Woodystock Blues & Brews Festival is launching A Hands Up Foundation. “We will be providing grants to special needs young adults to provide Education, Arts, and Entertainment to needy families struggling with the financial burdens of individuals living on the Spectrum,” says Woodystock Co-Founder, Kathryn Woodard, “to educate the general public that Autism doesn’t just disappear when children turn eighteen, when many of the services and support systems stop.

   This year’s lineup is Woodystock’s best to date; Saturday there’s music by award-winning headlining blues vocalist, Niecie, plus top-tier regional acts including San Diego’s Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits; Kelly’s Lot, featuring talented SoCal-based vocalist Kelly Z; singer/songwriter and Woodystock past favorite, Jason Trombley and the Rhythm; and local faves Scott O’Neal Band. Vocalist Tiffany Lynn returns once again to sing the Star Spangled Banner both days. Sunday’s lineup features a pair of well-known blues-rock guitar aces,  Jay Gordon & Blues Venom (and) Mitch Perry; there’s also roots-y blues/rockin’ ensemble, Phoenix, AZ mainstays, Big Daddy D and the Dynamites; and solo guitarist, Jim Tilden Brown.

  (Lake Havasu City AZ) – dougdeutschPR