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The
Sparta Blues Fest 2004 Music Lineup -
watch for 2005!


This years festival was in memory of Mr. Oliver Sain
 
 
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12:00 Entertainment and National Anthem
by Sparta High School Jazz Band
1:00 Preston ShannonPreston Shannon --
A Beale Street Icon, Preston brought his Memphis sounds to the Sparta stage
2:45 Melissa NeelsMelissa Neels -- She's a little bit Bonnie Raitt, a little bit Joanna Connor, but she's all Melissa Neels
4:30 Michael BurksMichael Burks -- the 'adopted son' of Sparta, where we always welcome Handy nominee Michael Burks back for an encore performance
6:30 Oliver Sain Revue with St. Louis songbird Renee Smith!Oliver Sain Revue -- The 2004 Sparta Fest was in honor of his memory and music, carried on by his lovely wife Ruby Sain. 2004 featured the vocals of St. Louis songbird Renee Smith!
8:30 Ike TurnerIke Turner & The Kings of Rhythm -- His billboard bullet "Rocket 88" - penned when he was a mere 19, began a career that spans 5 decades! Sparta warmly welcomed this Grammy Nominee!

A great lineup, we'll see you at the 2005 Fest!

 


In Memory of Jim Gentry