Reason to get the blues

Best of the Springs 2012: Reason to get the blues
Loree Rider's expert pick: Blues Under the Bridge
218 W. Colorado Ave., 473-4801, bluesunderthebridge.com
If ever there were a time to take up the harmonica, a day at Blues Under the Bridge would be it. When you add railways and alleys to the rich acoustic mix, it’s easy to imagine you’re shuffling dust down home, even though you’re just a few blocks from the center of downtown. You’ll get a taste of national and local acts, and growing attendance each year has led to an expansion in the festival area so you can spread out and enjoy in comfort. This year’s Blues Under the Bridge is scheduled for July 21.