Sunday, August 2, 2026

The Fish House Miami – Celebrate Summer with Delicious Seafood and Scrumptious Jazz & Blues


The Fish House Miami -
LOCAL, REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
MUSICIANS PERFORM IN THE INTIMATE
NOLA-STYLE BACKROOM LIVE!

10000 SW 56th Street
Miami, FL 33165
thefishhouse.com   (305) 595-8453
Every Thursday, 7-10pm
Best Blues Jam
Darrell Raines | Rachelle Coba
George Caldwell | Ray Robinson
& Special Guests Nightly!

See CALENDAR for updated listings.
AUGUST 2026 SCHEDULE
2: Lucas Rivero Jazz, 5-8p.
5: Joel Kline Jazz, 7-10p.
6: Best Blues Jam (Rachelle Coba – Vocals; Darrell Raines – Guitar; George Caldwell – Bass; Ray Robinson – Drums), 7-10p.
7: KatiashΓ© Live, 7-10p.
8: Michael Gerber Golden Fingers, 7-10p.
9: Pablove Black Sunday Funday, 2-6p.
12: Lincoln Gonzalez Jazz, 7-10p.
13: Best Blues Jam (Rachelle Coba – Vocals; Darrell Raines – Guitar; George Caldwell – Bass; Ray Robinson – Drums), 7-10p.
14: Brev Sullivan Guitar Project, 7-10p.
15: Lemon City Trio Soul Jazz Fusion (Aaron Glueckauf – Drums; Brian Robertson – Keys; Nick Tannura – Guitar), 7-10p.
20: Best Blues Jam (Rachelle Coba – Vocals; Darrell Raines – Guitar; George Caldwell – Bass; Ray Robinson – Drums), 7-10p.
21: Stephen Marks Piano, 7-10p.
26: Jesus Gallimore Jazz, 7-10p.
27: Best Blues Jam (Rachelle Coba – Vocals; Darrell Raines – Guitar; George Caldwell – Bass; Ray Robinson – Drums), 7-10p.
28: Luz Marina Salazar Trio, 7-10p.
29: Graham Wood Drout Blues, 7-10p.
30: Nicole Yarling & The JECC, 5-8p.

SEPTEMBER
2: Russ Spiegel Jazz, 7-10p.
3: Best Blues Jam (Rachelle Coba – Vocals; Darrell Raines – Guitar; George Caldwell – Bass; Ray Robinson – Drums), 7-10p.
4: Alvaro Bermudez Trio, 7-10p.
Located in Miami's Westchester neighborhood, The Fish House has been a cornerstone for seafood enthusiasts and live music lovers since 1996. Situated in the bustling Miller Road Plaza at 10000 SW 56th Street, this restaurant is more than just another eatery in the Miami foodscape; it is an institution that has been delivering exceptional seafood specialties for over a quarter of a century. Combined with artists who represent much of the history and community of jazz and blues in the greater Miami area, along with the newest talent, you are in for a memorable evening.

TUE - FRI, 3-6P ARE HAPPY HOURS!

Reservations are highly recommended
for all shows. Call (305) 595-8453 to reserve your table.
FOLLOW ON
From snow crab legs and shrimp po'boys to authentic Peruvian ceviche and the freshest sashimi, the kitchen at The Fish House brings the diverse flavors of the ocean directly to your palate and will save you a trip to the shore. Centrally located in Miami, The Fish House has tantalized guests with some of the freshest, highest quality seafood that South Florida has to offer since January 8, 1996. This Peruvian/Cuban mom-and-pop combo has inspired a menu that satisfies all of your seafood cravings. With the recent addition of the sushi bar, the dining experience has been taken to new heights with signature sushi rolls and pokΓ© bowls.





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Three Florida Musicians Selected for Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra Jazz 2026 Program

 JBF EDU PSA

Three outstanding young musicians from Florida have been selected to perform with Carnegie Hall's prestigious National Youth Orchestra Jazz (NYO Jazz) for the summer of 2026, joining some of the nation's most accomplished jazz musicians ages 16–19. NYO Jazz brings together exceptional student performers from across the United States for an intensive training residency with leading jazz artists before presenting a concert at Carnegie Hall and embarking on an international concert tour. This year's ensemble is led by trumpeter, composer, and educator Kris Johnson and features special guest vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater. The 2026 tour includes performances in San Francisco, Taiwan, Shanghai, and Beijing.

Representing Florida in the 2026 NYO Jazz orchestra are:

  • Xavier Anderson (Trumpet, Kissimmee) – A 2025 YoungArts Winner with Distinction in Jazz/Trumpet and member of OCSA Jazz A.
  • Diego Aviles-Martinez (Drums, Poinciana) – Member of OCSA Jazz A, the Summer Jazz Academy Clark Terry Big Band, and the Florida Music Education Association All-State Jazz Band.
  • Danial Browne (Bass Trombone, Kissimmee) – Member of OCSA Jazz A and a key performer in one of the nation's top high school jazz ensembles.
  • All three Florida musicians selected for the 2026 National Youth Orchestra Jazz program attend the Osceola County School for the Arts in Kissimmee, where they perform with the nationally recognized Jazz A ensemble under the direction of Jason G.M. Anderson. Their selection continues the school's tradition of developing outstanding young jazz musicians who have earned recognition at the national level.

    The Osceola County School for the Arts has become one of the premier high school jazz programs in the country. In 2026, OCSA Jazz A won first place at the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival. 

    Selection to NYO Jazz is highly competitive and recognizes outstanding musical achievement, providing these young artists with the opportunity to perform on some of the world's most respected stages while serving as musical ambassadors for American jazz.

    Source: Carnegie Hall, National Youth Orchestra Jazz (NYO Jazz), 2026 program information and official roster.


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    Saturday, August 1, 2026

    Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras Receives Cultural Tourism Grant, Advancing Arts in Orange County

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    • Details: Orange County's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs named Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras (FSYO) a recipient of its Cultural Tourism Grant program, funded by a portion of the Tourist Development Tax, and honored the organization at the Third Annual ACT Awards. Executive Director Abigail Tran called it "a huge milestone" as a first-time recipient.
    • About FSYO: Founded as a supplemental music education program nearly 70 years ago, FSYO is audition-based, serves 320+ students ages 8–18 from 9 Central Florida counties, and performs 10–15 concerts annually across eight ensembles (including two jazz bands). Rehearsals are held at Lyman High School. Over 6,000 people attended FSYO concerts during the 2024–2025 season.
    • Scholarship note: FSYO awarded nearly $25,000 in tuition scholarships this past season to keep the program accessible.
    • Grant purpose: The funds will go toward expanding FSYO's marketing and outreach across Central Florida — Tran noted the organization has "often been called one of the region's best-kept secrets."


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    Thursday, July 30, 2026

    Troy Anderson and the Wonderful World Band – A Tribute to Louis Armstrong at Palm Beach's Glazer Hall August 5, 2026

    The One and Only,
    SATCHMO!

    Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 7p
    Troy Anderson and the 
    Wonderful World Band – 
    A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
    at
    Glazer Hall
    70 Royal Poinciana Way
    Palm Beach, FL 33480

    Troy “Satchmo” Anderson and the Wonderful World Band bring their Tribute to Louis Armstrong to GLAZER HALL on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, presented in partnership with the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival — celebrating what would have been Armstrong’s 125th birthday (the show falls one day after his actual birthday). Doors open at 6 PM, showtime is 7 PM, and the performance runs approximately 90 minutes.

    Anderson first fell in love with Armstrong’s music while playing with the 2nd Armored Division Jazz Band in Germany, where he was stationed as a paratrooper. After impressing high-ranking officials at a performance there, he was asked to put together an all-Armstrong tribute show, and he became known throughout Germany for both playing and singing like Satchmo, right down to Armstrong’s signature growl. A serious accident later threatened to end his trumpet career entirely, but Anderson made a remarkable recovery and, with guidance from South Florida’s Gold Coast Jazz Society, formed the Wonderful World Band. He also created “Who Was Louis Armstrong,” an educational series introducing elementary school students to the fundamentals of jazz through Armstrong’s music. Anderson and his band have become a fixture of the South Florida jazz scene and tour internationally, including stops in Germany and Budapest, Hungary.

    Guests 21+ are invited to arrive early for a complimentary wine tasting courtesy of Virginia Philip Wine Spirits & Academy, and to toast Armstrong’s birthday with the show’s specialty cocktail, the Orange Satchmo.

    Band lineup:
    Troy Anderson – Vocals & Trumpet
    Jim Gasior – Piano
    Augustin Conti – Contrabass
    John Yarling – Drums
    Dante Luciani – Trombone

    TICKETS & INFO

    Upcoming Performance Highlights
    Oct 2: Ravi Coltrane
    Oct 30: Christian McBride

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    Wednesday, July 29, 2026

    Blues Icon BUDDY GUY 90 Comes to West Palm Beach's Kravis Center October 24, 2026

    This is blog post #7,500!
    ONLY SOUTH FLORIDA SHOW THIS TOUR!

    Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:30p
    Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall
    Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
    701 Okeechobee Blvd.
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

    Nine-time Grammy Award winner Buddy Guy brings his Buddy Guy 90 Tour to Dreyfoos Hall at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

    At 90 years old, BUDDY GUY stands as one of the most influential guitarists in American music. As a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of Chicago’s explosive West Side sound, BUDDY GUY remains a guiding force for generations of rock and blues legends. He has earned a Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY®, 38 Blues Music Awards, the Billboard Century Award, the Presidential National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Honor. Rolling Stone ranked him #23 on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” underscoring his unmatched impact on modern music.

    Born in 1936 to a sharecropper’s family in rural Louisiana, Guy arrived in Chicago in 1957 and went on to reshape the sound of the electric guitar through groundbreaking work with Chess Records and influential recordings of his own. His recent achievements include a 2019 GRAMMY® win for The Blues Is Alive and Well and the acclaimed PBS American Masters documentary Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away. Today, as he celebrates 90 years, BUDDY GUY remains an American music icon—one of the last living architects of the electric blues tradition. 

    About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
    The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization and one of South Florida’s premier cultural destinations, located in downtown West Palm Beach. Since 1992, the Kravis Center has presented the finest in live entertainment, showcasing internationally acclaimed artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway, and more. As part of its nonprofit mission, the Kravis Center has welcomed millions of students to its comprehensive arts education programs. Students of all ages can participate in workshops, classes, and special events, as well as access free and reduced-price tickets for those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience live performances. 



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    Sunday, July 26, 2026

    The Inaugural North Central Florida Blues Festival Debuts September 19, 2026 in Gainesville at Heartwood Soundstage


    Can you believe it?
    A Blues Festival where all 
    the acts play Blues!

    Saturday, September 19, 2026
    North Central Florida 
    Blues Festival
    at
    619 South Main Street
    Gainesville, FL 32601
    (352) 258-8557
    Facebook Event Page - Invite your friends!

    The inaugural North Central Florida Blues Festival will make its debut on Saturday, September 19, 2026, bringing an all-day celebration of Blues music to Heartwood Soundstage in Gainesville.

    Presented jointly by the North Central Florida Blues Society (NCFBS) and Heartwood Soundstage, the festival marks a significant milestone for North Central Florida's live music community. Organizers intend for the event to become an annual tradition that celebrates the region's long connection to Blues music while attracting visitors from throughout Florida and beyond.

    Unlike many festivals that feature a single performance area, the North Central Florida Blues Festival will utilize two separate stages. Four performances will take place inside Heartwood Soundstage's acclaimed listening room while four additional acts perform on the outdoor stage, allowing audiences to enjoy nearly eight hours of live music.

    Doors open at 2:00 p.m., music begins at 3:00 p.m., and performances continue through approximately 10:45 p.m.

    National Artists and Florida Favorites

    The festival presents an impressive blend of nationally recognized performers alongside outstanding Florida Blues artists.

    Doug MacLeod

    Eight-time Blues Music Award winner Doug MacLeod headlines the festival. A two-time 2026 Blues Music Award nominee for Acoustic Artist of the Year and Acoustic Album of the Year, MacLeod is internationally respected for his storytelling, soulful vocals, and masterful guitar work. His songs have been recorded by artists including Albert King, Albert Collins, Joe Louis Walker, and Eva Cassidy.

    E.G. Kight

    Georgia-based singer, songwriter and guitarist E.G. Kight brings more than two decades of acclaimed roots music performances to Gainesville. Known for her distinctive Southern Blues style, Kight has earned 21 industry award nominations and has had songs recorded by Koko Taylor, Dorothy Moore, Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women, and Ann Rabson & Bob Margolin.

    Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones

    Florida guitarist Doug Deming, now based in Bradenton after beginning his career in Detroit, is widely recognized for his tasteful traditional Blues guitar playing and original songwriting. Leading The Jewel Tones, Deming combines influences from T-Bone Walker, Charlie Christian, Luther Tucker, and Robert Jr. Lockwood while maintaining his own distinctive style.

    Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen

    Born Martha Booker in Sunflower, Mississippi, Sheba the Mississippi Queen spent part of her youth working agricultural fields in South Florida after moving with her family from Mississippi. Following years performing in New York and later Miami, she returned to her Blues roots, eventually forming Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen. The band reached the semifinals of the International Blues Challenge in 2019.

    Josh Miller Blues Revue

    The Josh Miller Blues Revue is dedicated to authentic Chicago Blues traditions. Their performances pay tribute to the legendary artists who defined the genre while presenting the music with the spirit, energy, and respect that made Chicago Blues famous.

    JC & the Backscratchers

    North Florida favorites JC & the Backscratchers perform classic Chicago-style Blues spanning the 1940s through today. Led by harmonica player JC "Chris" Balding, the band combines original music with selections associated with Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, James Harman, Gary Primich, and others.

    JW Gilmore

    Five-time Florida Harmonica Champion JW Gilmore has spent more than two decades entertaining audiences with traditional Blues, swing, and outstanding harmonica playing. Throughout his career he has shared stages with Tabby Thomas, Chris Thomas King, Louisiana Red, Todd Hart, and Joey Gilmore.

    Dr. Jules' Cool Blues

    Drawing upon nearly three decades in academia, including twenty years at the University of Florida, Dr. Jules' Cool Blues combines historical appreciation of Blues music with traditional Blues performance. Their repertoire includes both classic Blues standards and original compositions performed with unmistakable Blues authenticity.

    Indoor and Outdoor Performances All Day

    Heartwood Listening Room

    • Doug MacLeod
    • E.G. Kight
    • JW Gilmore
    • Dr. Jules' Cool Blues

    Outdoor Stage

    • Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
    • Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen
    • Josh Miller Blues Revue
    • JC & the Backscratchers

    VIP and General Admission

    Both General Admission and VIP tickets are available.

    VIP admission includes:

    • Reserved premium seating inside the listening room
    • Commemorative festival poster signed by participating performers
    • Official North Central Florida Blues Society T-shirt
    • One complimentary house wine or draft beer

    Because listening room seating is limited, VIP tickets are expected to sell first.

    Building a New Tradition

    "For over 22 years, the North Central Florida Blues Society has presented more than a hundred concerts, showcases and special events," said NCFBS President Rob Richardson. "This is the first time we will present an all-day Blues festival. We expect this will be the beginning of an annual event for the community to enjoy while drawing music lovers to Gainesville and Alachua County."

    Heartwood Soundstage is an independent music venue and recording facility located in downtown Gainesville, Florida. Known for its intimate listening-room atmosphere and professional production capabilities, the venue presents a diverse range of live performances throughout the year, including blues, jazz, roots, folk, Americana, and singer-songwriter concerts.

    The North Central Florida Blues Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, cultivation, nurturing, and promotion of blues music. Members enjoy substantial ticket price discounts that can easily offset the cost of membership over the course of a year. Join today at https://ncfblues.org and start receiving your membership benefits.

    AREA VISITOR & LODGING INFO AT:



    This program/event is funded in part by a grant from the




    The BLUES has HISTORY in
    GAINESVILLE!
    22 YEARS OF BRINGING THE BEST BLUES
    IN THE WORLD TO GAINESVILLE FLORIDA!

    2026
    Cory Hall
    Jasper Smitty
    Mud Morganfield
    Eden Brent

    2025
    John NΓ©meth
    Toots Lorraine & The Traffic
    The Nighthawks
    Rev. Billy C. Wirtz

    2024
    Sauce Boss Bill Wharton
    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
    &
    Rev. 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
    Liz Mandeville and the Blue Points

    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 Band
    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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    Saturday, July 25, 2026

    2026 Florida Regional Blues Challenges Announcements & Information - International Blues Challenge (IBC) 2027 Ramps Up

    Updated: July 25, 2026
    The information here is updated as it is 
    received from the Blues Societies.

    Florida regional competitions in 2026 to determine contenders at the International Blues Challenge 2027, presented by The Blues Foundation, in Memphis, TN on January 19–23, 2027.

    The International Blues Challenge represents the worldwide search for blues bands and solo/duo performers ready for the international stage, yet just needing that extra big break. The world’s largest gathering of blues musicians takes place on Beale Street, with over 20 clubs hosting challengers and fans. In addition to the competition rounds, IBC week offers seminars, showcases, master classes, film screenings, networking events, book signings, and receptions for blues societies, fans, and professionals. The list of 2026 International Blues Challenge Contenders (Bands, Solo-Duos, Youth) is posted HERE.

    STATUS AND INFO FOR FLORIDA COMPETITIONS
    (In Date Order)
    COMPETITION DATE: August 23, 2026
    LOCATION: Seville Quarter, Pensacola, FL
    The deadline to apply is August 17.  To be eligible the act must be from Northwest Florida with a range from Pensacola to Panama City.  Contact Scott Riggs at 850-291-4008 or bigrig@cox.net.  Admission is free.
    CONTENDERS: TBA
    WINNERS: TBA

    Orange Blossom Blues Society logo
    COMPETITION DATE: Sunday, September 20, 2026
    LOCATION: The Alley, Sanford, FL
    CONTENDERS: TBA
    WINNERS: TBA
    COMPETITION DATE: 9/30/26 TIME TBA
    LOCATION: Hop Life Brewery
    679 NW Enterprise Dr Ste 101, 
    Port St Lucie, FL 34986
    Entry Info Here: Web Page
    Registration Deadline: 9/23/26
    CONTENDERS: TBA
    WINNERS: TBA

    North Central Florida Blues Society logo
    COMPETITION DATE: Sunday, October 11, 2026
    LOCATION: Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, FL
    CONTENDERS: TBA
    WINNERS: TBA

    First Coast Blues Society logo
    COMPETITION DATE: TBA
    LOCATION: TBA
    Registration Now Open. 
    Contact FCBS President Jay A Smith 
    at 954-817-4982 for details.
    CONTENDERS: TBA
    WINNERS: TBA

    Southwest Florida Blues Society logo
    NOT PARTICIPATING THIS YEAR.

    COMPETITION DATE: TBA
    LOCATION: TBA
    CONTENDERS: TBA
    WINNERS: TBA

    Daytona Beach Blues Society logo
    COMPETITION DATE: TBA
    LOCATION: TBA
    CONTENDERS: TBA
    WINNERS: TBA

    COMPETITION DATE: TBA
    LOCATION: TBA
    CONTENDERS: TBA
    WINNERS: TBA


    COMPETITION DATE: TBA
    LOCATION: TBA
    CONTENDERS: TBA
    WINNERS: TBA

    ATTN: Florida Blues Societies
    If you would like to have your organization's IBC info posted here, including results, please email details to Charlie@JazzBluesFlorida.com. Please send any updates and/or corrections to this address. Thank you.
    STATS-n-FACTS
    Florida IBC Winner History:

    In 2006, the Joey Gilmore Band won the Best Band prize at the IBC.

    1991      The Roach Thompson Band        Miami, Florida

    1992      Piano Bob & the Snowman (Robert Wilder & Ken Minahan)       Miami, Florida

    2006    Joey Gilmore Band 

    2009      J.P. Soars and the Red Hots         South Florida Blues Society

    2013      Selwyn Birchwood          Suncoast Blues Society

    Affiliated Blues Societies by State

    As of July 2026:
    • Florida – 11 
    • California – 7 
    • Texas – 6
    • Illinois – 5
    • Arkansas – 5
    • Iowa – 5
    • Michigan – 4
    • Missouri – 4
    • New York – 4
    • Ohio – 4
    • Arizona – 3
    • Colorado – 3
    • Indiana – 3
    • North Carolina – 3
    • Pennsylvania – 3
    • Tennessee – 3
    • Kansas – 2
    • Kentucky – 2
    • Nevada – 2
    • New Jersey – 2
    • Oregon – 2
    • Virginia (DC Metro) – 2
    • Washington – 2
    • Wisconsin – 2
    • Alabama – 1
    • Connecticut – 1
    • Delaware – 1
    • Georgia – 1
    • Louisiana – 1
    • Maine – 1
    • Maryland – 1
    • Massachusetts – 1
    • Minnesota – 1
    • Mississippi – 1
    • Nebraska – 1
    • New Hampshire – 1
    • Oklahoma – 1 
    • South Carolina – 1
    • Vermont – 1
    • West Virginia – 1
    • Alaska – 0
    • Hawaii – 0
    • Idaho – 0
    • Montana – 0
    • New Mexico – 0
    • North Dakota – 0
    • Rhode Island – 0
    • South Dakota – 0
    • Utah – 0
    • Wyoming – 0
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