The First National Women in Blues, 2006

Wilmington, North Carolina

This event was held in the old Riverclub, long closed, but not forgotten. The first festival was opened by Rose and Charlie Lucas, which became tradition. The line up included Michele Lundeen, the Queen of Steam, The Grit Pixies, Valerie June, Big Red and the Soul Benders, Nikki Sharp with the Dynamic Therma-tones, and Michele and The Midnight Blues.