DEADWOOD, S.D. – The second annual DoDeadwood Presents Deadwood Blues Festival is returning to Outlaw Square and various venues throughout town from July 10-12, bringing a full weekend of live music to the region. The event is expected to draw large crowds to the northern Black Hills, including music fans from nearby Rapid City who are looking for a short weekend drive to experience national and regional talent.
The three-day festival features a diverse lineup of blues acts performing at Outlaw Square, alongside at least eight local, regional, and national blues acts performing around Historic Deadwood during the day on Saturday, July 11. For Rapid City residents making the trip, the festival provides a comprehensive schedule of live entertainment across multiple venues.
The Saturday daytime schedule includes the following performances:
- Saloon #10 – Johnny Hastings & Stillhouse Down at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
- Best Brews at Four Points by Sheraton – Brandon Sprague Band at noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.
- Deadwood Mountain Grand – Bodhi Linde at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
- The DWD Elks Bar – Tyler Bills Trio at noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.
- Jacobs Gallery Deadwood – Erica Brown Entertainment at noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.
- The Landmark Hotel & Casino – Angela Easley at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
- The Celebrity Hotel & Casino – Joe Waters at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
- Deadwood Tobacco – Hector Anchondo Band at noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Tickets for the event are currently on sale, with prices starting at $49 for the Saturday lineup. Tickets can be purchased online at the official festival website.
In addition to general admission options, organizers are offering VIP ticket packages. These packages feature dedicated seating on the Silverado Outlaw Deck, Franklin Veranda, and Rocksino Party Patio.
The VIP packages include a private La Aurora VIP party on Friday night at the Landmark Hotel & Casino, which features live blues music, food, and cigars. VIP attendees will also receive a festival swag bag containing an event t-shirt, official poster, beer koozie, and sticker. The package also grants access to the Sunday Blues Brunch and offers the possibility of a meet-and-greet with the main stage artists, pending approval from the artists and their management teams.
The Deadwood Blues Festival is presented by DoDeadwood BID 8. The weekend event is also supported by BID 9/Outlaw Square, La Aurora Cigars, Deadwood Tobacco Company, and Black Tooth Brewing Company. More information and ticket purchasing options are available at deadwoodbluesfest.com.
