Blues, Brews & Barbecue fest just as advertised

When it comes to truth in advertising, Allentown's sixth annual Blues, Brews & Barbecue Festival on Saturday says it all. That's precisely what's being offered at the free event, noon-10 p.m. on Hamilton Street between Seventh and Ninth.

Blues: As in music. Headliner The Nick Moss Band of Chicago, whose namesake learned from legends such as Jimmy Dawkins and Jimmy Rogers, 8:30-10 p.m. Co-headliner Alexis P. Suter Band of New York, which is in demand at blues festivals nationwide, 7-8:30. Also New Jersey's April Mae and the June Bugs and the Christopher Dean Band, with Valley singer Sarah Ayers as special guest, and Midnight Shift of Perkasie and Friar's Point of Kutztown. And James Supra Blues Band and BC Combo, and Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski sitting in on drums late in the day.