Suncoast Blues News
Hello Suncoast Blues Society Members & Supporters
Hello Suncoast Blues Society Members & SupportersReturning this year, Your Suncoast Blues Society will hold our regional International Blues Challenge! The date of competition is Sunday, September 15th, with a scheduled start time of 2:00 PM. Your IBC Committee...
Message from your President 2024
Suncoast Blues Society Events Calendar (Or, Where is my show?) While this message is primarily for our local artists, members may find interest in better understanding how events find their way to the Suncoast Blues Society event calendar SBS Events Calendar,...
THE INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE – 2024
This year's International Blues Challenge will be held on Beale Street in Memphis, TN from January 7-11, 2025. The tickets will be available starting October 1, 2024. THE INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE From International Blues Foundation...
Suncoast Blues Society members can purchase pre-sales tickets to blues legend Buddy Guy
NOTE: All SBS members in good standing (paid membership) have the right to this offer. Follow instructions below to get access to the SBS discounted tickets! Special SBS Members Only BenefitTickets are available May 16th 4:00PM Your Suncoast Blues Society...
Everybody Having a Ball – Billy Price Band
Everybody Having a Ball Billy Price Band @ Cottonmouth southern Soul Kitchen On March 29th 2024, Billy Price and his band made their debut in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts and put on one of the best shows seen to date at the venue. The band set the tone for the...
Helping the Mississippi John Hurt Museum
Helping the Mississippi John Hurt Museum In late February, the Mississippi John Hurt Museum in Avalon, Mississippi suffered a devastating fire, one that destroyed the museum and the historical artifacts within. To help with the reconstruction and to continue our...
Youth Day at Tampa Bay Blues Festival 2024
Youth Day at Tampa Bay Blues FestivalSunday, April 14th, 2024 The Tampa Bay Blues Festival (TBBF) is a 3-Day event held in beautifulVinoy Waterfront Park, St Petersburg, Florida, April 12-14, 2024.Some of the world’s preeminent Blues Music artists will perform. Blues...
Message from your President…
Message from your President… It is my honor to represent Suncoast Blues Society in the office of President. This message will be short, as there are a few items in the works that need to be resolved before I can fully comment. First, I wish to congratulate and thank...
BLUES BASH AT THE RANCH – PART TWO – SATURDAY
BLUES BASH AT THE RANCH - PART TWO - SATURDAY Blues Bash at the Ranch runs Friday, March 15, 2024 through March 17, 2024 with three days of incredible blues. Camping is optional. Single day and weekend passes are on sale online through 3/11/24; after that tickets...
Sarasota Cigar Box Fest Weekend
Sarasota Cigar Box Fest Weekend March 8-9, 2024 Cigar box guitar fans and blues fans have much to look forward to as Big Top Brewery in Sarasota will be the focal point for a full day of music celebrating home-made instruments. Hand-crafted string instruments found...
BLUES BASH AT THE RANCH – PART ONE/FRIDAY
BLUES BASH AT THE RANCH - PART ONE/FRIDAY Camping is optional. Single day and weekend passes are on sale online through 3/11/24; after that tickets are available only at the Fest. A full day of activities for children 12 and under on Saturday. Friday night kicks off...
The Venice Blues Festival
The Venice Blues Festival returns March 22nd to the Venice Airport Festival Grounds for two days of blues-in and groove-in! The festival will have two stages and begins on Friday March 22nd at 4PM. Highlighting this festival is the only area show for the legendary...
4th Annual Bradenton Cigar Box Fest
4th Annual Bradenton Cigar Box Fest A spectacular weather day greeted fans for the 4th edition of Bradenton’s Cigar box Guitar Festival. The fest is becoming a “must attend” annual event. Noticeable was the large increase in attendance throughout the four venues...
2024 – Tampa Bay Blues Festival Tickets
*** FINAL DAY FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS is March 31st 2024 *** *** FINAL DAY FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS is March 31st 2024 *** Tampa Blues Festival Tickets, St. Petersburg, FL. April 12, 13 & 14, 2024 The Tampa Bay Blues Fest is coming soon and your...
10th Anniversary Camping With the Blues October 20-22, 2023
10th Anniversary Camping With the BluesOctober 20-22, 2023 The venue is now the Florida Sand Music Ranch managed by the Will McLean Foundation. It was previously the Sertoma Youth Ranch, and its emphasis on music is now even stronger. Day 1 Friday - Soulful Femme hit...
TGRN True Grit Roots Network, LLC. Launches TGRN BLUES
TGRN True Grit Roots Network, LLC. Launches TGRN BLUES Austin, TX, September 1, 2023 – TGRN True Grit Roots Network (TGRN), a Digital Radio Network dedicated to roots music, is pleased to announce the launch of TGRN BLUES, a 24x7, Digital Radio Channel dedicated to...
Book Review: Up Jumped the Devil: The Real Life of Robert Johnson
Book Review: Up Jumped the Devil: The Real Life of Robert Johnson Every popular music genre has its stories, legends, and famous characters. For the Blues, no legend is bigger than the story of Robert Johnson. As the tale goes, on a clear Mississippi night, Robert...
EG Kight “Sticks & Strings” – CD Review
Sticks & Strings In September 2023, Kight released her 10th blues album, STICKS & STRINGS which again features the EG Kight Trio in a simple, acoustic setting. EG and her “boys,” as she affectionately calls them - Gary Porter and Ken Wynn - offer a wide...
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