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TONIGHT!

Wednesday, December 4

Walker Smith Duo At Clearwater East Library
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Have fun and learn a little something with guitarist Walker Smith and Jack Bluni on harmonica! “Blues in the Library” is always fun and it’s a “smoke and drink free” environment. So you can bring the kids (or grandkids) and let them enjoy a little live music too.

Event Time – 6:00-7:30pm

Clearwater East Library -

2465 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765
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Friday, December 6

Patty Parks Goes To The Dawg!
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 The Patti Parks Band is bringing the blues to Millers Bayou for this free concert at Gill Dawg!

Parks is a multiple award-winning Buffalo Hall of Fame Inductee, who has created music with some of the finest A-list session musicians in the USA. Parks has shared the stage with the likes of George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, Kelley Hunt and many more. Aficionados refer to her vocal stylings as a compelling blend of gutsy, soulful, gospel infused blues.

Showtime - 7:00-11:00pm   

Gill Dawg - 5419 Treadway Dr, Port Richey
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Saturday's BRADENTON BLUES FEST is sold out.  If you have your tickets we'll see ya' there!

Sunday, December 8

Walker Smith Group – Blues Under The Stars
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The Sulphur Springs Museum is welcoming the exciting Walker Smith Group and their eclectic mojo brew of Windy City meets Swamp Funk Blues.

We would be pleased if our SBS members turned out to help support our friends at the Sulphur Springs Museum & Heritage Center.

Bring lawn chairs/blankets, and your own refreshments, $10.00 donation requested.                                         

Showtime - 5:00pm-8:00pm

Sulphur Springs Museum & Heritage Center

1101 E River Cove St., Tampa
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Wednesday, December 4

  • Blues Pig - The Venue, Sarasota 6:30-9:30pm
  • Terry Hanck - Englewoods on Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm
  • Walker Smith Duo - Clearwater East Library, Clearwater, 6-7:30pm

    Thursday, December 5

    • Ellie Lee Band - Liquid Therapy Bar, Largo, 7-10pm
    • Duke Robillard Band - Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 7:30-10:30pm
    • The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band – Redsauce, The Villages, 6-9pm
    • Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Mattison's Riverwalk, Wednesday, 6-10pm
    • George Worthmore/Nat Langston Duo - Nancy's BBQ, Lakewood Ranch, 6-9pm
    • Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Nauti Parrot Tiki Marinatown, N. Ft. Myers, 6:30-9:30pm

    Friday, December 6

    • Ari and the Alibis - Caddy's, Gulfport, 6-10pm
    • Toronzo Cannon - Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 8-11pm
    • Rick Hatfield - Happy's Bayou Bites, Dunedon, 5-8pm
    • The Mudds - Whispering Oaks Winery, Oxford, 6-9pm
    • Ellie Lee Band - Liquid Therapy Bar, Largo, 8:30-12:30am
    • Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues - Vino Simpatico, St. Pete, 7-10pm
    • Jimmy Griswold - Angry Pepper Taphouse, Seminole, 7-10pm
    • Blues Appetizer Concert - Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion, 6-9pm
    • Memphis Rub Band - Englewoods On Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm
    • Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Tiki Hut Bar at Dolphin Key, Cape Coral, 7-11pm

    Saturday, December 7

    • Rick Hatfield - 1933 Pub & Grill, Clearwater, 8-11pm
    • Backtrack Blues Band - The Shed, Homosassa, 4-8pm
    • The Mudds - Whispering Oaks Winery, Oxford, 6-9pm
    • Seafood & Music Festival - Siesta Key Beach, 12 -8pm
    • Champ - Pop's Port – O’ – Call, Port Charlotte, 7-10pm
    • Ari and the Alibis - Made In Italy, Venice, 8:30-11:30pm
    • Patti Parks Band – Gill Dawg Tiki Bar, Port Richey, 7-11pm
    • Blue Lightning Band - Jungle Prada Tavern, St. Pete, 6-9pm
    • Rusty Wright Band - Music Ranch, Lakeland, 7:30-10:30pm
    • The Divebombers - Darwin Brewing Co. Bradenton, 7-10pm
    • The Ron Kraemer Trio - Blase’ Bistro, Sarasota, 7:30-10:30pm
    • Sugar and Spice Revue - Ringside Café, St. Pete, 9:30pm-12:30am
    • Bradenton Blues Festival - Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion, 11am-9pm
    • Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Big Blue Brewing, Cape Coral, 8:30-11:30pm

    Sunday, December 8

    • Blues Pig - Linger Lodge, Bradenton, 4-7pm
    • Vanessa Collier - Center Bar, Bonita Springs, 5pm
    • The Divebombers - Cassariano’s, Sarasota, 5-8pm
    • Ari and the Alibis - Beach Club, Siesta Key, 7-11pm
    • Patty Sanphy - Lucky Lobster Co. Dunedin, 5:30-9pm
    • LC Williams and the Driver - Seaside Inn, Port Richey, 4-8pm
    • The Divebombers - Mattison's Riverwalk, Bradenton, 11-2pm
    • Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - TT's Tiki Bar, Punta Gorda, 4-7pm
    • Walker Smith Group - Sulphur Springs Museum & Heritage Center, Tampa, 5-8pm

    Monday, December 9

    • TC Carr & Bolts of Blue - Ka'Tiki, Treasure Island, 6-10pm

    • Laurie & Rusty Wright - Center Bar, Bonita Beach, 6-9pm

    Tuesday, December 10

    • Suitcase Full of Blues - Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 7-10pm
    • Tail Dragger and his All Stars - Pete's Place, Tampa, 7:30-10:30pm
    • Albert Castiglia Band - Englewoods On Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm

      Wednesday, December 11

      • Jamie & Royce – Jan Platt Library, Tampa, 7-8:30pm
      • Tail Dragger and his All Stars - Bradenton Woman's Club, 7-11pm
      • JP Soars and the Red Hots - Englewoods on Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm
      • Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - The Blue Turtle, Punta Gorda, 6-9pm
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      Every Day I Have The Blues!

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      Sundays:

      • Wendy Rich's "Supa' Sunday At The Shack" - 14519 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, 4-8 pm
      • 3rd Sunday -"Buzz Jam" -Ukulele Brands, 4805 LO'L Blvd, Land O' Lakes, 4-7pm

      Mondays:

      • Ben Jammin' Blues - Green Iguana - 4029 S. Westshore Blvd, Tampa 10 pm
      • Ed Wright Jam - Keith's Oaks Bar, 108 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon 7-11 pm
      • Freckled Fin Frenzy Jam - Freckled Fin, 5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 7–11pm

      Tuesdays:

      • Clam Jam - Cortez Clam Factory, 10104 Cortez Rd W,Bradenton, 7 pm
      • Ed Wright Open Jam - Ybor Live - Lakeland - 5263 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, 8 pm-12 am
      • Barry Ertel Open Jam -Coco Coronado, 317 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, 7-11pm

       Wednesdays:

      • Johnny Dreamwell's Jam - Brady's Back Yard, 340 Main St, Safety Harbor, 7 pm
      • Josh Lamkin Blues Jam - Ruby Elixir, 15 3 St. N, St. Pete, 9 pm
      • Al Fuller's Famous Blues Jam - Blue Rooster, 1525 4th St, Sarasota 7:30-10:30 pm

      • Beach Bum Barry’s Open Jam - Cage Brewery, 2001 1st Ave S, St. Pete, 7 – 11pm

      Thursdays:

      • Marty Stokes Jam - Space 39, Patio De Leon, Fort Myers, 8-11 pm
      • Strictly Blues w/Jason Haram - Swordfish Grille, 4628 119th St, Cortez, 7-10 pm
      • Phil Stokes Jam - Red Tiki, 7361 46th Ave N, St Pete, 8-11pm

      • Thursday Blues Jam - Nikko’s Dogs & Sports, 9524 Blind Pass Rd, St. Pete Beach, 8pm-12am
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      Tuesday, December 10

      Tail Dragger At Pete’s Place!
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      How about some real Chicago Blues?  Try Tail Dragger and his Chicago Blues All-Stars!

      Tail Dragger is a real Chicago blues singer. He has been performing since the ‘60s and has released four albums to date. A disciple of Howlin’ Wolf, he was given his nickname by his hero because of his habit of regularly arriving late for Wolf’s performances. He’ll be backed by Frank Falduto, Mojo Mark Cihlar, Kevin Shananhan, Heather Tackett Falduto, and Jerry Crepeau

      Showtime – 7:30-10:30pm

      Pete’s Place – 4145 Henderson Blvd, Tampa
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      Wednesday, November 11

      Jamie & Royce At The Jan Platt Library
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      Vocalist Jamie Inman and pianist Royce Reed are the winners of the “Duo Competition” in Suncoast Blues Society’s 2018 Blues Challenge.  They represented the Suncoast in Memphis in January 2019.

      Event Time - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

      Jan Platt Library - 3910 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa
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      Friday, December 13

      The SBS / WMNF Holiday Party!
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      SBS & WMNF Present: Vanessa Collier w/ the Legendary JCs! This Holiday party is a co-promotion between WMNF and the Suncoast Blues Society


      Vanessa Collier is a captivating and multi- talented blues vocalist, saxophonist, and songwriter, hailing from the world-renowned Berklee College of Music where she earned dual degrees in Performance and Music Production & Engineering.   Vanessa demonstrates her skills as a master musician and songwriter, blending her blues background with elements of funk, rock, and soul.

      The Legendary JC’s bring a s soul-stirring, old-fashioned R&B/rock n’ roll sound.  Vocalist Eugene Snowden echoes Wilson Pickett and Sam Cooke with the band cooking up a steamy, high-energy funky revival.

      The TOY DRIVE is on! Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate...

      Those of you who didn't vote for the SBS Board on-line can cast a paper ballot..'Til 8:00 PM Only.
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      Showtime - 8:00pm – 12:00am

      Skipper’s Smokehouse – 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa
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      Sunday, December 15

      L.C. Williams & the Driver Stir Up Ella’s!
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      Guitarist Trent Souder and harp player Lauren Williams started playing together in various blues outfits beginning in the mid-nineties.  A bassist joined Souder and Williams to create a stripped-down powerful blues trio whose old school sound was in part due to Souder's use of a foot snare instead of a full drum kit. Located in St. Petersburg, Florida these days, L.C. Williams & the Driver enjoy performing as a duo, or full band, backed by some of the area’s best rhythm sections and occasionally stripping down to play as a power trio when the occasion calls for it.

      Showtime - 4:00pm-7:00pm

      Ella’s Americana Café - 5119 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa
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      Sunday, December 15

      Niecie Visits Colorama
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      On the third Sunday Of each month The Event Center At Colorama  and BarrelHouse Talent  are presenting the “Sunday Blues Music Showcase & Dinner”… December’s Star is Niecie.  Niecie was born and raised in Motown. All the musical styles that Detroit is known for influenced her raw and soulful brand of music. She has been heating up the music scene from coast to coast for over 20 years and been topping playlists and radio charts around the world including Europe, Australia, US, and Canada.

      Their goal is to present to national touring bands to The Nature Coast. In upcoming months Colorama will present - January 19 – Mark Telesca Band, February 16 – Hector Anchondo Band, March 15 – Tas Cru & His Band Of Tortured Souls

      Doors at 4:30.  Dinner from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

      Music from 6:00pm – 9:00pm

      Event Center At Colorama -

      9302 Denton Avenue, Hudson
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      Tuesday,  December 31

      Customer Appreciation Day At Skippers
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      Skipper’s will not be hosting a music event on New Year’s Eve as was previously scheduled. They will be doing a customer appreciation day all day with $1 Margaritas, happy hour drafts and other drink specials, 50c wings and killer tacos of the week on special. They are giving their dedicated crew the time off to spend with their loved ones.

      Event Time 12:00pm-8:00pm

      Skipper’s Smokehouse - 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa
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      Friday, January 3              

      Victor Wainwright w/ Ben Prestage At Skipper’s
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      Though Victor Wainwright’s career began over a decade ago with genuine rock n’  honky-tonk, he  has broadened his scope to include virtually every corner of the blues. His insatiable interest in music discovery, sheer love for entertaining and curiosity have led him all around the world, and the resulting perspective is a reflection of his passion for entertaining. Composer, producer, vocalist, and award-wining entertainer and piano player; Victor Wainwright is a raucous high-octane, dynamic performer and crowd pleaser with soul to spare.
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      Ben Prestage’s musical background began before he was born… even before his parents were born. Ben’s great-grandmother was a Vaudeville musician who toured with Al Jolson and also participated in medicine shows. Her daughter was a Boogie-Woogie pianist and painter who used to play for Ben when he was coming up. On the other side of the family tree, his grandfather, who was a Mississippi sharecropper turned Ben onto the sounds and culture of Mississippi and Blues in general.

      Showtime – 8:00pm-12:00am

      Skipper’s Smokehouse - 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa
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      The Twelve Bar Rag is now available on our website for viewing or downloading! Now you can access the latest issue of our bi-monthly newsletter when and where you choose to connect to the net. www.suncoastblues.org Click on the "News" tab to see any recent issue.

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      Sunday:

      • WSLR 96.5  - Sarasota 

      3:00-5:00 pm - Velvet Hammer Blues with Beth Hammer
      ​Monday: 

      • WMNF 88.5 - Tampa
      • 6:00-8:00 pm - Mo Blues Monday with Larry Lisk

      Alternating Tuesdays:
      WSLR 96.5 - Sarasota    

      • 2:00-4:00 pm-Back Alley Blues with Steve Arvey

      Alternating Tuesdays:
      WSLR 96.5 - Sarasota   

      • 7:00-9:00 am Blues to Bluegrass with John Dickman
        Friday:

      WMNF 88.5 - Tampa    

      • 3-5 pm Rev. Billy's Rhythm Revival
      • 7-8 pm Route 66 Mike "Vinyl" Humphries

      Saturday - Tampa: 

      WMNF 88.5

      • 3-6 am Morning Soul with Rick Collins
      • 6-8 pm Soulful Soiree with Cheryl Mogul

      Every Day-

      • The Phoenix Radio - Blues 24/7 - 365

      www.thephoenixradio.com


      • Sirius XM Satellite Radio

      Channel 70, BB Kings Bluesville 24 hours a day
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      Membership - Kyle Morris - [email protected]
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