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• EG Kight Trio - Fall Trilogy - Part 2

  • When
    11/21/2024
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    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Rohan Rec Center 850 Kristine Way, The Villages
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    77 registrants

  Fall Trilogy Part 2

  
  

  
  

  EGKight.com
  

  
  

  Due to the weather turning cold on Thursday we have moved this gathering to 

  Rohan Rec Center 

  850 Kristine Way, The Villages 

  Doors 4:30

  Band kicks off 5:00 til 7:30

  BYOB and a snack to share at your table

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  When she talks, the endearing southern drawl draws people in like a magnet. And when she sings and plays that guitar, there’s no doubt that EG Kight means business. She tours as a trio or as a solo, and her live show consists of about 80% original songs. And as a storyteller, in between songs she often shares humorous stories with her audiences about her southern upbringing.

  With her rich vocals, captivating guitar style, and hefty catalog of well-crafted original songs, she has entertained audiences around the globe in true southern style. An indisputable triple threat – as singer, songwriter, and guitar player - with her own unique blend of "country flavored southern fried blues”, her music appeals to fans across the genres.

  Kight’s original songs have been recorded by several major blues artists, some have aired on five major TV networks and in film, and two songs recently aired on the Season 6 SEC Network “TrueSouth” episode about her hometown of Dublin. And those songs have been added to the ESPN Spotify playlist.

  Kight’s 2021 "Trio Sessions" record garnered three Acoustic Album of the Year nominations from various music industry organizations. And Kight received three different Female Artist of the Year nods as well.

  And her 2023 "Sticks & Strings" album was nominated for THREE awards for Acoustic Album from various industry organizations - a Blues Music Award, a Blues Blast award, and and Independent Blues Award. It debuted at #10 on the Billboard Blues Chart, #11 on the Big Blues Chart, #16 on the Living Blues Radio Chart, #19 on the Australian Blues and Roots Chart, and at #22 on the North American College & Community Radio Chart (NACC). And EG's trio - Gary Porter (drums/harmonica) and Ken Wynn (guitar/dobro) performed several songs from the record on the Blues Music Awards show in Memphis in May.

  With a total of 21 music nominations over the last 25 years, Kight has no plans to slow down. She’s writing more new songs and performing more live shows, taking her unique blend of roots music to various stages across the country.

  No matter the stage, wherever she’s making music, she’s at home. It’s what she does. It’s what she loves… 

  REVIEWS

  "She’s as classy, sassy, confident and credible as they come. Kight provides new hues for the blues while ensuring they remain compelling and engaging all at the same time."
  - American Songwriter Magazine
  
  "Her storytelling skills and down home southern humor 
  add warmth to already spirited live performances.”
  - Creative Loafing

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• Mike Zito (with Surprise Guest Band)

  • When
    12/11/2024
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    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    ROHAN REC CENTER, 850 Kristine Way, The Villages 34785
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  To Kick Start Our Holiday Party

  Happy Hour Opening Band 5:30 to 6:30 

  
  

  We will be celebrating the holiday season with Mike Zito and a surprise band

  This will be our holiday party PLUS my night to celebrate my bday MONTH with you guys so get your tickets now 

  - From Marcia Your TVBS President

  Come celebrate with me

  
  

  WHO IS MIKE ZITO?

  Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since the beginning and continue to define every effort he’s offered since.

  “I have nothing to hide; it seems my honesty is what people relate to most,” he once told Vintage Guitar magazine. “Anders (Osborne) told me early on, ‘If you don’t believe what you’re singing, you’ll never be a good singer.’ I try not to write fluff; I try to make every word count.”

  FOR MORE INFO GO TO:  www.MikeZito.com

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• Wayne Baker Brooks Trio - Fall Trilogy - Driveway Party at M&M's Juke Joint

  • When
    12/19/2024
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    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    M&M's Juke Joint - 1706 Palo Alto Avenue (Spanish Springs)
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  Fall Trilogy Driveway Party

  
  

  
  

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  Come enjoy an intimate driveway party concert hosted by Mark and Marcia Adams

  at  M&M's Juke Joint

  1706 Palo Alto Avenue (Spanish Springs)

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  BYOB and Chairs
  

  Please bring golf cart or car pool (if possible) to conserve parking space

  Only park on one side of Palo Alto and don't block the neighbors'  driveways

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  WHO IS WAYNE BAKER BROOKS?

  www.WayneBakerBrooks.com
  

  Wayne Baker Brooks is considered one of today's top guitarists whose signature style combines powerful vocals with liquid fire guitar playing that honors his rich blues heritage yet effortlessly expands the boundaries of the genre. 

  Born and raised in Chicago, IL amongst the most prolific blues legends and blues masters in the world, Wayne Baker Brook's blues roots may run deeper and wider than the Great Lakes themselves.  

  Chicago Blues laid the foundation for Wayne's innovative style. Growing up Brooks was a regular visitor to such historic places as Chess Studios, Checkerboard Lounge, Wisefools, and many other blues landmarks at which he witnessed many live performances by blues masters like Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Luther Allison, KoKo Taylor, the great Muddy Waters, & his father. The youngest son of blues master Lonnie Brooks - Wayne Brooks was literally born into the blues!  

  Leaving no way around the fate appointed him he soon joined his father's  (Lonnie Brooks)  band as his guitarist in 1999. And then in 1997, he formed the Wayne Baker Brooks Band which while continuing to work with his father's band he appeared in the film Blues Brothers 2000. 

  With the release of his  acclaimed  debut CD "Mystery" "an album that brilliantly draws on blues, blues rock, soul, funk and beyond". "Mystery" received multiple awards and praise from the music world. 

  Along with releasing his new release he was soon touring the world and featured on national TV  programs (including CNN's "Showbiz"), Universal NBC Sports as well as ABC, NBC (NYE 2023 with Billy Corgan & Everclear) along with endless radio programs including performing for the First Lady at Chess Studios (Willie Dixon Blues Heaven Foundation) with Blues legends Bo Diddley, KoKo Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, and Billy Branch.

  WBB  has performed and or recorded alongside such notables as: 

  Buddy Guy (TV & Radio), Koko  Taylor (Tours), Bo Diddley (Chess Records), Corey Harris (Tours), The Black Crowes (Jam), Otis Rush (Jam), Jr. Wells (Tours),  Shemekia  Copeland (Tours), Johnny Lang (Jam), Susan  Tedeschi (Jam),  Keb  Mo (Jam), Jimmy  Vivino (Tours), Robert Randolph (Epic Jam) ,  Taj  Mahal (Cruise), Mick Fleetwood (Willie Dixon Event), Bobby Rush (Tours), Elvin Bishop (Tours), Billy Branch (Recording) and many more...  

  Wayne Baker Brooks and this Band continue to play the world over with WBB's signature top-shelf brand of guitar playing and a live show that should not be missed. 

  
  

  
  

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• Pre-NYE Party - With Damon Fowler and Friends

  • When
    12/28/2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    EISENHOWER REC CENTER, 3560 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages 32163
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  Check him out ---> www.damon-fowler.com
  

  
  

  
  

  Who is Damon Fowler?

  Florida’s Gulf Coast has produced a plethora of distinctive musicians, from the blues of Tampa Red to jazz greats Cannonball and Nat Adderley to former Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts to The Outlaws. Tampa’s Damon Fowler, a masterful singer, guitar player and songwriter, has absorbed the best of and furthered the work of the region’s definitive artists. A hard driving troubadour, his music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. He gained the respect of his peers given his featured slot in Butch Truck’s Freight Train band and his side gig as guitarist in the Dickey Betts Band. Critics have compared Fowler’s guitar work to Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck, while his slide guitar is reminiscent of the late Duane Allman.

  Fowler’s 2021 Landslide Records release, Alafia Moon, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, spent four months in the Top 20, and was nominated for a BMA in the Blues/Rock category. His follow up record, Damon Fowler & Friends, LIve At The Palladium, garnered strong airplay throughout the United States and Europe. The new release, BARNYARD SMILE, featuring 8 new original Fowler compositions plus distinctive covers of Bo Diddley and Jerry Reed tunes, combines all of the influences that have shaped his distinctive blues career.  On the strength of Fowler’s hybrid of roots rock, blues, and sacred steel, the Florida native started wowing audiences with his musical exploits as a teenager, building a reputation as one of the hottest young players on the scene. Adding songwriting and vocal skills to his repertoire over the years has brought him many accolades, with music journalists extolling his originality and maturity as well as his technical guitar expertise. Allmusic.com raved that "Fowler's creative lap steel work is what sets him apart from the rest of the guitar heroes."

  
  

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• Vero Beach Blues Festival

  • Start
    02/15/2025
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    10:30 AM
  • End
    02/16/2025
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    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave, Vero Beach, Florida
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  VIP Tickets Saturday and Sunday Weekend Pass.

  Exclusive to the Villages Blues Society   

  Valid for both days at the festival

  • Includes covered tent with seating close to stage off to side.
  • Includes one light catered meal ticket both days inside the VIP tent.
  • Free bottled water all weekend.
  • Your own VIP bar with light snacks.
  • Includes a FREE festival t-shirt and first cocktail each day.
  • Your own private climate controlled VIP restroom.
  • Entire VIP section is a secured entry with event security.

  
  

  Follow these steps to purchase your tickets:

  1) Scroll down the page past the visible ticket package options until you get to the Sales Tax/Admin Code Section

  2) TVBS will be populating the Admin Code Box  to allow us to order our special 2-day VIP tickets.  Enter:  villagesblues

  3) After inputting that code, you will see a new ticket option appear which is specifically for our group.  It will say "the villiages" within the text.

  4) This is a 2-Day Ticket so you will change the quantity box on the right to however many tickets youare purchasing and then follow the instructions as normal from there scrolling down to see your total price (you will have the option to purchase insurance if desired).

  5) Click "Submit" to purchase the tickets

  
  

  To purchase tickets (read rules above first!):
  

  https://latitude88.ticketspice.com/vero-beach-blues-festival-2025 

  
  

  Check out the lineup: 

  www.verobluesfest.com/lineup-2025

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