THE
FESTIVAL
4 Days * 13 Bands * 4 Venues
2 Stages * 3 Parties * 1 Great Cause
The Kern River Rock n Blues Fest is a music experience in Kernville, CA. The scenic Central California Mountains is the perfect setting for the music community to come together and play. This is the ultimate Rock n Blues vacation. With more than a dozen bands invited as well as dozens of sit-in artist the public is sure to see some of the best musicians on the west coast. All lodging, restaurants, camping and entertainment are all within leisurely walking distance.
KICK-OFF PARTY
Blues Bullet
Joey6strangs has been lead guitar frontman singer for Blues Bullet since 2003 in junior high. Playing in multiple bands with genres ranging from heavy metal to studying jazz and classical music in college and hitting the downtown bar scene in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Paula, Ojai and LA with fast and aggressive music. Whether it be Blues, Rock, Metal or R&B, Joey‘s six string is caulked, locked, and ready to rock Doc!!
Blues Bullet is a blues-infused 3 piece rock sensation! “We are a high energy rock band who captures the audience with covers songs from Cream to Gretta Van Fleet, Stevie Ray Vaughan to Allman brothers and with catchy originals proven to rock the house!”
VIP PARTY
Smokey & Friends
Steve Hinojosa aka ‘Smokey’, has been playing music since the age of 5. Starting in the world of classical piano, he grew up playing in National Federation and Junior Bach festivals in Southern California. After developing a foundation in music theory and technicality on the keys, he expanded his musical interests into guitar with the help of his late uncle Daniel with a swap meet special acoustic. It was from then that the love of playing the guitbox bloomed. In high school Smokey played guitar, keys and supporting vocals with some school mates in their band “Redemption”.
Around that same time, he got his first job working at a musical instrument distribution company in Ventura, ca. It was here that he worked in multiple positions fulfilling orders, shipping, and ultimately a sales representative.
Having access to all sorts of musical instruments and accessories, Smokey expanded his craft to bass, ukulele, harmonica, and drums.
Ultimately Smokey met Bill Macpherson, an accomplished professor and musician, at a local jam session and the two joined forces to found Smokey & Friends in 2013. Since then, S&F has been playing throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles county providing a refreshing mix of blues, rock, reggae and soul with their own twist of musicality.
MAIN STAGE
The Main Stage comes alive beginning Friday at 5:00pm, with 2 bands playing some of the best Classic Rock and Blues on the West Coast. The stage ends at 9:00pm each night just in time to hit the town and do the Kernville Pub Krawl.
Saturday opens at 11:45am with a salute to our Nations Veterans and the National Anthem. The rockin begins at 12:00 and goes non-stop with 7 bands till 9:00pm in time for the 2nd night of the Pub Krawl.
There are many ticket levels to choose from so click over to Tickets and be sure to not miss a thing!
NEW for 2024 Tito's Blood Mary Showdown on Saturday morning. No better way to rejuvenate after a night of Pub Krawl. Think You make the BEST Blood Mary? Beginning 9:00am Sat. in the Pub Tent, we will supply the Tito's Vodka and supply your own style of mixing's. There will be prizes for Best Garnished, Best Spicy and Best Overall Flavor! Sign-up sheet will be in the Pub Tent at Kernville Saloon.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Cold Beer, Great Music and Cornhole, it doesnt get much better than that. Saturday Sarge's puts on an annual throwin of the bags to raise money for a great cause.
Sarge's is a non-profit organization who partners with Wreaths Across America to place Christmas Wreaths on the headstones of our fallen veterans.
Sign-up and have a great time for a great cause. Let the trash talkin commence!
KERNVILLE PUB KRAWL
Friday and Saturday Nights! No Ticket needed for the great after party Pub Krawl!
After the great music ends on the BUD LIGHT Main Stage in Frandy Campground, Kernville turns into a 4 Venue Pub Krawl with Live Music and parties in every corner of town. You will see some great Acoustic acts and Bands rockin each venue with lots of sit-in musicians making for a full town of Jam Sessions everywhere you KRAWL
ALL-STAR REVUE
Our thank you to the town of Kernville, the All-Star REVUE is FREE open jam session with some of the week-ends best artists Sunday Sept. 28th 11:00a-2:00pm, Circle Park
Hosted by Kern River Valley Blues Players
