Monday, December 11, 2023

Who's Representing Florida at the 2024 International Blues Challenge (IBC) In Memphis in January


With the Memphis Challenge a month away,
there will be fund-raising shows to help
defray the travel costs for these bands
to get to Memphis, stay while there,
and get back home. Find out where and
when this is happening and get up and
get out for some great music and 
support your community!

Florida regional competitions were held in 2023 to determine contenders at the International Blues Challenge 2024 in Memphis TN on January 16-20, 2024.
Presented by The Blues Foundation

The International Blues Challenge represents the worldwide search for blues bands and solo/duo blues performers ready for the international stage, yet just needing that extra big break. The world’s largest gathering of blues musicians will take place on Beale Street, with over 20 clubs hosting the challengers and fans. In addition to featuring these final rounds of the prestigious blues music competition, the IBC event week will offer seminars, showcases, master classes, film screenings, networking events, book signings, and receptions for blues societies, fans, and professionals.

STATUS AND INFO FOR COMPETITIONS


Competition Date: Sunday, November 12, 2023 - 4-9pm. 
Location: Galuppi's 
1103 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
WINNERS:
Band - The Stoney Brooks Band
Solo/Duo - Antonio Correira

 

North Central Florida Blues Society
Competition date: October 15, 2023 | 3:30pm
Competition location:  High Dive, Gainesville FL
WINNERS:
Solo/Duo - Barry Brogan
Self-Produced CD: Bridget Kelly Band - Winter's Coming
YouTube Video PLAYLIST: 


Competition date: Sunday, September 17, 2023 
Location: Stuart, FL 
WINNERS:
Youth - Miles Hoyt

First Coast Blues Society
Competition date: November 5, 2023
Location: Whisky Jax Kitchen & Cocktails - Baymeadows
WINNERS:
Solo/Duo - Alex Richman 



Competition date: August 13, 2023
Location: Pensacola, FL
WINNERS:

Competition date: September 17, 2023
Location: The Villages, FL
WINNERS:

END OF 2023 REGIONAL CHALLENGES

Orange Blossom Blues Society
Not holding regional competition due to lack of participation.

Not holding regional competition due to lack of participation.

Not holding regional competition due to lack of participation.


UNAFFILIATED WITH THE BLUES FOUNDATION:

ATTN: Florida Blues Societies
If you would like to have your organization's IBC info posted here, including results, please email details to Charlie@JazzBluesFlorida.com. Thank you.

STATS-n-FACTS
Affiliated Blues Societies by State 
8/21/23
Florida - 10 (Includes Suncoast, which is not listed as an affiliate for some reason)
California - 6
Texas - 6
Arkansas - 5
Illinois - 5
Iowa - 5
Michigan - 4
Missouri - 4
New York - 4
Ohio - 4
Arizona - 3
Colorado - 3
Indiana - 3
North Carolina - 3
Pennsylvania - 3
Tennessee - 3
Kansas - 2
Kentucky - 2
Nevada - 2
New Jersey - 2
Oregon - 2
Virginia - 2
Washington - 2
Wisconsin - 2
Alabama - 1
Connecticut - 1
Delaware - 1
Georgia - 1
Louisiana - 1
Maine - 1
Maryland - 1
Massachusetts - 1
Minnesota - 1
Mississippi - 1
Nebraska - 1
New Hampshire - 1
South Carolina - 1
Vermont - 1
West Virginia - 1
Alaska - 0
Hawaii - 0
Idaho - 0
Montana - 0
New Mexico - 0
North Dakota - 0
Oklahoma - 0
Rhode Island - 0
South Dakota - 0
Utah - 0
Wyoming - 0



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Sheba, THE Mississippi Queen of the Blues - Now Booking 2024 Clubs, Concerts & Festivals

SHEBA 
is the difference
between a band that
plays the blues and
a BLUES BAND.
And if you want more
BLUES when you go 
out for BLUES,
tell your favorite venues
to book Sheba!

Put some blues in the stockings today!

Now Booking Clubs, Concerts
and Festivals for 2024
(352)804-3697

Sheba headlining at Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville to
open Downtown Festival & Art Show 2022
Photo Credit - Cindy Oliver

Born to the Mississippi Delta
and raised by the blues, Sheba shares
the lessons and feelings she has 
learned with the world in every song.


Connect on


THIS IS THE BLUES
Sheba's latest release is garnering great
airplay and review recognition. 
Roots Music Report's Duane Verh
rated it at 4-Stars and
noted in his review that the CD presents
 "blues with power and old-school savvy."

The Bluesmen:
Keith Caton – Guitars
Bob Black – Bass Guitar
Ernesto Pierson – Drums

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach Brings Branford Marsalis, Lisa Fischer, Najee and David Sanchez to the Beach in January - GA FREE & VIP Tix Now on Sale


Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024
FREE GENERAL ADMISSION
and VIP Available for Purchase

Three-day world-class jazz festival featuring a robust lineup 
of performers – from local legends to Grammy Award-winning 
jazz masters!

January 18 - 20, 2024
Jazz Fest Pompano Beach

DAY 1
Thursday, January 18, 2024 | 7-9pm
Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 West Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Valerie Tyson Band
G.A. (FREE) is SOLD OUT/FULL for this show.

DAY 2
Friday, January 19, 2024 | 5-10pm 
Great Lawn
20-98 North Pompano Beach Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
David Sanchez and Najee
VIP TIX NOW ON SALE
GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE

DAY 3
Saturday, January 20th 2024 | 5-10pm 
Great Lawn
20-98 North Pompano Beach Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Lisa Fisher & Branford Marsalis
VIP TIX NOW ON SALE
GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE

VIP Experience Pass Includes:
*VIP Up-Front Seating for all three days
*Meet & Greet with Branford Marsalis and 
Ms. Lisa Fischer after the event
*VIP Reception during Thursday's opening 
night - refreshments included
*Private VIP cash bar access during Friday and Saturday
*Jazz Fest 2024 Swag bag

General Admission seating is FREE.
There is NO reserved seating 
or designated area as General Admission, it is an 
open to the public event. Attendees are encouraged 
to bring a blanket, chair, or are welcome to stand.

Thursday, January 18th 2024 
   Pompano Beach Arts is kicking off Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 with a fun-filled celebration featuring South Florida’s Queen of Soul, Valerie Tyson. With her enviable mastery of Top 40 hits, R&B classics, and smooth jazz, she will be setting the tempo for a weekend of memorable performances.

Friday, January 19th 2024
  David Sanchez has emerged as one of the most respected jazz musicians of the 21st century, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms from his Puerto Rican upbringing with jazz influences. He’s garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards for his diverse and innovative compositions. During Jazz Fest his ensemble will consist of a piano, acoustic bass, drums, percussion, and guitar.

  Najee, a two-time Grammy nominated saxophonist and flautist has become an international pioneer in the industry by pushing musical boundaries throughout his career and collaborating with legendary artists such as Prince, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan. His fusing R&B and jazz into a unique and captivating sound has resulted in six #1 albums on the Billboard charts.

Saturday, January 20th 2024
   After four decades of featured background singing with icons like The Rolling Stones, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails, Lisa Fischer set out to take center stage with her own award-winning style. The 2013 Best Documentary Oscar winning film, “Twenty Feet from Stardom,” altered the course of Fischer’s musical journey by telling her story through clips of her legendary duets with Mick Jagger and Sting. The film left audiences eager to hear more, leading to her organic fusion of Caribbean psychedelic soul and jazzy progressive rock which has been exciting fans worldwide! Lisa Fischer will take the stage with Grand Baton, an Afro-Caribbean progressive rock and jazz fusion band. Fischer and Grand Baton have performed at several jazz festivals including The Monterey Jazz Festival, The Newport Jazz Festival, and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Branford Marsalis
   After four decades in the international spotlight, the achievements of saxophonist Branford Marsalis continue to grow. From his initial recognition as a young jazz lion, he has expanded his vision as an instrumentalist, composer, bandleader, and educator, crossing stylistic boundaries while maintaining an unwavering creative integrity. In the process, he has become a multi award-winning artist with three Grammys, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence.

Email ty.tabing@copbfl.com for more 
information about sponsorship opportunities 
for this great community event.




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Gold Coast Jazz Presents Six Month Student Jam Series in Fort Lauderdale Starting January 5, 2024


Another Gold Coast Jazz Community Event

Great local jazz students jamming with
a trio of professional jazz musicians!

1st Friday of Every Month, 
January thru June 2024
7:30-9:30pm
at
ArtServe
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33304
FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING

The First Friday Jazz Jam is a live and open jazz jam session featuring student musicians. Jazz students from area middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities are invited to bring their instruments, their friends and participate. The Jazz Jams provide area students a chance to perform before a live audience with a live professional backline, provided by the Gold Coast Jazz Society.  Nicole Yarling, jazz musician and jazz educator, leads each jam session.  The general public is invited to attend as audience members.  It’s a great night of jazz for families and jazz buffs alike.

GOLD COAST WEB SITE
GOLD COAST FACEBOOK
Fort Lauderdale Visitor Information

The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, educational programs, a jazz scholarship program and musical services provided by the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. 

Gold Coast Jazz Society History
Frederick G. Ruffner, Jr. had a vision to bring more jazz to the “Gold Coast” area of South Florida.  In 1992, Fred and a group of avid jazz buffs made this vision a reality by forming a non-profit organization called the Gold Coast Jazz Society in Fort Lauderdale, FL.     

Following its formation, the GCJS developed a concert series, which was presented in the main dining room of the historic Riverside Hotel, located on the famous Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.  As the concert series continued to grow and expand, a larger venue was required.  The concert series was eventually moved to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, located in the Arts & Science District of Fort Lauderdale.  Today, the seven-concert jazz series continues to be presented in the Amaturo Theater each year from November through May.  Over the years the Society has grown and expanded to include the presentation of jazz education and community outreach activities, the Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Program, and many special events throughout the year.


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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Blues & Brews Bistro in Ormond Beach - Local, Regional, National and International Touring Blues Bands All Month Long!


The Best
Beachin' Blues!

The beach is calling for some holiday time.
Answer the call - Blues & Brews Bistro
has your music covered!

*IMPORTANT COVER CHARGE UPDATE* Starting Jan 5, 2024 there will be a cover charge of $5 for most Friday and Saturday nights with non-local bands. The cover will be more for major acts. If you spend over $25, your server/bartender will give you a card for $5 off your next admission to Blues & Brews. So if you always spend over $25 you will never have to pay a $5 cover the next time. 

BLUES & BREWS BISTRO
790 S Atlantic Ave, 
Ormond Beach, FL 32176
Just 8 miles off the interstate!
Across the street from Andy Romano Public Beach!
Plentiful free parking!
Rooftop Tiki Bar w/ weekend live music!
MAP
 (386)-267-2020  WEBSITE
Business Hours:
Sun, Wed: 11:30am – 9:30pm
Thurs, Fri, Sat: 11:30am – 11pm
Mon, Tues: Closed

DECEMBER LINEUP  
6: Joe Motte & Friends
7: Gabe Stillman Band
8: ELIZA NEALS, $10
 (Featured in the current issue of Jazz & Blues Florida!)
9: JEREMIAH JOHNSON BAND, $10
10: Mondo Tikis
13: Holiday Blues Bash W/ The Lightning Rods, $20
14: Smokestack
15: REGINA BONELLI
(Featured in the current issue of Jazz & Blues Florida!)
16: Reggie "King" Sears Band
17: The Rap Jacks;18-26: Closed
28: Reggae Night: The Trees Of Life
29: Geminiidragon
30: Mud Rooster
31: Come Enjoy New Years Eve 
At Blues & Brews Bistro!! 
Food & Drink Specials
Lower Jackson Band 
Playing 8:30pm - 12:30am!!!
No Cover Charge! 

SAVE THE DATES AND 
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!
FEB 14: John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band
APR 5: Ray Fuller & the Bluesrockers.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Unless Announced Otherwise, NO COVER! 
It's like a FREE Month-Long Festival,
but with BETTER FOOD!

The ONLY place in Ormond beach with a bird’s eye view of the 
Ocean during the day and a spectacular Sunset view at night! 
Oceanview, good drinks, good food and a sunset.

Daily Food & Drink Specials! 

A taste for everyone! From soups and salads to pizzas and entrees, 
they provide you a full menu (including one for the kids!) 

Wine Pairing Dinner the last Sunday of every month!




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The Fish House in Miami - Put Some Music and Food Happiness in Your Holiday Plans!


The Fish House Miami

Miami's Music and Dining Experience!   

Tonight!
Jordan McAllister Quartet
Jordan McAllister - Alto Sax
Brian Lopez - Trumpet
Aidan McCarthy - Bass
Enrique Pulley - Drums

Jazz at Lincoln Center 28th Annual 
Essentially Ellington High School Jazz 
Band Competition & Festival 2023 
recognized Jordan McAllister 
(New World School of the Arts) in the 
OUTSTANDING ALTO SAXOPHONE 
category! 

The Fish House
10000 SW 56th Street
Miami FL 33165
thefishhouse.com (305)595-8453
FACEBOOK
 MAP

Every Wednesday, 7-10pm ~ $7 Music Cover
Pro-Jazz Jam Sessions
Every Wednesday

Every Thursday, 7-10pm ~ $7 Music Cover
Best Blues Jam  
Darrell Raines | Rachelle Coba 
Conrad Itchener | Ray Robinson
& Special Guests Nightly!

LOCAL, REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
MUSICIANS PERFORM IN THE INTIMATE
NYC CLUB-STYLE BACKROOMLIVE!

Every Friday, 7:30-10:30~ $10 Music Cover
&
Every Saturday, 7:30-10:30pm ~ $10 Music Cover
&
Occasional Sundays

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
FOR ALL WEEKEND SHOWS!

See CALENDAR
for detailed listings.

EVERY SINGLE MENU ITEM AND 
PERFORMANCE IS A HIGHLIGHT!
YOU CAN'T GO WRONG!

FOLLOW ON
INSTAGRAM!
FACEBOOK!

From snow crab legs and shrimp po'boys to authentic Peruvian ceviche and the freshest sashimi, our kitchen brings the diverse flavors of the ocean directly to your palate and will save you a trip to the shore. Centrally located in Miami, The Fish House has tantalized our guests with the freshest, highest quality seafood that South Florida has to offer since January 8, 1996. This Peruvian/Cuban mom 'n pop combo has inspired a menu that satisfies all of your seafood cravings. With the recent addition of our sushi bar, we take our dining experience to new heights with his own signature sushi rolls and poké bowls.



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Daniela Soledade joining Nate Najar's Jazz Holiday Shows in St. Pete and Sarasota, Ending the Year on a Joyous Note.


Put A Dash Of Brazil
In Your Holiday Season(ing)!

A night of swinging holiday jazz, guitarist Nate Najar’s annual concerts are in their 13th year of joyous music that celebrates the spirit season, with Daniela Soledade adding a sensuous bossa nova twist to the celebration. The stage is rounded out with a combination of Adrian Cunningham, a star on the swing music circuit on saxophone, clarinet, and flute, Carl Amundson on guitar and Bruce Harris on trumpet. The ensemble also features Joe Porter on bass, Patrick Bettison on piano, and Jean Bolduc, drums.

Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 7:30p
Nate Najar's 
Annual Jazz Holiday Concert
The Palladium
253 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, 33701

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Friday, December 8, 2023 | 7:30p
Nate Najar's 
Annual Jazz Holiday Concert
Glenridge On Palmer Ranch 
Performing Arts Center
7333 Scotland Way
Sarasota, FL 34238


“Daniela Soledade's debut album displays her mastery of classic samba and bossa nova...demonstrating mastery of the form and highlighting the pristine clarity of her vocals.”
— DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE

Daniela Soledade is a rising star among legends in the Brazilian music scene. An heir to the throne of bossa nova, Soledade is highly acclaimed for her poignantly expressive vocal style and hyper-intimate aesthetic. Drawing from an amalgamation of authentic bossa nova, samba, MPB, and American Popular Song, Soledade is the new sound of Bossa Nova. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Soledade’s family roots are steeped in the genre's inception. Her grandfather, Paulo Soledade composed popular song with renowned Bossa Nova founders Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Toquinho, Baden Powell, Fernando Lobo, and others. 




MANAGEMENT AND BOOKING  
Ron Moss- Musician’s Services Inc.  
(213) 760-9781  
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Nate Najar Jazz Holiday Concerts This Weekend In St. Pete and Sarasota - Limited Tix Availability For Both Shows


It's Time For 
Festivities and Holidays,
Celebrated With The 
Joy of Live Music.

A night of swinging holiday jazz, guitarist Nate Najar’s annual concerts are in their 13th year of joyous music that celebrates the spirit season, with Daniela Soledade adding a bossa nova twist to the celebration. The stage is rounded out with a combination of Adrian Cunningham, a star on the swing music circuit on saxophone, clarinet, and flute, Carl Amundson on guitar and Bruce Harris on trumpet. The ensemble also features Joe Porter on bass, Patrick Bettison on piano, and Jean Bolduc, drums.

Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 7:30p
Nate Najar's 
Annual Jazz Holiday Concert
The Palladium
253 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, 33701

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Friday, December 8, 2023 | 7:30p
Nate Najar's 
Annual Jazz Holiday Concert
Glenridge On Palmer Ranch 
Performing Arts Center
7333 Scotland Way
Sarasota, FL 34238


Guitarist Nate Najar is gaining global recognition as one of the standout modern jazz musicians of this decade. Instead of merely talking about it, he lets his music do the talking. Najar employs a unique technique that showcases his artistic mastery. It's not common to find artists who play acoustic classical guitar using classical right-hand technique, but for Najar, it's the ideal choice that complements his all-encompassing approach. Nate doesn't limit himself to playing single notes or chords; he seamlessly blends melody, harmony, and rhythmic freedom in his music. The result is a captivating blend of swinging, emotionally charged, inventive, and intriguing tunes.

 
MANAGEMENT AND BOOKING: 
Ron Moss - Musician’s Services Inc. 
(213)760-9781 

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