Marion Blues Festival Presented By TruBlues 97.5 - WDIF

09/01/2026

🎶 ROAD TRIP ALERT!! 65 YEARS OF “AT LAST” 🎶

In 1961, Etta James’s unforgettable version of “At Last” became a chart hit. Sixty-five years later, the life and music behind that legendary voice are coming to the stage in Mansfield.

At Last: An Evening with Etta James is a fully staged musical production starring Mansfield vocalist and actress Condrea “Conne” Mason, accompanied by the C***E Band.

📅 Saturday, September 5
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 THE BRICKYARD — 21 W. Temple Court in downtown Mansfield
🎟️ Pay What You Want
🪑 Bring a lawn chair

Please note: This performance is at The Brickyard in Mansfield—not inside the Renaissance Theatre.

The show follows Etta’s extraordinary life through songs including “Something’s Got a Hold on Me,” “I’d Rather Go Blind,” “Stormy Weather” and the recording that became her signature—“At Last.”

Reservations are encouraged:
https://rentickets.org/event/at-last-2026/

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

🎸 WE’VE GOT THE PATIO REARRANGED! 🎸

We’re making room for a great day of blues at the Marion Blues Fest! The OK Café patio is rearranged for more space and more comfort — but bring your lawn chair! 🪑

And yes… the first seat is already saved. 😎🎶

📅 TODAY | 2–10 PM
📍 OK Café | 734 E. Center St., Marion
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Come early, grab your spot and spend the day with us. Let’s make it a great day of blues! 💙🎸

08/15/2026

🎸 WE’RE EXCITED TO SEE EVERYONE SATURDAY AT OUR NEW LOCATION, THE OK CAFE! 🎸

The 2026 Marion Blues Festival Presented By TruBlues 97.5 - WDIF is almost here! Before you head to the OK Café, here are a few quick tips:

🪑 Bring lawn chairs — limited seating will be available.
🚭 Smoking or va**ng not permitted on site.
🍺 Alcohol consumption limited to inside the bar and the defined patio area only.
🚗 Additional parking available at AutoZone and O’Reilly Auto Parts.
🎟️ Admission is FREE!

🎶 TOMORROW’S LINEUP
2 PM — The Blue Cats featuring Rick Collura
4 PM — John Henry & The Rain Makers
6 PM — Anything Blue
8 PM — Jimi Vincent Band

📅 Saturday, August 15 | 2–10 PM
📍 OK Café | 734 E. Center St., Marion

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor Coldwell Banker Realty and all of the businesses, volunteers and music lovers helping make this happen.

Bring your chair, bring your friends, and come spend Saturday with us! 💙🎶

08/15/2026

🎶 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎶

The wait is over — TruBlues 97.5 Marion Blues Festival Presented by Coldwell Banker Realty is here!

Join us today from 2:00–10:00 PM at the OK Café for an afternoon and evening of incredible live blues featuring:

🎸 The Blue Cats featuring Rick Collura
🎸 John Henry & The Rainmakers
🎸 Anything Blue
🎸 Jimi Vincent and The Jimi Vincent Band

✅ FREE admission
🪑 Bring your lawn chair
🥤 Great food & cold drinks available
🎵 Live music all day

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, Coldwell Banker Realty Marion, OH, OH, for helping make this community event possible.

Come out, support live music, support local musicians, and help us continue Keeping the Blues Alive.

📍 OK Café • Marion, Ohio
🕑 Today • 2:00–10:00 PM

Question of the Day: Which band are you most excited to see today?

08/08/2026

💙 Thank you, Tim Smith and Ready To Rent, for helping keep the blues alive in Marion!

As a longtime local business owner, Tim knows that strong communities are built by people who show up. His support of the 2026 Coldwell Banker Realty Marion Blues Festival reflects his commitment to Marion and to creating a community his grandchildren will be proud to call home.

We appreciate Ready To Rent for investing in local events that bring people together through live music.

🎸 Marion Blues Festival
📅 Saturday, August 15
🕑 2:00–10:00 PM
📍 OK Cafe – Block Party Style
🎟️ FREE Admission

Please support the local businesses that support our community! 💙🎶

08/07/2026

📍 Sponsor Spotlight: Gaffney’s Treasures & Gifts! 💙🎸

A big thank you to Gaffney's Treasures and Gifts for their longtime support of TruBlues 97.5 and the Marion Blues Festival!

As a locally owned small business, Gaffney’s has been a faithful supporter of local music, local events, and our community for years. We’re grateful for their partnership in helping make this year’s festival possible.

🎶 Join us for the 2026 Marion Blues Festival!

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 OK Cafe – 734 E. Center St., Marion (Block Party Style!)
🎟️ FREE Admission

🎸 Featuring:
• The Blue Cats featuring Rick Collura
• John Henry & The Rainmakers
• Anything Blue
• Jimi Vincent

Please support the local businesses that support live music in Marion—and stop by Gaffney’s Treasures & Gifts the next time you’re looking for something unique!

08/07/2026

💙 Some traditions are worth keeping.

For Toni, the TruBlues 97.5 Marion Blues Festival Presented by Coldwell Banker Realty is a summer tradition she looks forward to every year—and we couldn’t be happier!

Thank you for helping us spread the word and for supporting live, local music in our community.

🎸 Marion Blues Fest 2026
📅 Saturday, August 15
🕑 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 OK Cafe – 734 E. Center St., Marion
🎟️ FREE Admission

Come make this year’s festival part of your summer tradition, too! 🎶💙

08/01/2026

📣 The Marion Blues Festival posters are here! 🎸

Over the next week, you’ll start seeing our 2026 Marion Blues Festival posters popping up all around town!

One of the first businesses to proudly display a poster is R&M Music, where the Belcher and Dille families shared:

“At R & M, we are excited to support our local musicians and enjoy the opportunity to give back to our community through music!”

Join us for a full day of FREE live blues music featuring:
🎶 The Blue Cats featuring Rick Collura
🎶 John Henry & The Rainmakers
🎶 Anything Blue
🎶 The Jimi Vincent Band

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕑 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 OK Cafe – Block Party Style!
🎟️ FREE Admission

Would you like to display a festival poster at your business? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll make sure you get one!

Please share this post and help us spread the word. We can’t wait to see everyone on August 15!