Henry Townsend (left) and his son Alonzo Townsend

Late blues legend Henry Townsend’s 100th Birthday Celebration and Memorial is at 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups.

Marquise Knox will be among those performing along with Townsend’s son Alonzo…

Blues artist Marquise Knox, here performing at a past Schlafly Beer Fest event

The lineup for this year’s Big Muddy Blues Festival has been gently tweaked. The festival takes place Sept. 5-6 throughout Laclede’s Landing.

Here’s the final lineup; changes in the schedule…

Fans enjoying the music at Big Muddy Blues Festival last year/Photo by David Carson

At long last comes the full lineup for this year’s Big Muddy Blues Festival, taking place Labor Day weekend throughout Laclede’s Landing.

Here’s the lineup:

2009 Big Muddy Blues…

Clip: Ernie Isley performs Isley Brothers’ classic “Who’s That Lady.”

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ernie Isley of the Isley Brothers, with the St. Louis All-Stars, are at BB’s Jazz Blues & Soups at 10 p.m.…

Photo: Kim Massie

If you’re looking for a seriously strong lineup of St. Louis blues and jazz music and can’t wait for the Big Muddy Blues Festival, check out the 2nd Annual St. Louis State of Mind: A Benefit for Independence…

Photo: Marquise Knox

Photo credit: Huy Richard Mach

Louisiana is where it’s at with the 8th Annual Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival, taking place noon-11 p.m. Sept. 20 in Webster Groves’ historic district. Gumbohead, with special guest the Funky Butt Brass Band,…