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		feature article - september 2010 Grafton’s Paramount Blues Festival offers ‘American roots music’ PARAMOUNT Blues Festival Friday, Sept. 17-Saturday, Sept. 18, brings internationally known blues entertainers to Grafton, where blues music was first recorded nearly a century ago. This is the fifth year for the festival in the city just 20 miles north of Milwaukee. The Grafton Blues Association launched the event to honor the village's links to blues music and the musicians who recorded for the historic Paramount Records label. While the 2010 festival is held from 4:30-10 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday in Lime Kiln Park, Grafton's downtown also has been remodeled to reflect the blues heritages, with a Walk of Fame, fountain and concert area. Along with the music, the event features 11 solo artists and groups, plus a BlueSKool sponsored by Kohler Credit Union with free workshops for adults and children. There also are vendors and food and beverage stands. Friday only admission is $10 and available ONLY at the gate. A weekend ticket for Friday and Saturday admission is $20 (advance purchase only). Saturday admission (at the gate) is $25. Advance tickets are available in Grafton at Kohler Credit Union, The Bridge Inn, Grafton Ale House, Paramount Grille & Bakehouse and Port Washington State Bank. Orders also can be placed online at www.graftonblues.org Seating is general admission (first come first served) and audience members must bring their own chair. Limited chairs are available for rent in advance at the Website. FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 5:30 p.m. Maple Road 6:45 p.m. October Soul 8 p.m. Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo 9:15 p.m. The Jimmys SATURDAY, SEPT. 18 11:15 a.m. Walk of Fame Presentation Noon Joe Filisko & Eric Noden 1 p.m. Leroy Airmaster with guests Greg Koch & Jim Liban 2:15 p.m. Robert Allen Jr. & The Zoot Suits with Cadillac Pete 3:30 p.m. Grana’ Louise 5 p.m. Dennis Jones 6:45 p.m. Lil’ Ed & The Blue Imperials 8:30 p.m. Zac Harmon Artists and times are subject to change, check Website for updates.

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