The History of the Blues Tampa Bay
Chapter 1: Tampa Red By Sandy Atkinson Tampa Red (born Hudson Woodbridge-Whittaker) was born in Georgia. His parents died when he was a child and he was sent to Tampa to be raised by his aunt and grandmother. The date of his birth is uncertain, but his death certificate states he was born in1904. He became one of the most important blues musicians from Tampa Bay. His distinctive slide style on the National Resonator guitar along with his songwriting influenced other blues
Blues JamBash-Sunday, 9/13/2026
SBS Blues members, along with family and friends who support Blues music, are invited to join us on Sunday, September 13th, at 12 noon for our BluesJam Anniversary event. This occasion will be hosted by local Blues legend Steve Arvey at Bayboro Brewery in St. Petersburg, Florida. The day commences with the Acoustic Blues Brunch, sponsored by Bayboro Brewery, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. (Complimentary) During the Brunch Sandy Atkinson will honor this years SBS Legend in Blues- R
Change In JamBash
Important Message to our Members There is a Change o Date to the JamBash at Bayboro Brewery. Our New date of the event will be September 13, 2026. We will be kicking off the Day with Bayboro"s First Blues Brunch starting at 12 noon, Guest Blues Brunch host TBA, Then starting at 3PM The BluesJam with begin with special Guest Host Steve Avery. Bring you friends and family enjoy a great day of Blues music with some amazing musician. Musician if your interested in being a part of
