After co-headlining Taste of Pinellas last year, blues god Buddy Guy returns to Vinoy Park to rock the equally tasty Ribfest.

He'll be joined Friday by the Bradenton area's own Southern rock favorites Come Back Alice and Stevie Ray Vaughan-style guitar slinger Jonny Lang.

Heart with special guest Shawn Colvin headline Saturday while Sunday's country roster features Colt Ford and Montgomery Gentry.

Of course the main attraction remains the festival's awesome namesake cuisine.

Details: 11 a.m. Nov. 9-11, Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Dr. NE., St. Petersburg. Tickets: $20 (gate), $16 (advance). Information: 727-528-3828 or ribfest.org

-- Wade Tatangelo