Upcoming music and film festivals

Apr. 19-23: 6th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
(Various venues--Myrtle Beach, SC)

The MBIFF has quickly become one of the most significant indie film
festivals for the independent artist. Films will be screened in the
following categories:

Short (30 minutes or less), Animation, Feature Project, Documentary,
Music Video & Anything Goes

Info:
http://www.myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com
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Apr. 29-May 8: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
(Various venues--New Orleans, LA)

Bon Jovi, Jimmy Buffett, Kid Rock, The Neville Brothers, Lauryn Hill,
Jeff Beck, Sonny Rollins, John Legend & The Roots, Wyclef Jean,
Dr. John, Cyndi Lauper, Lupe Fiasco, Mystikal, Bobby Blue Bland,
Fourplay, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Fantasia, Kenny G, Vickie
Winans, Gregg Allman Blues Band, Pete Fountain, Lucinda Williams,
Robert Cray, Keb Mo, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Ron Carter Trio w/
Mulgrew Miller and Russell Malone, Edie Brickell, Ahmad Jamal,
The Rance Allen Group, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Terence Blanchard,
Maceo Parker w/special guest Pee Wee Ellis are among the hundreds
of acts scheduled to perform at the 42nd edition of this festival.

Info:
http://www.nojazzfest.com/
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May 7: Mother's Day Weekend Musical Festival
(Boardwalk Hall--Atlantic City, NJ)

Old School R&B concert featuring The Whispers, Charlie Wilson and
Keith Sweat. There will be a special musical tribute to Teena Marie
during the concert. Make a full weekend of it and check out the After
Party & Mother's Day Brunch taking place at Trump Plaza Casino.

Info:
http://www.platinumshows.com
http://www.ticketmaster.com
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June 10-12: Chicago Blues Festival
(Grant Park--Chicago, IL)

The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the
world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals. During
three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans will prove once
again that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World." Past performers
have included Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the
late Bo Diddley and the late Koko Taylor.

Info:
http://www.chicagobluesfestival.us