Monday, November 11, 2024

Bill ‘Sauce Boss’ Wharton: Bringing the Heat to Gainesville’s Blues Scene at Top Hog BBQ, Bourbon & Blues at Oaks Mall


Cooking The Blues:
Served Up Nice 'n Hot!

Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 6-8p
Top Hog BBQ, Bourbon & Blues
at Oaks Mall
6419 W Newberry Road
Gainesville, FL 32605
(ONLY TWO MINUTES OFF I-75!)
WEBSITE  (352)663-1150
FACEBOOK EVENT - Invite your friends!

Catch a special bonus performance by the Bill "Sauce Boss" Wharton before he heads to Memphis to represent the North Central Florida Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge this January! Enjoy amazing BBQ paired with live blues for an unforgettable night. There’s no cover, but donations are encouraged.  Don’t miss this chance to support local blues and enjoy great food and music!

The Sauce Boss is a powerhouse entertainer, mixing his bluesy slide guitar and soulful voice into a high-energy show. His very own hot sauce goes into a big pot of gumbo while he spices up the show with his own Blues. He has served hundreds of thousands for free at his live shows. Sauce Boss mixes media like cornbread. Hot sauce, blues, chicken, funk, onions and okra, heartfelt songs, peppers and soul, seafood… and slide guitar, all go into the gumbo. The aroma fills the place. The crowd stirs up the pot. The Sauce Boss stirs up the crowd. It’s a soul-shouting picnic of Rock and Roll brotherhood, and at the end of the show, everyone eats.

Bill Wharton, (Sauce Boss), is the guy Jimmy Buffett sang about in his song "I Will Play for Gumbo." Wharton’s anthem, “Let the Big Dog Eat” is included on Buffett’s “Late Night Menu at the Margaritaville Cafe” album. Albert Castiglia released his cover of the tune, and it hit #1 on blues charts. "Let the Big Dog Eat" has also appeared in the movies, “Something Wild” (Jonathan Demme), and the Rock Doc, “Jimmy Carter Rock and Roll President.” This tune and sixteen other works in the documentary earned Wharton “‘Best Original Score” from the Los Angeles Film Awards.

Top Hog BBQ, Bourbon & Blues at Oaks Mall in Gainesville, FL serves up some of the best Southern barbecue in town, offering a lively, family-friendly setting perfect for enjoying great food and live music. Known for their mouthwatering pulled pork, smoked ribs, and Southern sides, Top Hog brings authentic flavors and a relaxed atmosphere together for a memorable dining experience. Located conveniently within Oaks Mall, this spot is a favorite for those looking to enjoy hearty BBQ in a welcoming space. Grab a seat, dig into the delicious flavors, and enjoy the music with friends and family at Top Hog BBQ. 



 
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.   
Join today at: https://ncfblues.org

AREA VISITOR & LODGING INFO AT:
The BLUES has HISTORY in
GAINESVILLE!
20 YEARS OF BRINGING THE BEST BLUES 
IN THE WORLD TO GAINESVILLE FLORIDA!

2024
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
&
Reverend 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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The Next BIG Thing in Gainesville! The Gainesville Big Band Performs Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite December 8, 2024


Celebrate the Holiday Spirit
with JAZZ in a BIG Way!

SEASON SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES | 2pm
at
Meizon Church
3411 NW 83 St
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352)519-0839

Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 2p
Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite
Celebrate the season with a big band flair!

The Nutcracker Suite is an album by the famous American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded for Columbia Records in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the 1892 ballet "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
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Upcoming Season Concerts:

Sunday, February 9, 2025 | 2p
Duke Ellington’s Black Brown and Beige

Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 2p
Jazz 101- What makes jazz swing?

Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 2p
Women in Jazz

ABOUT
The Gainesville Big Band assembles some of the best professional jazz musicians spanning the southeast. Under the direction of Marco Thomas, the GBB delivers a rich, full sound-- from Basie to Ellington, Gershwin to Miller, Porter to Mercer, Vegas to Broadway hits, and today's modern jazz and pop. Since 2007, the band has brought big band jazz to Gainesville and the surrounding areas.  Featuring 18 accomplished musicians, the Gainesville Big Band have a deep passion for jazz and a commitment to presenting quality performances, inspiring the next generation of jazz musicians, and promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts.

DIRECTOR
Marco Thomas is from Ellenwood, GA which a suburb of Atlanta. He is a bass trombone player that studied music education at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. His principal teacher there was Brian Brink. Thomas earned his Bachelors of Music Education in 1999 and began teaching middle school band in Hardee County in January of 2000. He then entered the University of Florida in the summer of 2002 where he earned his Masters of Music Performance in trombone. His principal teacher there was Arthur Jennings. After graduation, he took a position at Hawthorne Middle/High School as Director of Bands. He was at Hawthorne from 2004-2007. He began his current position as the music teacher at Williams Elementary in Gainesville during the 2007-2008 school year.  

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


Sponsorships include Meizon Church, 
Visit Gainesville / Alachua County, Hoggtowne Music, 
VyStar Credit Union and The Collier Companies. 

Sponsored in part by
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Friday, November 8, 2024

Pat Hunter in Concert at Fort Lauderdale’s Renowned Blue Jean Blues, November 13, 2024

PAT HUNTER
Putting her Soul in R&B and the Blues!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 5-7p
Blue Jean Blues
3320 NE 33rd St
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33308
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Pat Hunter is a powerhouse vocalist whose dynamic style has drawn comparisons to legends like Etta James, Shirley Bassey, and Tina Turner. Known for her versatility, Pat performs a wide range of genres, including blues, R&B, soul, funk, and jazz.

Pat’s career took off in 2004 with the support of the late bluesman Sam Taylor. Her debut album, Life Lessons, released in 2005, became a mainstay on over 200 radio stations across the U.S. and Europe. Her song "Ask Your Man" from the Life Lessons album gained renewed attention on Jomar Records’ National Women in Blues compilation. Pat's talent was recognized with multiple accolades, including “Best Blues Band” by Long Island Newsday in 2003-2004 and “Best Blues Band in NYC” by the New York Blues and Jazz Society in 2005. Representing NYC at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, she earned 11th place out of 113 bands worldwide. She has also opened for music icons like Ronnie Spector and Nancy Sinatra.

In addition to her live performances, Pat has lent her voice to various recording projects, including George Bouchard’s acclaimed jazz album Mellow Lane and Charlie Pickett’s See Ya in Miami, produced by R.E.M.’s Peter Buck. She has also recorded a single with singer-songwriter Pat McGuire.

Pat also has experience as a music and talent consultant for blues festivals, including the "Ladies Sing the Blues" festival in Long Beach, NY, and for the UK podcast Black on Blues with Kevin Black. She served as a vocal consultant for Italian blues artist Giorgio Pandini on his album Roses, Fools and Mud. With formal training under musical theater vocal coaches Ron Shelter and Steven Mackey, Pat Hunter continues to captivate audiences and industry insiders alike with her distinctive voice and talent.

Blue Jean Blues is a vibrant live music club and restaurant located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Known for its intimate, relaxed ambiance and top-notch acoustics, it’s a favorite destination for jazz and blues lovers seeking high-quality live performances. With a menu offering delicious food and a full bar, patrons can enjoy their favorite dishes and drinks while experiencing a rotating lineup of talented local and touring musicians. Blue Jean Blues consistently brings great music and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a cornerstone of Fort Lauderdale’s live music scene.

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

THE JIMMYS "Warm Up" Tour Hits Florida Next Week And Inviting Fans To Join Them (And Joanna Connor & Marcia Ball) In Jamaica In February!


Get ready, Florida! 
The Jimmys are bringing their electrifying 
blues sound to venues across the state. 
This is your chance to experience one of the 
most dynamic and high-energy blues bands in 
the country. 

THE JIMMYS are taking time away from burning up stages and highways across the Midwest and coming back to Florida for a pre-winter escape. They won't be back for awhile, so 
Get Up, Get Out, and GET YOURSELF SOME JIMMYS!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 7pm
Cottonmouth Southern 
Soul Kitchen
at Village of the Arts
1114 12th St W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
 (941)243-3735
CLICK HERE to RSVP for Table!

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Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 6:30p
362 W Dearborn St, 
Englewood, FL 34223 
(941)475-7501
Call to RSVP for Table!

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Friday, November 15, 2024
Villages Blues Society Concert Series 
at
COLONY COTTAGE REC CENTER
510 Colony Blvd, The Villages 32162 
*All attendees to events held at a Village's facility 
(recreation center) will be required to present 
a valid Villages ID or have a valid guest pass 
to gain admission.*

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Southwest Florida Blues Society 
Appreciation Show
4725 Vincennes Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33904
239-549-3000 /  Website
Doors open at 4:30 PM
Music 7 PM to 10:00 PM
This Show is Open to All Music Fans.

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Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 7p
Heidi's Jazz Club
7 N. Orlando Ave. 
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
WEBSITE (321)783-6806
Call to RSVP
ATTN: Clubs, Venues, and Festivals
The Jimmys are now booking a spring
Florida tour - get them while you can!

THE JIMMYS
(608) 206-3600

Get Social w/ THE JIMMYS!

Feb 23 - March 2, 2025
Runaway Bay, Jamaica with two, very special guests: 
Marcia Ball on piano/vocals & Joanna Connor on guitar/vocals!
Call Mary at 608.831.4664 x144 to book your travel!

April 2-13 2025
Johanna Hansli for booking and questions 






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Holiday Jazz Gala with Wycliffe Gordon Announced for Dec 7, 2024 at St. Gregory’s in Boca Raton

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Joy of the Season
and the Joy of JAZZ!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 5pm
Private Concert & Dinner Gala
Featuring
WYCLIFFE GORDON
at
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
100 NE Mizner Boulevard
Boca Raton, FL 33432

St. Gregory's Episcopal Church of Boca Raton’s upcoming Holiday Gala and Concert on Saturday, December 7, 2024, will feature the world-renowned jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. Known for his extraordinary talent, infectious energy, and rich contributions to the world of jazz, Gordon will be the highlight of an unforgettable evening of music, fellowship, and holiday celebration. 

The evening will begin at 5 PM with appetizers in St. Gregory’s elegant Harris Hall and Courtyard. Guests then will be treated to a live performance by Wycliffe Gordon in the church’s sanctuary. Gordon’s illustrious career includes performances with legends such as Wynton Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie, and Arturo Sandoval and he has been named “Trombonist of the Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association an unprecedented 15 times. Gordon’s unique style and signature sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide. 

Following the concert, attendees will enjoy a gourmet three-course dinner and the opportunity to participate in both silent and live auctions. The carefully curated menu includes delicious dishes such as boneless prime rib, panko herb-crusted chicken breast, teriyaki glazed salmon, and vegan options, complemented by hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a variety of sides that promise to make the evening a culinary delight. 

The Holiday Gala provides an excellent opportunity for the South Florida community to come together, celebrate the holiday season, and support the important mission of St. Gregory's Episcopal Church. Proceeds from the event will go towards the church’s music programs, outreach programs, and other important ministries which serve those in need both locally and globally.

Rev. Andrew J. Sherman, Rector of St. Gregory’s, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, saying, “We are honored to welcome St. Gregory’s special friend Wycliffe Gordon to perform at this year’s Holiday Gala. His talent and passion for jazz are unmatched, and his presence will make this year’s gala a truly special celebration. We look forward to gathering with our community for a night of music, food, and the spirit of giving.” 

TICKETS for the event are $150 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, allowing individuals and businesses to make a meaningful impact on the church's mission while enjoying premium event benefits. 

This year’s gala is not just an event, but an opportunity to experience world-class music and make a difference in the community. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast or simply looking to enjoy an elegant evening of holiday cheer, this event promises to be a highlight of the season. 

For more information or to purchase TICKETS, please visit https://www.stgregorysepiscopal.org/gala or contact the church office at office@st-gregorys.com. Don't miss this chance to enjoy an evening of live jazz from one of the genre's most celebrated musicians, while supporting St. Gregory’s mission to serve and uplift the community. 


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