entire horn section, TOP is best seen live!

www.towerofpower.com

SUNDAY, JULY 8
The Bart Walker Band @ 5:00pm – Telus Stage @ Place Saint-Bernard
Another great classic blues guitarist, Bart Walker won this year’s prestigious Gibson Guitar Best Blues Guitarist Award at the International Blues Challenge and the band came in second overall! This is the perfect show to finish off a Sunday.

www.thebartwalkerband.com

MONDAY, July 9
Royal Southern Brotherhood @ 8:00pm – Volkswagon Stage @ Place des Voyageurs
Truly the new reigning kings of Southern rock, RSB is going to keep your toes tapping and your fists pumping. Their self-titled album is perfect for the drive into Tremblant though you have to keep an eye on your speedometer; it’s easy to get carried away!

www.royalsouthernbrotherhood.com

TUESDAY, July 10
Popa Chubby @ 9:00pm – Telus Stage @ Place Saint-Bernard
Don’t be put off by the name or tattoos, Popa Chubby and his electric blues, are downright magical. Fingers crossed he performs his amazing rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”

www.popachubby.com

WEDNESDAY, July 11
Kim Churchill @ 7:00pm – Volkswagon Stage @ Place des Voyageurs
A huge hit last year, Kim is back again this year to gift us with his amazing talent. Original songs, a beautiful voice, and some serious guitar skills, this is the next generation – a performer who we’re sure we’ll see a lot more of.

www.kimchurchill.com

THURSDAY, July 12
Nanette Workman @ 8:30pm – Volkswagon Stage @ Place des Voyageurs
There’s not much we can say about Nanette Workman that hasn’t been said before. An amazing artist we can’t wait to see her again.

www.nanetteworkman.com

FRIDAY, July 13
Kim Wilson’s Blues Allstars @ 8:30pm – Volkswagon Stage @ Place des Voyageurs
A man with a lung capacity that could compete with Pavarotti, Kim Wilson is the master of the mouth organ. And he’s bringing along some other greats, including Larry Taylor (formerly of Canned Heat).

www.fabulousthunderbirds.com

SATURDAY, July 14
Lowrider Band @ 8:30pm – Volkswagon Stage @ Place des Voyageurs
Four out the five surviving members of the infamous 70s rock band, War, these guys are old pros that put on an amazing show. It’s always great to hear some of the old classics!

www.lowriderband.com

SUNDAY, July 15
Jireh Gospel Choir @ 5:00pm – Telus Stage @ Place Saint-Bernard
Though it may not be your typical Blues Festival performance, we can’t wait to take-in the uplifting gospel of Jireh. A fantastic way to finish what is sure to be an amazing ten days!

www.jirehgospelchoir.com

It’s hard to narrow it all down, but if we could only see one show each day, the above would be our picks! Thank goodness we won’t actually be that limited and we can’t wait to see some of the new faces and find some new tunes for our iPods.