Blues for the Zoo Benefit Concert Raises Funds for Big Bear Alpine Zoo
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif./ August 21, 2014 – The blues is a powerful form of music that is known for its healing ability. On Saturday, September 27 the 5th Annual Blues for the Zoo benefit concert brings the healing power of the blues to help 
raise funds for Big Bear Alpine Zoo’s rehabilitation programs for orphaned and injured alpine wildlife.“We’re very grateful for Blues for the Zoo because the funds we get from the concert tremendously help care for our animals, including our newest resident snow leopard sisters and our grizzly bear family,” said Big Bear Alpine Zoo Curator Debbie Richardson.
The concert that features world-class blues musicians takes place at Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheater’s lakeside stage. Headlining this year’s benefit concert is internationally recognized blues band the Otis Taylor Band, which is known for its unique blend of Delta blues and free-style jazz mixed with improvised jams to create a distinctive form of blues known as trance blues. The Otis Taylor Band includes an electrifying fiddle player, a solid rhythm section, a guitarist who plays steel guitar as well as slide guitar and band leader Otis Taylor occasionally picks up a banjo to add to the band’s eccentric style of blues. Taylor who broke into the blues scene in the late 1990s is known for his intriguing and creative songwriting ability that explores the African-American experience.
“Otis Taylor is an amazing artist. He brings a very unique style of blues and concertgoers are in for a real treat!” said Big Bear Events Resource Office Director Rick Bates.
Bonne Musique Zydeco gets the concert started with its very danceable Louisiana bayou-influenced music. The fast-tempo music includes traditional zydeco instruments such as button accordion and washboard. Janiva Magness performs second on the bill. Magness is an incendiary vocalist who delivers scorching intensity with a dose of personal introspection.
Blues for the Zoo is Saturday, September 27 at Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheater, located at41220 Park Ave. in Big Bear Lake. Gates openat 11 a.m. The concert is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Ticket prices are $30 in advance or $35 at the gate. Children 10 and under are free with a paying adult. Parking is $4. The concert features a selection of local arts and crafts and a freshly prepared food and beverage menu. Beach chairs and blankets are welcome for festival-style lawn seating. No coolers or pets allowed. For full details about Blues for the Zoo visit www.bluesforthezoo.com. To purchase tickets in advance or to book lodging and ticket packages log onto www.bigbear.com or call800-424-4232. You may also purchase tickets at the Big Bear Visitor Center, 630 Bartlett Road or Big Bear Alpine Zoo, 43285 Goldmine Dr. in Big Bear Lake.
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