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. The Glorifying Vines Sisters, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, plus DJ Raquiqui and DJ Mahealani round out the Waterloo fest. Following the park performances, a separately ticketed aftershow will take place at Antone's featuring the first Austin performance by Trouble No More, a supergroup of Memphis musicians playing the music of the Allman Brothers Band."We don't feel the need to take the genre too literally," explains Bridges.
Bridges and Ernst's quarantine daydreams sparked conversations with Moody Amphitheater general manager Jared Stone, who encouraged the idea of transporting the nightclub's legacy outside of its brick-and-mortar presence. The event marks the first return of a festival to the Waterloo grounds following the musically historic park's
. The green space has hosted eclectic live performances dating back to 1975, including Pachanga Latino Music Festival, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Mess With Texas, and the's Hot Sauce Festival. Come April, blues enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to attend. "Since Antone's Nightclub is usually 21 and up, we're hoping this family-friendly festival will allow more young people to be introduced to the great blues and soul artists that we love," elaborates Ernst.
Antone's and Waterloo Greenway present the Austin Blues Festival Sat., April 29, at Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park, 1401 N. Trinity.has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press.