Join us on Saturday, June 7th, for the 3rd Annual Kentucky Blues Music Festival featuring Tee Dee Young, Treyvon King Band, and Donovan Howard Trio. Music kicks off at 6:00 PM from the Amphitheater Stage behind the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Admission to the Kentucky Blues Music Festival is free thanks to partners including the City of Mt. Vernon and Mt. Vernon – Rockcastle County Tourist Commission.
In October 2022, Lexington native, Tee Dee Young, was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. Young is one of those rare individuals who appropriately wears the moniker of a true, distinguished ‘legend in his own time.’ His unique style, dynamic stage presence, and contemporary mixture of gospel and traditional Blues promise to influence jazz, rhythm & blues, rock, and country music for generations to come.
Tee Dee’s craft has taken him to music venues worldwide. He has toured and performed in front of loyal, Blues-loving fans in Italy, France, Germany, and Belgium. He entertains his fans with a bevy of his most popular tunes and many of his personally treasured melodies. Cherished hits such as: ‘I’ve Got To Move,’ ‘Bye Bye Baby,’ his distinct version of the Beatles, ‘Yesterday,’ ‘One Foot In and One Foot Out,’ ‘Devil Keeps Talking To Me,’ ‘Lonely Nights,’ ‘Raining Cats and Dogs,’ and ‘Southern Soul Lady,’ remain crowd favorites today.
Tee Dee has been recognized throughout his career with countless high-profile industry awards. The Beale Street Merchants Association named Tee Dee Young its ‘Beale Street Blues King.’ The Kentucky Blues Society honored Tee Dee with its ‘Best Blues Band’ award, and he was named ‘Best Blues Artist’ by the Lexington Music Awards in 2015. This particular award is now branded the ‘Tee Dee Young Blues Award.’ Tee Dee is an honored Kentucky Colonel, and in his hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, September 13th is officially recognized as ‘Tee Dee Young Day.’
Be sure to bring a blanket and some bug spray. We will have food trucks on hand, as well as beer and wine options available to purchase.