Jazz & Blues Florida - WWWBTW? It is always about the music.

Where we will be this week (WWWBTW)?:
(These are just some highlights of the week ahead and a summary of new things posted to our site; please click on MUSIC LISTINGS menu tab at http://www.jazzbluesflorida.com/ to see our comprehensive listings.)
Monday, Aug 29: 

• Aces Lounge, Bradenton: Damon Flowler's Sugar Shack Monday w/ Special Guest Ben Prestage;

Tuesday, Aug 30:

• The Stage, Miami: Rebel Run Tuesday w Uncle Scotchy and Gator Nate

Wednesday, Aug 31:

• Emiliano's Cafe, Gainesville: Karl Weismantel Duo

Thursday, Sept 1:

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  Pineapple Willy's, Panama City Bch: Victor Wainwright & The WildRoots

Friday, Sept 2:

• Buckingham Blues Bar, Fort Myers: Harry Cassano and The Blues Majority 9pm

Saturday, Sept 3:

• Chef John's New American Bistro & Blues Bar, Jupiter: David Shelley & Bluestone CD Release Party

Sunday, Sept 4:

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  Cheers, Ft. Lauderdale: South Florida Blues Society presents the Annual Harmonica Blow-off w/ host band LowDown 13 and very special guest Madison Slim. Clay Goldstein, Jack Bluni, Nick Trill, Pix-E Ensign, Niles Blaize, Dr. Lee, Cadillac Chuck, Josh Rowand, Hurricane Hawk. (Jazz & Blues Florida September Edition Featured Event)

Monday, Sept 5:

• Earl’s Hideaway: Day Two of Earl's 12th Anniversay Party Feat. Daddy Mack Blues Band

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* BLOG POSTINGS:

• Jazz & Blues Florida's new FESTIVAL page lists over 60 upcoming events
• SW Florida Blues Scene Makes Local Press!
• Dallas Texas Club reopens as booking opportunity for jazz & blues road warriors

* New Club/Venue Listings:  

• Lush: 13451 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers FL 33919 lushfortmyers.com (239)791-8554 8pm-midnight Sept 3: Father Al & The Jazz Congregation.
• Dolphin Tiki Bar & Café: 1001 North Barfield Driv, Marco Island, FL 34145-2354 (239)394-4048 3pm, Every Sun: Ryan Darling and Triple Shot.
• Bratta's Piano Bar & Ristorante: 12984 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers FL 33907 brattasristorante.com (239)433-4449 7-11pm, Every Wed: Cat Daddys; Every Mon: Danny & Jay Jazz Jam Session.

* New Florida Music: Lannie Battistini's En La Cima
* New Web Page:  A FLORIDA JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL page has been added that lists over 60 annual events that are jazz, blues, both, or a lot of either.  This is the most comprehensive listing for the State of Florida that we are aware of and it took a lot of work to compile, so please visit and share it before the big guys come and scrape it. Thanks!
*New Club Photos:  Derek Mack Band at Chef John's - Thanks JohnO! Next late-night pork at the new Buddy's is on me!