Artist Directory > Music - Jazz/ Blues
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Acme Rhythm & Blues
850-528-1082 | skyhouse02@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/pages/Acme-Rhythm-and-Blues/51573567654?sk=app_2405167945
Acme Rhythm and Blues featuring the FZB Horns is Tallahassee's premiere horn-driven rockin' soul band. From funk to Motown to jazz to soul, Acme delivers a high energy show guaranteed to entertain.
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Leon Anderson
landersonjr@fsu.edu
Leon Anderson, Jr. is the Director of Jazz Studies at FSU. He has been a featured soloist with The Marcus Roberts Trio, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, and at the "Great Saxophone Legends" concert at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. He has also performed with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. You can usually find him with the Leon Anderson Quartet at B. Sharp's on Friday nights.
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Charles Atkins
www.charlesatkinsbluesband.com
Charles Atkins has become one of the finest blues men that Florida has ever produced. His performances interpret blues at its best, from fast-paced shuffles to foot-stomping rockers to mournful, slow blues. His playing and singing evoke the healing power of the blues. Since becoming a driving force of the Daytona music scene in the 60's and 70's, Charles has worked throughout the Eastern U.S. and California. His performances at the Florida Folk Festival and at other Florida and Georgia festivals have been celebrated events.
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Bruised Grass
simpleman_mws@yahoo.com | www.bruisedgrass.com | www.reverbnation.com/bruisedgrassband
Southern funk n soul, rock n roll, reggae, blues, psychedelia.
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Jim Crozier
850-421-0818 | jim@jimcrozier.com | www.jimcrozier.com
Bassist/Composer/Band Leader. New Orleans Blues, Americana Country, and you can dance to it! Jazz bass, good songs, good friends.
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C. S. Holt & Blues Revival
(229) 502-4210 | steveholtblues@yahoo.com | www.reverbnation.com/csholt | www.facebook.com/pages/profile/254971844564228
An exciting five-piece original Blues ensemble made up of some of the Southeast's finest veteran performers featuring the superb, world-class vocals, and unique songwriting of C. S Holt. The band C. S. Holt/Lead Vocals & Guitar, Rick Rucker/Lead Guitar, Tim Hall/Bass, Jeff Sumrall/Drums, "Magic" John Jones/Keys.
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James Butler Band
850-329-0669 | greatproductionsllc@gmail.com | www.reverbnation.com/jamesbutlerband
The James Butler Band, a Tallahassee four-piece composed of seasoned professional musicians, provides a sophisticated and energetic atmosphere with every performance. James Butler(s), father and son singing/ songwriting duo, teamed up with drummer Bob White, and bassist Doug Lemacks for this mingling of artistic talent.
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Lotus
850-443-9623 | luluandjuju@gmail.com | www.lotusislove.com | http://www.facebook.com/lotuslove#!/profile.php?id=100002294002744
Soul/R&B twin sister singing duo. Sound influenced by such artists as Sade, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Bob Marley. Luna and Jewelle have been performing in the Southeast for the past fifteen years and both have graduated with music degrees from Florida A&M University. While performing, both sing and one servers as primary accompanist on keys. Lotus is currently working to record debut studio album.
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Low Flying Planes
850-385-2262 | info@lowflyingplanes.com | www.lowflyingplanes.com
Featuring the classic lineup of two guitars, keyboard, bass, and drums, the Planes deliver an eclectic mix of rhythm and blues blended with funk, jazz, rock and boogie influences. For the past eighteen years this veteran group has been called on in the Tallahassee area to deliver high energy fun mixed with thought provoking lyrics at festivals, fund raisers, the occasional bar, celebrations of all types - leaving a trail of loyal writhing celebrants in their wake.
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Mimi and the Hearndogs
mimihearn@gmail.com | www.wix.com/mimiandthehearndogs
A gumbo of soulful vocals and harmony, spiced with acoustic blues harmonica and guitars, held together in the roux of a tasty upright bass. Mimi Hearn and Frank Graham - Guitars, Vocals and Songwriting; Mike Palecki – Harmonica; Mike Snelling - Upright Bass
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John O'Keefe
850-566-3573 | tallahasseecellist@yahoo.com | Facebook
I have studied classical cello with Scott Kluksdahl, David Bjella and jazz with Matt Glaser. I play ALL kinds of music on my cello – classical, jazz, Blues, rock and roll – no one genre is any more significant to me. I have a solo album released called "True North" that is free to stream on Spotify and available to purchase on places like i-Tunes, Amazon and CD Baby. I love performance and would love to make connections in the community making Tallahassee THE place for the arts. I play in a Trio called the Apalachee Trio and we play all over Tallahassee. We are regulars at The Miccosukee Root Cellar. If you have any fun and interesting ideas in collaborating on art, dance and music projects let me know!
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Longineu Parsons
850-577-3202 | longineu@longineu.com | www.longineu.com
Jazz & Classical (trumpet/composer). Longineu Parsons has been hailed internationally as being one of the world’s finest trumpet players. He is also a master of recorders, flute, percussion, and sings the blues. His music crosses genres and defies classification. It's jazz, it's funk, it's blues, it's classic, it's urban, it's world fusion, it's good.
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Dave Robertson
850-364-0740 | dave.robertson3@gmail.com | http://www.dbrobertson.us | www.thekeithtaylorband.com
Dave is a performing musician (rhythm, lead, bass guitarist and harmony vocalist). Currently involved in various self-produced music projects and as a session musician. He is versatile in both Electric & Acoustic Blues, Traditional Country, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Alternative and Classic Rock genres.
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Royal Garden Dixieland Band
850-508-2563 | Royalgardenband@aol.com | royalgardenband.home.comcast.net | www.wix.com/rgdixielandband/royal
The eight-piece band, including our torch song singer, plays music suitable for dancing as well as traditional New Orleans Jazz music such as "Basin Street Blues" and everybody's favorite, "When the Saints Go Marchin’ In." We’re available for one, two or three sets to suit your needs, and we can also provide audience participation gags and contests just for fun.
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Steve Sternberg
850-893-4219 | piano214@hotmail.com | www.stevesternberg.com
The old and the new, the down 'n dirty and the sublime ...that's Steve Sternberg's eclectic blend of piano music. He will capture your musical heart and soul with his energetic, playful and moving songs. Sternberg entertains audiences throughout Florida with his wide range of piano stylings done with flair. He’ll play a rollicking Pete Johnson or Albert Ammons boogie-woogie from the 1930’s, an original contemporary blues, a Joplin rag, or an evocative, serene neo-classical original.
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Dayve Stewart
dayvestewart@gmail.com | www.dayvestewart.com
Anyone treated to Dayve Stewart's performances can’t deny the sensory rapture they come to know through his soulful sound. Mr. Stewart is new music for a new day that doesn’t forget from whence it came. Humanity is thankful for the day Mr. Stewart picked up the saxophone at the age of eleven, initiating his rise to new heights in the music industry. Passionate and versatile, he seamlessly fits the artistry bill by providing anything from an entire evening of entertainment, to soft background music, and dance numbers that move and groove all ages.
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Phillip Solomon Stewart
850-519-1328 | palace@kingpent.com | www.kingpent.com | www.cdbaby.com/phillipsolomonstewartkin
Phillip Solomon Stewart has professional recording credits on rapping Artist Ludacris' album Release Therapy, with the song Woozy featuring R-Kelly. The CD "Cruisin'" sets the tone of this project with a Jazzy R&B, Pop-style of music performed by the saxophonist Phillip Solomon Stewart. The CD "On the Job" showcases the beats, productions and Hip Hop Artistry of KINGP.
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Stone Cold Blues Band
850-219-3653 | StoneColdBluesBand@hotmail.com | www.facebook.com/StoneColdBluesBand
Chicago style electric blues featuring: Brett Wellman - lead vocals and guitar; Chris Balding - blues harp (harmonica) and vocals; Donald Forgione – drums; Mick Metz - bass guitar.
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Swingin Harpoon
850-212-6683 | swinginharpoonbluesband@yahoo.com | http://www.swinginharpoonbluesband.com | www.reverbnation.com/swinginharpoon
Swingin Harpoon is a regional swing/blues band performing at major venues and clubs. Jamie Eubanks' ripping, high powered hot guitar licks into Swingin Harpoon's juicy harmonica flavored swingin blues will 'blow' you away at your festival, venue or event! 'Sizzilin' songs about life's lyrics enjoyed by all ages!
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Trial by Stone
850-445-6423 | bucklemons@hotmail.com | myspace.com/tbsreggae
Trial by Stone is an ongoing collection of musicians looking to constantly create and push reggae/dub music to new heights and levels. The group is spearheaded by lead vocalist/ guitarist Buck Lemons, with a signature sound of dubby guitar licks and conscious lyrics. Sir Rothenburg's trombone brings a level of balls and dynamics that reaches the heavens, sending all who bare witness into a frenzy of higher consciousness. Combined with the intricate hard hitting drums of Jes Bradley and the deep low bass of Denny Garver, Trial by Stone is always on the move, hustling like raindrops on a mission to bring people together through the principals of reggae music.
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The Wailin' Wolves Band
229-364-7129 | wailinwolves1@aol.com | www.reverbnation.com/wailinwolvesbluesband | wailinwolves.blogspot.com
The Wailin’ Wolves Band comes from a diverse range of age and genre backgrounds to create their own original sound. A unique blend of modern hits, blues and rock classics, peppered with original compositions, they play a high energy show suitable for any age group that will keep you dancing or toe-tapping the whole show. As one of our avid fans stated, “your grooves cut clean and hard through the genre clutter to grab my ears and soul."
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Randall Webster
850-933-3355 | bigdaddy@bigdaddyblues.com | www.bigdaddyblues.com
Big Daddy & Red Hot Java testifies through its ministry of Blues peppered with Soul and Jazz. The group has performed overseas many times to several countries through the years – always delivering sizzling shows. Randall “Big Daddy” Webster explains, “We’ve found that much of the world has a deep appreciation and understanding of Blues. There’s a saying in Irish, Ceol Dan Anam (music for the soul) says it all. And the best thing is that people know it and show it… they sing, pulse, gyrate, clap their hands, stomp their feet, and become part of our Blues ministry. We feed off that energy and our shows become a true celebration of the human condition. Lord knows we need it!”
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Brett Wellman
352-281-7934 | singingtheblues@comcast.net | http://www.brettwellman.com | www.facebook.com/SingsTheBlues
I'm a blues guitarist/singer and classical violinist, loving life as a musician and music instructor in Tallahassee, Florida. I enjoy performing for any audience, whether in small venues or on a festival stage.
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Bill Wharton
850-997-4359 | boss@sauceboss.com | www.sauceboss.com
Bill Wharton (Sauce Boss) has cooked gumbo on stage for over 175,000 for free. He mixes his own spicy original music – Florida Slide Guitar Blues – and adds his famous Liquid Summer hot sauce right into every night's cooking demonstration of his own gumbo recipe. It's a multi-sensory soul shouting picnic of rock and roll brotherhood. And at the end of the night, everybody eats.
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The Zach Bartholomew Trio
zbtrio@gmail.com | www.zbjazz.com
The Zach Bartholomew Trio is a fresh, young group devoted to bringing swinging, straight-ahead jazz to the ears of listeners. They have a wide repertoire that ranges from the classic jazz standards to daring originals. The ZBT has been performing together since the spring of 2009. The trio has experience playing at clubs, restaurants, weddings, private events, music festivals, and on cruises.
