Suncoast Blues News
2022 Tampa Bay Blues Fest Tickets
*** FINAL DAY FOR TICKETS is March 30th 2022 *** Tampa Bay Blues Fest is coming soon, and Suncoast Blues Society (SBS) will be back in their usual place next to the artist’s tent. And what a great lineup – you are not going to want to miss this! If you are a current...
CD Review: Tinsley Ellis Devil May Care
Tinsley Ellis Devil May Care Alligator Records What does a veteran touring musician do when their entire schedule gets wiped out in the blink of an eye? For Tinsley Ellis, who had spent four decades playing hundreds of shows every year, the respite gave him time to...
Concert Review: Tom Craig Band Art’s Garage – Delray Beach, February 6, 2022
Tom Craig Band Art’s Garage – Delray Beach, February 6, 2022 Pennsylvania bluesman Tom Craig returned to Florida for a series of shows, one of which was his debut with his band at the iconic Art’s Garage in Delray Beach. For this show Tom brought from Pennsylvania...
CD Review -The Sun is Shining Down by John Mayall
The Sun is Shining Down John Mayall The final days of the first month of 2022 brought out what could end up being the recording of the year. John Mayall pulled together an all-star cast of musicians to guest on The Sun is Shining Down. One world class musician after...
Tas Cru’s Blues Alive @ Music Compound, Sarasota
Tas Cru’s Blues Alive Music Compound, Sarasota February 3, 2022, 1:00 – 2:30pm Join Suncoast Blues Society and Music Compound as we present an afternoon of blues entertainment and education at Music Compound. This free of charge all-ages event will entertain and...
Review: Johnny Sansone at the Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen – Bradenton
Review: Johnny Sansone Cottonmouth southern soul Kitchen, Bradenton On January 15, 2022, Suncoast Blues Society and Cottonmouth southern soul Kitchen brought New Orleans blues artist Johnny Sansone to Bradenton’s Village of the Arts. Performing under a full moon on a...
An Interview with Johnny Sansone
This interview done by Mark Goodman in 2012. With Johnny coming to town for a show at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen on January 15 within are unique insights into Johnny. Tickets are available at Suncoast Blues Society Shop To many people on the blues scene,...
Message from President – “Board Elections”
Board Elections! Last year your Board updated their bylaws – one of the changes we made after much deliberation was that for the sake of continuity, we agreed to elect Board members for 2-year terms. As you are aware, we sent out requests for several weeks in our...
Afternoon of Blues Music with Doug MacLeod
Afternoon of Blues Music with Doug MacLeod Suncoast Blues Society and Music Compound are pleased to announce an Afternoon of Blues Music featuring six-time Blues Music Award winner Doug MacLeod in an intimate setting. This event will be held at 3pm on Sunday,...
Review: Memphis Lightning November 7th 2021 @Gill Dawg, Port Richey
Review: Memphis LightningNovember 7 @Gill Dawg, Port Richey Darren “Lightnin’” Thiboutot, “Big Red” Thiboutot, and Stephen Jeremia, collectively known as Memphis Lightning, took a trip north to perform before an enthusiastic crowd at Gill Dawg in Port Richey. As a...
“Head East” at Dunedin Blues Fest
“Head East” at Dunedin Blues Fest There’s “Never Been Any Reason” to miss Dunedin Wines the Blues. But the 2021 edition of this fest takes on added meaning for Suncoast Blues Society, its members, and supporters. This year your society is sponsoring the East stage at...
Carolyn Wonderland “Tempting Fate” CD Review by Franc Robert
Carolyn Wonderland “Tempting Fate” CD Review by Franc Robert WOW!!! Tempting Fate… is one astonishing record. If you have not heard Carolyn Wonderland before, you owe it to yourself to get this CD, like-now!!! Ms. Wonderland can compare to Bonnie Raitt, but hotter...
Message from the President
Message from the President We have some exciting news to share with you – your Suncoast Blues Society has been asked to sponsor one of the stages at Dunedin Wines the Blues this year on Saturday, November 13th! We have been busy booking artists and have a stellar...
Jason Ricci, Here by Grace
Suncoast Blues Society presents an interview with Jason Ricci. The interview and story were written by Tom Bassano, and Suncoast sincerely thanks Tom for offering for publication this interview, and insights into Jason Ricci. Jason Ricci’s talents are undeniable....
Latest “Hurricane” Advisory
Latest “Hurricane” Advisory By Monte Adkison aka “The Blues Stalker” My relationship with Roger “Hurricane” Wilson goes back about 25 years. I first heard Roger play guitar at a local pub that a friend owned who held live music shows on Sunday afternoons for musicians...
And we have a winner!!!
And we have a winner!!! Your Suncoast Blues Society is proud to announce the winner of their 2021 regional blues challenge… Memphis Lightning Band consisting of Lightning Thiboutot, Red Thiboutot Sr. and Stephen Jeremia. “Lightning” will now represent the Suncoast in...
2021 Suncoast Blues Challenge
Hello Suncoast Blues Society Members & SupportersJust in case you haven’t yet heard (lol), this Sunday, July 25th, your Suncoast Blues Society will hold their regional Suncoast Blues Challenge to determine what band to send to Memphis for the 37th International...
Cigar Box Guitar Workshop Music Compound, July 10, 2021
Cigar Box Guitar Workshop Music Compound, July 10, 2011 On Saturday July 10th Suncoast Blues Society (SBS) and Music Compound hosted a workshop to educate youth on cigar box guitars. 10 young members of our community received free guitar kits which they put together...
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