Thursday, April 6, 2023

Chris Cain Brings his Big Blues Guitar to Gainesville for Only North Florida Show

CHRIS CAIN 
w/
SHEBA THE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN
& THE BLUES MEN OPENING.
His ONLY Florida show other than the
Tampa Bay Blues Festival!

Sunday, April 16, 2023 ~ Doors 6pm, Show 6:30pm
619 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 258-8557
HeartwoodSoundStage.com 
FACEBOOK PAGE

Take some influence from B.B. King, Albert King, Ray Charles, and a pinch of Albert Collins,  add in dazzling Blues and Jazz guitar chops, a rich soulful baritone vocal delivering original, often wry and beleaguered lyrics with sophisticated chord changes and instrumentation, and skills on various horns and keyboards, all delivered with an uptown cool that never lacks searing passion. It all adds up to the one and only Chris Cain, who has gone from being a newcomer phenomenon bursting onto the scene in 1987 with a classic debut release, to being a legend, inspiration and long-established member of the Blues pantheon. His vocals--gruff, lived-in and powerful--add fuel to the fire. His indelible original songs keep one foot in the Blues tradition and both eyes on the future. The pure joy Cain brings to his playing and singing is palpable, and draws fans even closer in. See why the best of the best think Chris Cain is also one of the best, as evidenced by the quotes below: 

"Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!" —B.B. King 

“Chris Cain is for real. He's a great Blues player with an intensity that keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering what he's going to do next. Plus, he knows how to write a song you haven't heard before, full of humor and insight. If you like the Blues, you'll like Chris Cain. I am a stone fan." – Robben Ford 

"Hands down my favorite Blues player on the scene today. He’s an absolute blinder of a guitarist, with the voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King." —Joe Bonamassa 

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.

Admission is: $25 General admission; $15 for NCFBS. 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursday, April 27, 2023
(Last Thursday of Every Month)
Gainesville Acoustic Blues JAM
Hosted by Dr. Jules
Top Hog BBQ - Kanapaha
6500 SW Archer Rd, 
Gainesville FL 32608

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BLUES ON THE PATIO
at the
A. Quinn Jones Museum & 
Cultural Center
1013 NW 7th Ave
Gainesville FL 32601

Sunday, April 30, 2023 | 7-9pm
Rev. Billy Wirtz

Sunday, June 25, 2023 | 7-9pm
Sheba the Mississippi Queen 
w/ Dr. Jules

Sunday, August 27, 2023 | 7-9pm
Root Redemption Duo

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.   

Funded in part by

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

2023
Mr. Sipp
John Primer
Chris Cain

2022
Biscuit Miller
JP Soars & The Red Hots
Early Times
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 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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