Bridget Kelly Band Bringing Florida Blues to Wisconsin & Minnesota for the Holiday Weekend

The Bridget Kelly Band

 Rockin' the Blues in the

Land of Sky Blue Waters! 

Friday, July 2, 2021 ~ 9:30PM-1:30AM

Thirsty Otter (Balsam Lake, WI)

Saturday, July 3, 2021 ~ 8:30PM-12:30AM

Neisen's (Savage, MN)

Sunday, July 4, 2021 ~ 4-8pm

 Muddy Waters (Prescott, WI)

NOW BOOKING 2021-22 CLUBS, 

CONCERTS & FESTIVALS

Booking Contact: 

www.road-dawg.com/andbridget-kelly-band

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE DARK SPACES

    "Dark Spaces" (2020) 

#3 RMR Blues-Rock Chart, July 2020

#1 RMR Florida Album Music Chart.

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BridgetKellyband.com

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"Blues Warrior" and "Bone Rattler"

and

"Back in the Blues" and "Outta the Blues" 

and 

"Forever in Blues"

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The Fish House in Miami - Jazz in July is the Main Course, with Blues on the Side

The Fish House

 Miami's HOUSE of 

Jazz & Blues!

Every Wednesday, 7-10pm (2 drink minimum)

Melinda Rose's
Pro-Jazz Jam Sessions
Every Wednesday
7/7: Mark Small

7/14: Ian Munoz

7/21: Miles Lennox

7/28: Nicole Odreman 

Upcoming Highlights

 3: Melinda Rose Rodriguez, 7:30-10:30PM;

10: Bill Gallifold’s Jazz and Jeans, 7:30-10:30PM;

16: Federico Britos & Ahmed Barroso Latin Jazz, 7:30-10:30PM;

17: John Yarling Jazz, 7:30-10:30PM;

23: Calixto Oviedo Trio, 7:30-10:30PM;

30: Steve Kornicks Percussionist, 7:30-10:30PM;

Every Thursday, 7-10pm (2 drink minimum)
Best Blues Jam  
&
Every Friday, 7:30pm (2 drink minimum)
&
Every Saturday, 7:30pm (2 drink minimum)
Featured Musicians 

CLICK HERE FOR FULL 
MUSIC CALENDAR

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The Fish House

10000 SW 56th Street

Miami FL 33165

thefishhouse.com (305)595-8453
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Serving the BEST Seafood and more!

Sunday - Wednesday Noon to 10pm and 

Thursday - Saturday Noon to 11pm

Enjoy the finest seafood AND the best music from around Miami in the BackRoom Live! Come inside and be seated in our nautical setting while we open your fresh oysters. If you like Sushi, check out our Peruvian style Ceviche; talk about magnificent! It's impossible to ignore the sizzle and aroma as hot plates of fresh catch and rib delicacies are rushed to a table near you! That's why we display Two Diamonds from AAA.

NOT ABLE TO ATTEND, 
BUT ABLE TO HELP?

BackroomLive Miami Cats

GOFUNDME Campaign

Backroom Live at The Fish House Miami is a venue where Live Music lives since 1996.  As a coincidence we opened the business on Elvis Presley’s birthday,  an omen for the amount of music we would present in the future. 

Since the March 17, 2020 #stayhome mandate, there are about 100 canceled gigs and musicians out of work from our line up.   As you might know by now,  we present Jazz Wednesday,  Blues Thursday and rotational musicians during the weekends. 

The donations will be distributed on your behalf to the artists that were scheduled to perform during this time.  If there is a surplus we will continue disbursements to any former artist who has performed in the past in BackroomLive like David Leon, Melinda Rose Rodriguez, Aurora Natrix, Joey Gilmore to mention a few.

Some of our regular Jazz Cats who will benefit are Marc Berner, Peter Betan, Federico Britos, Ahmed Barroso, Brev Sullivan and Blues musicians like Darrell Raines, George Caldwell,  Janey Wish, Motel Mel also who kept weekly gigs doing the Blues Jam on Thursday’s at BackroomLive.

Thank you for your donation and supporting our local artists. 

Angela Rivero, BackroomLive Manager

BackroomLive Miami Cats GOFUNDME LINK

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St. Petersburg's Latin Jazz Fest July 9-11, 2021 Featuring MJR Latin Project, Gumbi Ortiz, Tabajara Belo and O Som Do Jazz

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Feel the Heat.

Feel the Beat.

Latin Jazz Fest in St. Pete.

Latin Jazz Fest 

July 9-11, 2021 ~ 7:30pm Nightly

at

Palladium Theater's

Hough Hall

253 Fifth Avenue North

St. Petersburg, FL  33701

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Friday, July 9, 2021 ~ 7:30pm

MJR Latin Project & Friends

TICKETS

This concert highlights original, new Cuban contemporary music and Latin jazz favorites from their upcoming CD release "Luz" produced by composers Mauricio J. Rodriguez and Vicente Viloria. Joining this performance will be Zachary Bornheimer - saxophone, John W. Richardson - piano, Andy Forner - drums, Sergio Gala - percussion and Mauricio Rodriguez - bass. Special guests include Richie Viruet on trumpet, Renesito Avich on Cuban tres and guitar and Orlando “Landy” Mosqueda, on percussion and piano.

Saturday, July 10, 2021 ~ 7:30pm

Gumbi Ortiz & New Groove City

TICKETS

Gumbi Ortiz is known around the world for his exciting conga performance and his knowledge of rhythm and percussion. Born in the South Bronx to a Puerto Rican father and Cuban mother, Gumbi has been superstar guitarist Al Di Meola’s main percussionist for more than 25 years. New Groove City is an improvisational Afro Cuban band using the clave as its foundation for improvisation mixed with jazz harmonies, Afro Cuban rhythms and some funk! The group features top Latin jazz artists Butch Thomas – saxophone, Kenny Walker – bass, Aron Ferre – keyboards, Luis Alicea – drums, Evan Garr – violin  & Gumbi Ortiz – percussion.

Sunday, July 11, 2021 ~ 7:30pm

Tabajara Belo & O Som Do Jazz

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Brazilian samba, choro, Bossa Nova and Baião is the focus of this concert with guitarist Tabajara Belo opening with solo music and then joining Brazilian jazz group O Som Do Jazz. Tabajara Belo is one of the outstanding Brazilian musicians of his generation making a name for himself as a virtuoso guitar soloist, composer and arranger.

O Som Do Jazz features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson and a crew of experienced musicians including Latin GRAMMY awardee José Valentino Ruiz – flute & saxophone, David Manson – trombone, Bruno Miranda – piano, Alejandro Arenas – bass, Mark Feinman – drums & Tabajara Belo – guitar.

The Latin Jazz Fest is produced by David Manson 

and the nonprofit EMIT, in partnership with the 

Palladium Theater. 

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Bradenton Blues Festival 2021 Set For December 3-5 at LECOM Park - The Last and Biggest Florida Blues Fest in 2021

BRADENTON BLUES FESTIVAL 2021

Ten Great Bands Playing Real-Deal Blues

for a Grand 10th Year Celebration

Bradenton Blues Festival 2021

December 3-5, 2021
LECOM Park

1611 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
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The Blues Sound Better in Bradenton!

The 10th anniversary of the Bradenton Blues Festival Weekend, 

presented by BMO Harris Bank, will be held at LECOM Park on

Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, with an outstanding

lineup of talented blues musicians on the big stage. In addition 

to amazing music, you can purchase local craft beer and wine,

\delicious food, and cool festival merchandise.

The weekend wraps up with a tasty and soulful Bradenton Blues 

Brunch prepared by award-winning Chef Paul Mattison on Sunday, 

Dec. 5, 2021 at Mattison's City Grille Bradenton Riverwalk.

Come and experience the blues in Bradenton!

COVID-19 protocols will be followed according to local health

guidelines at the time of the event.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 

FRIDAY, DEC. 3, 2021 

Cece Teneal and Soul Kamotion ~ 4-5pm

Johnny Rawls ~ 5:20-6:20pm

Doug MacLeod ~ 6:40-7:45pm

SATURDAY, DEC. 4, 2021

Terrie Odabi ~ 11am-12:05pm

Jimmy Carpenter ~ 12:25-1:30pm

James Armstrong ~ 1:50-2:55pm

Dawn Tyler Watson ~ 3:15-4:20pm

Bernard Allison ~ 4:40-5:55pm

Bobby Rush ~ 6:15-7:30pm

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SUNDAY, DEC. 5, 2021
BLUES BRUNCH
Mattison's City Grille Bradenton Riverwalk
101 Riverfront Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34205
(TICKETS/RSVP REQUIRED)
Ariella ~ 11am–2pm

Bradenton is located on the west coast of Florida, 
just 8 miles east of the white sandy beaches of Anna Maria Island 
and Longboat Key, 10 miles north of the Sarasota-Bradenton 
International Airport, 40 miles south of the Tampa International Airport, 
115 miles southwest of Orlando, and 240 miles northwest of Miami.

What to Do & Where to Stay 
in the Bradenton Area

The Bradenton Blues Festival is produced by REALIZE BRADENTON, a nonprofit organization that brings people together to create a vibrant and prosperous downtown area for residents, visitors, and businesses. The proceeds from the Bradenton Blues Festival support Realize Bradenton’s youth, art, and music programs that are free to the community, including our Blues in the Schools program.

MORE INFO AT WEBSITE:
bradentonbluesfestival.org

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Florida Harmonica Championships in New Smyrna Beach CANCELLED for 2021

A mainstay event on Florida's east coast in the idyllic beachside town of New Smyrna Beach, the Florida Harmonica Championships has cancelled the blow-out for 2021 and is looking forward to 2022.  

This would have been the 16th year of this good-spirited competition that originated the large-scale celebration/gathering of all things harmonica that brought people together to play, listen and party in the South East US.  2020's event was cancelled due to COVID.  

As per Farley Palmer, founder and host, in a Facebook post of June 23, 2021, "…we’re not done but have to find a new venue…maybe some format changes…"

Special guests/judges over the years have included such internationally touring artists as Little Mike of Little Mike and the Tornadoes, Rockin' Jake, Brandon Santini, Ben Prestage, Lee Oskar and the famous Florida Bluesman, "Real Deal" Willie Green (R.I.P.).

Founded and still hosted by Adam Floyd and Farley Palmer in 2005, the event grew to featuring 20 contestants and performances by the special guests and closing with a band performance. The Championship is not genre-limited and presents awards in the categories of Best in Show, Creativity, Showmanship and Technical Ability, with winners  hailing from across Florida, the US and even a Best of Show winner from France.

The Beachside Tavern location provided easy access, inside and outdoor seating/performance space, and set the tone for a great event with music loving people that came for the music and stayed for the good times. And, yes, the attendance may have out-paced the capacity at time or two - always a good sign for an event growing in popularity and renown.

Keep an eye on their WEBSITE or FACEBOOK page for updates and more information.  Jazz & Blues Florida will have current information on the Festival Listing Page at www.JazzBluesFlorida.com as soon as dates are set for 2022.

Related Jazz Blues Florida Blog Entries:

Florida Harmonica Championship 2019

Florida Harmonica Championships 2018

Florida Harmonica Championships 2017

Florida Harmonica Championships 2016

Florida Harmonica Championships 2015

Florida Harmonica Championships 2014

Florida Harmonica Championships 2012

Florida Harmonica Championships 2011

Florida Harmonica Championships 2010

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BENEFIT for JEFF WATKINS to Highlight ALLIGATOR ALLEY RE-OPENING in Margate FL June 22-27, 2021

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BENEFIT for Saxman JEFF WATKINS to Highlight

ALLIGATOR ALLEY Native Florida Beer Garden

GRAND RE-OPENING/20th ANNIVERSARY

June 22-27, 2021

Photo of Jeff Watkins by Zach Brien
for MidCityMessenger.com

JEFF WATKINS was scheduled to perform throughout this 6-day event will not be able to make it as he's hospitalized in New Orleans. Doctors are running tests to ascertain exactly what his situation is, but it's serious enough to sideline him for at least a few weeks. Without being able to work right after coming through the year long gig drought of COVID, he needs some help to move into his new home after moving everything out of his last place. Counting on the pay from performing at the Grand Opening/20th Anniversary and gigs with New Orleans Suspects following that to move in, he has now lost those funds. Consequently ALL of the musicians participating this week are donating all of the cash from YOUR tips and donations to Jeff in order to help him stay on his feet while undergoing tests and treatments. We're all wishing him a speedy recovery. PLEASE come support live music AND Jeff Watkins!!! And please be generous in supporting a man who has brought you all stellar music for decades. Can't make it? Want to kick in something extra? Here is the GOFUNDME LINK.

It's Alligator Alley's 20th ANNIVERSARY of presenting live Blues, Jazz, Funk, Roots Rock & Roll and Original music of all types, along with Craft Beers and Multi Award Winning Food that's been featured on Food Network's BBQ w/Bobby Flay! 

It's also the GRAND OPENING of its latest location! Alligator Alley Native Florida Beer Garden is now open in Margate FL at 238 US 411/Florida State Rd. 7, just 300 meters south of Atlantic Blvd on the east side. 

June 22, 2001 was the opening day of the first independent Alley so June 22, 2021 is its 20th Anniversary, and the perfect date for the new location's Grand Opening. There'll be live music every night of the 5 day long celebration from Tuesday 6/22 until Sunday 6/27.

>>>>> Tuesday June 22 - 8pm - GENERATION TEX w/ Raiford Starke & Kilmo - Blues with Twang, Rockabilly, Outlaw Country, Roots Rock & Roll.

>>>>> Wednesday June 23 - 8pm - ALLIGATOR ALLEY ALLSTARS w/ Kilmo, Muggie Doo, Steve Laudicina, Muff - Funk & Soul, Electric Blues, Roots & more!

>>>>> Thursday June 24 - 8pm - JORGE GARCIA BAND - Jazz & more!

>>>>> Friday June 25 - SHACK DADDYS - The legendary band with Bonefish Johnny & Kilmo of Groove Thangs along with longtime A list members Jeff Renza and Bob Taylor will throw down some serious New Orleans Funk, Roots Blues, Sugarcane Soul, Island/Reggae Grooves and Roots Rock & Roll in their inimitable style borne of the shacks occupying the strip of land between the Carribean beaches and the Everglades swamp. Their first show since March 2020!

>>>>> Saturday June 26 - Smokin' J's Flying High Circus - Original Rock & Blues + Eddy Balzola - Jazz, Soul, R&B

>>>>> Sunday June 27 1pm - Midnight - The Alligator Alley Inaugural Sunday Pro Jam - w/ Kilmo, Ephraim Lowell, Rockin' Jake, Steve Laudicina, Daniel Dratch, Bonefish Johnny and many more TBA!

ALLIGATOR ALLEY 

Native Florida Beer Garden

238 FL-7, Margate, FL 33063

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And, if you can't make these shows because 

you are in New Orleans, check out this benefit show -

WOW-WOW-WOW!!!:

Grab a ticket for the show HERE:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/160601484363

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NORTHWOODS BLUES FESTIVAL 2021 - Jazz & Blues Florida On The Road!

As summer heat comes 'round,

and hurricane rains come down,

the festivals move on up-town.

(way, way way up-town!)

Northern cool is calling

the Jazz & Blues...

With R/T airfare from Sanford FL to Rockford IL as low as

$92 (Allegiant Air), it's time to consider a run to

a festival or two in the north!

Here are some that you might 

see Jazz & Blues Florida at!

NORTHWOODS BLUES FESTIVAL

Riverfront Park

12 S Bridge St, 

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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Friday, June 18, 2021

Howard Guitar Luedtke and Blue Max

Ivy Ford

Cash Box Kings

Curtis Salgado

Inside Straight and the Bighorns

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Mark Cameron Band

PK Mayo

The Ghost Town Blues Band

Toronzo Cannon

 Southern Hospitality

Harrison Street

BOOKED:

• Saturday, June 19: Northwoods Blues Fest in Chippewa Falls
• Saturday, June 26: Blues, Brews and Food Truck Festival at New Glarus Village Park
• Sunday, June 27: Waubeka Blues Bash / Regional IBC Judging, Waubeka WI
• Saturday, July 24: Oostburg Boogie
• Friday & Saturday, July 30 & 31: Prairie Dog Blues Festival in Prairie du Chein, WI
• Saturday, August 7: Blues on the Chippewa in Durand WI
• Friday & Saturday August 13 & 14: Waukesha Rotary Blues Fest in Delafield, WI
• Friday, August 20: Mineral Point Blues & Roots Fest in Mineral Point, WI
• Saturday, August 21: Big Bull Falls Blues Fest in Wausau, WI

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