The Lake Martin area is in for another musical treat – the Jazz Fest has finalized its lineup for 2007 (all times Central PM):

Friday,  June 8, 2007 at the Strand Park in downtown Alex City

6:00 – 7:00  – The Robin Hill Band – local Alex City band

7:30 – 9:00 –  Kelley Hunt – Roots R&B / Americana singer / songwriter / piano player

9:30 – 11:00  – Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen –
                             “Jon Cleary is the ninth wonder in the world.” – Bonnie Raitt

Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the Lake Martin Amphitheater

6:00 – 7:00 – Wes Jeans – a powerful young guitar slinger; a player that drops the unsuspecting jaw of Blues lovers everywhere; a player some have said “is destined to be a Texas legend – a truly genuine Texas Blues Player”..

7:30 – 9:00 – The Lee Boys – Sacred steel is a type of music described as an inspired, unique form of Gospel music with a hard-driving, blues-based beat. The musical genre is rooted in Gospel, but infused with rhythm and blues, jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, country and ideas from other nations.

9:30 – 11:00 – Edwin McCain – Blending equal parts folk, soul and rock, platinum-selling singer/songwriter Edwin McCain has signed with Vanguard Records.

Both events are free and open to the public.  There is a $10 parking fee for Saturday night.  For more details, read my previous Jazz Fest post.

See you there!