Friday, November 15, 2024

Jazz & Blues Florida Marketing & Promotion Platform's Monthly Performance Report - November 2024

#1 ON GOOGLE 
SEARCHES FOR BOTH:
 - JAZZ IN FLORIDA &
- BLUES IN FLORIDA
Connecting the Three Sides 
(Audiences, Presenters, and Artists)
of Live Jazz & Blues Around
the World. 
Countries that Visited Our Website 
and Blog Last Month:
Argentina  -  Australia  -  Austria  -  Bangladesh  -  Brazil  -  Canada  -  Chile  -  China  -  Colombia  -  Costa Rica  -  Czechia  -  Denmark  -  Dominican Republic  -  Finland  -  France  -  Germany  -  Hong Kong  -  India  -  Iran  -  Ireland  -  Israel  -  Italy  -  Jamaica  -  Japan  -  Lebanon  -  Mexico  -  Netherlands  -  Nicaragua  -  Norway  -  Pakistan  -  Palestine  -  Philippines  -  Portugal  -  Romania  -  Russia  -  Singapore  -  Slovak Republic  -  South Korea  -  Sweden  -  Switzerland  -  United Kingdom  -  United States.


JAZZ & BLUES FLORIDA is here for you with
Coordinated Marketing/Promotion Packages of:
- Magazine Ad - DECEMBER ONLY: 
The final issue of the monthly magazine!
- News Blog Posting
- Dedicated Emails to Targeted Subscribers
- Organic & Paid Social Media Distribution
- Visibility via Web Event Listing & Banners

Traffic, Activity, and Distribution Report 
(as of 11/15/24):
Social Media Metrics:
Total Contacts: 27,131
FB Personal Page Friends and Followers: 7,693
FB JBF Page Followers: 10,500
LinkedIn Connections: 3,695
Instagram Followers: 4,000
YouTube Subscribers: 1,243
Blog and Website Performance:
Lifetime News BLOG Views: 2,753,038
Past Month News Blog Views: 10,724
Past Month WEBSITE Views: 3,148
Additional Engagement:
Past Month INSTAGRAM Views: 16,295
Past Month YouTube Views: 3,478
Past Month JBF FACEBOOK Views: 387,818
Past Month FACEBOOK Reach: 62,304
Past Month Facebook Page Engagements: 4,377
Past Month LINKEDIN Impressions: 1,337

The deadline for placing orders in our FINAL ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE (December 2024) is Friday, 11/22/24. This issue will remain accessible into 2025 and is expected to be one of the most-read among our 200+ issues.
    - Capacity Note: Only 50 orders will be accepted; over 50% have already been reserved.
    - Cover Feature: SOLD.
    - Spotlight Features: Available for qualified artists.

with order inquiries. 

(All data is transparently reported and available upon request.)

We are a multi-media promotion platform for live jazz & blues in
Florida's clubs, concerts and festivals.
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Charles R. Boyer, Owner/Operator
Hope Jason, Art Director/Editor
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Party With The Blues In Largo Saturday Night w/ Sandy Atkinson & The Birthday Boys

Who Doesn't Want to
Have A Good Time Tonight?
(Sandy Atkinson's New Florida Blues Album!)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 8p
Special birthday party bash and 
NEW ALBUM RELEASE 
celebration! 
Cannon, Sandy, Jeff and Dean are
ALL celebrating birthdays. 
Join them for too much fun!!
at
Finley's Irish Pub
13477 Belcher Rd South
Largo, FL 33771 
MAP  WEBSITE  
(727)535-7858

Known for their infectious energy and undeniable chemistry on stage, Sandy Atkinson & The True Loves are set to deliver a performance that will have you moving, grooving, and feeling every beat. Their latest release, Have A Good Time Tonight, featuring a blend of Blues, Rock, and Americana, showcases Sandy’s original songs and is available on vinyl and flash drives – a nod to the growing demand for vintage sounds. Yes, vinyl is back, and Sandy is embracing it with this 7th album! The group, made up of seasoned professionals including Cannon Quinn, Dean Germain, Dennis McCarthy, and Jeff 'Stick' Davis, creates an unforgettable musical experience, pairing Sandy’s soulful vocals and heartfelt songwriting with The True Loves' vibrant and passionate instrumentation.

Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Sandy's music for the first time, this album release promises to be one of the year's standout events. Skipper's Smokehouse, with its Old Florida charm, provides the ideal setting for a powerful performance by Sandy Atkinson & The True Loves.

Album available at show in 
vinyl, CD, and USB formats.

CONNECT WITH SANDY!


Get To Know Sandy as she hosts the new "Play Me Some Blues" radio show on Radiostpete.com - 96.7 FM  that airs every Friday afternoon at 3p.  The program, and the station, focuses on featuring local area artists as well as regional artists from around Florida.  

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Suncoast Jazz Festival 2024! Fantastic Music, Great People, & Good Times on Clearwater Beach Nov 22-24.


Suncoast Jazz Festival 2024!

Nothing Beats the

Excitement of Live JAZZ. Feel It. Hear It. Live It.


A weekend filled with an amazing variety of Jazz genres featuring
renowned artists performing in cool, air-conditioned surroundings!

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE TBA

The Suncoast Jazz Festival in Clearwater Beach guarantees an immersive experience for jazz enthusiasts, offering exceptional performances, community involvement, and the stunning backdrop of Florida's Suncoast. It's a chance to engage in a cherished tradition and contribute to the future of jazz.

Headliners:
Diego Figueiredo - Brazil
Jason Marsalis - NOLA
Ken Peplowski - NYC
New Black Eagle Jazz Band - New England
Wally’s Warehouse Waifs - Michigan
Wycliffe Gordon - Georgia

And so much more...
Tom Hook
Theo Valentin
Synia Carroll
St. Louis Stompers
Professor Cunningham and His Old School
Pepper and Fine Thyme
Nate Najar
Naples Jazz Society Jazz Band
La Lucha
Jon-Erik Kellso
John Allred
James Wall
James Suggs
Heather Thorn & Vivacity
Forrest & Andrea Phoenix
Ed Metz, Jr.
Don Mopsick
Davy Jones
Dave Bennett Quartet
Daniela Soledade
Bryan Hughes
Bakey and Betty
Al Downing All Stars


Event venue located at the

Festival General Information
or
(727) 248-9441

Facebook Event Page: Invite your friends!

SPONSOR RECOGNITION!
Amplify Clearwater ,  Radio St. Pete ,  Tampa Jazz Club , Al Downing Jazz Assoc., Arbors Records, Baxter Branded – Branding, Advertising and Digital Marketing, Web and Graphic Design, Creative Design , cccom.png, Central Park Performing Arts Center, City of Clearwater, Gulf Coast Banjo Society, Holiday Inn & Suites, Jazz Club of Sarasota, Jolley Trolley, Marriot Suites Sand Key, Palladium, Peace Memorial, Pinellas County, Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Southview Arts, St. Petersburg - Clearwater, Suncoast Jazz Society, Tampa Bay Magazine, Tampa Bay Newspapers, WEDU PBS, WildflowerCafeMarketLogo.jpg, WMNF.

Sponsorship Opportunities
To arrange Presenting Sponsorships, contact Joan Dragon at jazzclassic@aol.com. For other Sponsorships, Gifts, or Donations contact our dedicated Sponsorship Representative at  suncoastjazzfestival@gmail.com. Sponsorships are welcome anytime. Sponsorships purchased after October 30th will be listed in our on-line festival program, but may not be listed on our printed materials. 

About Suncoast Jazz Festival
Suncoast Classic Jazz, Inc., a Florida Not-for-Profit 501(c)(3) Corporation, is the proud owner of the Suncoast Jazz Festival. With a history spanning over 30 years, they have consistently hosted the annual Suncoast Jazz Festival, a dedicated celebration of jazz, widely recognized as the quintessential American art form. The festival offers a platform for both professional musicians hailing from various parts of the United States and Canada, and aspiring young musicians from the local community in Clearwater, FL, to showcase their musical talents before enthusiastic and highly appreciative audiences.

Thanks to the generous support of numerous individual sponsors and attendees, Suncoast Classic Jazz Inc. has been able to make substantial contributions to the community. These contributions take the form of financial aid provided to young musicians, bands, and local schools. The total amount of contributions over the years has reached nearly $100,000. Ongoing support remains crucial to ensure the longevity of the festival and its scholarship program. Everyone is encouraged to become part of the growing family of sponsors and dedicated fans, and in doing so, experience an amazing weekend filled with the melodies of jazz on Florida's Suncoast. Your involvement in this wonderful tradition is a meaningful contribution to the future of traditional jazz.

Suncoast Jazz Classic, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation is dedicated to preserving jazz (the only true American art form) through an annual festival and events throughout the year, providing opportunities for aspiring young musicians of our community to perform, and giving back to our community in the form of financial assistance to young musicians, bands and schools.


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Monday, November 11, 2024

Bill ‘Sauce Boss’ Wharton: Bringing the Heat to Gainesville’s Blues Scene December 6, 2024 at Heartwood


Cooking The Blues:
Served Up Nice 'n Hot!

Friday, December 6, 2024 | 6-9:30p
Heartwood Soundstage
619 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
MAP  WEBSITE
FACEBOOK PAGE
Facebook Event Page - Invite your friends!
(352) 258-8557
TICKETS & INFO
General admission $15. NCFBS members $10.

Catch a special bonus performance by the Bill "Sauce Boss" Wharton before he heads to Memphis to represent the North Central Florida Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge this January! Completing this double feature, Dr Jules' Cool Blues opens the show in this great listening venue. Don’t miss this chance to support local blues and enjoy great music! in great company!

The Sauce Boss is a powerhouse entertainer, mixing his bluesy slide guitar and soulful voice into a high-energy show. His very own hot sauce goes into a big pot of gumbo while he spices up the show with his own Blues. He has served hundreds of thousands for free at his live shows. Sauce Boss mixes media like cornbread. Hot sauce, blues, chicken, funk, onions and okra, heartfelt songs, peppers and soul, seafood… and slide guitar, all go into the gumbo. The aroma fills the place. The crowd stirs up the pot. The Sauce Boss stirs up the crowd. It’s a soul-shouting picnic of Rock and Roll brotherhood, and at the end of the show, everyone eats.

Bill Wharton, (Sauce Boss), is the guy Jimmy Buffett sang about in his song "I Will Play for Gumbo." Wharton’s anthem, “Let the Big Dog Eat” is included on Buffett’s “Late Night Menu at the Margaritaville Cafe” album. Albert Castiglia released his cover of the tune, and it hit #1 on blues charts. "Let the Big Dog Eat" has also appeared in the movies, “Something Wild” (Jonathan Demme), and the Rock Doc, “Jimmy Carter Rock and Roll President.” This tune and sixteen other works in the documentary earned Wharton “‘Best Original Score” from the Los Angeles Film Awards.

Heartwood Soundstage
Nestled in the heart of Gainesville, Florida, Heartwood Soundstage stands out as a vibrant music venue, enriching the local music scene with its unique charm. Boasting a state-of-the-art sound system and a cozy yet spacious setting, Heartwood provides an intimate experience for music enthusiasts. The venue's commitment to showcasing live jazz and blues aligns seamlessly with the diverse cultural offerings in the area. With its welcoming ambiance, Heartwood Soundstage has become a go-to spot for both local and touring artists, creating memorable performances that resonate with the audience. From its inviting atmosphere with neighboring food and beveage shops, to its dedication to promoting the best in live music, Heartwood Soundstage solidifies its place as a cornerstone of Gainesville's vibrant musical landscape.


 
The North Central Florida Blues Society is a non-profit 
organization dedicated to the preservation, cultivation, nurturing 
and promotion of Blues Music. The  Society also hosts monthly 
electric and acoustic jams. See website for 
more information.   
Join today at: https://ncfblues.org

AREA VISITOR & LODGING INFO AT:
The BLUES has HISTORY in
GAINESVILLE!
20 YEARS OF BRINGING THE BEST BLUES 
IN THE WORLD TO GAINESVILLE FLORIDA!

2024
Doug MacLeod
EG Kight
Cash Box Kings
Kent Burnside

2023
Brandon Santini
Joey Gilmore
Bridget Kelly Band
Barbara Armbrecht
Lurrie Bell
The Blues Beatles
Mr. Sipp
John Primer
Little Mike & The Tornadoes
Chris Cain

2022
Biscuit Miller
JP Soars & The Red Hots
Early Times
Mick Kolassa
The Lucky Losers
Sheba the Mississippi Queen
The Nighthawks
&
Reverend Billy C. Wirtz
Terry Hanck & His California Band

2021
Little Jake & the Soul Searchers
Mike Zito
Albert Castiglia
Bridget Kelly Band
Snacks Blues Band
Josh Miller Blues Review
Eric Gales
Reverend Billy C. Wirtz
Pam Taylor & The Flyin' V's
21 Blue Featuring Longineu Parsons

2020
Pam Taylor & The Flyin' V's
Ruth Wyand & The Tribe of One
Doug MacLeod
Rev Shawn Amos

2019
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues
Vanessa Collier
Little Mike & The Tornadoes
Bridget Kelly Band
George Worthmore
Jason Ricci
Shane Dwight
Damon Fowler
Tennessee Redemption
Patti Parks
Toronzo Cannon
Albert Castiglia
Roy Book Binder

2018
Birthday Blues Bash-O-Rama w/ Anthony Gomes, Danielle Nicole & Bridget Kelly Band
BLUEZAPALOOZA: Ghost Town Blues Band & Betty Fox Band & Bridget Kelly Band
Lauren Mitchell
Rev Shawn Amos
21 Blue featuring Longineu Parsons and Ted Shumate
Bill "Sauce Boss" Wharton
Doug MacLeod

2017
Zora Young
Norman Jackson Band
Selwyn Birchwood
Jason Ricci
Gracie Curran & The High Falutin’ Band
Albert Castiglia
 Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials

2016
Annika Chambers
Cash Box Kings
Doug MacLeod
Matt Schofield

2015
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues
Long Tall Deb Feat. Colin John
Jeff Jensen
Samantha Fish
Terry Hanck
Zora Young
Tinsley Ellis

2014
Tas Cru
Selwyn Birchwood
Janiva Magness
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’Blues
Joe Moss Band 

2013
Brandon Santini
Matt Schofield
Nikki Hill
Albert Castiglia

2012
Jimmy Thackery
John Nemeth
Roomful of Blues

2011
Kenny Neal
JP Soars
Victor Wainwright

2010
Tommy Castro
Mike Zito
Watermelon Slim
Nick Moss
John Nemeth
Ana Popovic

2009
Janiva Magness
Duke Robillard
Michael Burks†

2008
Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials
Magic Slim†
Jimmy Thackery
Lurrie Bell
Mighty Lester
Tab Benoit
Nighthawks

2007
Chris Cain
Sean Costello†
Sauce Boss
Bryan Lee
Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors

2006
Eddie Kirkland†
Gary Primich†
Smokin’ Joe Kubek† & B’Nois King
Debbie Davies

2005
Delta Moon
Little Charlie & the Nightcats
Pat Ramsey† & the Blues Disciples
Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets

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The Next BIG Thing in Gainesville! The Gainesville Big Band Performs Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite December 8, 2024


Celebrate the Holiday Spirit
with JAZZ in a BIG Way!

SEASON SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES | 2pm
at
Meizon Church
3411 NW 83 St
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352)519-0839

Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 2p
Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite
Celebrate the season with a big band flair!

The Nutcracker Suite is an album by the famous American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded for Columbia Records in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the 1892 ballet "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
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Upcoming Season Concerts:

Sunday, February 9, 2025 | 2p
Duke Ellington’s Black Brown and Beige

Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 2p
Jazz 101- What makes jazz swing?

Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 2p
Women in Jazz

ABOUT
The Gainesville Big Band assembles some of the best professional jazz musicians spanning the southeast. Under the direction of Marco Thomas, the GBB delivers a rich, full sound-- from Basie to Ellington, Gershwin to Miller, Porter to Mercer, Vegas to Broadway hits, and today's modern jazz and pop. Since 2007, the band has brought big band jazz to Gainesville and the surrounding areas.  Featuring 18 accomplished musicians, the Gainesville Big Band have a deep passion for jazz and a commitment to presenting quality performances, inspiring the next generation of jazz musicians, and promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts.

DIRECTOR
Marco Thomas is from Ellenwood, GA which a suburb of Atlanta. He is a bass trombone player that studied music education at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. His principal teacher there was Brian Brink. Thomas earned his Bachelors of Music Education in 1999 and began teaching middle school band in Hardee County in January of 2000. He then entered the University of Florida in the summer of 2002 where he earned his Masters of Music Performance in trombone. His principal teacher there was Arthur Jennings. After graduation, he took a position at Hawthorne Middle/High School as Director of Bands. He was at Hawthorne from 2004-2007. He began his current position as the music teacher at Williams Elementary in Gainesville during the 2007-2008 school year.  

MISSION
The mission of the Gainesville Big Band, Inc. is to promote an awareness of the educational, spiritual, and civic benefits of jazz through traditional and modern repertoire. 

GAINESVILLE BIG BAND CONNECTIONS


Sponsorships include Meizon Church, 
Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, Hoggtowne Music, 
VyStar Credit Union and The Collier Companies. 

Sponsored in part by
Visit Gainesville Alachua County

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