10th Maryport Blues Festival Friday July 25th, Saturday July 26th and Sunday July 27th 2008

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Chuck Berry, one of the most influential figures in popular music and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music will headline the Friday night .

Legendary blues guitarist, Jimmie Vaughan will headline the Saturday night with an exclusive UK performance. Jimmie will be joined by the Tilt-a-Whirl band and Austin's Queen of Blues, Lou Ann Barton, making a rare UK appearance. 

Jools Holland and the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will headline Sunday night. Sunday will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Maryport Blues Festival, featuring some of the artists who have appeared at the festival over the last decade. Jools headlined the third festival in 2001 and was an obvious favourite to headline the celebrations on the Sunday.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday May 2nd. see Ticket section of website for details.