About:
Blues Peer is a music festival that takes place in Peer, a municipality in the Limburg province of Belgium. The festival focus on blues music and has been held since 1985. Blues Peer attracts a diverse audience of music enthusiasts from both Belgium and abroad.
Famous For:
Blues Peer is known for its friendly atmosphere, with attendees enjoying a weekend of live music, food, and drinks. The festival grounds provide multiple stages, allowing for simultaneous performances and a diverse lineup that caters to different blues tastes.
Creation Purpose:
Blues Peer Festival was founded by a group of music enthusiasts, they recognized the popularity and significance of blues music in Belgium and saw an opportunity to create a dedicated festival to celebrate and promote this genre
Fun Facts:
Blues Peer attracts renowned blues musicians from around the world. Over the years, the festival has hosted performances by notable artists such as B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, and many others.
The festival includes a record fair where music enthusiasts can browse through a wide selection of blues vinyl records, CDs, and memorabilia. It's a perfect place to find rare gems and expand one's music collection.
Impact on the Music Industry:
Blues Peer Festival's impact on the music industry is seen in its promotion of blues music.
Festival was scheduled from 18 Jul to 21 Jul 1997 (3 day(s)).
Blues Peer takes place in Peer, Belgium. Here is the full address of the festival: Monsstraat 75 - 3990 Peer - België
Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Billy Joe Shaver, The Radiators.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
blues
rock
soul
rock n roll
blues rock
classic rock
oldies
rock and roll
rhythm and blues
rockabilly
americana
black gospel
chillout
christian
gospel
southern rock
alternative
ambient
boogie