When you hit the Riverfront Blues Festival at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park in Wilmington Aug. 1-3, you’ll see all your local faves—lower case blues, Mikey Junior and Jimmy Pritchard Big Band. You’ll also see homegrown harmonica master Gary Allegretto and national sensations like Carolyn Wonderland, up-and-comer Jarekus Singleton and the timeless Marcia Ball. May we suggest you book a room nearby. riverfrontbluesfest.com.