Can you name a headliner at the 1st Waterfront Blues Festival?
Jesse Mae Hemphill, Blubinos with Monti Amundson, Norman Sylvester Revue, Little Charlie & the Nightcats, Margo Tufo Revue, Johnnie and the Jokers, William Clarke Band, Lloyd Jones Struggle and the Jelly Roll Kings
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Who is often referred to as the “King of Blues?”
B.B King
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Where did Blues Music originate from?
Blues music developed in the southern United States after the American Civil War (1861-65)
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What year did the first Waterfront Blues Festival take place?
1988
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What is the name of the famous blues label founded by brothers Leonard and Phil Chess in Chicago?
Chess Records
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Which Blues musician is often referred to as the “Empress of the Blues?”
Bessie Smith
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Who is often referred to as the “Queen of the Blues” and is known for her powerful voice and hits like “Wang Dang Doodle”
Koko Taylor
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In what year were the first blues recordings made?
Sylvester “Curly” Weaver recorded Guitar Blues and Guitar Rag in 1923
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What is the most popular blues instrument?
Guitar
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The late legendary Texas bluesman Albert Collins was nicknamed, because of his piercing guitar tone, for what kitchen utensil?
The Ice Pick
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What member of Led Zeppelin performed at the 2013 Blues Fest?
Robert Plant, as part of the Sensational Space Shifters
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How many bars are included in the traditional blues song structure?
The 12-bar blues progression, a fundamental framework in The Blues, forms the backbone of countless classic blues compositions
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What natural disaster did the Waterfront Blues Festival team fundraise for in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina
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Where is The Blues Hall of Fame located?
Memphis, Tennessee
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In 2021, The Waterfront Blues Festival relocated to what location alongside the Willamette River?
Zidell Yards
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Which artist, also known as “The Mother Goddess of Folk Blues” was inducted into The Blues Hall of Fame this year?
Odetta
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Along with blue notes, what “flexible” type of note is commonly found in blues music?
Bent notes
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Which famous director produced a documentary film series about the history of the blues in America in 2003?
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