Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Blues Musician “Cool John” Ferguson to Headline 2009 Millstock Music & Arts Faire on June 6


Noted blues musician “Cool John” Ferguson (left) will headline the 2009 Millstock Music and Arts Faire in downtown Clayton on June 6. The legendary entertainer Taj Mahal says, "Cool John is among the five greatest guitarists I have heard in my career." Ferguson will perform from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm behind the Coffee Mill and Flipside Restaurant on E Second Street. The music schedule:

10:00 am - 11:30 am Mister Mustard

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Dread34

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Johnny Orr & South Station

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cool John Ferguson

Artists will be situated along South Lombard and parts of E Main Street Downtown businesses and restaurants will be open and on the sidewalks creating an even more festive day.

Some new activities are debuting this year at Millstock:

Chalk It Up Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest – individuals, groups, children, adults, and families are invited to take part in this sidewalk chalk art competition with cash prizes. Sidewalk squares are being sold for $10 each. Chalk will be provided and artwork will be judged by local artist, Dorothy Demboski. Tickets may be purchased at Right Angles Custom Framing and GO Design at 401 E Main Street.

DIY Screened Event Tshirts - Local artist Kirk Adam will also be screening Millstock event t-shirts. Each shirt will be unique, and you can help screen your own shirt!

For more information on the schedule of events and for updates visit www.downtownclayton.org. All proceeds go toward expanding & enhancing Millstock Music & Arts Faire in downtown Clayton.

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