Live @ The Plant
Downtown Dothan, AL.
Selwyn Birchwood
Don’t miss Selwyn Birchwood, 2x Blues Award Winner, and 4x Billboard Blues Award Nominee, while topping the Blues Charts with his new album Exorcist.
Birchwood is a force of nature. He is as down-to-earth as his music is thought-provoking and electrifying.
"No one in blues compares to young Florida-based guitarist Selwyn Birchwood. With the quality of his material, combined with a vibrant stage persona, there's no need to borrow tunes from the greats who went before him. Lean yet mean and tough...lyrically and musically intense" - American Songwriter
"Rising blues star Selwyn Birchwood is the real deal. Birchwood puts his own fresh spin on the blues, taking the tradition and making it into something new."
- Guitar World
Tastemaker Americana music magazine No Depression says, "Selwyn Birchwood reaches back in the blues tradition to launch something out of this world."
"A remarkable, contemporary bluesman... a powerhouse young guitarist and soulful vocalist... a major player... highly recommended" - Rolling Stone
Derrick Dove &
The Peacekeepers
SOUTHERN FRIED BLUES ROCK
This soul-stirring album, fueled by Dove's personal struggles and triumphs, resonates deeply with audiences worldwide, skyrocketing to #2 on the Blues Charts upon its October 2023 release.
Boasting four #1 blues singles across nine countries and nearly two million streams, "Rough Time" is a testament to the band's resilience and unwavering dedication to their craft.
“my predictions are confirmed! Haynes/Seger together. I don't know if Haynes entering the Silver Bullet, or Seger replacing Warren in Dose ” - Jose Navas
“Southern Rock and then the kind that lies roughly somewhere between the Allman Brothers & the Tedeschi Trucks Band with a high Bob Seger content” - Peter Marinus
— Blues Magazine
“Derrick Dove believes in the Blues, in Soul, in Rock...” - Bernardo De Andres — RockTheBest.com
Tullie Brae
Tullie has powerful vocals, impeccable stage presence and engages with her audience from the time she steps on stage until the last note is played. Her shows are pure energy, and at the same time, raw emotion.
Tullie is an exciting and powerful triple threat She sings, plays the Hammond organ, plays guitar. She sings with verve and confidence in a voice perfectly suited to blues and roots music.
Blues-E-News Magazine awarded Tullie with the honor of being named among the "Top 25 Women in Music". -Blues-E-Magazine
Steeped in church & gospel music in her home state of Louisiana, combined with her talent on multi-instruments, Brae is not faking a thing; she knows the Blues... Brae is revealing her stance as an independent confident, woman immediately and it sets the stage for what follows. She is a dynamic force." - Jim Hynes: Making A Scene
Ben Flournoy
There is a sophistication and worldliness about seventeen year old Ben Flournoy that goes far beyond his years. Raised on a mix of Pop & Blues.
The Intensity of his playing has created quite the buzz in North Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, as well the attention of some big producers, this mysterious wonderkid began playing the south's music festival circuit in 2022.
His music resonates with his age group, while totally being understood in the blues culture.
Ben said His Goal is to borrow everything I can from my favorite guitar players and create "Ben the Guitarist". I want to hear myself on the radio and know that it was me.
- Blues Foundation’s Keeping the Blues Alive Award Winner
- Wiregrass Blue Society Charter member
- Wiregrass Blues Festival Founder and Charter Member
- 2023 WBS Honoree, and Collector of all things blues.
- The Legendary Blues DJ of Blues Power Radio
- Master of Ceremony at BB Kings in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge
- and Our Host with the most...
Mr. Gil Anthony
Festival - VIP - Vendor - Meet & Greet - Information
The 11th Annual Wiregrass Blues Festival
“Blues, Brews & BBQ
will be held at The Plant in Downtown Dothan, Al,
and will feature:
4 Dynamic Blues Bands
Back yard BBQ Competition
Arts & Crafts Vendors
Charity Bike Run
Car Show
Kids Activities
and more...
VIP Tickets $100
Includes:
Friday night meet & greet invitation,
artist meet & greet day of, private seating, private bar,
2 drink tickets, and food.
General Admission $25
WBS Member Ticket $15
*Children 12 & Under are FREE with a paying adult.
*Bring Your Lawn Chair
The 11th Annual Wiregrass Blues Society “Meet & Greet"
Meet & Greet
March 22, 2024
6 pm- 9 pm
All Corporate Sponsors, VIPs, and ticket holders are invited to attend
the Festival Meet & Greet.
The location is The Uptown Jazz Club
Located at 160 South Saint Andrews ST Dothan, AL
Attendees will be treated to music performed by RB Stone, and have the opportunity to meet some of our festival performers, and to learn about our Honorees.
Dinner service and a cash bar will be available to all.
We hope to see you at our free Pre-Fest Party!
*This Event and all performances are made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Alabama Humanities Alliance, and our faithful Sponsors.
* VENDORS *
Vendor Application
Be a Vendor at the 11th Annual Wiregrass Blues Festival!
If you’re looking for a way to expand your customer base and get your products or services in front of a larger audience, becoming a vendor at the WBF is for you! You will have the creative freedom to display your product how you want, and effectively catch the eye of festival goers. It's a great way to increase your brand awareness, credibility, and sales.
Vendor fees are $75 for Members and $100 for Non-Members.
Note: Our resources are very limited and we may not be able to accommodate special needs. There is no electricity on the field where you will be located, a generator will be needed. After acceptance, NO refunds will be made. Please complete the registration form below.
We are NO LONGER Accepting FOOD TRUCK Vendors
* BBQ Competition *
BBQ COMPETITION
Compete in our BBQ Competition at the 11th Annual Wiregrass Blues Festival!
The competition will be judged by a panel of local celebrity food enthusiasts.
$1000.00 Cash prize, Trophy, and Bragging Rights as best BBQ in the Wiregrass Area.
There will also be a “People’s Choice Award”. Trophy and Bragging Rights as The People’s Choice BBQ in the Wiregrass Area. (This competition will be based on crowd response.)
Not only will you compete to win the $1000 prize
but you will also sell your food to the festival goers.
Whether a Professional, Semi-professional or just a Backyard BBQ Bada$$,
all are welcome.
Vendor fees are $75 for Members and $100 for Non-Members.
Note: Our resources are very limited and we may not be able to accommodate special needs. There is no electricity on the field where you will be located, a generator will be needed. After acceptance, NO refunds will be made. Please complete the registration form below.
* car show *
Car Show
Rev Up Your Engines for the Ultimate Car Show at the 11th Annual Wiregrass Blues Festival!
We are looking for classic cars, rat rods, and high-performance vehicles!
- Best in Show Award: Stand out from the crowd and claim the prestigious title of "Best in Show" for your exceptional vehicle.
- People's Choice Award: Let the crowd be the judge and vote for their favorite car to win the coveted "People's Choice" award.
- 🎟️ VIP Treatment for All Participants! 🎟️
Every entry receives 2 VIP tickets to the Wiregrass Blues Festival, granting you exclusive access to the festival's electrifying performances, delicious food vendors, and vibrant atmosphere!
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this thrilling automotive extravaganza at the Wiregrass Blues Festival. Mark your calendars, shine up those classic rides, and prepare for an unforgettable day of cars, music, and fun!
For more information and to register your vehicle, contact Wiregrass Events at wiregrasseventsal@gmail.com or contact Mary Colburn at 254-226-2231.
🕑 Gates Open at 2 PM - Event Ends Around 9 PM 🕘
