DME Blues Cruises: Cruise the beautiful Willamette River and hear the blues in an intimate setting on the Portland Spirit on one of the 2012 festival's six DME Blues Cruises. Cruises feature Lionel Young, The Otis Taylor Band, Bobby Rush and more.
Festival Passes: Get the best seat in the house or other special perks by purchasing a Festival Pass. Passes went fast last year, so be sure to get yours quickly. Like us on Facebook for an early-bird discount promo code for Blues Buddy and Five-Day passes.
After Hours All-Stars: See some of the festival's biggest acts at After Hours All-Stars concerts, including Charlie Musselwhite, JJ Grey, James Hunter and more after hours at the Marriott Hotel Ballroom, across the street from the festival.
Issues purchasing tickets or passes? Please contact Ticket Tomato at 1-800-820-9884.
Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival to celebrate 25 years of fighting hunger
Portland, Oregon, July 4 through 8, 2012
PORTLAND, Ore. (March 30, 2012) – “This is a not-to-miss festival,” declared Peter Dammann, this year’s artistic director. “We’ve got an amazing lineup with our strongest closing day ever. And we’ll continue to announce many more performances in the weeks to come. From Charlie Musselwhite to Steve Miller, from Elvin Bishop to Portland’s own Curtis Salgado, from Booker T. to Louisiana’s Galactic, there’s something for everyone.” Read more.
Wednesday, July 4: Gates - 11 a.m. Music - noon to 10:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 5: Gates - 2 p.m. Music 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, July 6: Gates - 2 p.m. Music 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 7: Gates - 11 a.m. Music - noon to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 8: Gates - 11 a.m. Music - noon to 9 p.m.
The Waterfront Blues Festival is owned and operated by Oregon Food Bank and raises food and funds to fight hunger. 100 percent of all donations benefit Oregon Food Bank's mission. Learn more.