# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bloomington Winter Blues Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Second year in a row we get to warm those winter blues with some of Indiana's finest! King Bee & The Stingers is a six-piece blues, soul and funk band from Bloomington, Indiana. Formed in 2006 under the leadership of harmonica player and vocalist Mark "King Bee" Menefee, the band attracted a strong following across Indiana and the Midwest, playing classic, gritty roadhouse blues. In 2015, Mark's daughter Sarah Menefee took over as lead vocalist and has been a rising star ever since. King Bee & The Stingers are 2018, 2019, and 2023 semifinalists in The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel is an Original, Powerful, Soulful group from Kokomo, Indiana, United States, formed in 1993, comprised of brothers, Mike Milligan (guitar/vocals) and Shaun Milligan (bass), and Robert "Tiny" Cook (drums/vocals). They Celebrate 30... THIRTY Years! of touring and recording in 2023 with their NEW Album on Mojo Hut Records,... KOKOMO HONEY! They were recently honored with an award for a Lifetime of Keeping the Blues alive by the Fishers Blues Festival (Indy) and performed for 5000 of their biggest fans w Robert Cray Band (5th time!) And received an achievement award from the Mayor Of Muncie Indiana for the 30th anniversary! They also performed a sold out show w BB KING on his final Indiana show, and recently with BUDDY GUY (for the 4th time), Los Lonely Boys (2nd x), Jimmie Vaughan, and Robert Cray (again! for the SIXTH time!) With 7 CD releases on Mojo Hut Records, 100's of Thousands of touring miles, and several Thousands of performances under their belts.... it’s always Full Steam ahead. Andra Fay & Scott Ballantine -- Faye is acclaimed as the “First Lady of the Blues Mandolin.” She has has played with various bands, including Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women. In 2011, she formed a rootsy band called Andra Faye & The Rays. More recently, she joined forces with Ballantine, founder of The Strugglers, to create a dynamic blues duo that blends original compositions and traditional styles. Faye’s strong sultry vocals are perfectly matched to Ballantine’s inventive guitar mastery and exquisite phrasing with plucks, slides, bends, and vibrato. Their albums Laying Down Our Blues and Coulda Woulda Shoulda received acclaim both for their instrumental and vocal talents as well as their songwriting. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/bloomington-winter-blues-festival/200029222868107 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 16 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Bloomington - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47401 - **lat**: 39.16634 - **long**: -86.53279 - **full address**: 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47401 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bloomington Winter Blues Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/09b01a77434209e8b3ffce42f6212e285b8244a99a1dd743e60e1c453802af64-rimg-w1200-h600-dcebf0f4-gmir?v=1771529444 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bloomington Winter Blues Festival being held? - **A:** Bloomington Winter Blues Festival takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47401. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bloomington Winter Blues Festival? - **A:** Bloomington Winter Blues Festival is organized by Buskirk-Chumley Theater. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bloomington Winter Blues Festival is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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