Suncoast Blues News
Pasco County Libraries Presents Free Drive-In Concert Dec. 4
~~Enjoy rock, jazz, blues and more from the comfort of your car, or stream online~~ HUDSON, FL ---- Enjoy a live concert from the comfort of your car as Pasco County Libraries presents a free, drive-in and live streaming event at the Hudson Regional Library Friday,...
And the Winner is…
And the Winner is… By Blues Stalker (Monte Adkison) Introduction Hector Anchondo always kept his eyes on the prize. Growing up on a Missouri farm, as a teen after high school his desire to play music called him and he hit the road. Taking his guitar to Omaha, he began...
Blues in the Library is back
Suncoast Blues Society Community Outreach Program Blues in the Library is back! As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the drive-in gathering concept has new life. We are collaborating with Pasco County Library Association for an outdoor Blues in The Lot concert...
Your Suncoast Blues Society is proud to present Hector Anchondo!
Your Suncoast Blues Society is proud to present the 2020 International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo winner Hector Anchondo! Hector will be performing one night only in the intimate setting at St. Petersburg’s the Hideaway Café. This SBS sponsored event will follow CDC...
Latest Edition of Suncoast Blues News mailed on October 26th
The October 26th edition of Suncoast Blues News is on its way to your inbox. This edition contains a review of Camping with the Blues, highlights upcoming shows at Englewoods on Dearborn, contains a special members-only offer, and focuses on upcoming events. If you...
“Rise Up”- Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters CD Review
Rise Up Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters Rise Up, the 27th album in Ronnie Earl’s career, takes the listener through a journey that while bluesy, would at times be comfortable in a jazz club. Part studio, part live performances, this 15-song recording is a must for...
GREAT NIGHT AT THE PALLADIUM
Jose Ramirez’s CD release party at the Palladium Saturday night was a great success for everyone involved. Jose and his special guests, Anson Funderburgh, and Shelly Bonet, performed flawlessly. The Palladium and Paul Wilborn proved to be an extremely gracious host...
Special Blues event at The Hideaway
Luther ‘Guitar Junior’ Johnson and The Magic Rockers with special guest Chris ‘Kid’ Royal. October 31, Doors open at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM November 1, Doors open at 4 PM, show starts at 5 PM On October 31st and November 1st be part of a special Blues event in...
Welcome Blues Fans to Fall 2020 – Nothing like it before!!
Welcome Blues Fans to Fall 2020 - Nothing like it before!! We want to start by expressing how pleased we are to have Jose Ramirez back in our community. We predict great success for Jose in the future. We know that our eager blues fans will welcome Jose and his great...
Missing Suncoast Blues News?
On August 27, 2020, your Suncoast Blues Society emailed the latest edition of Suncoast Blues News to our subscribers. The society has changed email providers. If you have not received your copy via email, please check your spam folder. Your email provider may not be...
2021 International Blues Challenge Update
The following post is from Michael Freeman, Chairman of The Blues Foundation Dear Blues Friends, This past weekend, as I presided over the quarterly meeting of the Blues Foundation Board of Directors, one of our key agenda items was The International Blues Challenge....
Tonight, August 21, 2020 our Suncoast Blues Society community lost a legend
From Bryan Lee’s Family: Today, Bryan Lee, the Braille Blues Daddy, Blind Giant of the Blues, New Orleans Institution, husband, father, and friend, passed from this life into legend. A sigh of thousands mark his passing. Bryan dedicated his life to sharing his gift...
Suncoast Blues Society proudly announces its new website at Suncoastblues.org
On August 16, 2020 the Suncoast Blues Society proudly announces its new website at Suncoastblues.org The Board of Directors has been aware of the need to update its social media presence and manage its membership list for quite some time. The board also recognized...
Suncoast Blues News Update
2021 International Blues Challenge Greetings Blues Fans, your Blues Society needs to update our membership on some recent decisions. As you are aware the current situation with the pandemic has just about shut down our live music scene in the Tampa Bay area. The SBS...
Arrived!
Arrived! by Monte Adkison aka "The Blues Stalker" Introduction When I first interviewed Costa Rican guitarist Jose Ramirez about eighteen months ago, he was in the middle of a European tour. Since that time, his life has been a whirlwind of career changing events and...
Suncoast Blues Society Event Update
Your Suncoast Blues Society wishes to thank everyone who is reading this right now - we genuinely appreciate you hanging in with us during these difficult times. Events The Covid 19 virus continues to disrupt the festivals and concert venues we all love to...
New Membership Benefit! The Phoenix Radio
Your Suncoast Blues Society proudly announces a members-only benefit from The Phoenix Radio internet radio. The Phoenix Radio shows provide a 15% discount to Suncoast Blues Society members! Log onto https://the-phoenix-radio-broadcasting.ticketleap.com/ and enter code...
Big Al and the Heavyweights Interview
Big Al and the HeavyweightsBy Blues Stalker Blues Artist Al Lauro Al Lauro was born and grew up in the Crescent City and as a percussionist. Al’s musical influences include the rhythms and grooves that only a city like New Orleans can produce. Al spend his early years...
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