Second annual Bradenton Blues Festival announces lineup

The 2013 Bradenton Blues Festival returns to downtown Bradenton's Riverwalk on Dec. 7.

The lineup includes acclaimed young vocalist Shemekia Copeland, Eddie Shaw & the Wolfgang, musical siblings Danielle, Kris and Nick Schnebelen of Trampled Under Foot; guitarist, singer and songwriter Anthony Gomes; rising blues star John Nemeth; Mississippi soul-blues man Johnny Rawls; the Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones with Dennis Gruenling band; and rising blues star, Albert Castiglia.

Tickets, which go on sale Thursda, are $30 in advance; $40 at the gate; $25 per person for groups of 10 or more; $20 for students; and $10 for children, ages 5-12. Children age 4 and younger will be admitted free.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.BradentonBluesFestival.org.