Grant Park sings the blues

By ABC7
June 12, 2009 (CHICAGO) More than 640,000 people are expected to attend the three-day music festival, which is Chicago's largest.

Headliners include Eddie C. Campbell, Bettye LaVette, and Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings. Download the schedule

Many of the performers will be paying tribute to the Queen of Blues, Koko Taylor, who died earlier this week. A musical tribute in her honor was held Thursday night.

The fest runs June 12-14. For more information on the festival, visit chicagobluesfestival.us

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