BOURBON & BLUES FESTIVAL FIRST DAY HEADLINER


John-Paul Jones Group is headlining the first day of the 10th Annual Bourbon and Blues Festival in Swisher, Iowa.  Come out and see a great concert.  This is the group's first year at the festival and they are coming to knock your socks off.  


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