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The Blue Rooster will be hosting a Sarasota / Bradenton treasure on Tuesday, January 17 from 7-10pm. Billy Rice will be doing something a little different. He will be performing an “acoustic duo” with bass player, Al Marnie. If you heard Billy do acoustic at his video release party last November, than you know you are in for a real treat.
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Mr. Sipp photo courtesy of www.mrsippthemississippiblueschild.com Last week, Don Mckeon the main man at GoTonight.com wanted to know if I was going to the Blue Rooster on Friday night to see Mr. Sipp and his band. It wasn’t in my plans, but when Don gives you a band recommendation….you listen! Well, I wasn’t disappointed. From […]
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This is an update to the article written in January 2014 about the Blue Rooster. Looking for a music venue / restaurant with flare and Southern Style? Something a little different than the ordinary? Look no further than The Blue Rooster. Located at 1525 4th Street in Sarasota, TBR has it happening every night of […]
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There was quite the buzz last night at the Blue Rooster. It was a packed house- the CD Release Party for Callie Chappell. Callie and her band members Willie Royal, Steve Apostoli, Michael Corley, J.P. Coley and Leah Wann put on quite a show. The CD “Live At Spirit Ranch” was recorded in February, 2014 […]
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As many of you know, the Lauren Mitchell Band and the Delta Swamp Rats will be representing the Suncoast Blues Society at the 2014 International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis. Both artists will be participating in several fundraisers in order to defray the cost of the trip to Memphis. The first event will be at […]
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Visionary young blues star Selwyn Birchwood, touring in support of his latest Alligator Records release, Pick Your Poison, will perform at the Blue Rooster in Sarasota on Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20, 2019. On Pick Your Poison , Birchwood, along with his band—saxophonist Regi Oliver, bassist Huff Wright and drummer Courtney “Big Love” Girlie—takes a major step forward, crafting visionary blues for a new generation of forward-looking fans. Concert information is as follows:
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Visionary young blues star Selwyn Birchwood, touring in support of his latest Alligator Records release, PICK YOUR POISON, will perform at Blue Rooster in Sarasota on Saturday, December 22, 2018. On PICK YOUR POISON, Birchwood, along with his band-saxophonist Regi Oliver, bassist Huff Wright and drummer Courtney “Big Love” Girlie-takes a major step forward, crafting visionary blues for a new generation of forward-looking fans.
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1525 4th Street in Sarasota will be rocking this Saturday night, August 6 at 8pm as one of the best restaurants and music venues in our town, The Blue Rooster will be hosting a very special event. Sarasota’s own Kettle of Fish will be having a CD Release party for their new live album.
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Jerry Shell has been a working musician for over 50 years. He’s entertained literally thousands of people, from Cabbage Key to Gainesville and beyond, but he makes his home in our community. Last week Jerry was severely beaten during a home invasionrobbery, then tied up and left to survive if he could. Blake Hospital’s Trauma […]
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It was with a heavy heart that Bluestar Band announced the passing of legendary bluesman Johnny Guitar two weeks ago. Folks say his heart just gave out. A Eulogy is being held at Hope Church in St Petersburg, FL, 2532 12th Avenue South November 12th at 11 am. Donations for his burial are requested in […]
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In June, Bluestar Band played at JR’s Old Packinghouse Café to a standing room only crowd, with folks waiting for tables, quite a feat in Florida’s off season. Since then, the Sarasota County Department of Public Works has made life difficult for the Old Packinghouse. Road closed signs have appeared near Bahia Vista, even though […]