Cleveland Blues Jam

150 Trio (1–3 PM)
The 150 Trio features Tim Matson (guitar, vocals), Dave Morrison (harmonica, vocals), and John Lucic (guitar, vocals). Each member brings over 50 years of blues experience—hence the name “The 150 Trio,” Cleveland’s Newest Oldest Blues Trio! These seasoned musicians have played with legendary local bands including Mr. Stress, Natural Facts, Aces and Eights, The Hollywood Slim Band, The GeezeCats, and The Wallace Coleman Band. Their decades of experience shine through in every note, and their infectious energy makes every performance unforgettable.

Wallace Coleman (3–5 PM)
Born in 1936 in Morristown, Tennessee, Wallace Coleman discovered the blues through late-night radio broadcasts. A self-taught harmonica player, he moved to Cleveland in the 1950s, working at Hough Bakeries while honing his craft. After retiring at 51, Coleman joined blues legend Robert Jr. Lockwood—the only harmonica player Lockwood ever hired—and toured internationally, contributing to Lockwood’s Grammy-nominated album I Got to Find Me a Woman. In 1997, Coleman formed his own band and launched Ella Mae Music, releasing five acclaimed albums. Today, he’s celebrated worldwide for his soulful, Chicago-style electric blues.

J.J. Vicars &The Desiatos (7–10 PM)
J.J. Vicars is a powerhouse blues and rock ’n’ roll guitarist known for his snarling riffs, gritty vocals, and irreverent humor. Raised in a musical family, he grew up on jazz and early rock, started on drums in grade school, and discovered blues guitar in his teens. His hard-driving style and dynamic stage presence make him a must-see act.

Free admission, no tickets required.

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