Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Gainesville Big Band Closes Season Series with THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER Concert June 14, 2026


Gainesville Big Band
Season Finale Concert!

SUNDAY • JUNE 14, 2026 • 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Sounds of Summer
at
Meizon Church
Gainesville, FL
3411 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
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$20 + fees at the door (credit card)
No fees for cash at the door
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The Gainesville Big Band welcomes summer with an afternoon of big band jazz during The Sounds of Summer on Sunday, June 14 at Meizon Church in Gainesville.

Under the direction of Marco Thomas, the Gainesville Big Band will present a program inspired by the sights, sounds, and spirit of the season. Audiences can expect a collection of summer-themed music drawn from jazz traditions, musical theater, the Great American Songbook, and popular music, all arranged for the power and versatility of a full big band.

The concert is designed to capture the many moods of summer, from energetic and uplifting selections to more relaxed and reflective musical moments. The program will also feature music associated with acclaimed jazz artists and composers including Herbie Hancock and Arturo Sandoval, alongside additional selections chosen to reflect the concert's seasonal theme.

Known for its commitment to preserving and presenting the big band tradition, the Gainesville Big Band brings together experienced musicians from throughout North Central Florida. Through its regular concert series, the ensemble continues to introduce audiences to classic and contemporary big band repertoire while showcasing the excitement and musical range that have made large jazz ensembles a lasting part of American music.

The Sounds of Summer offers an opportunity for listeners of all ages to enjoy an afternoon of live music celebrating the arrival of the season through the sound of jazz.

Gainesville Big Band Musicians
Saxophones:
Alto 1 — Ryan Gamberino
Alto 2 — Joanna Adhami
Tenor 1 — John Gregory
Tenor 2 — Brian Johnson
Baritone Saxophone — Joe Davis
Trumpets:
Trumpet 1 — Rick Marion
Trumpet 2 — Ryan Hall
Trumpet 3 — Vito Montauk
Trumpet 4 — Adrienne Widener
Vocalist: Timothy Trail
Trombones:
Trombone 1 — Ethan Spencer
Trombone 2 — Michael Murphy
Trombone 3 — Jayven Cromwell
Bass Trombone — Marco Thomas
Rhythm Section:
Guitar — Darren Burgess
Piano — Pamelli Marafon
Bass — Chad Young
Drums — Jon Jackson
Director
Marco Thomas is from Ellenwood, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. He is a bass trombone player who studied music education at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. His principal teacher there was Brian Brink. Thomas earned his Bachelor of Music Education in 1999 and began teaching middle school band in Hardee County in January 2000. He then entered the University of Florida in the summer of 2002, where he earned his Master of Music in trombone performance. His principal teacher there was Arthur Jennings. After graduation, he took a position at Hawthorne Middle/High School as Director of Bands (2004–2007). He began his current position as the music teacher at Williams Elementary in Gainesville during the 2007–2008 school year.
ABOUT Gainesville Big Band
The Gainesville Big Band is an 18-piece jazz ensemble based in North Central Florida, dedicated to preserving and presenting the big band tradition while engaging today’s audiences with fresh, themed programming. Since its founding in 2007, the ensemble has brought together experienced musicians from across the region to perform music ranging from classic swing and jazz standards to contemporary big band works.
Under the direction of Marco Thomas, the Gainesville Big Band presents concerts that spotlight key styles, composers, and cultural movements within jazz history. The ensemble places emphasis on musical excellence, education, and community engagement, offering performances that are accessible, informative, and musically rewarding.
Through regular concert series and special programs, the Gainesville Big Band continues to strengthen the cultural life of the Gainesville area while honoring the lasting legacy of American jazz.
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
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Sponsorships include Meizon Church, Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, Hoggtowne Music, Renaissance Printing and the following community individuals: Rosella Smith, Roger Reep, Wesley Eubanks, Jon Reiskind, ​Kelly Harris, Jack Siegel, and Jim Heiser. To join these community cultural leaders as sponsors, click HERE for more information.


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Monday, June 8, 2026

Community Arts Program (CAP) of Coral Gables Kicks Off Summer Concert Series June 11, 2026 with Empire Wild

Community Arts Program (CAP)
2026 Summer Concert Series
The Summer Officially
Begins in Coral Gables!

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer Concert Series opens 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11 with Empire Wild! A genre-bending crossover ensemble with brilliant, Juilliard-trained cellists: Mitchell Lyon and Ken Kubota. From Bach and Gershwin, to the Beatles and beyond! Intimate, unpredictable, and guaranteed to have you smiling!

 

“Ambassador Prize winner!” – Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition

 

Other concerts include: June 25 – Langston Hughes II, remarkable, young talent in today's music scene. An evening of pure, traditional jazz joy! / July 9 – Warren Wolf, outstanding vibraphone artist Warren Wolf, an explosion of Americana jazz standards and delightful surprises!/ July 23 – Leonela Alejandro, 2024 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition grand-prize winner! / August 6 – Clayton Stephenson, Van Cliburn International Piano Competition finalist! / August 20 – Kate Kortum, 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition first-prize winner! 

Tickets $35-$50, Packages Available / 305.448.7421, ext. 120 / https://communityartsprogram.org/tickets/ ($5 more at the door on concert nights) Free and convenient parking included!




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Sunday, June 7, 2026

Arts Garage in Delray Beach in June is in Tune to the Beat of the Summertime Heat


The Music Plays On!
Arts Garage
94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444
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Arts Garage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, multi-disciplinary performing arts venue in downtown Delray Beach. The organization provides accessible arts experiences across Palm Beach County and South Florida, featuring touring musicians, theatre productions, education programs, and visual arts exhibitions.

This June, we have a golden jazz & blues lineup featuring: Tito Puente, Jr,  Claudens Louis & The CieL Experience and The French Swing Collective. Start your summer off right with a trip to Arts Garage this month for some shining jazz & blues!

June 2026 Concert Highlights

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 8–10 P.M.
Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 7–9 P.M.
TITO PUENTE, JR. 
Annual Birthday Celebration 
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 8 P.M.
CLAUDENS LOUIS
& THE CIEL EXPERIENCE
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Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 8 P.M.
French Swing Collective
TICKETS & INFO
LOOKING AHEAD:
JUL 10 – The Allman Revival 
JUL 25 – Start Me Up! 
JUL 31 – Dr. Gianni Bianchini 
AUG 14 – Kat Riggins
OCT 9 – Max Hightower Band 
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Saturday, June 6, 2026

Tampa Jazz Club Presents Simon Lasky NYC Quintet on July 1, 2026 at New Tampa PAC

Special Summer Preview of the 2026–27 
New Tampa Jazz Nights Series

NEW TAMPA JAZZ NIGHTS SUMMER SPECIAL!
New Tampa Performing Arts Center
Tampa, Florida
8550 Hunters Village Road • Tampa, FL 33647
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 • 8:00 PM
SIMON LASKY NYC QUINTET
with ALLISON NASH
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As a preview of the upcoming 2026–27 New Tampa Jazz Nights Series, Tampa Jazz Club presents British-born pianist Simon Lasky and his latest project, The Simon Lasky New York Quintet.

Lasky studied with Grammy-nominated composer Chuck Owen at the University of South Florida School of Music, where he later served on the faculty. Originally from London, England, he relocated to Tampa Bay in 2018 on a fellowship to study jazz composition and has since become a mainstay of the region's jazz scene. An accomplished pianist and composer, Lasky is the recipient of the 2018 British Composer Award for Jazz Composition and has released several albums of original music. His compositions have been performed at London's Barbican Hall and Wigmore Hall and have been featured on BBC Radio and NPR.

His new group features outstanding New York-based musicians Lucas Pino on saxophones, Dave Smith on trumpet, Peter Slavov on bass, and Jimmy Macbride on drums, along with special guest vocalist and longtime collaborator Allison Nash.

Join Tampa Jazz Club for an evening of original compositions performed by this all-star ensemble.

Tampa Jazz Club members receive an automatic discount when purchasing with the email used for membership.
To become a member, click HERE.

Sneak peek into the 2026-27 Season - On sale soon!
Sept 25 & 26, 2026: Chuck Owen & Jazz Surge
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The Tampa Jazz Club was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1995 with the objective of generating interest in preserving, understanding, and performing jazz.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Gil Anthony's BLUES POWER TOP 30 for June 2026 - See who is spinning this month on the platter that matters!

Gil Anthony's BLUES POWER TOP 30

for June 2026

Connect on a personal level with the blues and its vibrant community by tuning in to Gil Anthony's BLUES POWER show live on Facebook.

Show Info

BLUES POWER w/ Gil Anthony (2013 Keeping the Blues Alive Award Winner)

WDIG 1450AM, Dothan, AL: Sundays 6–10pm CDT & Mondays 6–11pm CDT.
Listen live: https://ice-1.streamhoster.com/lv_wdigradio--broadcast1
First two hours both nights streamed live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gil.anthony.3
More info: gilanthonyblues.com

BLUES POWER TOP 30 (and a few more!) for June 2026

1: Cat Campbell, A Little Hope, Self

2: Teresa James, Bad at Being Good, MoMojo Records

3: Selwyn Birchwood, Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues, Alligator

4: Mike Finnigan, Same, Forty Below Records

5: Gabe Stillman, What Happens Next, Gulf Coast Records

6: Mike Zito, Outside of the Eastside, Gulf Coast Records

7: Curtis Salgado, Legacy Rewind, Nola Blue

8: Duke Robillard, Blast Off, Nola Blue

9: Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Slideways, Alligator

10: Kyle Rowland, Not Holding Back, Little Village

11: Debra Power, Unapologetically Me, Self

12: Billy Price, Random Madness, Get Hip Records

13: Shaun Murphy, Brand New Blues, Vision Wall Records

14: Seth James, Motormouth, Qualified Records

15: Zac Harmon, Live, Self

16: Ben Rice, Fallen Angel, Self

17: Mike Guldin, While I Can, Blue Sky Tunes

18: Rick Vito, Slidemaster, MoMojo Records

19: Joyann Parker, Life Lines, Hopeless Romantics Records

20: Joe Krown, Qualified, Sledgehammer Blues

21: Anni Piper, Men Are Like Potato Chips, Sugar Daddy Records

22: Peter Veteska, Key of V, Self

23: JP Soars, Gypsy Blue Revue, Forty Below Records

24: Davey Jones, Ball Cap Blues, Self

25: Laura Chavez, My Voice, Ruf Records

26: CD Woodbury Trio, Bulldog, Self

27: Charlie Barath, Issaquena Getaway, Self

28: Carmen Ratti Band, Come to Me, MoMojo Records

29: Lexie Blue, Too Much Glam to Give a Damn, Self

30: Nicky T & The Snake Charmers, Ain't Wasting Time, Self

Also Playing: Scott O'Neal Band, Russ Green, Dave Thomas, Mick Kolassa, Namedroppers, Trevor B. Power, True Blues, Jennifer Lynn, Sauce Boss, Pontchartrain Shakers, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Shaelyn Band, Rev. Freakchild.

* Bold and/or linked indicates a Jazz & Blues Florida highlight (client, Florida artist, or close friend of the family).

Gil Anthony is a longtime blues radio host and promoter best known for his syndicated program Blues Power. With a broadcasting career spanning more than four decades, Anthony has played a consistent role in supporting and advancing blues music across the Southeast, particularly in southern Alabama and northern Florida. His Blues Power show, which began in the 1990s and expanded into a multi-hour weekly broadcast, features new releases, artist interviews, and festival promotion, and is streamed to listeners well beyond its regional base. In recognition of his contributions to the music, Anthony received a Keeping the Blues Alive Award from the Blues Foundation, one of the organization’s highest honors for individuals who support and promote the blues. In addition to his on-air work, he has been active as an event MC, festival supporter, and contributor to blues education initiatives, including programs connected to the Wiregrass Blues Festival. His ongoing Blues Power Top 30 charts continue to highlight current recordings receiving airplay and industry attention.

Contact

Mailing Address:
Gil Anthony
PO Box 6628
Dothan, AL 36302

Email: bluegil@hotmail.com
Website: gilanthonyblues.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gil.anthony.3
Phone: (334) 718-1736

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 Summer Concert Series in Coral Gables Announced - 41st Season of Excellence!

Community Arts Program (CAP)
2026 Summer Concert Series
Time to Plan Your Cultural 
Excursion to Coral Gables

An outstanding Summer Concert Series 
line-up for its 41st year!

CAP Summer Concert Series
7:30 p.m. Every-other Thursday Evening
June 11 – August 20
at
The Historic
Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ
3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134

This summer at a 7:30 p.m. every other Thursday—June 11 through August 20—the Community Arts Program (CAP) Summer Concert Series returns for a 41st, consecutive year. In the historic, Spanish-revival style setting of Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ (across from the iconic Biltmore Hotel), concertgoers have the unique opportunity to hear not only music by incredible musicians. Attendees also learn more about the music and each artist’s journey with music.
 
Since 1985, the Community Arts Program (CAP) Summer Concert Series has been attended by more than 70,000 concertgoers. It is a time-honored tradition that continued with virtual broadcasts to the world throughout the pandemic summers of 2020 and 2021, and gathered an average of 7,500 views each summer. This developed an extended audience that CAP now continues to welcome on-ground!
 
Throughout the school year, the Community Arts Program (CAP) also provides after-school music education with the CAP Conservatory for the Arts and its Miami Jazz Institute. These reach children and youth from over 59 Miami-Dade County Schools, no matter what students’ circumstance or ability.
 
“We are very excited to again welcome concertgoers with the usual line-up of incredible artists this summer,” says Mark Hart, Executive and Artistic Director of the Community Arts Program (CAP). “It’s an honor also to welcome concertgoers locally, from across the States, and the globe; and a great reward to see students flourish within the CAP after-school music education program, designed to deeply serve all children and youth."
 
ARTIST ROSTER – CAP 2026 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES  

June 11 – EMPIRE WILD
A genre-bending crossover ensemble with brilliant, Juilliard-trained cellists: Mitchell Lyon and Ken Kubota. From Bach and Gershwin, to the Beatles and beyond! Intimate, unpredictable, and guaranteed to have you smiling!
“Ambassador Prize winner!” – Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition

June 25 – Langston Hughes II
Saxophonist Langston Hughes II stands out as a remarkable, young talent in today's music scene. William Hill III (piano), Eytan Schillinger-Hyman (bass), and Beckett Miles (drums) join for an evening of pure, traditional jazz joy!
“Emotion-evoking sound and style." – All About Jazz

July 9 – Warren Wolf
Outstanding vibraphone artist Warren Wolf, with bass and drums. Celebrate America250, in an explosion of Americana jazz standards and delightful surprises!
“Wolf's playing is precise and evocative!” – All About Jazz

July 23 – Leonela Alejandro
Leonela Alejandro is grand-prize winner in the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition. An intimate performer of captivating power and energy!
“A great player… bold and unique as a musician and a person.” – René Izquierdo

AUGUST 6 – CLAYTON STEPHENSON
Clayton Stephenson is the first, Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Dazzling brilliance awaits from this Gilmore Young Artist and Young Scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation!
“Not just a remarkable virtuoso, but a poet, a dramatist, and a master story-teller.”
– Gramophone

AUGUST 20 – KATE KORTUM
2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner Kate Kortum is turning the heads of millions. One of the most compelling new artists in jazz today!
“Interpretative skills make her familiar music sound fresh.” - Jazz Journal UK
 
CONCERT TICKETS: OPTIONS and PRICES
Early Ordering Recommended!

General Admission Ticket: $35 advance; $40 at the door. 
 
Patron Admission Ticket: $50 advance; $55 at the door.
Includes reserved, general seating within rows 1 through 9.
 
Patron Series Package: $270 ($30 savings!) ALL SIX concerts.
Includes reserved, general seating within rows 1 through 9.
 
Patron Mini-Series Package: $190 ($10 savings!) FOUR concerts of one’s choice.
Includes reserved, general seating within rows 1 through 9.
 
ORDER INFORMATION
Order tickets by calling 305.448.7421, ext. 120. VISA and MasterCard are accepted. For instant processing and confirmation anytime: Order tickets quickly, safely, and conveniently online at www.CommunityArtsProgram.org. All concerts are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Free and convenient parking is available. 
 
FREE Community Arts Program (CAP) Summer Master Classes &
Jam Sessions
FREE CAP Summer Master Classes & Jam Sessions by the following CAP Summer Concert Series artists are on the Friday morning (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) following their concert: Langston Hughes II, Warren Wolf, Leonela Alejandro, and Clayton Stephenson. All are invited to attend. CAP Summer Master Classes & Jam Sessions offer fascinating topics and fun discoveries. CAP Summer Master Classes & Jam Sessions are in the historic Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ sanctuary (where CAP Summer Concert Series concerts are also held).





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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Eden Brent Brings Award-Winning Blues to Heartwood Soundstage June 20, 2026

North Central Florida Blues Society -
Keeping the BEST Blues Real
and In the Community.
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Doors 6p, Show 7p
"Little Boogaloo"
EDEN BRENT
at
619 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 258-8557
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Eden Brent is a piano-pounding, juke-joint-hollering powerhouse of American music. A celebrated performer and Southern songwriter, she spent the first two decades of her career under the mentorship of Abie “Boogaloo” Ames before winning the International Blues Challenge in 2006 and gaining international recognition. Since then, she has earned four Blues Music Awards and numerous career honors. Brent is currently nominated for Traditional Blues Female Artist (Koko Taylor Award) at the 2026 Blues Music Awards, following her Piano Award win in 2025.

Born in the Mississippi River port city of Greenville, Brent comes from a family of riverboat captains and musicians. She studied jazz and received classical training in piano and voice at the University of North Texas, where she earned a degree in music theory. She began playing piano at age three and received her first guitar at age nine. Her musical education included years of formal piano study, culminating in her apprenticeship with Boogaloo Ames.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to hear selections from Brent's upcoming September 2026 release, Things Going South, a collection of ten spirited songs of love and protest recorded at the historic Sam Phillips Recording studio in Memphis. Produced by Bob Dowell and Dawn Hopkins, the album blends traditional blues roots with a contemporary perspective and has been described as one of Brent's most energetic and hard-driving recordings to date.

Beulah Mae is a longtime blues guitarist and vocalist known for her distinctive blend of vintage electric blues and acoustic fingerpicking ragtime blues. Her influences include Reverend Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, Elizabeth Cotten, Magic Sam, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Bobby Bland, and T-Bone Walker. Throughout her career, she has appeared at festivals and special events, opening for artists including Koko Taylor, Lazy Lester, and Eddie Kirkland. She was also featured in the 2025 North Central Florida Women in Blues Showcase.

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

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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

2025
John Németh
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

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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