Friday, January 30, 2026

LAST CALL! VERY LIMITED TIX AVAIL for EMMALINE's FOUR SHOWS at Judson's Live this Saturday and Sunday in Orlando FL


CENTRAL FLORIDA JAZZ SOCIETY 2026
CONCERT SERIES
VERY LIMITED TICKET AVAILABILITY!

Acclaimed jazz-pop vocalist, violinist, and songwriter Emmaline returns with four performances at Judson’s Live during the 2026 Central Florida Jazz Society concert season. The program features original material alongside genre-blending interpretations of classic love songs, presented in an intimate listening-room setting.

Since launching her career in 2018 through acoustic covers and original material shared online, Nashville-based artist Emma Campbell (performing as Emmaline) has built a national following. Her work has been featured by major music publications, and she has toured as an opening act for multiple-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chaka Khan. Emmaline’s style draws from jazz, pop, and vintage influences while maintaining a contemporary approach.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Emmaline (Show 1)
Judson’s Live at Dr. Phillips Center
445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL 32801 — MAP | Website
SOLD OUT

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 9:00–10:00 PM
Emmaline (Show 2)
TICKETS
TWO TICKETS REMAINING

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Emmaline (Show 3)
TICKETS
ONE TICKET REMAINING

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 PM
Emmaline (Show 4)
TICKETS
FOUR TICKETS REMAINING

UPCOMING CENTRAL FLORIDA JAZZ SOCIETY EVENTS

Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 PM
The Markus Gottschlich Trio
Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts
Winter Park, FL — MAP
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Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM
Osceola School for the Arts Big Band: Feel the Swing!
Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts
Winter Park, FL — MAP
Website

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Willy Chirino Brings Chirino Acústico to Pinecrest Gardens for Tropical Nights Season Finale March 6–7, 2026

TROPICAL NIGHTS
SEASON FINALE PERFORMANCE
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 8:00–10:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 8:00–10:00 p.m.
CHIRINO ACÚSTICO
at
THE BANYAN BOWL
PINECREST GARDENS
Pinecrest, FL
11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156
(305) 669-6990
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GRAMMY®-winning Cuban-American artist Willy Chirino brings Chirino Acústico to Pinecrest Gardens for the Tropical Nights season finale on March 6–7, 2026. This special acoustic program features an onstage collaboration with his daughters, presented as an intimate, family-centered performance.

According to artist and presenter materials, Chirino Acústico blends Cuban musical tradition with English-language popular classics, spanning music associated with Beny Moré, Celia Cruz, Elton John, and Billy Joel. The performance is described as featuring Willy Chirino alongside his five daughters—Mía, Alana, Daniela, Carolina, and Jessica Chirino—sharing both vocal and instrumental roles.

Presenter materials note that the instruments on stage are performed by members of the Chirino family, emphasizing collaboration, musicianship, and shared heritage within the acoustic format.

About Willy Chirino

Willy Chirino is a Cuban-American musician whose career began in Miami and has spanned more than four decades. His discography includes more than 30 albums and a catalog of widely recognized songs. In 2006, his album Son del Alma received a GRAMMY® Award for Best Salsa/Merengue Album.

He later released Willy Chirino Live – 35th Anniversary, which received a Latin GRAMMY® nomination for Best Salsa Album. In 2014, he received a Latin GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sponsors & Partners: Bacardi, Cawy Bottling Co., Steinway & Sons, Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs, Village of Pinecrest, WLRN, and WDNA.

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Jazz Students Invited to Apply for the Bob Washington 2026 Jazz Scholarship Program

Jazz Students: Apply for the Bob Washington 2026 Jazz Scholarship Program

The Jazz Lovers’ Club of The Villages, Florida, announces the 2026 Bob Washington Jazz Scholarship Award Program for jazz instrumentalists and vocalists who are high school seniors or college freshmen/sophomores. The program welcomes students who are committed to advancing their contribution to the preservation and evolution of what is generally accepted and defined as “straight-ahead” jazz.

Scholarship Awards

Eight scholarships will be awarded in 2026, totaling $11,250:

  • First Place: $2,500
  • Second Place: $2,000
  • Third Place: $1,750
  • Fourth Place: $1,500
  • Fifth Place: $1,250
  • Sixth Place: $1,000
  • Seventh Place: $750
  • Eighth Place: $500

Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the student’s school or equipment provider, as warranted, after proper documentation has been completed.

Finals

Finals will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Laurel Manor Recreation Center in The Villages, Florida. A professional rhythm section will be provided. Finalists will be selected from recorded submissions.

Audition Submission Requirements

  • Two recorded selections:
    • One up-tempo or medium-tempo “swinger”
    • One ballad
  • Format: WAV or MP3
  • Email audio files to: carminjp@comcast.net

Application Requirements

  • Complete application form (see “How to Get the Application” below)
  • At least one Letter of Reference from a credible individual attesting to the applicant’s musicianship, character, and seriousness of intention to continue jazz studies (references may be forwarded separately)

Deadline: Applications must be received by midnight on March 21, 2026. All applications become the property of The Jazz Lovers’ Club of The Villages, Inc.

How to Get the Application

Application materials were distributed as email attachments and are not being posted here. To request the official application form and related materials, please contact:
Bob Brooke — President, Jazz Lovers’ Club of The Villages, Inc.
Email: bnbrooke@aol.com

Mailing Address

The Bob Washington 2026 Jazz Scholarship Program
c/o Carmin Pluntz
2530 Raintree Dr.
The Villages, FL 32162

Thank you.
Robert Brooke, President
Jazz Lovers’ Club of The Villages, Inc.

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

*SOLD OUT / WAITLIST CLOSED* for Alfredo Rodriguez at Pinecrest Gardens - Buy Tix Now for Willie Chirino March Concert!


TROPICAL NIGHTS
at Pinecrest Gardens —
Hottest Rhythms & Tickets in Miami!
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 8:00–10:00 p.m.
ALFREDO RODRÍGUEZ & FRIENDS
THE BANYAN BOWL
PINECREST GARDENS
Pinecrest, FL
11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156
(305) 669-6990
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*SOLD OUT / WAITLIST CLOSED*

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Rodríguez’s passion for music thrived despite immense challenges—practicing scales on a table painted with piano keys in the absence of an instrument. His breakout moment came at the Montreux Jazz Festival, where Quincy Jones recognized his talent, leading to an invitation to work in the U.S. and a bold decision to leave his homeland behind.

Now based in Miami, Rodríguez’s latest album, Coral Way, reflects his new life, weaving together Latin pop, jazz, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. His work has been covered by The New York Times, DownBeat, NPR, and The Wall Street Journal. His online performance videos have also helped broaden his audience internationally.

SEASON FINALE PERFORMANCE
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
BEFORE IT IS SOLD OUT!

MARCH 6 & 7, 2026: 
CHIRINO ACÚSTICO

Grammy-winning Cuban icon Willy Chirino in a special acoustic concert with his daughters — an intimate, multigenerational performance spanning Cuban classics and English-language hits.

“Chirino Acústico" is a unique musical journey through a playlist that blends traditional Cuban music with American and British classics of the sixties through the nineties. From Beny Moré and Celia Cruz to Elton John and Billy Joel... sung by Latin music icon Willy Chirino and his five talented daughters. What makes this family fest even more exciting is that every instrument in the show is also played by the very talented family--imagine a musical "¿Qué Pasa, USA?"

Spend an evening with the GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY®-winning legend in an endearing concert for the young and old.

Sponsors & Partners: Bacardi, Cawy Bottling Co., Steinway & Sons, Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs, Village of Pinecrest, WLRN, and WDNA.
Outside food, beverages, or alcohol are not permitted.
Children not admitted without a guardian.
Event programming subject to change.
Pinecrest Gardens
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An Evening of Soul and Jazz with LP & The Vinyl at the Moss Center – Cutler Bay, February 7, 2026


Soulful Sounds in Cutler Bay.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 5pm
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 7:30pm
LP & THE VINYL
Soul & the American Songbook
at the
DENNIS C. MOSS
CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Black Box Theater
10950 SW 211th Street
Cutler Bay, FL 33189
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LP & The Vinyl is led by vocalist Leonard Patton, a respected jazz, soul, and gospel singer whose career spans recording, touring, and collaboration across multiple genres. The group was formed in 2015 through Patton’s collaboration with pianist Danny Green and members of the Danny Green Trio, bringing together seasoned musicians with shared roots in jazz, soul, and contemporary interpretation of classic repertoire.
   
Drawing from soul, pop, and selections from the American Songbook, LP & The Vinyl presents a modern small-ensemble approach built on groove, harmony, and ensemble interaction. Pianist Danny Green contributes a refined harmonic sensibility, while bassist Justin Grinnell and drummer Julien Cantelm provide a flexible and deeply grounded rhythmic framework. The group has earned recognition for its recordings and live performances, including national touring support through the Jazz Road Tours program, and for its ability to reinterpret familiar material with clarity, balance, and musical depth.


The Moss Center logo

The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to the entire Miami-Dade County community.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible and assistive listening devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theater space. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, please contact Stephanie Aponte, 786-573-5314, saponte@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Arenas, Lasky & Nash Project Bring ‘The Bacharach Book’ to Tampa Jazz Club at HCC Ybor City – February 1, 2026


Tampa Jazz Club Presents
Arenas, Lasky & Nash Project
“The Bacharach Book”
Live at HCC Ybor City Mainstage Theatre
Arenas, Lasky & Nash Project — The Bacharach Book at HCC Ybor City Mainstage Theatre

Sunday, February 1, 2026 • 3:00 PM
Arenas, Lasky & Nash Project
“The Bacharach Book”
&  Tampa Jazz Club Series
Mainstage Theatre — HCC Ybor City Campus
1411 East 11th Avenue • Tampa, FL 33605
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The next Tampa Jazz Club concert at HC’s Mainstage Theatre in Ybor City will spotlight a compelling new collaboration, The Arenas, Lasky & Nash Project, presenting The Bacharach Book—a thoughtful and contemporary exploration of the enduring song catalog of Burt Bacharach. The performance will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM, as part of the HCC Visual & Performing Arts Series.

The Bacharach Book has already drawn strong audience response at several Florida venues, including the Suncoast Jazz Festival. Rather than replicating original arrangements, the project reimagines Bacharach’s compositions through a modern jazz lens, highlighting their sophisticated harmony, lyrical depth, and timeless melodic appeal.

The trio came together in 2025 after discovering a shared musical sensibility and mutual respect for Bacharach’s work. Vocalist Allison Nash is known for expressive phrasing and close attention to lyric. Bassist Alejandro Arenas provides a grounded yet fluid foundation, blending rhythmic precision with melodic insight. Pianist Simon Lasky anchors the group with thoughtful arrangements that bridge classic songwriting and contemporary jazz expression.

In addition to selections from the Bacharach repertoire, the program also includes jazz standards and original compositions, offering listeners a well-rounded afternoon of music that reflects both tradition and creative exploration.

This concert offers audiences an opportunity to experience three of the Tampa Bay area’s respected musicians in a collaborative setting that celebrates one of America’s most influential composers. The Bacharach Book will be presented Sunday, February 1, 2026, at HC’s Mainstage Theatre in Ybor City, continuing Tampa Jazz Club’s commitment to presenting distinctive and artist-driven performances.

Tampa Jazz Club members receive an automatic discount by purchasing
with the email used for membership. To become a member click HERE .
UPCOMING SERIES FINALE PERFORMANCE
Sunday, February 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM
Scotty Wright Quintet
“What’s Wright, What’s Left”
 
Series Information
Members receive an automatic discount when purchasing with their membership email.

“NEW TAMPA JAZZ NIGHTS”
New Tampa Performing Arts Center & Tampa Jazz Club Series
8550 Hunters Village Road • Tampa, FL 33647
Saturday, March 28, 2026 • 8:00 PM
Stretch’s Rubberband
“Overjoyed: A Stevie Wonder Tribute”

Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 8:00 PM
Dave Stryker
New Tampa Jazz Nights — Series Page
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Monday, January 26, 2026

Diego Figueiredo & Friends Bring “The Jazz Duets” to the Gold Coast Jazz Society – February 4, 2026


International Guitar Star Diego Figueiredo Returns to South Florida
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 7:45 p.m.
Diego Figueiredo & Friends
The Jazz Duets
at the
Broward Center for the Performing Arts' Amaturo Theater
201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Back by popular demand, Diego Figueiredo and Friends return in February with The Jazz Duets, a special concert series celebrating collaboration at the highest level of contemporary jazz.

Diego Figueiredo is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s leading jazz guitarists. Known for his remarkable technique, precise timing, and deep musical imagination, he has become one of the most in-demand artists on the global jazz stage. Figueiredo has performed in more than 60 countries and has released 28 CDs, three DVDs, and a book. Jazz impresario Todd Barkan describes him as “a Brazilian genius” and encourages anyone who appreciates the great jazz guitarists to experience his work.

Joining Figueiredo on flute is Nestor Torres, a Grammy Award–winning artist whose sound bridges jazz, Latin, and classical traditions. Torres is widely respected for his expressive tone and lyrical approach, bringing both elegance and rhythmic vitality to every collaboration.

At the piano is Shelly Berg, an internationally recognized pianist, composer, educator, and bandleader. Berg’s refined touch, harmonic sophistication, and deep jazz knowledge make him a sought-after collaborator for artists across the jazz spectrum.

Completing the lineup is Sammy Figueroa, one of the most recorded and respected percussionists in modern jazz. Known for his versatility and subtle groove, Figueroa adds texture and rhythmic depth that elevates each duet into a dynamic musical conversation.

Together, these world-class musicians create an intimate and engaging performance that highlights artistry, spontaneity, and the shared language of jazz.


UPCOMING GOLD COAST JAZZ SERIES PERFORMANCES!


Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 7:45 p.m.
Karrin Allyson
Karrin's Kaleidoscope
March brings jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson in her Karrin’s Kaleidoscope show to the Amaturo Theater. For her Kaleidoscope concerts, Karrin eases through an eclectic array of styles she’s known for, from her five Grammy®-nominated recordings to the Great American Songbook; from classic pop songs to her own originals from Some of That Sunshine; from French chansons to Brazilian classics; from the blues and bebop to songs of justice and beyond. Showcasing the material of such artists as Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Blossom Dearie, Shirley Horn, Mose Allison, João & Astrud Gilberto, Rosa Passos, Djavan, Édith Piaf, and her own compositions, this show is soulful and heartfelt, and her band is always top-notch.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 7:45 p.m.
Michael Kaeshammer
Turn It Up
The March concert will feature the return of internationally renowned Canadian pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer. This show is part of his Turn It Up 2024/2025 Tour. The acclaimed Canadian virtuoso pianist and singer has earned an international following as a triple threat: a technical master of many different moods, an eloquent singer-songwriter, and a charming and engaging performer. His signature style weaves classical, jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, stride, and pop into a rich and vibrant sonic tapestry. Turn It Up, Kaeshammer’s 15th album, is a dynamic and rollicking collection that resists a single, catch-all genre.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 7:45 p.m.
Grace Kelly Quartet
Grace Kelly 20th Anniversary Tour
Closing the concert series in April will be jazz phenom Grace Kelly with her Quartet for the Grace Kelly 20th Anniversary Tour. An unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and bandleader, Kelly has energized the jazz world with sold-out concerts, acclaimed albums, and a résumé that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and as part of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. She has performed and recorded with renowned artists including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dave Brubeck, Phil Woods, Huey Lewis, Harry Connick Jr., Gloria Estefan, Questlove, and Wynton Marsalis. Grace is “a jazz innovator… making jazz young,” says Billboard Magazine.
CONNECT WITH GOLD COAST JAZZ!


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

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Concert sponsors include American National Bank, Funding Arts Broward, the Helen Ingham Foundation, the Richard Ingham Concert Fund, and the Mary N. Porter Funds/Community Foundation of Broward.

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Sunday, January 25, 2026

North Central Florida Blues Society Presents Double Header with Corey Hall & Jasper Smitty in Gainesville February 15, 2026

JASPER SMITTY
& CORY HALL
One Generation, 
One Acoustic Blues Tradition

JASPER SMITTY & COREY HALL
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, Florida
(Indoors, Seated Event)
619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | (352) 448-4849
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The North Central Florida Blues Society is pleased to present two rising blues performers, each under the age of 40, who are making their voices heard while carrying the tradition forward for a new generation of audiences.

Jesse Smith, known professionally as Jasper Smitty, is a North Florida native returning home after spending the past thirteen years immersed in the music-rich environment of New Orleans, Louisiana. In January 2026, Jasper Smitty represented the North Central Florida Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, reaching the semi-finals of this highly regarded international competition.

Smith began performing professionally at the age of 14 and quickly developed a reputation as a versatile and skilled musician. He studied jazz saxophone at the College of Music at Florida State University, where his formal training opened doors to a wide range of professional opportunities. Those connections led to a steady career as a touring and recording artist, working as a session musician, sideman, and bandleader based primarily in New Orleans and New York City.

During his years on the road, Smith absorbed a broad spectrum of musical influences, from traditional blues and jazz to funk, soul, and rhythm and blues, shaping a sound that reflects both deep roots and a contemporary perspective. Now back in North Florida, Jasper Smitty is reconnecting with local audiences, blending the blues foundation that first inspired him with the musical experiences and influences gathered along the way.


Hailing from Florida’s Gulf Coast, singer-songwriter Corey Hall represents a younger generation of American roots musicians drawing from older blues and folk sources while building an original songbook. His music reflects the influence of traditional country-blues and Hill Country grooves—listeners often hear echoes of Mississippi John Hurt and R.L. Burnside—alongside a clear nod to the broader folk tradition that shaped American songwriting in the past century.

Hall’s writing and performance style puts melody, rhythm, and lyric storytelling first. His songs tend to live in that “front porch” space where acoustic guitar drives the arrangement, and the vocal delivery is direct and unforced. In interviews and radio appearances, he has spoken about how he got started, what drew him to folk-blues, and the stories behind original songs including “Orange Peel Hop,” “Away From This,” and “Boy You Gonna Die.”

The North Central Florida Blues Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, cultivation, nurturing, and promotion of blues music. Members enjoy ticket price discounts that can easily offset the cost of membership over the course of a year. Join at: https://ncfblues.org

AREA VISITOR & LODGING INFO:

Upcoming NCFBS Show:
Mud Morganfield (Muddy Waters’ eldest son) and Little Mike & the Tornadoes — Sunday, March 1, 2026. TICKETS
City of Gainesville
This program/event is funded in part by a grant from the
The BLUES has HISTORY in
GAINESVILLE!
21 YEARS OF BRINGING THE BEST BLUES
IN THE WORLD TO GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA!

2025
John Németh
Toots Lorriane & The Traffic
The Nighthawks
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz

2024
Sauce Boss Bill Wharton
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
&
Rev. 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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