Kenny Wayne Shepherd, a legend of blues rock and a five-time candidate for a Grammy with a Mississippi Delta Blues style, has revealed the lineup and talent for the first edition of his Backroads Blues Festival, for which he also acts as curator and featured performer. Buddy Guy, a legendary blues musician, will perform with him, as well as Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, a rising blues star and recent Grammy winner. Taking a break from The Trouble With. Shepherd spoke about his plans for the Backroads Blues Festival during his 25th Anniversary Tour, which marks the silver anniversary of the release of his RIAA certified Platinum selling breakthrough album. "No one organizes a genuine touring blues festival anymore. I imagined one that would allow viewers to view the finest of the greatest in one location. We are overjoyed that Buddy Guy will be joining us for every performance. He is currently the reigning king of the blues, after all. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, who is reviving the blues in a robust and powerful style, is also deserving of admiration. "We're featuring three successive generations of blues artists, underscoring the resonance of the genre," he continued. Backroads Blues Festival, he said, is an extension of his earlier award-winning 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads film and album project, which saw him take his band and a portable studio on the road to collaborate with both well-known and unheralded blues artists, documenting those collaborations along the way, including E. King is one among them. The RIAA also designated its project as a Platinum seller. He expressed the desire to eventually make a follow-up to the 2007 film. He recounted his transformation from ticket holder to the B.B. King, saying, "In the past, I really looked forward to those blues packages both as a fan and as an artist, so I decided to bring the concept back with the Backroads Blues Festival tour." the B.B. King Blues Festival On various occasions, the festival featured performances by King, Buddy Guy, Etta James, Joe Cocker, and the Neville Brothers. This upcoming Backroads Blues Festival feat. Kenny Wayne Shepherd w/ Joe Bonamassa is sure to be a highlight of the show. Show Locations: Concerts in the South USA. Don’t miss out on this festival and track your favorite artists! Select an event, pick your seats, tour venues, and tour dates, add your email address, and continue to checkout. Yadara’s International event marketplace has something for everyone. We are committed to making your ticket purchase experience easy and secure, so you can focus on creating memories. Buy cheap Backroads Blues Festival tickets at Yadara today and receive e-tickets straight to your inbox. So, whether you’re in the United States, the United Kingdom, or any part of the world, all purchases are 100% guaranteed with the Yadara Buyer Guarantee. All canceled events will result in a full refund. Backroads Blues Festival ticket prices may be above or below face value. If you run into any problems, our first-class customer service team will provide hassle-free assistance from start to finish. So mark your calendar now for future tour announcements. For more information about discount Backroads Blues Festival tickets or the third-party ticket seller, visit Yadara.com