Jade Presents and Merrill Piepkorn are pleased to announce the Bluestem 50th Anniversary of Peace and Music, a two-day celebration featuring local music, food, and craft vendors.

In August 1969, the Woodstock Music & Art Fair took place on a dairy farm in Bethel, NY. Over half a million people came to a 600-acre farm to hear 32 acts (leading and emerging performers of the time) play over the course of four days (August 15-18). Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, the Who, Janis Joplin and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young were among the lineup. Woodstock is known as one of the greatest happenings of all time and –perhaps- the most pivotal moment in music history.

The following performers will be showcasing tributes to original festival artists, with more to be announced:

Friday, August 16th Artists

Gregg “Smokey” Temple – John Sebastian
The Vistas and Friends – Jimi Hendrix
Mike Holtz- Arlo Guthrie
Pat Lenertz Band – The Band
Jake Ingamar – Tim Hardin
The Shuttles – The Who
Gina Powers – Melanie & Joni Mitchell
Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival – Grace Slick & Jefferson Airplane
Richard Torrance and Band – Santana

Saturday, August 17th Artists

Invocation
Mike Holtz – Richie Havens
Merrill Piepkorn and the Radio Stars – The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Jerry Kallestad – Alvin Lee
Joe Cocker – Anthony Diaz (Prairie Public contest winner)
Jessie Veeder – Joan Baez
Ron Kerber Band – Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Quarterly – The Grateful Dead
Mike Holtz – Richie Havens & Country Joe and the Fish
The Human Element – Sly and the Family Stone
Gregg “Smokey” Temple – John Sebastian
Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome – Blood, Sweat and Tears
Diane Miller – Janis Joplin
Temple/Torrance/Jim Allen – Crosby, Stills & Nash

The event will also feature local food and craft vendors along with a collection of 1960s Volkswagen Buses on display, a tribute to Vietnam veterans, and a psychedelic art show.