Hamilton Loomis Headlines 2015 Ilwaco Blues & Seafood Festival:Aug 14-15

On Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, Texas-based bluesman Hamilton Loomis headlines this year’s Ilwaco Blues & Seafood Festival with a strong compliment of several of the Northwest’s finest musicians that is guaranteed to make this one of the summer’s hottest events. Aside from great blues music, there will be plenty of fresh seafood available through several vendors in the food court along with microbrews and regional wines.

The festival will take place at The Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Avenue. Beginning at 5:15 pm on Friday, other performers will include Papa Rocket, North Coast Blues & Cadillac Horns, The Randy Oxford Band, and a special All Star Jam & Trombone Fest. Then on Saturday, beginning at 5:00 pm will be The Strange Tones, The Ken DeRouchie Band, and Hamilton Loomis.

Tickets are available through the festival’s website at bluesandseafood.com. Also visit the website for further information and for a listing of lodging in the area. Also check out the nearby Jazz & Oysters at the Water Music Festival in Ocean Park that takes place on Saturday from noon to 5:00 pm, so you can make it a weekend filled with both live jazz and blues.