The Lehigh River Blues Jam was re-instated in 2025 following its last event in 2021. Promoter and Founder, Bev Conklin, has been introducing Blues artists to the Lehigh Valley, who do not perform here often, since 2006. Due to a sold out Ice House last year following a 3-year hiatus, Conklin is returning the event to the Days Hotel ballroom to offer more seating, a stage, hotel rooms, parking, food, bar and other amenities. The festival runs from 2-8 PM followed by an after fest party.
This year offers a powerful line-up of artists who will keep the entire room engaged from start to finish. For those staying at the Days Hotel or who who want more Blues following the Billy Price Band, Big Bone Daddy will keep the music going in the Ballroom and might lure some of our event artists to join in.
17th ANNUAL LEHIGH RIVER BLUES JAM
Days Hotel by Wyndham
3400 Airport Rd., Allentown PA 18109
Jan 31, 2026 (2-8 PM)
$55 at the door
7:45-8:30 PM Slam Allen
6:10-7:25 PM Kevin Burt
4:35-5:50 PM Dave Keller Band
3:00-4:15 PM Bobby Kyle Band with guest Dave Keyes
2:00-2:40 PM BC Blue feat. Bev Conklin with guest Dane Tilghman
8:00-11:00 PM
Big Bone Daddy
after party in the Hotel's Jetport Lounge
Special guest emcees include:
Dr. Mojo (WMUH)
Sound and lights by CITY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Thank you to our sponsors to include Godfrey Daniels, WDIY, WMUH, and North Jersery Blues Society. Extending much gratitude also to all the donors and volunteers that make this festival happen.
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