Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Amelia Island Jazz Festival Oct 4-11, 2015; Larry Coryell & Kevin Mahogany Headline


Amelia Island Jazz Festival -
Beautiful Music in a Beautiful 
Place since 2001!


2015 Amelia Island Jazz Festival Jazz Pass


Jazz guitar pioneer, Larry Coryell, and Kevin Mahogany, a masterful jazz vocalist, are set to headline the 2015 Amelia Island Jazz Festival, it has been announced by AIJF Artistic Director Les DeMerle. A hugely influential guitar player, Larry Coryell is a major figure in the jazz fusion movement of the 1970s and continues to turn out highly regarded recordings. He will appear on Friday, October 9, at the Omni Resorts Amelia Island Plantation. Veteran recording artist Kevin Mahogany, who will perform on Saturday, October 10 at the Omni, is a wide-ranging, spectacular singer who refines the jazz vocal legacies of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Eddie Jefferson and Al Jarreau into the myriad, interwoven dimensions of music – from gutbucket, the Great American Songbook, and gospel, to Charles Mingus to Motown.

Now in its 12th year, the AIJF will take place at various locations in Fernandina Beach, FL from October 4-11, and will kick off with its annual free concert in Amelia Park on Sunday, October 4, with U.S. Navy Band Southeast TGIF.   A new show, Jump Jive & Wail, a tribute to classic dance oriented swing music featuring the Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band and gifted vocalist Bonnie Eisele, has been added to this year’s slate of events for Wednesday, October 7, at Sandy Bottoms.  Latin Jazz Night will take place in its traditional Thursday night slot, October 8, and will showcase the sizzling hot, award winning, and internationally famous Trio Caliente with their inimitable blend of Flamenco, Pop, and Brazilian Jazz, also at Sandy Bottoms.  Additionally, the always entertaining and fun late night Jazz Jams, featuring the AIJF’s 2015 musicians, will follow the headliner sets on October 9 and 10 in the Omni’s Verandah Restaurant at Racquet Park.  The festival is scheduled to end on a swinging note Sunday, October 11, with a Dixie to Swing Jazz Brunch, featuring DeMerle’s Jazztet plus Eisele with Former Ray Charles Saxophonist, Al Waters-Clarinet, Sax and Flute, at David’s Restaurant.  

In addition to online, tickets may be purchased at the UPS Store, 1417 Sadler Road, in the Island Shopping Center, or at the AIFBY Chamber Of Commerce, Gateway to Amelia, A1A and Amelia Parkway.  A not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation, the Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival, distributes proceeds toward a scholarship program to fund college educations for aspiring jazz musicians. 

2015 AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, October 4, 2015
JAZZ IN THE PARK
Amelia Park: Near the YMCA (between 14th Street and Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach, Florida)
2:00 - 4:00 pm
FREE concert with the  Navy Band Southeast’s TGIF, a seven-piece New Orleans style Dixieland group.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Jump Jive & Wail
Swingin' Dance and Show
Featuring The Dynamic Les DeMerle 8-piece Little Big Band with vocalist Bonnie Eisele
Sandy Bottoms: 2910 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (on The Atlantic Beach)
7:00 - 10:00 pm
TICKETS

Thursday, October 8, 2015
LATIN JAZZ CONCERT AND DANCE
Featuring Trio Caliente, AIJF Debut
Washington D.C. award winning Latin Band Plus Special Guests
Sandy Bottoms: 2910 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (on The Atlantic Beach)
7:00 - 10:00 pm
TICKETS

Friday, October 9, 2015
LARRY CORYELL, JAZZ GUITAR LEGEND IN CONCERT
Plus the Amelia Island Jazz Festival All Stars
Two Shows, 7 pm and 9 pm
Omni Resorts Hotel and Resorts
Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Racquet Park,  Egret Room: 150 Racquet Park Drive, Amelia Island, FL 32034  (Enter off First Coast Hwy(A1A) into the Verandah Restaurant parking lot).
Includes admission to Late Night Jam Session
TICKETS

Saturday, October 10, 2015
KEVIN MAHOGANY, JAZZ VOCALIST EXTRAORDINAIRE IN CONCERT
Plus the Amelia Island Jazz Festival All Stars
Two Shows, 7 pm and 9 pm
Omni Hotel and Resorts
Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Racquet Park,  Egret Room: 150 Racquet Park Drive, Amelia Island, FL 32034  (Enter off First Coast Hwy(A1A) into the Verandah Restaurant parking lot).
Includes admission to Late Night Jam Session
TICKETS

Sunday, October 11, 2015
NEW ORLEANS STYLE MARDI GRAS JAZZ BRUNCH.
Featuring the Les DeMerle Jazztet with Former Ray Charles Saxophonist, Al Waters-Clarinet, Sax and Flute; Mike Levine-Piano; Dennis Marks-Bass;  Les DeMerle-Drums and Vocals; and Bonnie Eisele-featured vocals.
First Seating: 11:00 AM - 12:30 pm
Second Seating:  1:00 - 2:30 pm
David’s Restaurant: 804 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
TICKETS

For more information on lodging, scheduling, ticketing, or other, please contact the Festival Hotline at (904)504-4772 or visit the website:  www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com
Email address:  info@ameliaislandjazzfestival.com
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Daytona Blues Festival Just Around the Corner - Welcome Party & After-Parties Announced.


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October 9-11, 2015

Friday, October 9, 2015, 2:30 pm to 10:15 pm
Janiva Magness
Kenny Neal
Watermelon Slim
Noah Wotherspoon
The Vaudevillian

Saturday, October 10, 2015, 1:00 pm to 10:15 pm

Sonny Landreth
Nikki Hill
Jarekus Singleton
Eddie Cotton, Jr.
Balkun Brothers
Randy McQuay

Sunday, October 11, 2015, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Victor & the WildRoots
Paul Thorn
Alexis P. Suter Band
Moreland & Arbuckle
Brian Keith Wallen

The sixth annual Daytona Blues Festival returns to historic Jackie Robinson Ball Park, downtown Daytona Beach, on October 9-11, 2015.  This year’s exciting line up combines the best rising blues stars with the greatest established talent.  With music starting at 2:30 pm Friday, and 1:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, this is a weekend so packed full of world class blues it can’t be missed.
  
Festival Welcome Party
Thursday night, October 8, 2015 at 8pm
Musical host is Gracie Curran & The High Falutin’ Band.
Admission is FREE 
LOCATION
Bahama Breeze Island Grille, 1786 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114. This is right across the street from the Daytona International Speedway and 3.1 miles from Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Free parking, in a well lit parking lot, is available behind Bahama Breeze Island Grille.

Festival After Parties
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nights
Friday night – Musical host is Gracie Curran & The High Falutin’ Band
Saturday & Sunday nights – The Bridget Kelly Band
LOCATION: Bahama Breeze Island Grille, 1786 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114. This is right across the street from the Daytona International Speedway and 3.1 miles from Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Free parking, in a well lit parking lot, is available behind Bahama Breeze Island Grille.

ADMISSION: $10 per night. If you have a 3 day ticket you get in FREE for all 3 After Parties; with a 1 day ticket you get in FREE for the After Party the day your ticket is valid.

Watermelon Slim
Friday starts with a Canadian duo that lit up the stage at the 2015 IBC.  The Vaudevillian takes one back to the 1920s, complete with carzoobamaphone.  Next up is the 2015 IBC second place band, and Gibson Guitar Award winner Noah Wotherspoon, who’s incendiary playing and strong voice will keep the day rolling.  As afternoon turns to evening, Watermelon Slim and the Workers will make a rare Florida appearance, infusing the blues with their rare Okie twang.  Kenny Neal’s swamp blues will have the crowd out of their seats as the sun is setting.  Finally, everyone will witness why Janiva Magness has 7 Blues Music Awards on her mantel.

  
Nikki Hill

Saturday begins with Randy McQuay, the 2015 IBC solo/duo winner.  Randy is followed by Connecticut’s number 1 blues band, and IBC sensations, the Balkun Brothers.  And there is even more IBC goodness coming when 2015 band winner Eddie Cotton, Jr. and his band take the stage.  Everyone should make certain they have their food and beverage needs met before amazing guitarist Jarekus Singleton begins his set.  Anyone who hasn’t seen Nikki Hill needs to prepare for the evening’s ‘whiplash moment.’  Closing this unbeatable day of music is the legendary Sonny Landreth with his totally unique slide guitar style.  And as an added bonus, there will be a craft beer tasting from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with 3 tastes included with your paid admission.
  
Alexis P. Suter
The festival closes on a high note, beginning with 2015 IBC second place solo/duo performer Brian Keith Wallen.  Next, Moreland & Arbuckle return to Daytona Beach with their haunting, roots based sound.  Another returning act is the Alexis P Suter Band, perfect on a Sunday afternoon as there is no one better to take the audience to the church of the blues.  Of course Paul Thorn is also no stranger to church, and his Sunday evening set will be infused with his positive spirit.  Tradition continues, as Victor Wainwright & the WildRoots once again close the festival with a large dose of honky-tonk and boogie.

The Vaudevillian
A new feature this year is the Riverfront Stage presenting acts between sets on the main stage.  On Friday, Kids Rock the Nation star Dylan Salfer will perform twice.  On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a revolving line up of The Vaudevillian, Little Eddie and a shared set by HBCU recording artists Tharell Roberts and L. Paul Jackson
   
Gracie Curran & The High Falutin’ Band
That might be enough, but it’s not all.  Thursday, October 8, at 8:00 pm, Gracie Curran & The High Falutin’ Band will host a free welcome party at Bahama Breeze Island Grille.  Bahama Breeze will also be the site of DBF’s historic after parties, hosted by Gracie on Friday night, and The Bridget Kelly Band on Saturday and Sunday.  As always, no one can predict who might show up to jam!

 
Victor, Kenny, Slim & Rev Billy
This year, the Daytona Blues Festival will once again host two days of workshops.  On Wednesday, October 7, The Mike Curb Institute at Bethune-Cookman University will present 3 workshops on The Business of Music.  On Thursday, October 8, DBF will present Victor Wainwright’s Blues Music Workshops, featuring Watermelon Slim, Kenny Neal and, of course, Victor Wainwright.  Attendance is free for ticket holders, but seating is limited and reservations must be made.


Finally, but most important to us, we have donated over $100,000 to local women and children’s health services since our inception.  We are an entirely volunteer run 501(c)(3) organization, with all proceeds going to our designated charities.  This year our charities are once again the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Halifax Health, and Project WARM at The Vince Carter Sanctuary.

So come to the Daytona Blues Festival.  Attend a workshop, catch the welcome party, buy a t-shirt, taste some craft beer, enjoy the Riverfront stage between sets while buying something to eat or drink, and listen to the best blues music at the nicest time of year.  Have a great time while supporting very worthy local health care needs.


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Blue Tuesday Returns with The Don Cohen Birthday Reunion to Boston's on the Beach in Delray Beach Florida


8th season of 
Blue Tuesday
 begins October 6, 2015!

Blue Tuesdays at Boston's on the Beach 
Fall Lineup Kicks Off October 6, 2015 

Don Cohen Birthday Celebration 
& Musicians Exchange Reunion 

Blue Tuesdays are back this fall on the Boston Stage - the 8th year with Famous Frank Ward presenting the best in live blues. 

It is said that blues music speaks to the soul. On October 6, Boston’s on the Beach launches its eighth year presenting Blue Tuesdays with a stellar salute to the legacy of Don Cohen. 

The Don Cohen Birthday & Musicians Exchange Reunion gathers the legendary members of Cohen’s Musicians Exchange family and pays tribute to his remarkable contribution to the South Florida music community. From jump blues to R&B, this power-packed evening will spotlight the smooth sounds of the finest blues artists from the Mississippi Delta to Memphis. Don’t miss this annual celebration of live blues performances featuring, The Allnighter’s, Bonefish Johnny, Randy Bernsen, Ken Burkhart, Joel Dasilva, Graham Drout, Tim Kuchta, Magic Bus, Jerry Mascaro, Motel Mel, Jeff Prine, J.P. Soars, Captain Reese Singleton, Sheldon Voss, Piano Bob Wilder, Stan Waldman, and more, jamming on the acoustically perfect Boston’s stage. 

The high-energy evening begins at 8:30 p.m. with the soulful licks of The Allnighters, and goes until the music stops. Drink specials and a raffle prize featuring a one-of-a-kind guitar autographed by the Reunion’s famed performers, benefit the renowned Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival. 

Boston’s is waiving the usual Blue Tuesdays cover charge for this stellar night of hot and cool running blues. View the complete music calendar at bostonsonthebeach.com.


Boston’s Blue Tuesdays 
with Famous Frank Ward

Boston’s Blue Tuesdays hosted by “Famous Frank Ward,” shine with an ever-changing lineup of Florida’s greatest blues musicians and guests. With this unmatched roster of tremendous talent from both sides of the Mississippi, the soulful sounds turn Boston’s into an intimate venue for a perfect evening of blues. 

Blue Tuesdays’ Fall Schedule:
October 6: The Don Cohen Birthday & 
Musicians Exchange Reunion 
October 13: J.P. Soars, Gypsy Blue Acoustic Revue, 
and The Red Hots 
October 20: Brandon Santini 
October 27: Betty Fox Band 
November 3: The Corey Harris Band 
November 10: TBA 
November 17: Famous Frank’s Birthday Bash
November 24: Terry Hanck 
December 1: TBA 
December 8: Victor Wainwright and The WildRoots 
December 15: Alvin Youngblood Hart

Stay in touch with Blue Tuesday on

Blue Tuesdays are presented every Tuesday evening on the Boston Stage, from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Cover charge may vary in the amount of $5 to $12, depending on the performer. For updates and information, check our on-line schedule of live performances at: bostonsonthebeach.com

About Boston’s on the Beach 
Boston’s on the Beach in Delray Beach, Fla., has been a premier sports bar, entertainment venue, and restaurant for the past 35 years. As South Florida’s official home for New England sports and your hometown teams, the inviting interior features a comfortable atmosphere with more than 30 TVs. Countless bands for all musical tastes love to play Boston’s. Featuring the most renowned musical artists in the area, this entertainment hot spot’s weekly lineup includes reggae, rock, blues, jazz, funk, and country. You can count on catching fantastic, talented performers “rockin’ the house” every night, giving the evening an exciting vibe all its own. With breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the ideal setting to enjoy casual dining, Boston’s is the place to go. 

About the Boston’s property 
A nationally recognized South Florida landmark, the recently renovated hot spot has received numerous accolades, including “Best Neighborhood Bar” and “Best Live Entertainment,” and was named a “Top 10 Florida Beach Bar.” Over the preceding three decades, Boston’s has evolved into the ultimate destination, serving locals and tourists alike, undergoing a multimillion-dollar upgrade in 2012. Upstairs from Boston’s is 50 Ocean, a new casually sophisticated restaurant with spectacular views of the ocean. Just outside is the new Sandbar Delray Beach, a one-of-a-kind oceanfront restaurant with tiki bar and beach sand underfoot. 

Boston’s on the Beach  
40 South Ocean Blvd. 
Delray Beach, FL 33483 
561-278-3364


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Arts Garage - The Happeningest Place in Florida with Jazz, Blues, Theater and More!


Shelly Berg Jazz Quartet
with special guest Dave Tull
 Wed. 9/30, 7:30pm

"Pianist Shelly Berg is a superb musician. He can swing as hard as anyone and he can also dazzle the keys with his technical prowess." - Jazz Online
The virtuoso jazz pianist, who has earned both Record of the Year and Artist of the Year nominations, will be joined onstage with master trumpeter John Daversa, spectacular jazz bassist Chuck Bergeron, and very special guest, dynamic drummer Dave Tull.
  
ALCHEMY Artist Showase
Tonight! Tues. 9/29, 8pm-11pm 
Don't miss Alchemy Artist Showcase, where artists, musicians, comedians, poets, dancers and madmen can show off their skills and shine!  Artists are accompanied by a live band in an open mic, open stage setting, surrounded by spectacular artwork. 
Southrageous Entertainment and Alchemy Arts Presents
"The Elements Showcase"

Fri. 10/2, 8pm, doors open at 7pm

Join us for an upbeat, lively evening filled with hip hop, breakdancing, live graffiti art, DJs and MCs, and watch ”The Elements" come to life. Hosted by Ian Caven. 
Troy Roberts | JAZZ
Sat. 10/3, 8pm 
The renowned jazz Saxophonist Troy Roberts received a Grammy Nomination medal, won four consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, and two West Australian Music Industry Awards. Troy has shared the stage with luminaries like Aretha Franklin, Sammy Figueroa,Nicholas Payton, Orrin Evans and John Clayton, James Morrison, and more. 
    
Boca Raton Plaza Hotel & Suites 
Want to catch up on some zzz's after a show? Our longtime partner, Boca Raton Plaza Hotel & Suites is the perfect place to relax after an exciting night out on the town! Call (561) 750-9944 for more information. 
Next Up at Arts Garage: 

Chris Barron 
ACOUSTIC ROCK 
Fri. 10//9, 8pm


Slam Allen 
BLUES
Sat. 10/10, 8pm


Sofia Rei 
LATIN JAZZ
Fri. 10/16, 8pm 


 




Our address is:
Arts Garage
180 NE First Street
Delray BeachFL 33444
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