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Omaha Blues, Jazz, & Gospel Festival

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The Omaha Blues, Jazz, & Gospel Festival is an annual event of blues, jazz and gospel music that has been held at Rosenblatt Stadium in South Omaha and Fort Omaha in North Omaha, Nebraska in August. Founded by Terry O'Halloran, a local blues bar establishment owner, the festival has included a variety of performers, including Kelley Hunt, Lois "Lady Mac" McMorris, Everette Harp, Preston Love and Lil' Brian and the Zydeco Travelers.

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Omaha Blues, Jazz, & Gospel Festival
Werner Parkway, Omaha South Omaha

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68107 Omaha, South Omaha
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