Matthew Curry to headline at initial Bloomington Beer Fest

Posted on June 22, 2015

By Eric Stock

BLOOMINGTON – Organizers of the new Bloomington Beer Fest announced Bloomington-Normal native Matthew Curry will be its headliner on its second night at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts on Aug. 22.

The Blues singer recently completed a six-city tour with the Steve Miller Band. Other artists scheduled to appear Aug. 22 include regional favorites AKA, Full Circle, Chris Corkery, The Fire, Who Cares, Highway J., and Bill Porter Project.

Gates open and music begins at 2 p.m. The Aug. 21 line-up and headliner announcement is coming soon.

Tickets for the Bloomington Beer Fest can be purchased online at www.artsblooming.org, or by calling the BCPA Ticket Office at (309) 434-2777; toll-free at 866-686-9541.Tickets may also be purchased at the BCPA Ticket Office, Monday through Friday, during their regular 10 a.m . to 6 p.m. business hours. Tickets will also be available for purchase during the event with cash at the gate.

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