Russellville Blues Society is once again bringing top-notch entertainment to Russellville this summer.  The 2010 Mary Ann Fisher Summer Concert Series will feature four free concerts beginning June 5th and concluding on September 4th.  All of the performers are well respected in the blues community, and each will bring their unique style and talents to the summer stage.

On Saturday, June 5th , the Delta Blues comes to Russellville!  L.C Ulmer, Ellisville, MS and Delta-born Mississippi Millie, have over a century of combined experience playing real blues.

On Friday, July 16th , Louisiana native Chubby Carrier, and the Bayou Swamp

Band arrive in town bringing their brand of   “High Energy, Swamp- Funky Zeydeco” music. Put on your boogie shoes and get that New Orleans feeling under the stars.

On Friday, August 6, celebrate Emancipation Proclamation Day with hometown favorite Michael Gough,  whose new CD, Sing Me Back Home will be released in late summer 2010.

    A Gospel Festival is planned for Saturday, September 4th.  This is the 2nd year for the Gospel Music finale, featuring both youth and adult choirs.

This season’s Platinum Presenting Sponsor is Bluegrass Cellular.    Silver Supporting Sponsors are Logan Memorial Hospital, Logan Aluminum and Robey Farms.

    All events are held at the West Kentucky African American Heritage Museums at the corner of 6th and Morgan Streets in Russellville.    Be sure and arrive early to enjoy local food and beverage vendors, along with area artists.   The music starts at 7:30.   For more information contact russellvilleblues@bellsouth.net  or visit www.russellvilleblues.com