Thursday the 29th at 4:00 PM - Pavilion Stage
The Bobby Patterson Band, a multi-award-winning national touring act from Spokane, WA, is acclaimed as the Inland Empire Blues Society's "Best Blues Band" with Bobby Patterson receiving the IEBS Best Blues Guitarist, Best Male Blues Vocalist, Best Male Blues Performer, and Best Blues Album. BPB performs passionate blues originals written by the lead guitarist and vocalist, a musician who "really feels the music". Award-winning percussionist Ken Danielson anchors the new 5-piece band which features three additions to last year's lineup, Tom Brewster on bass, Chuck Swanson on sax and Dave Goering on keyboards. The new band has a huge and exciting sound, incorporating jazz and rock elements with Bobby's fast-paced blues compositions and incredible guitar playing and singing. The result will have you entertained and dancing from the beginning to the final encore!