14th Annual Blues Festival June 14th, 2025
Springfield Missouri

WRAP UP FOR THE 13 TH ANNUAL STOMP THE BLUES OUT OF HOMELESSNESS FESTIVAL – 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 22:40

First of thank you to each and everyone one of our sponsors and those who continue to support our mission and love live music. We have certainly enjoyed growth in our attendees and the quality of artists we bring in. 2024
was no different as we finally had Tab Benoit on the Stomp Stage.
 
Thank you to Damon Fowler (you still owe me some Dicky stories) and Heather Gillis and The WolfTwin.
 
A little snafu with Larry McCray became one of our biggest and strongest performances yet, with Nick Schnebelen agreeing at the last minute to come and play. Once again proving that we have grown in how
other artists see our little festival. Thank you so much Nick.
 
As most know, this was the final year of the location we have called home since 2016, we are actively searching for a multi-year location.
 
2024 was a year that inflation and additional cost hit Stomp The Blues significantly, our gross intake was steady but the cost of production increased by about 20%. This really takes away from our mission and what we have designed the festival to provide. I hate it but some changes to our format may be forthcoming.
 
Watch for future announcements concerning 2025’s location. Assuming we go forward.
 
Thank you & Keep On Smilin,
 
Jim & Paige