Bessie Smith Strut - Monday, June 8th, 7:00PM - Miller Plaza Stage

Grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, son of drummer great Calvin Jackson, is widely regarded as one of the best drummers in the world. Cedric is a special talent that has brought new life and energy to the blues, and is loved by fans around the world.

Riverbend is a nine day music festival located in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee every June. The festival is located on the 21st Century Waterfront along the Tennessee River. Boasting five stages of world class entertainment ranging from classic rock and jam bands to country, urban and bluegrass the festival draws over 600,000 patrons annually. Riverbend has a Children's Village, Bluecross Riverbend Run and Walk, a Marketplace and Fireworks Finale.

Music Lineup
This year's performers include: Willie Nelson, Train, Three Dog Night, Steven Curtis Chapman, Little Richard, Montgomery Gentry, The Commodores, The B-52s, and several more.

Admission Pins
Riverbend pins allow admission into the festival site every day of the festival. Children 10 and under are admitted FREE with an adult. Pins are available at all area Mapco Mart and Fast, Food and Fuel locations for $28 each until June 4th. Beginning June 5th, pins are available at all gates for $37 each. One night wristbands are sold at the gates for only $23.

For more Information
Call 423-756-2211 or check out www.riverbendfestival.com. The Riverbend Festival is produced by Friends of the Festival, a non-profit organization with offices at 180 Hamm Rd, Chattanooga TN 37405.

Info via riverbendfestival.com. Photo by Colin McAuliffe..