Bloomington Boogies presents the best blues, boogie woogie, Gospel, and stride pianists in the world, outstanding Zydeco accordionists, world-class percussionists, and professional dancers. Artists have included Bob Seeley, Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Carl Sonny Leyland, C. J. Chenier, Rob Rio, Judy Carmichael, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, Daryl Davis, Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi, Jean-Pierre Bertrand, Eden Brent, Bill Sims, Jr., Mark Braun (Mr. B), Josh Paxton, Cynthia Girtley, Scott Patterson, Ricky Nye, "Sunpie" Barnes, Ben Toury, Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues, Henri Herbert, Keith McCutchen, Katharina Alber, Michael Drexler, Cassidy Gephart, Josh Christina, David Barry, Mike Lucas, Craig Brenner, Ross Martinie Eiler, Jeremy Stevenson, Michelle Brentano, and Noah Selo. Our rhythm section has included Uganda Roberts/congas, Gordon Bonham/guitar, Joe Donnelly/sax, Ron Kadish/bass, Dan Hostetler/drums, and Lori Brenner/percussion.

Click below for photos and videos from past festivals:

• the first Bloomington Boogies, Aug. 9 - 10, 2015
• the second Bloomington Boogies, Aug. 14 - 15, 2016
• the third Bloomington Boogies, Aug. 13 - 14, 2017
• the fourth and fifth festivals in August of 2018 and 2019

We will announce 2022 Covid-19 safety protocols in consultation with health officials.

Bloomington Boogies and its events and activities are accessible to people with disabilities. Contact us for requested accommodations at least two days before an event.

The festival needs your help! Become a sponsor - click to learn how to become a sponsor - or buy festival shirts, hats, mugs, and glasses. To buy now click on Merchandise or buy at the festival and help fund our activities!

We are greatly saddened by the passing of our friend, Conguero and festival performer Alfred Uganda Roberts, on May 5, 2020, and by the passing of pianist Gene Taylor of The Blasters and Fabulous Thunderbirds on Feb. 20, 2021.