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LRBC 42 Legnedary Pre-Cruise Party

Saturday, Jan 25th 2025,   Fort Lauderdale Hilton Marina -  1881 SE 17TH Street, Fort Lauderdale

Everyone is invited to join us for our next show on January 25th at The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina hotel.  Continuous music from 5 to midnight.   Free 5-7 and $15 in the ballroom after that until midnight.  Parking at meters across the street or at the hotel for a fee.   And special guests may show up, you never know! 

Continuous music all night! The party gets started outside by the pool at 5:00pm, where $15 wristbands will be sold in advance for the ballroom show (doors open at 7:00). Ticket sales continue inside with more featured artists and guests starting at 7:30 until midnight! We don’t stop... bring your friends and your dancing shoes!
 
The Chris O'Leary Band
Chris' musical background is as a soulful lead vocalist, harmonica master and gifted songwriter. He was the front man for Grammy Award winner Levon Helm's band, the Barnburners. For six years, Chris and Levon toured together across the U.S and Canada. Chris has also appeared with Bobby Keys, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Vivino, Jeff Healy, Dan Akroyd, Albert Lee, Dave Edmunds, Dave Maxwell and James Cotton (to name a few). He also recorded with Bill Perry and Hubert Sumlin. The debut CD "Mr. Used to Be" won the 2011 Best New Artist debut at the 2011 American Blues Music Awards. The band's latest January 2024 release and Chris' fifth studio release "The Hard Line"  debuted on  Alligator Records label. The amazing talent of him and his four-piece band will get you groovin' on the dance floor with many original and some familiar tunes.

The Cedrick Talton Experience
Cedrick is a guitar virtuoso from South Florida who seamlessly blends blues, gospel, R&B and rock into a commanding and emotive style. He brings his two decades of touring experience along with the influences from iconic figures like B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan to each show with his trio and special guests. Joey Gilmore brought him into the world of blues from his gospel music background creating his unmatched technical prowess and captivating stage presence that mesmerizes audiences of all ages.

Ericson Holt (Poolside)
Ericson is a master keyboard player and vocalist and 2022 Key West Music Awards Winner. He also was Songwriter of the Year, winner of the album of the year for his release "96 Degrees" and best blues act. He won the local competition by the South Florida Blues Society and competed at a previous International Blues Music Challenge as a solo act.

 

SFBS Annual LRBC Raffle winner announced!

Congratulations to Michelle Fisher, our lucky winner of a Cabin for 2 on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise!!!!!

To learn more about the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise please visit
www.bluescruise.com

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South Florida Member Appreciation Show

February 28th 2025, Gigi's Bar and Cafe, Pompano Beach, FL.

Special Announcement!   Mark your calendar for February 28th, 2025, for the SFBS member show featuring The Nighthawks from the Washington DC area.  Current SFBS members will get in free with your card at the door.  Join or renew through our website here - https://soflablues.square.site (scroll down to memberships).  Otherwise, you can join or renew your membership at the door with your  $20 general admission.  Plan to come in early for happy hour prior to the show starting around 7:00 at Gigi’s Bar and Cafe in Pompano Beach.      See you there! 

GiGi's Bar and Cafe
1820 NW 21 St,
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

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SFBS Pre-Cruise Party Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
1881 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Jan 25th, 2025
SFBS Member Show
Featuring The Nighthawks
GiGi's Bar and Cafe
1820 NW 21 St,
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Feb 28th, 2025

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