2023 Blues at Timbuctoo Festival in Lake Placid

Experience renowned blues musicians and vocalists at the John Brown Farm Historic Site in Lake Placid on September 17, 2023.

John Brown LIVES! sponsors another Blues at Timbuctoo festival on September 17, 2023, from noon to 5 pm at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid, NY.

This annual event in Lake Placid, held outdoors on the 270-acre John Brown Farm State Historic Site, brings world-class vocalists, instrumentalists, performers, and storytellers in concert and conversation with the audience. And it’s free to attend — no tickets or admission fee required.

This is an outdoor event, rain or shine. Pack a picnic basket and sun umbrella.

This year’s line up includes:

• Jake Blount

• Dave Keyes

• Adirondack Blues Reunion

• Grant Dermody and Frank Fotusky

• Jerry Dugger and The Harlem Blues Project

On Saturday, September 16, attend a special screening of “His Truth is Marching On: A Story of American Music from 1619 to Hip Hop told through John Brown’s Body” at Lake Flower Landing, Saranac Lake.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Enjoy pizza and local brews. The screening and conversation begin at 7 pm.

Suggested donation of $15

 

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