Suncoast Blues News
Selwyn Birchwood – “Exorcist” CD Review
Fourth Alligator Records Album from Innovative Award-WinningGuitarist, Vocalist and Songwriter On Friday, June 9, award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood willrelease Exorcist, his highly anticipated fourth Alligator Records release. The young guitarist, lap...
Suncoast Blues Society at Skipper’s Smokehouse to celebrate our 26th Anniversary
Join Suncoast Blues Society at Skipper’s Smokehouse to celebrate our 26th Anniversary with none other than Selwyn Birchwood and Damon Fowler on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 8:00pm Although award-winning Florida musician Selwyn Birchwood is firmly rooted in the tradition,...
Cash Box Kings CD Review
For their third release on Alligator Records, the Cash Box Kings are back with another marvelous release that revels in the electric Chicago blues traditions. Right from the jump, the title track finds lead singer Oscar Wilson making sure the ladies know he is...
Avey Grouws Band at the Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen
Avey Grouws Band Cottonmouth southern soul Kitchen, Bradenton April 6, 2023 On their return to Bradenton, Avey Grouws Band demonstrated yet again why this under-the-radar band may not be so for much longer. A large and enthusiastic crowd of their loyal fans,...
IBC Band Announcement
Calling all musicians… The Suncoast Blues Society (SBS) has announced the call for Bands and Solo/Duo Acts to compete in the Suncoast Blues Society “Road To Memphis” Competition. This will be held July 23, 2023 beginning SHARPLY at 1:00pm at the Palladium Theater, 253...
John Primer – “Teardrops for Magic Slim” CD Review
Artist: John PrimerCD Title: Teardrops for Magic SlimLabel: Blues House Productions Many years ago guitarist/vocalist John Primer had the fortunate circumstances of working alongside Magic Slim. And though Slim passed on several years ago, John Primer has clearly...
Suncoast Blues Society offer for discounted Tampa Bay Blues Festival has ended
The Suncoast Blues Society offer for discounted Tampa Bay Blues Festival tickets ended on Friday, March 24. If you are still looking for tickets for the Tampa Bay Blues Festival, please go directly to their website https://www.tampabaybluesfest.com/tickets.php...
Tom Craig – “Good Man Gone Bad” CD Review
Tom CraigGood Man Gone BadBy Scott Morris “’Good Man Gone Bad’ is just out and about to make a big splash in the blues world.” – Tas Cru Pennsylvania blues man Tom Craig hits the mark with his second recording “Good Man Gone Bad”. Produced by harmonica ace...
Jeremiah Johnson: Hi-Fi Drive By Review
Jeremiah Johnson: Hi-Fi Drive By Review October 21, 2022 Fidel Beserra St. Louis native and natural-born blues rocker Jeremiah Johnson has stood out greatly in recent years on the scene. His brand of feel-good, working man’s blues rock incorporates elements of funk,...
Youth Day at Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Youth Day at Tampa Bay Blues FestivalSunday, April 16th, 2023 The Tampa Bay Blues Festival (TBBF) is a 3-Day event held in beautifulVinoy Waterfront Park, St Petersburg, Florida April 14-16, 2023.Some of the world’s preeminent Blues Music artists will perform. Blues...
Message from your President…
Message from your President… Your Suncoast Blues Society just wrapped up another busy year. Here are some of the things your Board accomplished in 2022 that reflect our mission statement: Dedicated to celebrating and promoting the musical genre known as the blues,...
President’s Message…
President’s Message… Well folks, another year coming to a close. Life moves on and with it comes change and so it is for your Suncoast Blues Society. Three of our Board members, Scott Morris, Pat Smoot and Jesse Smoot, are retiring after 3 years of ‘active duty’....
President’s Message for October 2022
SAVE THE DATE: Your Suncoast Blues Society will be partnering with the Palladium for a special Holiday Show on November 19th featuring Southern Hospitality! SBS members will have the benefit of a $5 discount on tickets with a special code that will be included in next...
Avey Grouws Band Review
Avey Grouws Band Review Birdrock Taco Shack, October 13, 2022 Put this band on your radar! Based in Iowa, the Avey Grouws Band is on a limited tour of Florida and stopped into Bradenton to perform a wonderful show at Birdrock Taco Shack. Unlike it’s sister restaurant,...
CD Review: Jimmy Hall Review – Ready Now
Jimmy Hall Review - Ready Now Former Wet Willie front man and harmonica player Jimmy Hall has forged a successful but under the radar career since stepping out on his own. That’s about to change. Ready Now just smokes! Jimmy has never been better or on target, and...
IBC Challenge Update
IBC Challenge Update Your Suncoast Blues Society Board of Directors recently met to discuss the Blues Foundation’s 2023 International Blues Challenge (IBC). The conclusion of the 2022 event resulted in our representative band, Memphis Lightning, taking home the award...
Alex Lopez Band CD Release Party August 12, Sarasota FL
Alex Lopez Band CD Release PartyAugust 12, Sarasota FL Tampa-based musician Alex Lopez brought his powerful band, The Xpress, to the Browne’s Lab Theatre at Florida Studio Theatre (FST) for a party to celebrate the release of Nasty Crime. And what a party it was as...
Interview: Mick Kolassa
As with all of Mick’s albums, his generosity and love of the blues is exemplified by the fact that all proceeds from sales of his albums goes to help support the Blues Foundation’s HART fund, which helps blues artists and their families with medical and funeral...
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