Blues and Seafood

We’ve had Elvis. We’ve had No Principals. We’ve had a String of Pearls. Now we’re gonna get the Blues. Lots of Blues. Aug 16 2008, Ilwaco will again be front and center with some hot blues, cold brews and fresh seafood, prepared by Ilwaco’s restaurants, canneries and processors. This year, the very popular Waterfront Dance has joined forces with Oysterville’s Jazz and Oysters event to create a two day music and seafood festival. In Ilwaco, music will flow starting early afternoon with several local blues acts, adding to the excitement of the Saturday Market. Preceding our headliner, Portland’s Boogie Bone Band will get you tapping your feet and moving your booty. I had the privilege of seeing these gentlemen perform, and as a man who knows blues, let me say, you won’t soon forget the Bone. Hang on, the night’s still young as our headliners for the event, The Insomniacs take the stage at the Pavilion, and with these guys performing you won’t be sleepy either. Good thing, because after the Insomniacs, you can shuffle a few blocks downtown to the Sea Hag, where Hindsight 20/20 is cookin’ up a set of blues just for this event.  Come early, explore downtown’s galleries and shops, enjoy the Saturday market at the Port of Ilwaco, then enjoy Blues and Seafood, presented by the Ilwaco Merchants Association and hosted by the Port of Ilwaco.  I’ll have some of those Blues, please.

Clint Carter