The annual three-day New York State Blues Festival celebrates the far reaching influence that this genre has had on modern music by bringing together a complimentary line-up of diverse acts from across the country and beyond.

The mission of the NYS Blues Festival is to preserve, protect and promote blues music and culture. The Syracuse, NY festival entertains while educating on the role of the blues in the development of popular music in the US and around the world.

June 11: Gates open at 4 pm
June 12: Gates open at 3 pm
June 13: Gates open at 11 am

Visit nysbluesfest.com for the full event schedule.

WAER is proud to partner with New York State Blues Festival.