It’s BACK!
Saturday, October 14, 2023
25th Annual WhistleStop BLUES AND BREWS Festival is BACK!
Listen to the blues music of “MilkBone” while sampling scores of microbrews.Saturday early evening (time to be determined), marathon runners and area residents will enjoy dancing the night away while you will indulge yourself by sampling varieties of microbrews and area mead wines in the heated festival tent.
Get ready to enjoy dancing the night away while listening to the music of two spectacular bands during the 25th Annual WhistleStop Blues & Brews Festival the Grand Finale of the WhistleStop Weekend!
Starting the evening off with the talented, well known Minnesota blues/rock band MilkBone. MilkBone is ready to grab a guitar, sing and strum their professional sound. They are ready to bring down the house with music that will bring you to your feet…dancing feet of course! With the reputation of playing the best in blues, they also add in jazz, folk, and authentic rock ’n roll to their already popular blues sound, describing themselves as “a blues band with a rock ’n’ roll attitude!” MilkBone’s self-proclaimed musical anchors are the “foot-stomping old Chicago-style blues” that they have been playing since 1996. These talented musicians write their own music, play original songs and show superb talent as they rock the night away! Milkbone has played in numerous blues festivals and other music hotspots from Duluth to Minneapolis and Ely and into Wisconsin. Their musical talent includes playing Allman Brothers to ZZ Top.
A list of breweries that will be represented at the Blues & Brews Fest will be updated soon.
Tickets for the Blues and Brews Fest are:
- Pre-purchased tickets for the Blue and Brews are $10 with the brew sampling and $15 at the door.
- Pre-purchased tickets for the Blue and Brews $5 without the brew sampling and $10 at the door.
You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event.
Pre-purchased Tickets are available online, at the Ashland Chamber office, by calling our office at 715-682-2500.
Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. Don’t wait! Ticket prices will be $5 more at the door.
Pre-Purchased tickets will be available at Packet pick-up on Friday night, October 13.
After the you have sampled the brews and danced to MilkBone we will FINISH THE NIGHT OFF with the local talent of “THE WHITECAPS”, from Washburn, WI. A popular 5-piece band playing “A rolling mix of rock”. They are a fun, relaxed band offering a wide variety of music that will get you on your feet dancing the night away. Always in popular demand, The Whitecaps have played at numerous events throughout the Chequamegon Bay Area, Northern Wisconsin and Duluth. These local musicians have been friends for years and have become a favorite classical rock band in the area. Their line-up includes a male lead vocalist/ lead guitar, rhythm guitarist/backup vocals, bass guitarist, drummer, and keyboard player. Check out their Facebook Page for more details and their other events during 2023.
Not up for Brew tasting. You are welcome to come to the tent and enjoy the sounds of MilkBone and the WhiteCaps. Admission Free! Concessions with great food and drink will be available all night long, featuring the brews of Ashland’s own South Shore Brewery.