A line-up of artists will take to the stage at Parc des Générations on boulevard Perrot in L'Île-Perrot for the VIP en Blues festival on Saturday, September 16. 

"It's going to be a good edition," L'Île-Perrot mayor Pierre Séguin told Néomédia after the press conference held in August to announce the event, which is billed as the municipality's biggest. 

"It's free and what's nice is that we're doing something for the kids too. The event starts at 3 p.m. and all the real blues specialists will be there," he added. 

The gourmet street with food and drinks sold on site will open at the same time, with 12 local restaurateurs ready to prepare decadent dishes from the four corners of the globe. 

Colorful performers will also be strolling through the park, so get ready to meet some famous and amusing characters. 

Musical shows

Violon Dingue Family Show | 4 p.m. This solo artist plays the violin like no one else. With humor and gusto, he revisits the songs of today and yesteryear, from here and abroad, in a whirlwind of animation and interaction. Entertainment for young and old.

The March Blues Project | 5 p.m. This local band, with over 20 years' experience, will set the tone for the evening. They'll be playing the greatest blues-rock hits by B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Buddy Holly, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Robben Ford and many more. Some original tracks from the quartet's first album are also on the program. 

Mike Deway | 6 p.m. Shoulder-mounted guitar and other instruments, Mike Deway presents his musical universe inspired by John Mayall, BB King, Freddy King and bands such as Bad Company, Santana and The Rolling Stones.

Justin Saladino Band | 7 p.m. Justin Saladino Band is all about the guitar. You'll travel through a sonic palette that includes colors of rock, blues, folk, funk and jam, linking genres and influences to create the sound with contemporary roots that characterize the band.

Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn | 8:15 pm Revisit the classics of a blues icon with this talented band. Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan brilliantly covers the greatest hits of the seventh greatest guitarist of all time.

Dawn Tyler Watson | 9:30 pm The talented Dawn Tyler Watson will close the 2023 edition of VIP en Blues.The award-winning Montreal singer-songwriter has carved out a place for herself among the international blues elite. Her spirited stage presence and moving performances have earned her national and international recognition.

For more information, visit https://www.ile-perrot.qc.ca/vipen blues/.