Bert Driver’s Burlap Room presents its inaugural Blues Fest featuring Austin’s multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter Jackie Venson!
This is an outdoor event with plenty of space to socially distance while enjoying food from local food trucks along with craft beer from rural TN breweries, CBD products, local artisans and more.
Other musical guests will be announced soon.
Feel free to bring your own chair, but no outside food or beverages are permitted. This is a kid and pet friendly event. Kids 10 and under are free with paid adult. Gates open at 4:00PM and live music starts at 6:00PM. Event is rain or shine.
Tickets are $20 advance, $25 day of and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com.
Jackie Venson
She's a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her beautifully complex music and blazing guitar skills. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie has traveled the world playing to massive crowds both as a headliner and as support for major acts such as Gary Clark Jr, Aloe Blacc, and Citizen Cope, to name a few. With the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cancellation of her entire tour schedule, and the wave of social change sweeping across the country, Jackie committed herself to releasing more music than ever before, connecting with her fans directly, and speaking up about the change she wanted to see in her city and country.
On April 20th, Jackie released a new EP titled "jackie the robot vol 1" composed entirely of remixes that re-imagine Jackie's critically acclaimed catalogue, showcasing her growth as both a musician and producer. In October, Jackie released her latest studio album 'Vintage Machine', her first studio follow up to 2019's 'Joy'. Music from "Vintage Machine" was featured heavily on Jackie's taping for Austin City Limits' 46th season, and she released the full set on “Live at Austin City Limits” in December. With the uncertainty of the times we're living in, one thing holds true for Jackie Venson- she's going to play her music, speak her truth, and spread as much joy as she can doing it.
Opening Act: Few Miles On
Few Miles On is comprised of three veteran musicians from Detroit, Chicago and East Texas, who found each other in East Tennessee. This Blues Rock power trio has developed a signature sound they call & Southern Blues Groove” which features soulful vocals, a dynamic rhythm section and gritty slide guitar.
As live performers, they captivate their audience with a tight set of rocking shuffles, emotional ballads, funky grooves and swampy delta blues. Catch their live show and find out why Few Miles On is making new fans at every performance.
Find out more online: www.fewmilesonband.com, the ‘Few Miles On’ channel on YouTube, check their Facebook and Instagram pages for upcoming show dates and band news and your favorite streaming music service for our most recent album releases.