2002 - The First Annual
Here are a few glimpses, into the fun you missed
if you didn't come, or the memories if you were here.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 23rd to 25th.


The Entrance to Blues by the Bay


East Tawas Mayor Bob Elliott (center) enjoying the Blues


Festival Director Kate Anschuetz volunteers her husband Ed!


"Wildhair" Opening the First Annual Blues by the Bay on Friday


The Inimitable Johnnie Bassett on Friday


Alberta Adams - performed on Friday August 23rd


Volunteers, Beth Prunty, Corrie Hager & Jill Matthews


Just having Fun!


Sue Ward & the Blues Abusers, open the Show on Saturday


WC Lewis & the Blues All Stars on Saturday


Lucas performing on Saturday August 24th


Doug Deming & the Jeweltones performing on Saturday


The Robert Lee Band with guest Jay Brandow on Saturday


Pete "Big Dog" Fetters performing Saturday Aug 24th


Madcat & Kane on Saturday Aug 24th


Saturdays Headliners, The Bihlman Brothers


"Little" Bihlman of the Bihlman Brothers makes a "little" Fan Happy


More of the Audience - Are you there?


Trio of Trouble: Volunteers Bob Palmer & Bruce Bischoff
with Rick Parker, The T-shirt guy!


More Blues Fans - Maybe you're in this one!


Opening the Festival on Sunday Aug 25th, Erik Kostinen


Donny Hartman (Right) performed on Sunday Aug 25th
with Larry Matthews, WKJC DJ & fan from Hartman's "Frost" days


Mark Arshak closed the Festival on Sunday


View of the packed house at the Blues by the Bay
Last chance to find yourself!


It's Over!
Volunteer Mary Thomason congratulates
Festival Director Kate Anschuetz on a great job!