The Austin Blues Festival originated in 1999 when Clifford Antone, founder of the world renowned Antone’s Nightclub, hosted it’s first “Antone’s Blues Festival” at Waterloo Park. The event showcased some of his favorite artists—too large to play at his downtown venue—Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker and Ray Charles, just to name a few.
Austin’s Home of the Blues, Antone’s, is now celebrating it’s 50th anniversary by bringing the Blues back, once again, with a powerful lineup of artists from around the country and the world, for two days of music at the 5,000-seat Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.
2025 Lineup Saturday 4/26/2025
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
North Mississippi Allstars
Antone’s 50th Anniversary Allstar Jam:
Ian Moore, Kam Franklin & friends
Taj Farrant
Lee Fields
Sue Foley
Orquestra Akokan
Elizabeth King
Parade: Cha Wa
50th Jam Guests: Lil’ Ed Williams, Jake Andrews, Texas Horns, Soul Man Sam, Rodd Bland, Eve Monsees & More
Sunday 4/27/2025
Antone’s 50th Anniversary Allstar Jam:
Jimmie Vaughan, Gary Clark Jr. & Friends
Mavis Staples
Jackie Venson
Jalen Ngonda
Monsieur Perine
Sir Woman
Keith Frank
Grandmaster
Parade: TBC Brass Band
50th Jam Guests:
Big Bill Morganfield, Derek O’Brien, Lurrie Bell, John Primer, Steve Bell, Larry Fulcher, Joe Sublett & More
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