Jazz on the River
The Russian River Jazz and Blues Festival is a combination of Jazz on the River and the Russian River Blues Festival. Jazz is performed on Saturday and Blues is performed on Sunday.
Jazz on the River is a great way to spend the weekend. This Festival is also often called the Russian River Jazz Festival because earlier in the year the Russian River Blues festival takes place in the same area at Johnson's Beach in Guerneville. The setting couldn't be better. Huge redwood trees surround you with the hot sun shining through. Everyone hangs out on lawn chairs and just kicks back while the music plays. If you get too hot, just jump in the warm and inviting Russian River for a dip. Check out the Annual Events banner at the top of this page and also check out the Russian River Blues Festival page to get an idea of the surroundings.
Advance Ticket Prices
• General Admission - $50
• General Admission Child's Pass - $10 (Ages 6-12; 5 and under are FREE)
• General Admission 2-Day Pass - $80
• GOLD Single Day - $100
• GOLD 2-DAY Pass - $90 - $180
Please note: Tickets will be $10 more at the gate while supplies last.
There are two price levels for tickets: Advance and At-The-Gate. All ticket levels are discounted in advance, and the ticket prices At-The-Gate are higher. Avoid the extra costs by purchasing your tickets through Omega or one of the Official Ticket Outlets.
Gear Up For A Great Jazz Experience!
Be sure to bring a blanket, swimsuit, hat, sunscreen... even sweaters for cool river mornings and evenings.
Jazz On The River will feature wine tasting from several of Sonoma County's world famous wineries.
For a nominal additional fee, Festival attendees 21 years and older will be able to taste premium wines from featured wineries.
2012 Russian River Jazz and Blues Festival Lineup:
Saturday September 22, 2012 (Jazz)
George Benson
The Dream Tour:
Brian Culbertson
David Sanborn
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Sunday September 23, 2012 (Blues)
George Thorogood
Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Taj Mahal
Eric Lindell
The Blues Broads