The Stay Chi team has some exciting new updates!

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Hello everyone,
The Stay Chi team has some exciting new updates!

Housing:
Registration is not required for this event, however if you are coming from out of town and need housing PLEASE register ASAP. We would like to accommodate everyone comfortably.

Guests - check out our blog at www.myspace.com/staychi to register

We need LOCALS to host our wonderful out of town guests. Please click on the link below and register to host a new friend.

Hosts - check out our blog at www.myspace.com/staychi to register

Just click on the link for Host or Guest and fill out the form. We will match you about a week before the event.

The Amazing and Talented DJ Line-up (more to come):

J Wardell Tampa Bay, FL
Patrick Warren Austin, TX
Matt Kelsey Los Angeles, CA
Riley Wimes Jr Chicago, IL
Adam Baus Milwaukee, WI
Sara Beth Memphis, TN
Doug Hillman Chicago, IL

Event Locations: Are TBA. As soon as the contracts are signed we will post the information. Expect that this week!

This is going to be an amazing weekend. With over 100 Bands (including BB King), plenty of vendors serving up traditional Chicago items as well as that sweet soul food and amazing dancing! It’s a party not to be missed. Just look at this schedule…

25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, June 5-8, 2008 in Grant Park

Thursday, June 5: Guitarist and singer Johnny Winter will make his first appearance at the Chicago Blues Festival since the inaugural event in 1984. He'll be part of the opening night celebration of Muddy Waters on Thursday, June 5th, sharing the spotlight with "Superharp" James Cotton and others.

Friday, June 6: The Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor (joined by her Blues Machine) headlines on Friday night, along with a set by Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater. There will also be a tribute to the past with a set featuring Ruby Andrews, Cicero Blake and Jackie Ross.

Saturday, June 7: Buckwheat Zydeco will headline on Saturday. The 60-year-old accordionist will bring one of the classic sounds of New Orleans to the stage. Also appearing that night will be Chicago favorite Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, the 2007 Band of the Year at the Blues Music Awards.

Sunday, June 8: Just announced to close the festival on Sunday June 8th will be the legendary B.B. King, making his first appearance at the festival in over 20 years. Other headliners on the final night include keyboardist Little Willie Littlefield, guitarist Bobby Parker and vocalist Karen Carroll, who performs with Charlie Love and Lurrie Bell.

The official site for the Chicago Blues Festival is here.

Please add us on myspace! http://myspace.com/staychi

Feel free to email us with any questions! staychiblues@gmail.com

Happy Dancing!
The Stay Chi Team