Dirty Frank

Barry Fowler, Lead Guitar

Roger, Vocals

Dirty Frank is a talented young blues and rock band from Jonesboro, Arkansas. Writing and performing their own orignal music they opened the festival with a great set of hot electric blues and rock.

Uncle Fred

Suzanne Michell on violin, Fred Wilson Guitar

Uncle Fred performs an eclectic set of both original and cover tunes. He is one of the most entertaining gentlemen you'll ever meet. His dry humor and knowledge of music history makes for an informative as well as entertaining experience.

Fred Wilson aka
Uncle Fred The Dead Head

Bruce Page
Lead Guitar and Vocals

Jim Drennen
Harp and Vocals

The Blues Heavyweights are one of Northeast Arkansas' favorite bands. Two outstanding lead guitarist, a wildman harp player, bass and drums that don't quit.

Ronnie Coletta
Lead Guitar

Joe Lee is the mainstay of music in Northeast Arkansas. As the owner of Alley Records he's recorded many music legends from the Mississippi Delta. Joe's career has spanned five decades and he is still in demand. His set included both jazz and blues standards.

Joe Lee

The Barrelhouse Kings
In Front - Lee Rains, harp and Kandra Kolemainen, vocals
Back Row - Christopher H. Hipp, bass, John Lambert, drums and Crash Kolemainen, guitar and vocals

The Barrelhouse Kings from Memphis, Tenessee put on a dynamic show at Blues Fest 99. Lee Raines can play that harp and Kandra Kolehmainen performances are electrifying. This is one heck of a Blues band.

The Great Larry Donn

Larry Donn has been recording rocknroll since the 50's. His hit Honey Bun from the late 50's is still covered over and over by rockers. Larry Donn's performances take you back to the roots of rocknroll and there is no doubt in your mind that this is the way it's suppose to be. He was joined on stage at Blues Fest by Jerry Ward and David Virgin. Son Joey was on bass and Billy Spence on drums.

Jerry Ward, David Virgin, and Joey Gillihan

Drummer Billy Spence