Blues festival coming up

By ABC7
June 8, 2009 (CHICAGO) Aron Burton and his band took the stage at Daley Plaza for a set of traditional blues. Burton will be among the lineup at this year's festival.

Other highlights will include a tribute to Robert Nighthawk , a birthday party for Eddie C. Cambell, and a performance by soul great Betty Lavette.

It is the world's largest free blues festival.

Music starts at noon on Friday in Grant Park and runs until 9:30 pm each night through Sunday.

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