1st Annual Blues and Grooves Festival

The Blues Tavern is hosting the 1st Annual Blues and Grooves Fest on Sunday, September 16, 2012 starting at 12 p.m.

It's a musical celebration to help raise awareness and funds for the Down Syndrome Society of Mobile County and their annual Buddy Walk that will be held October 20, 2012 at The Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile.

The Buddy Walk is one of 250 walks across the country happening in October, which is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The purpose of the walk is to raise awareness and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome and positively influence our community.
The line-up includes:

The Grooves Stage:
Eric Erdman (of Ugli Stick)
After Schock & The Deep End
Ryan Balthrop
Chico & Chris
BreAnna Gray & B. Graves    

The Blues Stage:
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Johnny No
The Formerly Known
The Blues Injectors
The Ric McNaughton Band
The Johnny Barbato and The Lucky Dogs

Admission is free but donations will be accepted. BBQ plates will be available for $7, and there will be a silent auction. For more information, please visit www.dssmc.org .

The Blues and Grooves Fest is brought to you by The Down Syndrome Society of Mobile County, Dream Team EZ, The Blues Tavern, The Knights of Columbus Council 8740 and Guitar Center.

The Down Syndrome Society of Mobile County is a non-profit organization composed of parents volunteers who are committed to improving the lives of individuals with Down syndrome in Mobile and surrounding areas. The mission of The Down Syndrome Society of Mobile County is to provide enrichment through education, emotional support, advocacy and networking opportunities. They are dedicated to raising awareness, educating the community and enhancing the lives of children who have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome by facilitating programs that can help them achieve their highest potential.

For more information, please contact:
Robby Field
Event Coordinator
251-648-5009
theformerlyknown@gmail.com
or
Dora Harding
Phone 251-342-3122
buddywalk@dssmc.org