The 2019 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival will be here June 12-15! This large and free festival attracts visitors from all over the world to experience rhythm and blues.… read more →
William Christopher Handy, also known as W.C. Handy and the “Father of the Blues,” was one of the most influential songwriters in the United States. Though he did not create… read more →
It’s no secret that the W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival is one of the largest free music festivals in the nation! Each year Henderson, Kentucky has big names in… read more →
Cast your vote for Henderson’s Best in Kentucky 2019 Candidates! The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has been a three-time consecutive winner of the title Best Music Festival in… read more →
W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival Announces 2019 Music Lineup The music lineup for the 29th annual W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival was released today by the festival planning… read more →
Download the 2018 Handy Festival schedule! 1.) William Christopher Handy Discovered his Nature in Henderson Similarly to legendary naturalist John James Audubon, W.C. Handy found his true calling and passion… read more →
If the south is known for a certain type of music, it might be a close tie between the blues and bluegrass. Luckily, you don’t have to choose! Play your… read more →
This year’s W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival on June 13-16 will showcase 17 outstanding musical groups. Don’t wait until June to get up close to these talented groups. Keep… read more →
Delbert McClinton & Self Made Men Prick Of The Litter There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love Delbert McClinton and those who haven’t heard him… read more →
Click here to download the 2018 Handy Festival Schedule! It’s the time of year that blues fans across the country have been patiently waiting for– the music lineup for the… read more →