2012 Events Schedule
Friday, June 15
(Festival Hours: 5 - 11 p.m.)
| 4:00 - 8:00 pm | Paddleboat Rides on the Big Walnut Creek |
| 5:00 - 11:00 pm | VFW Rib Shack, featuring draft beer, BBQ ribs and side dishes (VFW Shelter House) |
| 5:00 - 11:00 pm | Amusement Rides |
| 5:00 - 11:00 pm | Food, Art & Craft Vendors |
| 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Injun Parts, Blues Stage |
| 5:00 - 6:00 pm | |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Terry Davidson, Acoustic Alley |
| 5:30 - 7:00 pm | Lisa Clark's Collosal Joy Project, Jazz Stage presented by Heartland Bank |
| 6:15 - 7:30 pm | Willie Phoenix Band, Blues Stage |
| 6:30 - 7:30 pm | |
| 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Too Blue Big Al & Michael Patrick, Acoustic Alley |
| 7:00 - 8:00 pm | |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| 7:30 - 9:00 pm | The Ken Weaver Quartet, Jazz Stage presented by Heartland Bank |
| 7:45 - 9:15 pm | Cleveland Fats & the Don Normal Band, Blues Stage |
| 8:00 - 9:30 pm | Michael Dudley, Acoustic Alley |
| 9:00 - 10:30 pm | |
| 9:30 - 11:00 pm | The Tony Monaco Trio, Jazz Stage presented by Heartland Bank |
| 9:30 - 11:00 pm | The Jimi Vincent Band, Blues Stage |
| 9:30 - 11:00 pm |
Saturday, June 16
(Festival Hours: 11am - 11pm)
| 10:00 am | Jog your JAZZ Off! 5K Run/Walk |
| 10:00 - 12 noon | |
| 11:00 - 11:00 pm | Food, Art & Craft Vendors |
| 11:00 - 12:30 pm | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | |
| 12:00 - 8:00 pm | Paddleboat Rides on the Big Walnut Creek |
| 12:00 - 1:30 pm | Minan-Dya, Jazz Stage presented by Heartland Bank |
| 12:00 - 1:30 pm | |
| 12:00 - 5:00 pm | Musical Discovery Zone |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Barrelhouse Blues Band, Blues Stage |
| 1:00 - 11:00 pm | VFW Rib Shack, featuring draft beer, BBQ ribs and side dishes (VFW Shelter House) |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm | |
| 1:30 - 3:30 pm | Jazz for Kids program (MDZ Family Stage) |
| 1:45 - 3:15 pm | |
| 2:15 - 3:45 pm | The Mark Flugge Trio, Jazz Stage presented by Heartland Bank |
| 2:45 - 3:15 pm | Soul Satyr, Blues Stage |
| 3:00 - 4:30 pm | Delyn Christian, Acoustic Alley |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | The Mark May Band, Blues Stage |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | |
| 4:15 - 5:15 pm | |
| 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Flippo, Jazz Stage presented by Heartland Bank |
| 4:30 - 6:00 pm | Pett Crow, Acoustic Alley |
| 5:15 - 6:45 pm | Haywire Dog with Ray Roberson, Blues Stage |
| 5:30 - 6:30 pm | |
| 5:45 - 7 pm | |
| 6:00 - 7:30 pm | John Mojo Lewis, Acoustic Alley |
| 6:45 - 8:15 pm | Carl Sally and Friends, Jazz Stage presented by Heartland Bank |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | The Sean Carney Band, Blues Stage |
| 7:30 - 9:00 pm | |
| 7:15 - 9:00 pm | |
| 7:30 - 9:00 pm | Damian Knapp, Acoustic Alley |
| 9:00 - 10:30 pm | Front Porch Revival with Noah Shull, Acoustic Alley |
| 9:00 - 10:30 pm | Cindy Bradley with the Urban Jazz Coalition, Jazz Stage presented by Heartland Bank |
| 9:00 - 11:00 pm | Kim Wilson's Blues All-Stars, Blues Stage |
| 9:30 - 11:00 pm |
Sunday, June 17
(Festival Hours: 12 noon - 6pm)
| 11:00 am | |
| 11:00 am - 2:30 pm | |
| 12:00 - 4:00 pm | Columbus Blues Alliance (MDZ Family Stage) |
| 12:00 - 5:00 pm | Paddleboat Rides on Big Walnut Creek |
| 12:00 - 6:00 pm | Amusement Rides |
| 12:00 - 6:00 pm | Food, Art & Craft Vendors |
| 12:00 - 1:30 pm | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | |
| 12:00 - 4:00 pm | Musical Discovery Zone - Columbus Blues Alliance Workshop and Free Children’s Activities |
| 12:30 - 2:00 pm | Tony Janflone/Tony Janflone Jr. Quartet, Jazz Stage presented by Heartland Bank |
| 12:30 - 2:00 pm | Bourbon Dan and the Chasers, Blues Stage |
| 1:00 - 5:00 pm | VFW Rib Shack, featuring draft beer, BBQ ribs and side dishes (VFW Shelter House) |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm | |
| 2:15 - 3:45 pm | The Hadden Sayers Band |
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra with special Father's Day Guests, Jazz Stage |
| 2:45 - 4:00 pm | |
| 3:00 - 5:30 pm | |
| 3:30 - 5:00 pm | |
| 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers |
| 4:00 - 5:30 pm | Columbus Jazz Orchestra with special Father's Day guests including Bobbi Floyd Townes |
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Special Events
Saturday, June 16th
Rising Stars Blues and Jazz Contest
In Gahanna’s Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival version of American Idol, aspiring musicians have the opportunity to compete for the title of “Best Rising Star” of the festival. Contest finalists will perform before a panel of judges on the Creekside Community Stage on Saturday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and the winning musician/group will perform a set on the Family Stage on Saturday evening at 7 p.m.
Musicians must submit a sample of their work to the contest committee prior to the festival. Finalists will be chosen following a review of their samples. In addition to the opportunity to perform a set on the Musical Discovery Stage, the winner also will receive a $200 scholarship award, and the runner-up musician/group will receive a $100 award. Students in middle school and up through age 20 are eligible to participate and may apply by emailing a video or audio clip, no more than five minutes in length, no later than May 29, to: risingstarscreekside@gmail.com.
Saturday, June 16th
Jog your JAZZ Off!
Join us for the 5th Annual Jog your JAZZ Off! 5K Run and Walk during the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival in Gahanna!
The 5K will begin at 10 a.m. at the paddleboat marina (behind Mezzo Italian Kitchen & Wine) and will return participants to the heart of the Festival, where they will arrive just as the Festival kicks off for another day of great music and food. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in Adult (18 and over) Men and Women categories, and in Young Adult (under 18) Boys and Girls categories.
Registration fee for the 5K is $25, prior to June 11, and includes a t-shirt, post race refreshments and two "good any day" tickets to the CBJF. From June 12 through race day, registration is $30.
New this year is the Jog your JAZZ Off! Fun Run for kids ages 4-11. Participants will enjoy a half-mile route through Creekside Park beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Registration fee for the Fun Run is $10, prior to June 11, and includes a t-shirt and post race refreshments. Admission to the Festival is free for all kids 11 and under. From June 12, through race day, registration is $15.