CANAL WINCHESTER OH BLUES AND RIBFEST
The Canal Winchester OH Blues and Ribfest July 24-25💥2 Stages💥2 Days💥FREE ADMISSION
Friday Headliner Mud Morganfield:
MUD MORGANFIELD is the eldest son of Blues Legend Muddy Waters. He is playing all over the US, tours the world. The timbre and tone in his buoyant baritone is eerily similar to his iconic father's. He is multi award winning and a legend in his own right! He is Blues Royalty! (9:30-11)
Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers:
Known for his rockin’ slide guitar blues, Ray Fuller has played 10 countries thrilling audiences around the world.
Living Blues Magazine said it best "Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers deliver pure blues entertainment audiences won't soon forget!"
(7:30-9)
The MudHounds:
Hill Country Blues at its finest! They actively tour the Midwest. Their modern hypnotic boogie rhythms give homage to the past. Spill Magazine has called it "fusion of passion, energy and pure musical talent" with "roots as rich as the Delta itself." ( 5:30-7)
Sat Headliner Desoto Tiger's Testimony featuring Damon Fowler, Jason Ricci and Bruce Katz:
Each a legend in their own right, coming together to form a Super Group!
FOWLER, vocals/ guitar, gained the respect of his peers given his featured slot in the Allman Brothers alumni Butch Trucks Freight Train Band
and as a guitarist for Dickey Betts!
RICCI, is one of the most influential, recorded, celebrated, interviewed and famous harmonica players working in the world today! Simply put, he is the Eric Clapton of Harmonica Players!
KATZ, his awards are too many to list, he has been band members with Big Mama Thornton, Greg Allman, Ronnie Earl, John Hammond and so many more! (9:30-11)
Canyon Lights featuring Patrick Faherty: FAHERTY has graced the covers of every Blues Magazine around the world! Former frontman of GA20, Pat and his new band tour the world opening for George Thorogood, and thrilling audiences everywhere as Canyon Lights! (7:30-9)
Brandon Santini:
SANTINI is an award winning roots rock and blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. Several of his releases can be heard on films/ tv series Poker Face, Yellowstone, Tulsa King and more! (5:30-7)
Alexis P Suter Band:
Alexis P. Suter owns that big, booming voice heard roaring out of Brooklyn and straight into the heart of North America and beyond. She and her band are a powerful and unique ensemble, that artfully blend the lines between Blues, Soul and Rock music. (3:30-5)
Zayne Alexander Harshaw and BLUE SPECTRUM:
HARSHAW, diagnosed with autism at the young age of four, did not let anything stop him from his dreams of becoming a band leader. He is a self taught award winning guitarist. Pianist, GENENE BLACKWELL on keys is musical miracle. She is blind from birth. Despite these challenges, the sound of music penetrated her entire being and has served as the conduit to her survival and success. She is now an accomplished singer, pianist and studio musician. Together, with their bandmates they tour all over Ohio! (1:30-3)
Just Another Mojo:
Columbus’ hottest young blues group on the scene. A soulful, four-piece with rock stylings like Jimi and a blues feel so smooth that you will melt in your seat. JAM creates original music with a unique and intimate feel that brings the heat. Bella Gresham on vocals, Aiden Cash on guitar, Jackson McCargish on drums and Tyler Reed on bass bringing you youth, power, talent and energy to the stage! (Noon-1)
Fun for the family, a second Stradley Stage, tucked far away from the Main Stage traffic, features top acoustic acts from all over Ohio… Luther Trammell from Cleveland, Jimmy D Rogers from Hamilton area, Molly Winters, Bart Jenkins, Michael McGannon from Columbus, Alex Poteet from Cincinnati and sooo many more!
Stradley is a stage where Bluesfans can get out of the sun and enjoy live music, and enjoy bbq, in a more intimate setting.
Award Winning BBQ and Kids Zone!
Come see why Bluesfans annually cross multiple state lines, even come from several parts Ontario to enjoy our Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest!
July 24-25, 2026
3 1/2 drive from Windsor Ontario
2 hr drive from Wheeling WV
1 1/2 drive from Cincinnati OH
2 1/2 drive from Pittsburgh PA
4 1/2 drive from Buffalo NY
3 1/2 drive from Detroit MI
Friday Headliner Mud Morganfield:
MUD MORGANFIELD is the eldest son of Blues Legend Muddy Waters. He is playing all over the US, tours the world. The timbre and tone in his buoyant baritone is eerily similar to his iconic father's. He is multi award winning and a legend in his own right! He is Blues Royalty! (9:30-11)
Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers:
Known for his rockin’ slide guitar blues, Ray Fuller has played 10 countries thrilling audiences around the world.
Living Blues Magazine said it best "Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers deliver pure blues entertainment audiences won't soon forget!"
(7:30-9)
The MudHounds:
Hill Country Blues at its finest! They actively tour the Midwest. Their modern hypnotic boogie rhythms give homage to the past. Spill Magazine has called it "fusion of passion, energy and pure musical talent" with "roots as rich as the Delta itself." ( 5:30-7)
Sat Headliner Desoto Tiger's Testimony featuring Damon Fowler, Jason Ricci and Bruce Katz:
Each a legend in their own right, coming together to form a Super Group!
FOWLER, vocals/ guitar, gained the respect of his peers given his featured slot in the Allman Brothers alumni Butch Trucks Freight Train Band
and as a guitarist for Dickey Betts!
RICCI, is one of the most influential, recorded, celebrated, interviewed and famous harmonica players working in the world today! Simply put, he is the Eric Clapton of Harmonica Players!
KATZ, his awards are too many to list, he has been band members with Big Mama Thornton, Greg Allman, Ronnie Earl, John Hammond and so many more! (9:30-11)
Canyon Lights featuring Patrick Faherty: FAHERTY has graced the covers of every Blues Magazine around the world! Former frontman of GA20, Pat and his new band tour the world opening for George Thorogood, and thrilling audiences everywhere as Canyon Lights! (7:30-9)
Brandon Santini:
SANTINI is an award winning roots rock and blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. Several of his releases can be heard on films/ tv series Poker Face, Yellowstone, Tulsa King and more! (5:30-7)
Alexis P Suter Band:
Alexis P. Suter owns that big, booming voice heard roaring out of Brooklyn and straight into the heart of North America and beyond. She and her band are a powerful and unique ensemble, that artfully blend the lines between Blues, Soul and Rock music. (3:30-5)
Zayne Alexander Harshaw and BLUE SPECTRUM:
HARSHAW, diagnosed with autism at the young age of four, did not let anything stop him from his dreams of becoming a band leader. He is a self taught award winning guitarist. Pianist, GENENE BLACKWELL on keys is musical miracle. She is blind from birth. Despite these challenges, the sound of music penetrated her entire being and has served as the conduit to her survival and success. She is now an accomplished singer, pianist and studio musician. Together, with their bandmates they tour all over Ohio! (1:30-3)
Just Another Mojo:
Columbus’ hottest young blues group on the scene. A soulful, four-piece with rock stylings like Jimi and a blues feel so smooth that you will melt in your seat. JAM creates original music with a unique and intimate feel that brings the heat. Bella Gresham on vocals, Aiden Cash on guitar, Jackson McCargish on drums and Tyler Reed on bass bringing you youth, power, talent and energy to the stage! (Noon-1)
Fun for the family, a second Stradley Stage, tucked far away from the Main Stage traffic, features top acoustic acts from all over Ohio… Luther Trammell from Cleveland, Jimmy D Rogers from Hamilton area, Molly Winters, Bart Jenkins, Michael McGannon from Columbus, Alex Poteet from Cincinnati and sooo many more!
Stradley is a stage where Bluesfans can get out of the sun and enjoy live music, and enjoy bbq, in a more intimate setting.
Award Winning BBQ and Kids Zone!
Come see why Bluesfans annually cross multiple state lines, even come from several parts Ontario to enjoy our Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest!
July 24-25, 2026
3 1/2 drive from Windsor Ontario
2 hr drive from Wheeling WV
1 1/2 drive from Cincinnati OH
2 1/2 drive from Pittsburgh PA
4 1/2 drive from Buffalo NY
3 1/2 drive from Detroit MI
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Historic Canal Winchester, Canal Winchester,OH,United States
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