PHOTOS: Doheny Blues Festival Celebrates 20 Years with Blues, Rock and Soul Music

Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett presented Omega Events a proclamation for celebrating 20 years of the Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett presented Omega Events a proclamation for celebrating 20 years of the Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Bobby Rush performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Bobby Rush performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Bobby Rush performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Bobby Rush performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Bobby Rush performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Bobby Rush performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Bobby Rush performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Junior Brown performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Junior Brown performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Junior Brown performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Junior Brown performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Junior Brown performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Junior Brown performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Adrianna Marie & her Groovecutters performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Adrianna Marie & her Groovecutters performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Adrianna Marie & her Groovecutters performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Adrianna Marie & her Groovecutters performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Melissa Ethridge closed the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21, at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

JJ Grey and Mofro performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina PritchettJJ Grey and Mofro performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

JJ Grey and Mofro performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

JJ Grey and Mofro performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

JJ Grey and Mofro performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

JJ Grey and Mofro performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

John Primer, Bob Corritore and Big Jon Atkinson performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

John Primer, Bob Corritore and Big Jon Atkinson performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

John Primer, Bob Corritore and Big Jon Atkinson performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

John Primer, Bob Corritore and Big Jon Atkinson performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

John Primer, Bob Corritore and Big Jon Atkinson performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

John Primer, Bob Corritore and Big Jon Atkinson performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

John Primer, Bob Corritore and Big Jon Atkinson performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

John Primer, Bob Corritore and Big Jon Atkinson performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Chris Isaak performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival at Doheny State Beach on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Dana Point Mayor Debra Lewis presents a proclamation to Omega Events for celebrating 20 years of the Doheny Blues Festival during on Sunday, May 21. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Samantha Fish performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Samantha Fish performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Samantha Fish performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Samantha Fish performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Samantha Fish performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Samantha Fish performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Samantha Fish performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Samantha Fish performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Samantha Fish performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Festival-goers listen to music during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Mavis Staples performs during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival on Sunday, May 21 at Doheny State Beach. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

By Kristina Pritchett

This past weekend, Doheny State Beach was filled with musical icons in the blues, soul and rock genres during the 20th annual Doheny Blues Festival.

Over the weekend, thousands filled Doheny State Beach to listen to artists such as Joe Walsh, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, Robin Trower, Chris Isaak, Mavis Staples, Melissa Ehtridge and more perform on three stages.

Festival-goers were able to taste different barbecue options, shop in the Vendor Village and taste their way through a variety of craft breweries.

This year, Omega Events, launched the Doheny Blues Foundation. It was created to promote awareness of blues music and to provide education about the history, cultural significance and relevance to the present. It will also help educate the youth and foster an appreciation of the blues with a multi-faceted educational approach.

The Festival has been an annual event since 1998 and has featured artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gregg Allman, BB King and more.