American Music Festival July 1, 2009

For the 29th year in a row, Chicagoland landmark FitzGerald’s Nightclub is pleased to bring an outstanding variety of artists to its American Music Festival, sponsored by Miller Beer and 93 XRT. This year’s festival will run for four days, from Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4. Zydeco, blues, Dixieland jazz, Soul, Bluegrass, country, and roots rock will fill the air as over 30 bands perform on the tent, club and SideBar stages.

Confirmed acts include Joe Ely Band with Bobby Keyes, David Grissom and Davis McLarty - BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet - Cathy Richardson & Her San Fran Band - Joe Hall & The Louisiana Cane Cutters - Colin Gilmore - Cornmeal - Waco Brothers - Bill Kirchen - Paul Cebar - Pat McLaughlin - Marcia Ball - Robbie Fulks - Trombone Shorty - Chicago Salty Dogs - Shemekia Copeland - Eric Lindell - Roomful of Blues - The Gourds - Pieta Brown & Dream #9 - Jon Dee Graham - Terrence Simien & The Zydeco Experience - Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women - Over The Rhine - The Nighthawks - Michelle Malone - Guy Forsyth - Tarbox Ramblers - The Terry Adams Crazy Trio (with Saxophone) - Carrie Rodriguez - Tributosaurus becomes Elvis - W.P.A. (Works Progress Administration) and more to be announced.