TONIGHT! Wed.  March 6

Arvey's Hump-Day Buffet presents: Kilborn Alley!

The Kilborn Alley Blues Band does gritty Chicago blues and southern fried soul for all the generations of blues lovers. This music speaks for itself; better still, it convinces you to listen. They play the blues like they mean it. They make you remember why you became attached to this music in the first place.

FEATURING: Andrew Duncanson - vocals, guitar, Josh Stimmel – guitar, Chris Breen - electric bass guitar, and aTrain Wilson - drums, vocals

Showtime - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Bradenton Women's Club -

1705 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton

Thursday, March 7

SBS Presents -

Kilborn Alley Blues Band @ Hideaway Café!

Here are a couple of things to think about, if you are really determined to sit and think about the Kilborn Alley Blues Band. Andy listened to a lot of rap and reggae as a kid, but when he started the guitar he went straight to Johnson, Elmore James and Hooker, with Hendrix as a constant goad. He committed the band to the inspiration of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Josh met Andy in a conversation about a Hendrix t-shirt in high school. At that age Josh loved metal and has played open-fingered style. Today he has tremendous admiration for Hubert Sumlin and has worked to bring some of those licks to the band. He studied the rhythm guitar parts in soul and leads the band when they go into those territories. As a harp player, Joe pushed the inspiration of James Cotton through the two Sonny Boys and two Walters. Little Walter has been a major influence on Kilborn Alley.  Chris’ family has a long interest in "old timey" music, and has Chris playing around with the stand-up bass. Ed has the longest and most complicated pedigree in the band. He has been in rock bands, blues bands, and some very fine country bands. With Kilborn Alley, he has been compared to the young Sam Lay at his best. Ed plays a minimal kit, and that stands for the whole Kilborn Alley approach to equipment.

Showtime - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Hideaway Café – 1756 Central Ave. St. Petersburg

Friday, March 8 - Saturday, March 9

The Bonita Blues Festival!

Friday, March 8, Gates open at 1:00 pm until 9 pm

Southern Hospitality, Albert Cummings, Markey Blue - Ric Latina Project, Kilborn Alley Blues Band,The Gabe Stillman Band- Rain or Shine

Saturday, March 9, Gates open at 11:00 am until 9pm

Johnny Rawls, Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps, The Rusty Wright Band, The Jimmys, Angel Forrest Band, Eric Johanson Band - Rain or Shine

Friday, March 8 - 1:00pm-9:00 pm

Saturday, March 9 - 11:00am-9:00pm

Riverside Park –

10451 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Friday, March 8

Johnny Rawls - Music In The Park  

Realize Bradenton's “Music in the Park” series presents: Johnny Rawls is a soul blues legend. In fact, the term “soul blues” was invented to describe his music. With a career spanning more than 50 years, he’s done it all. He’s an internationally recognized recording artist, music producer, and songwriter who tours extensively throughout North America and overseas. The Blues Music Awards, Blues Blast Awards, Living Blues Critics Poll Awards, and the W. C. Handy Awards have all acknowledged Rawls with multiple awards and nominations, including Soul Blues Album of the Year and Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year. Rawls is honored to be mentioned on two markers along the Mississippi Blues Trail.

Event Time – 6:00–8:00pm

Mosaic Amphitheater - 606 3rd Ave W, Bradenton

Wednesday, March 6

• Brian Leneschmidt - Ferg's Sports Bar, St. Pete, 5-8pm
• Kilborn Alley Blues Band – Bradenton Women’s Club, 7-10pm
• The Markley Band - Englewoods on Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm

Thursday, March 7

• The Jimmys – Ringside Café, St. Pete, 8-12am
• Brian Leneschmidt – Fins, Palm Harbor, 6-9pm
• Kilborn Alley Blues Band - Hideaway Café, St. Pete, 7-10pm
• Paul Nelson Band - Englewoods on Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm
• Markey Blue Ric Latina Project - Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 7:30-10:30pm
• Bryan Lee "Braille Blues Daddy" - Blue Turtle Tavern, Punta Gorda, 6-9pm
• Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Mattison's Riverwalk, Bradenton, 6-10pm

Friday, March 8

• Champ - Wyvern Hotel, Punta Gorda, 6-9pm

• Ari and the Alibis -  Sundial St. Pete,  5:30pm

• Jimmy Griswold - The Galley, St. Pete, 9pm-12am
• The Jimmys – The Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 7-11pm
• Johnny Rawls - Bradenton Mosaic Amphitheater, 6-8pm
• Paul Nelson Band - Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin, 9pm-1am
• Brian Leneschmidt - Stirling Wine, Dunedin, 7:30-10:30pm
• Bonita Blues Fest – Riverside Park - Bonita Springs, 11am-9pm

• Backtrack Blues Band w/ Sarasota Slim - Jannus Live, St. Pete, 8-11pm

• Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Bert's Bar, Matlacha, 7:30-10:30pm
• The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band - Eaton’s Beach Sandbar, Weirsdale, 5-9pm
• The Man & Guitar World Tour - Harbormaster Tiki Grill, St. Pete, 5:30-8:30pm

Saturday, March 9

• Rick Honeyboy Hart - M-N-M BBQ , St. Pete, 6-9pm
• The Mudds - Whispering Oaks Winery, Oxford, 6-9pm
• Memphis Rub Band - Peggy's Corral, Palmetto, 12-4pm
• Shawline - Rockin Blues - Jim's Club 19, Homosassa,6-10pm
• Backwater Blues Band - Ricks On The River, Tampa, 7-11pm
• Beautiful Bobby Blackmon - Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 8-11pm
• Betty Fox - Woodwright Brewing Company, Dunedin, 8-11pm
• Bonita Blues Fest – Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, 11am-9pm
• The Man & Guitar World Tour - Ballyhoo Grill, Tampa, 7-10pm
• Brian Leneschmidt - Big Blue Brewing, Capr Coral, 8:30-11:30pm
• Bryan Lee "Braille Blues Daddy" - Peggy's Corral, Palmetto, 5-8pm
• LC Williams and the Driver - Happy's Bayou Bites, Dunedin, 1-5pm
• Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Swordfish Grill, Cortez, 7 - 10pm
• The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band - Whispering Oaks Winery Steak Night, Oxford, 6-9pm
• Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Leroy's Southern Kitchen, Punta Gorda, 9pm-12am

Sunday March 10

• Brian Leneschmidt - Bar Fly, Safety Harbor, 2-6pm
• Amanda Fish - Center Bar, Bonita Springs, 12 - 4pm
• Jimmy Griswold - Marker 8 Tiki Bar, Dunedin, 4-8pm
• Patty Sanphy - Lucky Lobster Co. Dunedin, 5-8:30pm
• Gary Clark Jr. - Gasparilla Music Festival, Tampa, 8-10pm
• Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Cortez Kitchen, Cortez, 3-6pm
• The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band - The Club at Candler Hills, Ocala, 5-8pm
• Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - TT’s Tiki Bar, Punta Gorda, 4-7pm
• The Jimmys w/ Backtrack Blues Band - Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 7-11pm

Monday, March 11

• Champ - Hooked Island Grill, Matlacha, 5:30-8:30pm
• TC Carr & Bolts of Blue - Ka'Tiki, Treasure Island, 6-10pm
  

Tuesday, March 12

• Suitcase Full of Blues - Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 7-10pm
• Kraig Kenning - Englewoods on Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm
• Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Sarasota National Palm Club, Venice, 7-10pm
  

Wednesday, March 13

• Jimmy Griswold - Pisces Sushi, St. Pete, 6:30-9:30pm
• Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues - The Hangar, St. Pete, 6-9pm
• Brian Leneschmidt - Ferg's Sports Bar, St. Pete, 5-8pm
• The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band -Redsauce, The Villages, 6-9pm
• Chris O’Leary Band - Englewoods on Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm
• The Nighthawks - The Bradenton Women's Club, Bradenton, 7-10pm
• Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - The Blue Turtle, Punta Gorda, 6-9pm
• Jimmy Griswold - Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille, Tarpon Springs, 5:30-8:30pm
  

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Wednesday,  March 13

The Nighthawks - The Bradenton Women's Club

Arvey's Hump-Day Buffet presents: The Nighthawks! - The Nighthawks are an American blues and roots band based in Washington, D.C. The current Nighthawks line-up consists of Mark Wenner (vocals and harmonica), Paul Bell (lead guitar), Johnny Castle (bass guitar), and Mark Stutso (drums).

Formed in 1972, the “original” Nighthawks underwent several personnel changes before stabilizing as the lineup of Mark Wenner (vocals and harmonica), Jimmy Thackery (lead guitar), Jan Zukowski (bass guitar), and Pete Ragusa (drums).

Since the release of “Rock n’ Roll” in 1974, the ‘Hawks have release in the neighborhood of 30 albums!

Showtime - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Bradenton Women's Club -

1705 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton

Fri, Mar. 15- Sun. Mar. 17

'Blues Bash at the Ranch'

GPS Festival Productions partners Greg Herndon and Paul Benjamin are excited to announce the Inaugural Blues Bash at the Ranch at the Sertoma Youth Ranch, home of 'Camping with the Blues'. Make your plans now to join us for this three-day music festival. You’ll have the options of camping with hookups, primitive camping or staying at our host hotel. There’s an outstanding lineup of blues artists each day, with harmonica and guitar workshops, a covered stage and seating area. The event is family and dog friendly, has great vendors, permanent bathrooms, picnic tables and fire rings.

Weekend passes are the best deal, but single day passes are on sale for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tell all your friends and come hang out with us for a day or two and enjoy the stellar music! Beautiful venue with free parking.

Friday March 15 - 5:00pm - Harmonica Workshop with TC Carr, 6:15pm - Cat Rhodes & the Truth, 7:45pm - TC Carr & the Bolts of Blue, 9:15pm - Mark ‘Guitar’ Miller Band, followed by an artist’s Jam.

Saturday March 16 -11:00am - Guitar Workshop with KBA Winner Tim Fik, 12:15pm - Memphis Lightning, 1:45pm - Alex Lopez Xpress, 3:15pm - Bridget Kelly Band, 4:30pm - Dinner break, 6pm - Rusty Wright Band, 7:30pm - Ray Fuller & the Bluesrockers, 9:00pm - Biscuit Miller & the Mix, followed by an artist’s Jam.

Sunday March 17 - 10:00am - Campers Jam, 11:15am - David Julia Band, 12:45pm - Harper & Midwest Kind, 2:15pm - Paul Nelson Band, followed by an artist’s Jam.

We look forward to seeing you at

Blues Bash at the Ranch!

Please contact Roseanne Herndon at 941-758-7585 with any questions.

GPS Festival Productions, LLC

https://www.bluesbashattheranch.com

Sunday March 17

Pickin’ On A Sunday!

Showtime – 4:00-7:00pm

Ella’s Americana Café - 5119 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa

Friday, March 22

Roosevelt Collier + Bird Tribe

Roost At Skipper’s Smokehouse

Showtime – 9:00pm-12:00am

Skipper’s Smokehouse  - 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa

Saturday, March 23

Boogie Woogie/Blues Piano Stomp!

In the 10^th edition of this Palladium favorite, four award-winning pianists will be rockin’ on two grand pianos! This tremendous show will feature 90-year-old Detroiter BOB SEELEY, Cincinnati sensation RICKY NYE, Mississippi Ms. EDEN BRENT, St. Pete's own LIZ PENNOCK, with DR. BLUES on guitar.  You won’t want to miss the stomp!

Showtime – 8:00-11:00pm

Palladium Theatre - 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg

Sunday, March 24

Braille Blues Brunch!

It’s the fourth Sunday of the month, it must be Mattison’s Blues Brunch! This month your "Braille Blues Daddy", Bryan Lee will be in the house for brunch. Glom an omelet while you dog Bryan’s Blues!  Net time it’s Chicago’s own RJ Howson rippin’ it up.

Brunch Time - 11:00am - 2:00pm

Mattison's Riverwalk - 101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton

Wednesday, March 27

Damon Fowler & Greg Poulos Acoustic!

Damon Fowler was born and raised in Brandon, Florida, and first picked up a guitar at the age of 12. After being shown a few chords he quickly developed an affinity for the instrument…and also fell in love with the blues.  He was soon gigging regularly in small clubs in the Tampa Bay Area. After adding hints of R&B, soul, and country to his approach, Fowler learned to play lap steel guitar and Dobro and also added a wicked slide guitar style to his arsenal, and developed a versatile singing voice along the way, too.

Greg Poulos has had a long and eventful history, starting in his early teens. Of greatest interest to blues fans is probably the year he spent touring with the legendary Freddie King.  In the early winter of 1976, Greg was broke, hardly working, and living in an unheated garage. He heard that King was auditioning for a new rhythm guitarist. Freddie took one look at Greg’s near-homeless hippie attire and shook his head. That would never do.  He wasn’t even going to give Greg a listen until he learned that Greg had recently sat in with Sammy Lawhorn in Chicago. Greg finally got to take the stage and played like his life depended on it, with his friends whooping and hollering. Afterwards, Freddie invited Greg to a poker game (a very good sign!). Greg got the gig, and a few days later he was onstage playing alongside the legendary Freddie King.

Showtime -7:00pm–10:00pm

The Bradenton Women's Club -

1705 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton

Sunday, March 31

Ellie Lee & Friends at Skippers

Showtime – 5:00pm-9:00pm

Skipper’s Smokehouse  - 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa

Friday, April 5

Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Music In The Park

Realize Bradenton's “Music in the Park” series presents: Doug Deming is an American blues and roots guitarist/vocalist, born and raised in the Detroit area, currently residing on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Doug is the 2013 recipient of the Blues Blast Music Awards’ Sean Costello Rising Star Award. Drawing influence from greats like T-Bone Walker, Charlie Christian and Robert Jr. Lockwood, Doug’s traditional taste and style are evident in his original music, with three recordings of primarily original tunes to his credit. Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early 50s roots rock.

Event Time – 6:00–8:00pm

Mosaic Amphitheater - 606 3rd Ave W, Bradenton

Sunday, April 7

Moonflower & Alex Lopez Xpress – Vintage Skipper's!

Two great bands share the stage as they pay tribute to the music that helped form a generation…and change music forever.

The music and rhythms of Carlos Santana come alive as performed by Moonflower. Hear all of Santana’s greatest hits as they recreate the sound, feel and show of this rock icon. immerse yourself in the “Spirit of Santana”!

Acclaimed recording artist Alex Lopez and The Xpress will perform the classic British blues that started a music revolution…along with music from his own award-winning albums. Hear music from such British blues greats like Eric Clapton, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Gary Moore, Jeff Beck and more…and discover why critics are saying Alex will rejuvenate the blues for the next generation.

Showtime – 5:00-9:00pm

Skipper's Smokehouse - 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa

Thursday, April 11

The Blues Fest "Kick Off Party"

Doors open at 7:00 - Curtis Salgado on stage at 8:00

Palladium Theater -

253 Fifth Avenue North, St Petersburg

Fri. April 12-Sun. April 14

You Waited All Year…It’s Finally Here!

Vinoy Park - 701 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Pete.

Sunday, April 21

Whiskey Bayou Easter Party 

w/Damon Fowler and Eric McFadden

Showtime – 5:00-9:00pm

Skipper's Smokehouse - 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa

Friday, April 26

Ari and the Alibis - Music In The Park

Realize Bradenton's “Music in the Park” series presents:  Ari and the Alibis infuse funk, jazz, and samba with blues, soul, and rock to create a memorable ear-catching sound. In 2016, they were nominated for best local band in Tampa Bay, and Ari for best Jazz vocalist. They also received Grammy nods in two categories: Best Rock Song (Dirty Little Secret) and Best Rock Performance (Dirty Little Secret and Bon Appetit).

Event Time – 6:00–8:00pm

Mosaic Amphitheater - 606 3rd Ave W, Bradenton

Saturday, April 27

Selwyn Birchwood Band At The Palladium!

With his fiery guitar and lap steel playing, his trailblazing, instantly memorable songs and gritty, unvarnished vocals, Selwyn Birchwood is among the most extraordinary young stars in the blues. His deep familiarity with blues tradition allows him to bust the genre wide open, adding new sounds, colors and textures, all delivered with a revival tent preacher’s fervor and a natural storyteller’s charisma. Selwyn and his band have crisscrossed the U.S. and Europe repeatedly, delivering unforgettable live performances. With his new album, Pick Your Poison, Birchwood, along with his band—saxophonist Regi Oliver, bassist Huff Wright and drummer Courtney “Big Love” Girlie—takes a major step forward, crafting visionary blues for a new generation of forward-looking fans.

Showtime – 8:00-11:00pm

Palladium Theater - 253 5th Ave N, St. Pete

Sunday,  April 28

RJ Howson & Friends Do Brunch!

Fire branded in the Chicago blues circuit, roots rocker and bluesman RJ Howson picked up his skillful guitar chops performing and jamming with blues icons at Buddy Guy's Legends club, Rosa's Lounge, Kingston Mines, Blues on Halstead and many other clubs in the Windy City and performing all over the midwest; he now resides here in the Bay Area.

Brunch Time - 11:00am - 2:00pm

Mattison's Riverwalk - 101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton

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