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Arts & Life

As Ann Arbor Blues Festival nears 50 years, exhibit offers iconic behind the scenes photos

Michigan Public | By Stateside Staff

Published July 13, 2018 at 5:25 PM EDT

This summer begins a year-long celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the Ann Arbor Blues Festival. The festivities kick off with a photo exhibit at the Ann Arbor Art Fair next week. The photos feature behind-the-scenes images from the 1969-1970 festivals.

James Partridge, executive producer of the festival, joined Stateside to talk about the scenes captured in the photos, some iconic musicians who have performed at the festival, and a preview of this year’s lineup.

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