Suncoast Blues News
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...
DOUG DEMING & THE JEWEL TONES Groovin’ At Groove Now! – CD Review
DOUG DEMING & THE JEWEL TONES Groovin’ At Groove Now! Endless Blues Records On so many levels, this live recording was a long time in the making. First of all, Doug Deming and his Jewel Tones is perhaps the genre’s hardest working band. For more than a decade, he...
Joanna Connor – “Best Of Me” CD Review
JOANNA CONNOR Best Of Me Gulf Coast Records Despite releases on several major labels earlier in her career, Joanna Connor never quite captured the attention of the wider blues audience. Acquiring two weekly gigs in several well-known Chicago clubs allowed her to stay...
Interview – Doug MacLeod, Renowned Blues Artist
Interview - Doug MacLeod, Renowned Blues Artist Prepared by Lynn A. Deglin, 7/8/23 Doug is an accomplished musician and performer. Your Suncoast Blues Society is thrilled to have him back in the Tampa Bay area and has been instrumental in arranging some local events....
2023 Beach Bash…
2023 Beach Bash… It's that time of year again so dig out your swimsuit, sunglasses, and sun hat because your Suncoast Blues Society will be celebrating YOU, our loyal members, with our Annual Beach Bash on Sunday, August 27th from 1- 6:00 pm at the St Petersburg Lions...
Davy Knowles Review Cottonmouth, July 1, 2023
Davy Knowles ReviewCottonmouth, July 1, 2023 Sometimes, it all comes together, and such as the case at Cottonmouth southern Soul Kitchen when Davy Knowles and his band came to town. And gave those in attendance a night to remember. This was one of the best shows I’ve...
Davy Knowles & Steve Arvey Back Together in Bradenton
Davy Knowles & Steve Arvey Back Together in Bradenton The blues music community is one large family. You meet someone once, and you are acquaintances for life. Such is the case when a young(er) Steve Arvey took his talents to The Isle of Man for a 2001 blues...
EG KIGHT “the Georgia Songbird” will be performing at the Palladium
EG KIGHT, popularly known as “the Georgia Songbird” will be performing at the Palladium, Side Door this Friday at 8pm. Tickets are going fast so don’t hesitate. If you are a member of SBS, you will receive a $5 discount on your tickets. Staring death in the face...
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,...
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...
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