Camrose Blues Festival

07/18/2026

Scenes from last night‘s show. What an awesome night.!!!
If you don’t have tickets for tonight ‘s show yet you might wanna check into it right away as there are not many left!

06/30/2026

10 Top Reasons to attend the 2026 Camrose Blues Festival

1. No mosquitoes because it is indoors!
2. No need to deal with bad weather conditions!
3. Excellent award winning line up!
4. Great intimate experience at the historic Bailey Theatre!
5. Tickets are well priced!
6. Assigned seating!
7. All ages event!
8. Great amenities to explore while in Camrose, such as restaurants, shops, walking trails and more!
9. Delicious in fresh popped popcorn!

Go to www.camrosebluesfestival.ca for more info.
Get your tickets while they last!

06/23/2026

Our Camrose Blues Fest Kick-Off Party will have local bands Rose City Rollers and Godfrey Blaque in a double feature. Pay What You Feel!

06/22/2026

I am told that since we put single day tickets on sale, they are going quickly so if you haven’t got yours, I wouldn’t wait too long!

06/16/2026

There have been several requests lately to get a one-day pass for the festival and I am pleased to announce that as of today you will be able to purchase just one day pass!

The oldest theatre in Alberta, generously renovated into a state of the art Performing Arts facility.

06/15/2026

Camrose is getting ready and the excitement is building for the second Camrose Blues Festival, taking place at the historic Bailey Theatre!
Don’t miss our kickoff party on July 16 featuring Godfrey Blaque and Rose City Rollers!

06/15/2026

It’s hard to believe that we are just a month away from hosting the 2026 Camrose Blues Festival at The historic Bailey Theatre!
Check out the line up!!!!

Experience world-class blues at the Camrose Blues Festival — live performances by legendary artists & rising stars at the historic Bailey Theatre. Book your tickets today!

06/15/2026

So looking forward to the Camrose blues festival in July!!!

Playing July 18, Russell Jackson Band

Russell B. Jackson - The Groove Guru. “Find the pocket, play the groove, and you get the calls.”

Russell Jackson has more than five decades under his belt as a master of both acoustic and electric bass. He’s fluent in many styles and was the first to employ the slap bass in a blues context, over time earning the moniker, “the Groove Guru”. A disciple of the legendary Willie Dixon, Russell continues to champion the tradition of the stand-up bass.

Memphis born, as a young man Russell Jackson moved to Chicago to hone his craft. He was soon hired by one of the blues city’s greats, vocalist Otis Clay. During this time, he was spotted by none other than Mr. B.B. King, who invited him to join the B.B. King Orchestra. He spent the next seven years travelling the world with the legendary ‘Ambassador of the Blues’. Memorable moment include performing with the B.B. King Band for a New Year’s Eve (2016) television production of Austin City Limits, and the induction of B.B. into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame.

Russell is a highly sought after educator who teaches in workshop settings and privately. His master classes are available locally or online. Teaching credits include the Hornby Island Blues Camp (2012, 2013, 2024), the Tom Lee School of Music (1997-99), Master Classes for the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge (2017-20), among the many. Recently, Russell was nominated at the 2025 Canadian Blues Music Award for The Lifetime Achievement Award.

Russell’s been sought out to be a Music Director in a number of settings, including his work with Touring Chicago Bluesfest from 2005-10 that featured Willie Hayes, Shakura S’Aida, Tasha Taylor, Wayne Baker Brooks, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Eddie Taylor Jr. Wilbert Crosby, James Armstrong, Sandra Hall, D.C.

06/13/2026

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Catch at the 2026 Camrose Blues Festival
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06/13/2026

As the 2026 Camrose Blues Festival weekend approaches in July, we wanted to remind you that tickets are still available, we have both long and short sleeve concert T-shirts for sale, we have a kickoff party that is pay as you feel and when you visit Camrose, you will find out that we have great walking trails, shopping, restaurants, and some of the most friendliest people you’ll encounter!
Go to www.camrosebluesfestival.ca for more information about the entire event and the amazing lineup!

Experience world-class blues at the Camrose Blues Festival — live performances by legendary artists & rising stars at the historic Bailey Theatre. Book your tickets today!