| Southern California is home to some of the best music | | | | prominent blues event in the United States. This festival |
| festivals in the country. Blues, reggae, gospel, and more | | | | is a fundraiser for KKJZ 88.1FM, a publicly-supported |
| -- the Long Beach music scene is just as exciting as it | | | | radio station. In past years, this music festival has |
| is diverse, making this SoCal city a true destination for | | | | featured top blues performers including the Black |
| music fans everywhere. These exciting music festivals | | | | Crowes, Kenny Wayne Shepard, and the Allman |
| feature national, award-winning acts to up-and-coming | | | | Brothers. The Blues Festival is held during Labor Day |
| artists. Block off the streets and turn up the 'tunes! | | | | weekend and features musical acts spread out over |
| Here are five of Long Beach's best music festivals | | | | two stages, shopping, and local food vendors. Tickets |
| you can't miss! | | | | can be purchased at the door or in advance. Free |
| Long Beach Jazz Festival: A weekend of smooth | | | | admission for children under 12. |
| beats and soothing saxophones from top jazz | | | | Gospel Fest: Gospel Fest is a new addition to Long |
| headlining artists and local acts awaits you at the Long | | | | Beach's music festival scene -- its first even was held |
| Beach Jazz Festival. This music festival will be held | | | | in 2009. This feel-good music festival is held during the |
| from August 13 to August 15. Festivities begin at 5PM | | | | middle of July and features performances by local |
| on Friday night and wrap up at 10:30PM on Sunday | | | | choirs and national headlining performers. Along with |
| night. Tickets can be purchased in advanced or at the | | | | upbeat performances, Gospel Fest features excellent |
| door -- both VIP and box seats are available. | | | | food, beautiful ocean views, and it's a great way to |
| Annual Blues Festival: Going on its 31st year, Long | | | | spend the afternoon with people from the community. |
| Beach Blues Festival is the longest-running and most | | | | |