Maryport cements its place as the capital of blues music
MARYPORT has cemented its place as Britain’s blues capital with another weekend of huge crowds, good weather and music, music, music.
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Maryport Blues festival
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Some of the acts who appeared on the outdoor stage at Maryport Blues Festival
Minute silence at blues festival marquee in Maryport
BLUES fans bowed their heads for a minute to remember Maryport's three fishermen who died at sea this week. (3 comments)
History of the Blues Festival
Over the past 10 years the Maryport Blues Festival has provided a place for many bands to perform and for many people to watch and enjoy the music and atmosphere of the festival.
VIDEOS: Battle of the Bands competition
UPDATED: Click here for the videos of the finalists - and winner - in Maryport Blues Festival Battle of the Bands competition.
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- Safe in the sun
