San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta

Agave Blues

This talented group of players creates a mix, of originals and favorites, delivered with polish and style. They have won numerous awards and headlined the 2009 "Ensenada Blues & Rock Fiesta" to standing ovations and encores. Always "In the Pocket" their appearance promises to be another great show. This will be their 3rd appearance in this Festival. "Agave Blues" Band is a product of San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico. Enjoy!

Band Website:

http://www.agavebluesband.com

Becki Sue & her Big Rockin’ Daddies!

Winners of many awards including“Best Band” Western Washington State. This high energy blues band will get you up and dancing. They bring a great show with great music. We hope to have their new CD available at the event. Enjoy!

Band Website:

http://www.bigrockindaddies.com/

Chet Cannon and The Committee

San Diego’s Premier “Down and Dirty” Blues Band. These guys knocked us out last year and we are delighted to have them back again this year. They always bring their "A" game and will "groove on" with their Good time Blues, Swing and Rockin' Boogie style. Look for their new CD that should be available at the event! Band Website: http://www.chetcannonblues.com

Band Website:

http://www.chetcannonblues.com

Javier Batiz

Legendary Guitar Player! He is the “Godfather of Mexican Rock”. This remarkable talent has been creating great music for many years with more than 30 albums to his credit. This will be his first appearance in San Felipe and promises to rock the house. Rumor has it that Javier taught Carlos Santana to play rock (not just a rumor).

Band Website:

http://www.javierbatiz.com

Michele Lundeen

"The Queen of Steam" herself! Michele has been nominated for “Best Blues” 2009 by the "San Diego Music Awards", her 7th nomination for Best Blues. This will be her 4th appearance at our "Fiesta". Needless to say, she is a real crowd pleaser. High energy with a great voice. A blues treasure for sure!

Band Website:

http://www.michelelundeen.com/

Ruta 69

“Ensenada’s Best Musicians”. An All-Star cast, promises to be a great show.These guys reflect the popularity of Rock & Blues in Mexico. "West Coast Style", West Coast Baja that is!

Sean Carney band with Phil Berkowitz

"2007 International Blues Challenge winner and Albert King Award winner as Most Promising Guitar Player" What an honor to have this great band in our "Fiesta". Sean teams up with the legendary Phil Berkowitz the "Master of the Blues Harmonica". Hold on to your seats, this promises to be a show to remember.

Band Website:

http://web.mac.com/seanhcarney/iWeb/Sean%20Carney%20Band/Home.html

Vatos Locos

This local San Felipe band brings a surf music flavor to our event. They play "Surfabilly" blues with a style of their own. This power trio promises to keep you in motion. This will be their 4th appearance.

820 Band

This Southern California favorite will get ya goin'. Great Players create Great Music! With the release of their new CD, this band will definitely leave a lasting impression. They have many credits and will knock you out!

Band Website:

http://www.myspace.com/820band

Delta Heat

Delta Heat featuring Ken Schoppmeyer is a dance blues band specializing in blues, R&B, Boogie, Jazz and Swing. This band plays a sophisticated style you don’t hear very often these days. Ken Schoppmeyer is the very talented front man, singing soulful lyrics of various styles and is one of the countries premier harp players. You may pick up on the many influences of each band member including Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Sam Meyers, Anson Funderburgh, Hollywood Fats and many others.

Band Website:

http://www.myspace.com/deltaheat