– The 19th annual Old Capitol Blues & BBQ will sizzle with a stellar blues band line-up! The music festival will be held August 25th and August 26th, 2023. Friday’s
hours are 5:00 p.m. to midnight and Saturday will host 3:00 p.m. to midnight, on the streets of downtown Springfield, surrounding the Old State Capitol grounds. The stage will be on 5th and Adams streets with the food and drink stands lining 5th and Washington streets.
The Old Capitol Blues & BBQ festival stirs up the sultry sounds of summer in downtown Springfield every August. Facilitated by a group of local music lovers, the event seeks out the very best blues bands all year long. This year’s line-up is comprised of:
(Friday) The Mary Jo Curry Band, Gabe Stillman Band, and the (multi-nominated) Albert Castiglia Band. (Saturday) Chris Camp and His Blues Ambassadors, Soul Experience Band with Reggie Britton, The Chris O’Leary Band, and headliner (multi-nominated) Selwyn Birchwood.
Barry Friedman, of the Old Capitol Blues & BBQ, says “After one great band after another, here in our own backyard, the crowning jewel of the weekend will blow everyone away! Headliner Selwyn Birchwood is a young, lively performer who mixes deep blues with rock and funk. His latest album “Exorcist” is the #1 blues album on the Billboard Top 10 Blues Chart!”.
An array of BBQ and other tasty delights will be available from vendors and trucks, as will be domestic and craft beers, cocktails, wines, and soft drinks. Admission is $15 at the gates on both nights and food/drink tickets will also be available for purchase. Find us on Facebook.
