| Friday, March 22 Roosevelt Collier + Bird Tribe = Skipper’s Soft-spoken by nature, south Florida-bred Roosevelt Collier does his hollering on the sacred steel guitar. Brought up in the tradition of the House of God Church, Roosevelt built his reputation alongside his uncles and cousins in The Lee Boys, known for their spirited, soul-shaking live performances. Seated front and center, “The Dr.” leaves an indelible mark on listeners, flooring audiences with his lightning-fast slide work on the pedal steel. At festivals, he is a regular “Artist at Large,” performing alongside many of music’s most prestigious acts, from the Allman Brothers, to the Funky Meters, to Los Lobos to the Del McCoury Band. Whether on tour with the Lee Boys, bouncing from stage to stage at festivals, or hosting an allstar get down in Miami, when Roosevelt takes the stage, the ear-to-ear grins can’t help but be contagious. The Bird Tribe's unique expansive sound is a mixture of heavy groove, Rock, Soul, with an experimental feel. The band is fueled by each member’s diverse musical upbringing. Matthew Frost was taught from the age of three by his father, the original keyboardist for Grand Funk Railroad and a member of the Bob Seger Band. Brian Byrd started out playing the drums at two years old. He was heavily influenced by the great Sacred Steel guitar players in his church and started playing as a teenager. Garrett Dawson has been playing since the age of three and has toured most notably with Butch Trucks and The Freight Train, and Dickey Betts and Great Southern. Garrett’s drumming is featured on over 40 studio recordings.The Bird Tribe’s soulful music is a beautiful journey through the spectrum of sound. They bring an exciting and uplifting energy, and a true love of sharing their art. 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 Blues at the Sulphur Springs Museum Nat Langston speaks about the Blues and plays examples of historic Blues styles.. He plays fingerstyle and slide guitar, drawing influences from the great blues players of the Mississippi Delta and the Piedmont -- Muddy Waters, John Hurt, Gary Davis, Robert Johnson, Blind Blake. Langston often performs solo, but also as a duo with mentor George Worthmore and with the Divebombers, a classic Rockabilly trio. Event Time – 2:00pm Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center 1101 East River Cove St, Tampa, Fl, 33604 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 20 Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues - The Hangar, St. Pete, 6-9pm Brian Leneschmidt - Ferg's Sports Bar, St. Pete, 5-8pm Jimmy Griswold - Miss Vicki's On The River, Hudson, 4-8pm Harper & Midwest Kind - Englewoods on Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm Thursday, March 21 Brian Leneschmidt – Fins, Palm Harbor, 6-10pm Jimmy Griswold - Stirling Wine, Dunedin, 7-10pm North Mississippi Allstars - Jannus Live, St. Pete, 7-11pm Ally Venable - Sarasota Sky Bar & Club, Sarasota, 7 - 10pm Richy Kicklighter - Stottlemyer's Smokehouse, Sarasota, 7-10pm Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Mattison's Riverwalk, 6-10pm Harper & Midwest Kind - Leroy's Southern Kitchen, Punta Gorda, 8-11pm Ray Fuller & The Bluesrockers - Englewoods on Dearborn, Englewood, 8-11pm F riday, March 22 Dean Johanesen - Stirling Wine, Dunedin, 8-11pm Albert Castiglia Band - Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 7-11pm Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues - M-N-M BBQ, St. Pete, 6-9pm Blue Lightning Band - Peggy O's, Palm Harbor, 9pm-1am Ari and the Alibis - Salty's Gulfport Bar, Gulfport, 7-10pm Jimmy Griswold - 8th Avenue Pub, Safety Harbor, 9pm-1am Harper & Midwest Kind - Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin, 9-12am JP Soars and The Red Hots - Ale and the Witch, St. Pete ,9-11pm Kid Royal & The Hang-Ups - Darwin Brewing Co, Bradenton, 7-10pm Charlie Morris Band - McCabe's Irish Pub, Bradenton, 7:30 -10:30pm The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band - Whispering Oaks Winery, Oxford, 6-9pm Mark Shane & Wendy Rich Duo - Brian’s Place, Hernando Beach, 7-10pm Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Bert's Bar, Matlacha, 7:30-10:30pm Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Mattison's City Grille, Sarasota,8-11pm LC Williams & the Driver - Harbor Master Tiki Grille, St. Pete, 5:30-8:30pm Roosevelt Collier + Bird Tribe – Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa, 8pm - 12am Saturday, March 23 The Divebombers - Snook Haven, Venice, 1-4pm Blue Lightning Band - Biff Burger, St. Pete, 7-11pm Alex Ross Band - Art Ovation Hotel, Sarasota, 7-10pm Albert Castiglia - South Street City Oven, Naples, 9:30pm Jimmy Griswold - Courigans Irish Pub, St. Pete, 9pm-1am Brian Leneschmidt - Sunset Lounge, Clearwater, 9pm-1am Rick Honeyboy Hart - Lucky Lobster Co. Dunedin, 6:30-9:30pm Dean Johanesen - Bradenton Farmers' Market, 10:30am-1:30pm Charlie Morris Band - Saturday Morning Market, St. Pete, 10am-2pm Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Vinoy Renaissance, St. Pete, 7-10pm LC Williams and the Driver - 8th Avenue Pub, Safety Harbor, 8pm-12am The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band - Whispering Oaks Winery, Oxford, 6-9pm 10th Annual Boogie-Woogie / Blues Piano Stomp – The Palladium, St. Pete, 8-11pm Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Leroy's Southern Kitchen, Punta Gorda, 9pm-12am Sunday March 24 Patty Sanphy - Lucky Lobster Co. Dunedin, 5-8:30pm Nat Langston - Sulphur Springs Museum, Tampa, 2pm Brian Leneschmidt - Marker 8 Tiki Bar, Dunedin, 4-7pm North Mississippi Allstars - House of Blues, Orlando, 7-11pm Jimmy Griswold - American Legion Post 275, Dunedin, 2-5pm Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Swordfish Grill, Cortez, 6-9pm Bryan Lee "Braille Blues Daddy" - Mattison's Riverwalk, Bradenton, 11am-2pm Monday, March 25 TC Carr & Bolts of Blue - Ka'Tiki, Treasure Island, 6-10pm Tuesday, March 26 Suitcase Full of Blues - Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 7-10pm Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Englewood’s on Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm Wednesday, March 27 Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues - The Hangar, St. Pete, 6-9pm Brian Leneschmidt - Ferg's Sports Bar, St. Pete, 5-8pm Jason Haram Group - Bunny and Pirates on Tap, Cortez, 6-9pm The Divebombers - Maduro Cigar and Bar, Bradenton, 6:30-9:30pm Terry Hanck Band - Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant, Englewood, 7-10pm Damon Fowler & Greg Poulos Acoustic - The Bradenton Women's Club, 7-10pm Rick Honeyboy Hart - Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille, Tarpon Springs, 5:30-8:30pm Every Day I Have The Blues! ↵ 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: House of Trouble Jam - 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: Al Razz Blues Jam - Gil & Rick's Sports Bar, 1250 Seminole Blvd, Largo, 8:00-11:00pm 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 p m 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 If a jam needs to be added, revised, or deleted please send details to events@suncoastblues. 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 |
Friday, March 22
Roosevelt Collier + Bird Tribe = Skipper’s
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Soft-spoken by nature, south Florida-bred Roosevelt Collier does his hollering on the sacred steel guitar. Brought up in the tradition of the House of God Church, Roosevelt built his reputation alongside his uncles and cousins in The Lee Boys, known for their spirited, soul-shaking live performances. Seated front and center, “The Dr.” leaves an indelible mark on listeners, flooring audiences with his lightning-fast slide work on the pedal steel. At festivals, he is a regular “Artist at Large,” performing alongside many of music’s most prestigious acts, from the Allman Brothers, to the Funky Meters, to Los Lobos to the Del McCoury Band. Whether on tour with the Lee Boys, bouncing from stage to stage at festivals, or hosting an allstar get down in Miami, when Roosevelt takes the stage, the ear-to-ear grins can’t help but be contagious.
The Bird Tribe's unique expansive sound is a mixture of heavy groove, Rock, Soul, with an experimental feel. The band is fueled by each member’s diverse musical upbringing. Matthew Frost was taught from the age of three by his father, the original keyboardist for Grand Funk Railroad and a member of the Bob Seger Band. Brian Byrd started out playing the drums at two years old. He was heavily influenced by the great Sacred Steel guitar players in his church and started playing as a teenager. Garrett Dawson has been playing since the age of three and has toured most notably with Butch Trucks and The Freight Train, and Dickey Betts and Great Southern. Garrett’s drumming is featured on over 40 studio recordings.The Bird Tribe’s soulful music is a beautiful journey through the spectrum of sound. They bring an exciting and uplifting energy, and a true love of sharing their art.
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Showtime – 9:00pm-12:00am
Skipper’s Smokehouse - 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa
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Saturday, March 23
Boogie Woogie/Blues Piano Stomp!
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In the 10th 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!
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Showtime – 8:00-11:00pm
Palladium Theatre - 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg
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Sunday March 24
Blues at the Sulphur Springs Museum
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Nat Langston speaks about the Blues and plays examples of historic Blues styles.. He plays fingerstyle and slide guitar, drawing influences from the great blues players of the Mississippi Delta and the Piedmont -- Muddy Waters, John Hurt, Gary Davis, Robert Johnson, Blind Blake. Langston often performs solo, but also as a duo with mentor George Worthmore and with the Divebombers, a classic Rockabilly trio.
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Event Time – 2:00pm
Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center
1101 East River Cove St, Tampa, Fl, 33604
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Sunday, March 24
Braille Blues Brunch!
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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.
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Brunch Time - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Mattison's Riverwalk - 101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton
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Wednesday, March 20
- Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues - The Hangar, St. Pete, 6-9pm
- Brian Leneschmidt - Ferg's Sports Bar, St. Pete, 5-8pm
- Jimmy Griswold - Miss Vicki's On The River, Hudson, 4-8pm
- Harper & Midwest Kind - Englewoods on Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm
Thursday, March 21
- Brian Leneschmidt – Fins, Palm Harbor, 6-10pm
- Jimmy Griswold - Stirling Wine, Dunedin, 7-10pm
- North Mississippi Allstars - Jannus Live, St. Pete, 7-11pm
- Ally Venable - Sarasota Sky Bar & Club, Sarasota, 7 - 10pm
- Richy Kicklighter - Stottlemyer's Smokehouse, Sarasota, 7-10pm
- Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Mattison's Riverwalk, 6-10pm
- Harper & Midwest Kind - Leroy's Southern Kitchen, Punta Gorda, 8-11pm
- Ray Fuller & The Bluesrockers - Englewoods on Dearborn, Englewood, 8-11pm
Friday, March 22
- Dean Johanesen - Stirling Wine, Dunedin, 8-11pm
- Albert Castiglia Band - Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 7-11pm
- Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues - M-N-M BBQ, St. Pete, 6-9pm
- Blue Lightning Band - Peggy O's, Palm Harbor, 9pm-1am
- Ari and the Alibis - Salty's Gulfport Bar, Gulfport, 7-10pm
- Jimmy Griswold - 8th Avenue Pub, Safety Harbor, 9pm-1am
- Harper & Midwest Kind - Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin, 9-12am
- JP Soars and The Red Hots - Ale and the Witch, St. Pete ,9-11pm
- Kid Royal & The Hang-Ups - Darwin Brewing Co, Bradenton, 7-10pm
- Charlie Morris Band - McCabe's Irish Pub, Bradenton, 7:30 -10:30pm
- The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band - Whispering Oaks Winery, Oxford, 6-9pm
- Mark Shane & Wendy Rich Duo - Brian’s Place, Hernando Beach, 7-10pm
- Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Bert's Bar, Matlacha, 7:30-10:30pm
- Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Mattison's City Grille, Sarasota,8-11pm
- LC Williams & the Driver - Harbor Master Tiki Grille, St. Pete, 5:30-8:30pm
- Roosevelt Collier + Bird Tribe – Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa, 8pm - 12am
Saturday, March 23
- The Divebombers - Snook Haven, Venice, 1-4pm
- Blue Lightning Band - Biff Burger, St. Pete, 7-11pm
- Alex Ross Band - Art Ovation Hotel, Sarasota, 7-10pm
- Albert Castiglia - South Street City Oven, Naples, 9:30pm
- Jimmy Griswold - Courigans Irish Pub, St. Pete, 9pm-1am
- Brian Leneschmidt - Sunset Lounge, Clearwater, 9pm-1am
- Rick Honeyboy Hart - Lucky Lobster Co. Dunedin, 6:30-9:30pm
- Dean Johanesen - Bradenton Farmers' Market, 10:30am-1:30pm
- Charlie Morris Band - Saturday Morning Market, St. Pete, 10am-2pm
- Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Vinoy Renaissance, St. Pete, 7-10pm
- LC Williams and the Driver - 8th Avenue Pub, Safety Harbor, 8pm-12am
- The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band - Whispering Oaks Winery, Oxford, 6-9pm
- 10th Annual Boogie-Woogie / Blues Piano Stomp – The Palladium, St. Pete, 8-11pm
- Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Leroy's Southern Kitchen, Punta Gorda, 9pm-12am
Sunday March 24
Monday, March 25
- TC Carr & Bolts of Blue - Ka'Tiki, Treasure Island, 6-10pm
Tuesday, March 26
- Suitcase Full of Blues - Blue Rooster, Sarasota, 7-10pm
- Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - Englewood’s on Dearborn, Englewood, 7-10pm
Wednesday, March 27
- Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues - The Hangar, St. Pete, 6-9pm
- Brian Leneschmidt - Ferg's Sports Bar, St. Pete, 5-8pm
- Jason Haram Group - Bunny and Pirates on Tap, Cortez, 6-9pm
- The Divebombers - Maduro Cigar and Bar, Bradenton, 6:30-9:30pm
- Terry Hanck Band - Englewoods on Dearborn Restaurant, Englewood, 7-10pm
- Damon Fowler & Greg Poulos Acoustic - The Bradenton Women's Club, 7-10pm
- Rick Honeyboy Hart - Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille, Tarpon Springs, 5:30-8:30pm
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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:
- House of Trouble Jam - Green Iguana - 4029 S. Westshore Blvd, Tampa 10 pm
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Ed Wright Jam - Keith's Oaks Bar, 108 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon 7-11 pm
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Freckled Fin Frenzy Jam - Freckled Fin, 5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 7–11pm
Tuesdays:
- Al Razz Blues Jam - Gil & Rick's Sports Bar, 1250 Seminole Blvd, Largo, 8:00-11:00pm
- 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
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Al Fuller's Famous Blues Jam - Blue Rooster, 1525 4th St, Sarasota 7:30-10:30 pm
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
If a jam needs to be added, revised, or deleted please send details to events@suncoastblues.
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Wednesday, March 27
Damon Fowler & Greg Poulos Acoustic!
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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.
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Showtime -7:00pm–10:00pm
The Bradenton Women's Club -
1705 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
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Sunday, March 31
Ellie Lee & Friends at Skippers
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Showtime – 5:00pm-9:00pm
Skipper’s Smokehouse - 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa
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Friday, April 5
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones - Music In The Park
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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.
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Event Time – 6:00–8:00pm
Mosaic Amphitheater - 606 3rd Ave W, Bradenton
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Sunday, April 7
Moonflower & Alex Lopez Xpress – Vintage Skipper's!
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Two great bands share the stage as they pay tribute to the music that helped form a generation…and change music forever.
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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”!
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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.
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Showtime – 5:00-9:00pm
Skipper's Smokehouse - 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa
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Thursday, April 11
The Blues Fest "Kick Off Party"
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The official Tampa Bay Blues Fest "Kick Off Party" is returning to the beautiful Palladium Theater, at 253 Fifth Avenue North, St Petersburg. Join us and our festival sponsors for a great show with Curtis Salgado, multiple BMA winner for best soul blues singer and stellar harp player! This show is guaranteed to blow your mind!! Get your festival groove going early and say hello to our guests from around the world, who have traveled to join us for the festival.
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Doors open at 7:00 - Curtis Salgado on stage at 8:00
Palladium Theater -
253 Fifth Avenue North, St Petersburg
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Thurs. April 11 & Fri. April 12
Sarasota Film Festival's African American Film Series
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Thurs. April 11 - Miles Davis: ‘Birth of the Cool’
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Miles Davis is the one jazz figure of the postwar era who had, and still has, the larger-than-life quality of a pop star. Directed by the gifted Stanley Nelson (“The Black Panthers; Vanguard of the Revolution”) this documentary film is a tantalizing portrait: rich, probing, mournful, romantic, triumphant and blisteringly honest.
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This feature film tells the story of Buddy Bolden the first Cornet King of New Orleans. He was born in 1877. At the age of 30 he was committed to an asylum where he died in 1931. His only known recording has never been found. He is credited with inventing Jazz. With original music by Wynton Marsalis, this film tells the compelling, powerful and tragic journey of this unsung musician.
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Regal Hollywood 11 - 1993 Main St, Sarasota
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Fri. April 12-Sun. April 14
You Waited All Year…It’s Finally Here!
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Friday, April 12th, 2019
Spoonful of Blues - 12:30pm, J.T. Lauritsen & The Buckshot Hunters - 2:30, Curtis Salgado - 4:30, Samantha Fish - 6:30, and Jonny Lang - 8:30.
Saturday, April 13th, 2019
The Blackburn Brothers - 11:30am, Vanessa Collier - 12:45pm, Mr. Sipp - 2:30,The Connection w/ Mike Welch & special guests - 4:30, Shemekia Copeland - 6:30, and wrapping up with Boz Scaggs at 8:30.
Sunday, April 14th, 2019
Enjoy the “Louisiana Blues Experience” with Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys at 1:00pm, Mike Zito - 2:30, C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band - 4:30, Kenny Neal - 6:30 and everybody’s favorite Tab Benoit at 8:30.
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Vinoy Park - 701 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Pete.
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Sunday, April 21
Whiskey Bayou Easter Party
w/Damon Fowler and Eric McFadden
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Showtime – 5:00-9:00pm
Skipper's Smokehouse - 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa
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Friday, April 26
Ari and the Alibis - Music In The Park
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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).
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Event Time – 6:00–8:00pm
Mosaic Amphitheater - 606 3rd Ave W, Bradenton
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Saturday, April 27
Selwyn Birchwood Band At The Palladium!
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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.
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Showtime – 8:00-11:00pm
Palladium Theater - 253 5th Ave N, St. Pete
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Sunday, April 28
RJ Howson & Friends Do Brunch!
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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.
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Brunch Time - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Mattison's Riverwalk - 101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton
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Sunday:
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
- 8:00-10:00 pm - 360 Degrees Of Blues with Harrison Nash
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 Mellow Music Encounters with Rick Collins
- 6-8 pm Soulful Soiree with Cheryl Mogul
Every Day-Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Channel 70, BB Kings Bluesville 24 hours a day
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