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Austin Blues Festival is always something to look forward to. But this year it’s an extra special one, because the curators behind Blues Fest – who also tirelessly run Antone’s Nightclub – are commemorating the legendary venue’s 50th anniversary.
So to ring in a half century as one of Austin’s finest spots and give a sneak peek of this year’s Austin Blues Festival acts, Antone’s Co-Owner Will Bridges, Talent Buyer Zach Ernst, Marketing Director Kristina Kokkonos, and Director of Operations Mallory Bellinger takes us through an extensive preview of the 2025 Blues Fest lineup.
Playlist:
- Sue Foley – “Okie Dokie Stomp”
- Orquesta Akokán – “Mambo Rapidito”
- Elizabeth King – “Living in the Last Days”
- Lee Fields & The Expressions – “Honey Dove”
- Cha Wa – “My People”
- Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – “Hard Times” (Live)
- Keith Frank – “Haterz” (feat. Lil Boosie)
- Jalen Ngonda – “If You Don’t Want My Love”
- Mavis Staples – “Endlessly”
- Jackie Venson – “Crush”
- Gary Clark Jr. – “Three O’Clock Blues” (Live)
- Jimmie Vaughan – “What’s Your Name?”
