*THE COSTA RICA BLUES AMBASSADOR*
*INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE
2020 SECOND PLACE BAND WINNER!*
*BLUES MUSIC AWARD NOMINEE for
BEST EMERGING ARTIST ALBUM*
w/
Sheba the Mississippi Queen& The Bluesmen
Opening
at
The High Dive
210 SW 2nd Avenue
Gainesville FL 32601
highdivegville.com (352)872-5949
General admission $15
Invite Your Friends to Join You!
At 33 years old, Jose Ramirez is currently Latin America’s most popular Blues star and has played with some of the biggest names in the industry. The Jose Ramirez Band placed second at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis against over 230 bands from around the world.
Originally from Costa Rica and making Florida's Tampa Bay area his first destination before moving north, Jose recently signed a contract with world-famous Blues label Delmark Records in Chicago for the release of his second studio album, the first-ever Latin American to sign with the renowned record company.
Jose was recently nominated for a Blues Music Award in 2021 for his debut album “Here I Come”, produced by blues guitar legend Anson Funderburgh. In the past couple of years, Jose has traveled the world playing the blues. His three European tours included more than 65 concerts in England, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Belgium.
Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesman were International Blues Challenge semifinalists. Sheba’s influences are Billy Holiday, Etta James, Tina Turner, Aretha, and Big Mama Thornton, and she has performed at Springing the Blues, the Coral Gables Blues Festival, and the Long Island Blues Festival. The Bluesmen is led by guitarist Keith Caton and includes top musicians steeped in the Blues that have played alongside Bo Diddley and other greats.
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 and membership.
Shane Dwight
This program/event is funded in part by a
grant from the City of Gainesville, Parks,
The BLUES has HISTORY in
GAINESVILLE!
SEVENTEEN YEARS OF BRINGING THE BEST BLUES
IN THE WORLD TO GAINESVILLE FLORIDA!
2022
Mick Kolassa
The Lucky Losers
The Nighthawks
&
Reverend Billy C. Wirtz
Terry Hanck & His California Band
2021
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
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 RicciShane Dwight
Damon Fowler
Tennessee Redemption
Patti Parks
Toronzo Cannon
Albert Castiglia
Roy Book Binder
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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