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Fall festival brings the blues to Las Vegas — PHOTOS

Las Vegas Review-Journal
October 20, 2019 - 11:14 pm
 

Blues fans enjoyed a Sunday afternoon of music during the second annual Fall into the Blues Festival & Fundraiser at Garage Mahal in Las Vegas.

The event featured performers including Bob Corritore, Bob Margolin and Leon Blue. The festival was presented by the Las Vegas Blues Society.

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