Blue Moon Marquee at the 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series
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BLUE MOON MARQUEE,
with special local guest opener Prairie Creek Sirens, will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series! This concert will take place at 7p on Saturday, September 5th at Canan Commons (500 South Walnut Street) in the heart of Downtown Muncie, Indiana. Come early for our local food/drink vendors!
“To say A.W. and Jasmine are old souls is an understatement to say the least. They are poised for worldwide recognition in a brilliant and unique genre-bending ride through American blues and folk, Gypsy jazz, Native American themes, jump blues, swing and more. These century-old traditions have been redefined and delivered in a new light here. They are astounding in their depth, groove and soul on this recording. Written, played, and recorded here in a heartfelt and natural old-school way for the world to hear, feel, dance, drink or be alone with. For me, working with them in the studio was inspiring and a re-confirmation of my own belief in the power of roots music.”
– Duke Robillard, Grammy Award-winning guitar player and producer of Scream, Holler & Howl
Canadian Roots Blues duo Blue Moon Marquee writes and performs original compositions influenced by anything that swings, jumps or grooves. A.W. Cardinal (vocals/guitar) and Jasmine Colette a.k.a. Badlands Jass (vocals/bass/drums) have played for a vast gamut of crowds at jazz clubs, Lindy Hop dance halls, folk venues, blues haunts, hospitals, prisons, markets, motorcycle joints, dive bars and prestigious festival stages. Colette not only commands the upright bass but also brings the rhythm with her feet on a custom foot drum kit, all while singing in her signature honey-dipped tone. Cardinal’s distinctive and soulful vocals barrel out like a raging bull while his guitar crackles with the swinging energy of jazz-tinged blues. The vast repertoire of this band is a reflection of their bounteous years on the road, and the result is a trademark blend that pulls the different parts of their musical worlds together, taking the tones of early blues, the expressions of jazz, the heart of country, the spirit of folk, the swagger of soul, and the rhythm of rock ‘n’ roll. Their gift is presenting all of these different elements without anything sounding out of step, conjuring a blend where Howlin’ Wolf tangos with Django Reinhardt, Earnest Tubb shoots firecrackers with Cab Calloway, and Memphis Minnie throws dice with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.
In recognition of their excellence, Scream, Holler & Howl, the band’s 5th album, won JUNO Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the GRAMMYs) for Blues Album of the Year and Indigenous Artist of the Year. The album was also honored with the Blues Foundation’s award for Emerging Artist of the Year (2023), and it swept the 2023 Maple Blues Awards (Canada’s highest honour in blues) with four wins, including Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Acoustic Act of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. Co-produced by Duke Robillard and recorded live to tape, Scream, Holler & Howl blazes forward with a full band featuring some of Canada’s finest veteran players. While they have primarily performed as a duo since 2013, over the last couple of years they have been performing often as a trio or quartet featuring Darcy Phillips (Jann Arden) on piano and Jerry Cook (Colin James) on tenor and baritone saxophone.
Unbound by genre or era, Blue Moon Marquee has an edge that demands you take notice. With an authentic mixture of tempo, melody and imagery, they are timeless artists perfect for this time!
The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is a non-profit partnership whose mission is to bring critically acclaimed, national recording artists to perform at Canan Commons, Muncie’s premier outdoor performance venue, located in the heart of Downtown Muncie. A second mission is to promote the many recreational, artistic, and cultural attractions located along, or in close proximity to, Canan Commons and Muncie’s popular “Three Trails” -- The White River Greenway, Cardinal Greenway, and Muncie Arts and Culture Trail. We hope attendees will heed our slogan, “Explore the Trails, Enjoy the Music!”
Complete information about the Muncie Three Trails Music Series can be found at:
http://www.MuncieThreeTrails.com
Our entire 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series is sponsored by Ball State University, THANK YOU!
with special local guest opener Prairie Creek Sirens, will be performing a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series! This concert will take place at 7p on Saturday, September 5th at Canan Commons (500 South Walnut Street) in the heart of Downtown Muncie, Indiana. Come early for our local food/drink vendors!
“To say A.W. and Jasmine are old souls is an understatement to say the least. They are poised for worldwide recognition in a brilliant and unique genre-bending ride through American blues and folk, Gypsy jazz, Native American themes, jump blues, swing and more. These century-old traditions have been redefined and delivered in a new light here. They are astounding in their depth, groove and soul on this recording. Written, played, and recorded here in a heartfelt and natural old-school way for the world to hear, feel, dance, drink or be alone with. For me, working with them in the studio was inspiring and a re-confirmation of my own belief in the power of roots music.”
– Duke Robillard, Grammy Award-winning guitar player and producer of Scream, Holler & Howl
Canadian Roots Blues duo Blue Moon Marquee writes and performs original compositions influenced by anything that swings, jumps or grooves. A.W. Cardinal (vocals/guitar) and Jasmine Colette a.k.a. Badlands Jass (vocals/bass/drums) have played for a vast gamut of crowds at jazz clubs, Lindy Hop dance halls, folk venues, blues haunts, hospitals, prisons, markets, motorcycle joints, dive bars and prestigious festival stages. Colette not only commands the upright bass but also brings the rhythm with her feet on a custom foot drum kit, all while singing in her signature honey-dipped tone. Cardinal’s distinctive and soulful vocals barrel out like a raging bull while his guitar crackles with the swinging energy of jazz-tinged blues. The vast repertoire of this band is a reflection of their bounteous years on the road, and the result is a trademark blend that pulls the different parts of their musical worlds together, taking the tones of early blues, the expressions of jazz, the heart of country, the spirit of folk, the swagger of soul, and the rhythm of rock ‘n’ roll. Their gift is presenting all of these different elements without anything sounding out of step, conjuring a blend where Howlin’ Wolf tangos with Django Reinhardt, Earnest Tubb shoots firecrackers with Cab Calloway, and Memphis Minnie throws dice with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.
In recognition of their excellence, Scream, Holler & Howl, the band’s 5th album, won JUNO Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the GRAMMYs) for Blues Album of the Year and Indigenous Artist of the Year. The album was also honored with the Blues Foundation’s award for Emerging Artist of the Year (2023), and it swept the 2023 Maple Blues Awards (Canada’s highest honour in blues) with four wins, including Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Acoustic Act of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. Co-produced by Duke Robillard and recorded live to tape, Scream, Holler & Howl blazes forward with a full band featuring some of Canada’s finest veteran players. While they have primarily performed as a duo since 2013, over the last couple of years they have been performing often as a trio or quartet featuring Darcy Phillips (Jann Arden) on piano and Jerry Cook (Colin James) on tenor and baritone saxophone.
Unbound by genre or era, Blue Moon Marquee has an edge that demands you take notice. With an authentic mixture of tempo, melody and imagery, they are timeless artists perfect for this time!
The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is a non-profit partnership whose mission is to bring critically acclaimed, national recording artists to perform at Canan Commons, Muncie’s premier outdoor performance venue, located in the heart of Downtown Muncie. A second mission is to promote the many recreational, artistic, and cultural attractions located along, or in close proximity to, Canan Commons and Muncie’s popular “Three Trails” -- The White River Greenway, Cardinal Greenway, and Muncie Arts and Culture Trail. We hope attendees will heed our slogan, “Explore the Trails, Enjoy the Music!”
Complete information about the Muncie Three Trails Music Series can be found at:
http://www.MuncieThreeTrails.com
Our entire 2026 Muncie Three Trails Music Series is sponsored by Ball State University, THANK YOU!
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Canan Commons, 500 S Walnut St,Muncie, Indiana, United States
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