Sue Foley will be kicking off Blues Fest weekend at the NBT Bank Free Summer Concert Series at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 14. Brian Santini will be opening the show. (Photo from SueFoley.com)

NORWICH — The 32nd annual Preferred Mutual Chenango Blues Festival will be kicking off on Thursday, August 14 with a performance by Sue Foley, opened by Brandon Santini, at the NBT Bank Free Summer Concert Series at 6 p.m. in Norwich's East Park.

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Sue Foley is a three-time consecutive winner of the Blues Music Award for Traditional Blues Female Artist. She has also won a litany of other awards for her guitar-driven music steeped in the sound of Texas blues.

Brian Santini's music is a high-energy blend of traditional blues and roots music with a contemporary twist, featuring his soulful vocals and harmonica.

Following the Thursday night performance will be the 32nd annual Chenango Blues Fest on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. Purchase tickets at ChenangoBluesFest.org.