TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL

April 13, 14, & 15, 2012
Vinoy Waterfront Park
St. Petersburg, Florida

Friday, April 13, 2012

  • 12:30 pm The Alexis P. Suter Band
  • 2:30 pm Johnny Rawls
  • 4:30 pm Delta Groove Harp Blast featuring Mitch Kashmar, Al Blake, & Big Pete
  • 6:30 pm ROOMFUL OF BLUES
  • 8:30 pm LOS LONELY BOYS

Saturday, April 14, 2012

  • 11:30 pm Albert Castiglia
  • 12:45 pm Toni Lynn Washington
  • 2:30 pm The Mannish Boys
  • 4:30 James Cotton Band with Darrell Nulisch
  • 6:30 pm TOWER OF POWER
  • 8:30 pm JIMMIE VAUGHAN

Sunday, April 15, 2012

  • 1:00 pm Eugene "Hideaway" Bridges
  • 2:30 pm Jimmy Thackery
  • 4:30 pm Trampled Under Foot
  • 6:30 pm CHARLES BRADLEY
  • 8:30 pm DELBERT MCCLINTON

Music until 10 pm each evening!


Tampa Bay Blues Fest:
Live Blues at its Best!

Each year since 1995, some of the biggest names in blues music have taken the stage at the Tampa Bay Blues Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida. Blues enthusiasts from all over the world come to scenic Vinoy Park to watch this spectacular showcase of American Blues music, performed right on the waterfront. With acres of plush grass and palm trees, Vinoy Park is the perfect tropical setting for one of the world’s biggest and best blues concerts.

Tampa Bay Blues Festival has established itself as one of the world's preeminent blues concerts, having presented over 250 of the world's greatest live blues musical performers. Over the years our stage has welcomed legends such as Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, Delbert McClinton, Little Feat, Jonny Lang, Los Lobos, Jerry Lee Lewis, Koko Taylor, Jimmie Vaughan, Irma Thomas, Susan Tedeschi, and others, in what has truly become a magnificent celebration of music!

The Blues Music Festival is an ideal setting to enjoy Florida's sunshine and warm spring weather. For guests seeking an enhanced festival experience, we offer a special VIP Package with "front" stage seating, a large VIP tent with free food, beer and soda, and beautiful views of Tampa Bay.

Throughout the festival grounds, you will enjoy tasty food, including seafood, barbeque, Cuban cuisine, and other culinary treats. Festival vendors also include arts & crafts. Premium beer and wine are also available.

In addition to great music and warm weather, you will also enjoy visiting downtown St. Petersburg, with its many restaurants, clubs, and art museums, including the world famous Dali Museum. From St. Petersburg you may also wish to travel 20 minutes to Treasure Island, Pass-a-Grille, and St. Pete Beach. The area’s Ft. DeSoto Beach offers a large, public park and was recently named one of the world's finest beaches.

The Tampa Bay Blues Festival prides itself on providing the very best in live blues entertainment, in an ideal tropical setting. Proceeds from the event benefit our charity partner, Pinellas Association for Retarded Children. Please make your plans to attend the Tampa Bay Blues Festival, and join us for three great days of Blues by the Bay!

Water View from Park



AFTER SHOW PARTIES. The 2012 Tampa Bay Blues Festival is pleased to announce its series of After Shows at the historic Palladium Theater located at  253 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida. The Palladium is within walking distance of Vinoy Park and is a beautiful setting to enjoy additional music while socializing with your friends and blues fans from around the country. This concert series features some of the best blues bands from the festival, all performing in the intimate setting of the Palladium Theater. 

The ticket price for each night’s show is only $20. Tickets are available on line and at the door each evening. Seating is limited, so please purchase your tickets as early as possible. To buy on-line, please click here.  The line up for each concert series is as follows:

Friday Night After Shows – Palladium Theater

10:30 pm  The Alexis P. Suter Band

11:45 pm  Johnny Rawls

1:00 a.m.   Delta Groove Harp Blast featuring

                 Mitch Kashmar, Al Blake, and Big Pete


Saturday Night After Shows – Palladium Theater

10:30 pm  Albert Castiglia

11:45 pm  Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges

1:00 a.m.  Trampled Under Foot

Each show will feature a state of the art PA system and concert lighting. 

Last year’s After Shows were highlights of the festival, and you won’t want to miss these events!