Photos, Audio & Video Recordings
Joe Louis Walker
PHOTOS
PREVIOUS ARTISTS PHOTO GALLERY
2006 TAMPA BAY BLUES FEST PHOTO GALLERY
LIVE AUDIO RECORDINGS FROM PAST YEARS
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Best of the 2003 Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Michael Burks
Kim Wilson
Deborah Coleman
Best of the 2003 Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Rod Piazza
Rod Piazza & Kim Wilson
Delbert McClinton
LIVE VIDEO RECORDINGS FROM PAST YEARS
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PAST FESTIVAL PERFORMERS
2009
The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Delbert McClinton, Irma Thomas and the Professionals, Coco Montoya, The Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue (featuring The Tommy Castro Band, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Magic Dick, and Deanna Bogart), Bernard Allison, Curtis Salgado, Ruthie Foster, Darrell Nulisch, Lurrie Bell, Eric Lindell, Tinsley Ellis, Robin Rogers, Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps, and Seth Walker
2008
Los Lonely Boys, The Robert Cray Band, Robben Ford, James Hunter, Walter Trout, Rod Piazza, Lucky Peterson, Tab Benoit, Janiva Magness, Nick Moss, Tutu Jones, Chris Cain, Billy Gibson, Tutu Jones, Tad Robinson, and Trombone Shorty.
2007
George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Dickey Betts & Great Southern, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dave Mason, Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine, Percy Sledge, Sugar Ray & the Bluetones, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Guitar Shorty, Michael Burks, Eric Lindell, Nora Jean Bruso, Debbie Davies, Watermelon Slim, EG Kight, and Walker Smith Group
2006
Jonny Lang, Robben Ford, Mavis Staples, Johnny Winter, Taj Mahal, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, Tommy Castro, Indigenous, Omar & the Howlers, John Lee Hooker Jr., Siegel Schwall Band, Curtis Salgado, Ana Popovic, Duwayne Burnside, BluesTrain, Wendy & the Soul Shakers
2005
Robert Cray, Little Feat, Jimmie Vaughan, Savoy Brown, Coco Montoya, Tinsley Ellis, Janiva Magness, Billy Branch, Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, Tab Benoit, Jimmie Griswold, Tommy McCoy, Lavay Smith, Damon Fowler, Eric Sardinas
2004
Buddy Guy with Double Trouble, Walter Trout, Susan Tedeschi, Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets, Bernard Allison, Marcia Ball, Otis Clay, Charlie Musselwhite, Carl Weathersby, Betty Lavette, Chris Duarte, Renee Austin, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Sean Chambers
2003
Delbert McClinton, Dickey Betts and the Great Southern, Kim Wilson, Jimmie Vaughan, Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers, Chris Beard, Denise Lasalle, Shawn Brown, Anthony Gomes, Deborah Coleman, John Hammond and the Wicked Grin Band, Keb' Mo', Sarasota Slim, Michael Burks, Kim Wilson's Blues Revue, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, Tribune to Little Walter featuring Kim Wilson and Rod Piazza.
2002
Ike Turner, Little Feat, Lucky Peterson, Bernard Allison, Sean Chambers, Tab Benoit, Tommy Castro Band, North Mississippi Allstars, Damon Fowler, Michael Burks, Sean Costello, Kenny Neal, Shemekia Copeland, Backtrack Blues Band, Darrell Nulisch
2001
Los Lobos, Jonny Lang, The Jeff Healey Band, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, T.C. Carr & the Catch, Chubby Carrier, Little Charlie & the Nightcats, Rock-n-Chair Band, Indigenous, Joe Louis Walker, Marcia Ball, Water Trout, Backtrack Blues Band, Larry Garner, Lonnie Brooks
2000
Walter Trout, The Robert Cray Band, Shemekia Copeland, Mark Hummel, Bernard Allison, Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band, Sean Chambers, T.C. Carr & the Catch, Roy Rogers the Delta Rhythm Kings, Coco Montoya, Backtrack Blues Band, Carl Weathersby, the Paul deLay Band, Susan Tedschi
1999
Koko Taylor, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmie Vaughan, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, Backtrack Blues Band, T.C. Carr & the Catch, Mighty Sam McClain, Robben Ford, Duke Robillard, Lucky Peterson, Roomful of Blues, Tommy Castro, Josh Smith, Sarasota Slim
1998
Roach Thompson, Tab Benoit, John Mayall, T.C. Carr and the Catch, Rhythm Review Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Tinsley Ellis, Son Seals, Delbert McClinton, Backtrack Blues Band, Deborah Coleman, Coco Montoya, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, James Cotton.
1997
Rock Bottom & the Cutaways, T.C. Carr and the Catch, Lucky Peterson, Chris Duarte, Elvin Bishop, Koko Taylor, Rhythm Review, Backtrack Blues Band, Trudy Lynn, Jimmy Thackery, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, Buddy Guy
About The Event
For sponsorship opportunities, please call
Charles Ross at (727) 502-5000.
Each year since 1995, the Tampa Bay Blues Festival has been staged at scenic Vinoy Waterfront Park in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The park is located directly on the shores of Tampa Bay, with acres of plush grass and palm trees. Vinoy Park is the perfect tropical setting for one of the world’s greatest blues music festivals.
The Blues 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 & soda, and beautiful views of Tampa Bay.
The Tampa Bay Blues Festival has established itself as one of the world’s preeminent blues music events, having presented over 250 of the world’s greatest blues performers. Past artists include such legends 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. The festival has truly become a destination event, with friends traveling from throughout the United States and Europe to enjoy Florida’s beautiful weather and this magnificent celebration of music.
This year’s festival is scheduled for Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, April 9, 10, & 11, 2010. The artist lineup includes Jimmie Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, J.J. Grey & Mofro, Bettye Lavette, Little Ed & the Blues Imperials, Magic Slim, Joe Lewis Walker, Shemekia Copeland and others. A state of the art PA system and lighting will be provided to insure the very best sound and entertainment.
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 the beaches of St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Pass-a-Grille. 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 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 in 2010, and join us for three great days of Blues by the Bay!
