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• DeSoto Tiger's Testimony

  • When
    12/02/2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    LA HACIENDA REC CENTER, 1200 Avenida Central, The Villages 32162
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  WHO IS DeSOTO TIGER's TESTIMONY?

  Pioneers in reinstating the energy and fervor of Rock and Roll, Desoto Tiger's Testimony has fast become a force to reckon with in the music industry. Embodying an energetic live sound, the band hails from Bradenton, Florida and delivers performances that are both heavy and inspirational.

  Formed on the principle of harnessing the power of unity, Desoto Tiger's Testimony believes in the capacity of people to achieve greatness when they come together. The band's ethos revolves around the potential of collective strength in overcoming any hurdle that comes their way. This message is carefully woven into their sound and is what sets them apart in the world of rock music.

  ​With a new album available on streaming platforms and an array of upcoming shows, Desoto Tiger's Testimony is just getting started. They are on a mission to bring back the energy and rumble to Rock and Roll and show no signs of slowing down. Their unique, impressive sound and underlying message of perseverance and unity make Desoto Tiger a band to watch in the rock music scene.

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• Ally Venable - Holiday Party

  • When
    12/10/2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    ROHAN REC CENTER, 850 Kristine Way, The Villages
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  WHO IS ALLY VENABLE?

  Indeed, at first glance, it’s hard to fathom how a 25-year-old can sing and play with such battle-scarred authority, let alone have five albums in her rear-view mirror. But there’s a simple explanation: Ally raced from childhood church choirs to revved-up first guitars, channeling the teenage influence of local heroes Stevie Ray Vaughan and Miranda Lambert, and booking out bar gigs before she could order a beer. She’s never looked back. 

  In a time before TikTok, Ally made waves in the old-fashioned way, getting out there on the boards and banging the doors of local radio stations (her persistence paid off with a hardcore local fanbase, regular spins on the airwaves, and a rack of East Texas Music Awards). She sharpened her craft on breakout albums No Glass Shoes (2016) and Puppet Show (2018), before swerving into the fast lane with 2019’s #2 Billboard Blues-charting Texas Honey, showcased on Ruf’s legendary three-headed Blues Caravan tour. 

  Even when Covid bit, this hard-gigging band leader was one of the first back out of the blocks, deservedly winning the Road Warrior trophy at the Independent Blues Music Awards as she fueled her setlists with material from 2021’s Heart Of Fire. 

  In February 2024, with the dust still settling from Real Gone, Money & Power sessions saw Ally and producer/drummer Tom Hambridge push through the doors of Nashville’s famous Soundstage Studios. Led by the guitarist’s burnt-honey vocal and soulful fretwork, the studio band was a wish list of first-call musicians, including Isaac Pulido (drums), EJ Bedford (bass/keys), Kenny Greenberg (guitars), Rob Coreton (bass), Luke Mosely (keys), Tim Lauer (keys), Jorion Dawson (saxophone) and Jason Grant (trumpet), all topped off by the backing vocals of Rachel & Sarah Hambridge. 

  “My favorite part of making this album,” reflects Ally, “was having the opportunity to work with all the talented musicians that played on it.”

  The personnel is strictly A-list, but as always, Ally’s new songs are the real stars. “Making this album felt very therapeutic, as well as a milestone in my musical journey,” she says of the 11 originals (plus a hard-driving cover of Janet Jackson’s Black Cat). “I hope these songs allow people to see into my life in a vulnerable way and hold a strong perspective that empowers women and breaks the glass ceiling.”

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• DK Harrell

  • When
    01/14/2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    ROHAN REC CENTER, 850 Kristine Way, The Villages
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  Who is DK Harrell? 

  Louisiana's New Bluesman

   “A leading light of the younger generation of blues artists…a jubilantly raucous, crispy, fully realized sound enriched by unselfconscious virtuosity…musically adventurous, biting and exploratory.” –Living Blues

  “D.K. Harrell picks up the baton and carries his [music] into the future, creating formidable electric blues.” –Vintage Guitar 

  “D.K. Harrell stands tall. His mature musical conversations are inspiring…his voice custom-built for the blues. A funky soul stew of traditional music and contemporary lyrics.” –Blues Music Magazine
  

  Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell, one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence, sounds like no one else on the scene today. With his stinging, single-note string bending, deep soul vocals, and attention-grabbing original songs, the 27-year-old Harrell—a major draw at blues festivals around the world—is already in a league of his own.

  Now, with his Alligator Records debut album, Talkin’ Heavy, D.K. Harrell cements his place among the leading voices of the new generation of blues players. This Blues Music Award-winning guitarist with a soul man’s voice and a well-earned reputation as a mesmerizing live performer delivers fresh, emotion-packed blues informed by the tradition he loves and played with the foot-pounding fervor of a revival tent preacher.  

  Talkin’ Heavy continually surprises with twelve instantly memorable original songs filled with Harrell’s biting guitar work and authoritative, church-born vocals. Produced by studio wizard and musician Christoffer “Kid” Andersen and recorded at Andersen’s now-famous Greaseland Studio, the album shows Harrell as a generational guitar talent with a wide-eyed vision and a street-smart singing style bringing life to the timeless songs he’s writing. He goes deep on the title track, taking a hard look at his surroundings before declaring, “the world is just heavy with the blues.” From blazing album opener A Little Taste to the proudly taking-care-of-business Grown Now to the feel-good groove of Vibe With Meto the foot-stomping closer Praise These Blues, Talkin’ Heavy is an affirmation of the sheer power of modern blues. 

  D.K. Harrell was born D’Kieran Harrell in Ruston, Louisiana in 1998. He first heard B.B. King at age two and responded by singing along. He sang in his church choir as a boy while continuing to be drawn to the blues. Films like The Blues Brothers, Cadillac Records and Raymade him eager to sing and play. He received his first guitar at 12, and by 16 was writing his own songs. Initially inspired by B.B. King, the youthful Harrell spent hours studying every video of King he could find, learning not just King’s licks but ultimately his tone, his finesse, his stage craft, and his band leadership skills. Harrell’s first paying gig was as an invited guest to the B.B. King Symposium in Indianola, Mississippi—where he played The Thrill Is Gone on King’s iconic guitar, Lucille—backed by members of King’s touring band.

  In 2022 Harrell won the B.B. King Of The Blues Award for Preserving Traditional Blues Heritage from the Jus’ Blues Music Foundation. In addition to B.B. King, Harrell fell under the spell of blues masters including Albert King, Freddie King, Elmore James, Muddy Waters and others, and made their styles part of his musical vocabulary. His debut album, The Right Man, was released on the Little Village label in 2023 to rave reviews and wildly excited fans. Rock & Blues Muse said, “D.K. Harrell raises every roof in town…he’s a phenomenon coming across like a lifetime blues master…an outstanding singer and guitarist with a big-league presence. Amazing…he’s an absolute beast.” His massive, immediate success led him to win the prestigious Blues Music Award for Best Emerging Artist from The Blues Foundation.
  

  Harrell has toured the U.S. and Europe multiple times, astonishing audiences everywhere he plays. People all over the world can’t get enough of D.K. Harrell’s high-energy and always unpredictable live shows. In 2024 alone he performed across the U.S. and Canada, and toured all over the European continent, with shows in Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, France, Belgium, Spain and Norway. Blues Blastcalled him, “The fastest-rising talent in the blues today…his stinging, single-note runs hit like a hurricane. His rich tenor swings like a pendulum. A new star is born.”

  Joining Alligator is a thrill for Harrell. “I’m a huge Hound Dog Taylor and Koko Taylor fan,” he says. “When I was a kid maybe 15 or 16, before I really knew how to play, I sent Bruce (Iglauer, Alligator Records president and founder) some videos that were not very good. He got back to me with all kinds of encouragement, telling me to keep at it.”    

  Now, with Talkin’ Heavy, D.K. Harrell is ready to bring his new music directly to his fans and to his peers. He already has more than 20 festivals booked for 2025 and that number continues to swell. Using his expansive blues lexicon to create his own inimitable sound, Harrell is forging his own path with every performance he gives. As he explains, “The past gives a blueprint that you can add yourself to. I keep progressing by keeping all the genres in the mold. And I keep exposing my music to younger folks everywhere I go. I am hell-bent on crossing the blues over to a new generation of fans.” With a future as limitless as his talent, D.K. Harrell will be welcoming new fans to his music for generations to come.  

  
  

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• Vanessa Collier

  • When
    01/22/2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    EISENHOWER REC CENTER, 3560 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages
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  Who Is Vanessa Collier?

  Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier’s sixth album Do It My Own Way was released September 13 via Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. Second single “Wild As a Rainstorm,” which dives deep into soul territory, powerfully gives advice to women and people who feel left out to ignore the naysayers and “Be a tapestry of dreams.” The track been added to Spotify’s official Retro Soul playlist. The groove and horns would make Willie Mitchell proud, and indeed features legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges. The vocals are powerful, awe-inspiring, and undeniably soulful vocals.

  Talking about the album, Collier adds, “It’s a warmer and darker sounding a record, recorded intentionally to reflect a throwback to older school soul, R&B, blues, and to the days of great songs and songwriters, tube amps and analog gear.” Do It My Own Way takes listeners back to the heyday of music with Memphis soul-influenced horn arrangements, layers of vocals for color, with poignant and powerful saxophone solos that deliver a quietly powerful undercurrent to each song and the album as a whole. Minor key Americana/noir “Take Me Back” served as the first single. The album kicks off with the funk workout “Elbow Grease.” On an album full of incredible grooves, “Shoulda Known Better” stands out while “Just One More” sways to a rhumba beat.

  The gospel-tinged “Rosetta” pays tribute to one of Collier’s heroes, electric guitar pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Collier sings, “She’s carried the torch so I can see a little bit better... There’d be no Elvis or Chuck Berry. Sometimes the women do it best. She tackled all the inequities. And fought with strength and audacity.”

  Kicking off on resonator guitar before the full band joins in, album closer “Warrior” paints the picture of a powerful woman and is both a universal message about the strength and experience of women and a tribute to Collier’s mother. The anthemic, slinky third single and title track artfully commenting on the sexism she’s encountered in life and in the music industry. Collier has encountered calls from members of the industry to dress in sexy clothes and to not rock the boat, but has successfully taken hold of her own career.

  “The opening lines are a piercing statement of the overused, antiquated, and tired views within the industry. And the lyrics of the second verse demonstrate how the industry attempts to put and keep women ‘in their place’ by undermining them,” she recounts, continuing, “I find that most artists I admire - namely, Prince, James Brown, and Bonnie Raitt, went against the grain and did things that people hadn’t thought of before and that people hadn’t seen before, changing the industry as they went. This song is an assurance that I will continue to choose to fight quietly or publicly, if needed, to represent myself how I want to be represented in this industry and that I will not allow someone else to define who I am. It’s also a statement of hope that the industry is, can, and will continue to progress.”

  Of “Wild as a Rainstorm,” Collier says, “’Wild As A Rainstorm’ is a love letter to the next generation -– particularly my little sisters – who feel out of place in the current world. I’m hoping that this song and my journey to recognize my own personal power might inspire another to choose to take their own path when repeatedly arriving at forks in the road.”

  Collier takes on multiple roles, writing the songs, producing the album, arranging horns and all instrumental and vocal parts, playing acoustic and electric guitars and alto and tenor saxophones, flute, as well as singing the lead and background vocals. Also on the album are legendary Hi Records organ player Rev. Charles Hodges (Al Green, Bettye LaVette, Ann Peebles, Alex Chilton, Robert Cray); and frequent Collier collaborators Blues Music Award-winning guitarist Laura Chavez; bassist Scott Sutherland; and Byron Cage.

  The songwriter/bandleader made her Chicago Blues Festival debut this year, in front of tens of thousands. Best known in the blues world – she’s a twelve-time Blues Music Award nominee and four-time winner, including nominations for the monumental Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year, Horn Player of the Year, and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year in 2024 – Do It My Own Way finds her influenced by soul artists like Mavis Staples, Sharon Jones, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin.

  Blues Blast Mag said, “Vanessa is an important part of the future of the blues.” Born in Texas, growing up in Maryland, launching her career in Philadelphia, and now residing in South Carolina, Collier grew up listening to an eclectic variety of music. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, she joined blues legend Joe Louis Walker’s band, going solo at his urging, and has become a notable artist “whose rise to the top is nothing short of meteoric” (Making a Scene). She has opened concerts for Blues Traveler. Her prior studio album, Heart On The Line, spent nine weeks in the Billboard Blues Album Chart top 15.

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  “A young singer with a fierce, compelling voice, she also played a mean saxophone and had the charisma to get the crowd in the palm of her hand for a full hour. ”

  — Lynn Saxburg, Ottawa Sun (reviewing Vanessa's performance at the 2017 Ottawa Bluesfest)

  “This bluesy singing sax player knows how to bring the slinking funk to her captivating, award winning sound that has echoes in young Bonnie Raitt/Maria Muldaur vocal sounds. Impressing everyone right out of the gate, she takes it to the next level of the game this time around with a set that’ll make you feel like the guy in those old Memorex ads. Killer stuff on every level, this sounds like one of the reasons you first became a music fan. Killer stuff.”

  — Midwest Record

  “Collier is a fresh face who comes to the blues stage carrying her reed instruments, a dual degree from Berklee College of Music in Boston, a major label debut on Ruf Records, almost two years of touring with Joe Louis Walker, and a mature musical vision. With her tiny alto sax, Collier, like Walker, commands center stage with her vocals, soloing, and stage presence. At the 2016 International Blues Challenge…(her) performances were among some of the most invigorating shows on Beale.”

  — Art Tipaldi, Blues Music Magazine

  “Collier is a one-time member of Joe Louis Walker’s band and she’s racked up a tremendous amount of accolades…The singer and sax player might as well go ahead and add another shelf to her trophy case because clearly, she’s going to need it. With a voice that often recalls that of blues-rock stalwart Bonnie Raitt, Collier turns up the heat...   ”

  — Kevin Wierzbicki, AXS.com

  “With such a dearth of credible female blues artists on today’s music scene, it is refreshing to hear the latest release from Vanessa Collier, the follow-up to her 2014 release, Heart Soul & Saxophone. The award-winning, soulful songstress offers the whole package on her sophomore album – top-notch songwriting and sultry, R&B-soaked vocals that are complemented by her sizzling saxophone. The rich, smoky nuances of her voice will win over any music lover, and her multi-instrumental background only adds to her appeal.  ”

  — Michelle Wilson, Ink19.com

  “Vanessa Collier is a fresh face on the American blues scene, and in addition to her soulful vocals she brings a mighty sax to the table. I am not the only one that thinks so, as Vanessa was nominated for the best horn instrumentalist at the 2017 BMAs…Vanessa is an important part of the future of blues, and it would cool to support her journey. ”

  — Rex Bartholomew, Blues Blast Magazine
  

  
     

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• Lachy Doley

  • When
    02/06/2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    LA HACIENDA REC CENTER, 1200 Avenida Central, The Villages
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  Who is Lachy Doley?

  Lachy Doley is a world-renowned keyboardist and singer who has earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic and soulful musicians of his generation.  Born and raised inAustralia, Doley has been playing music since he  was a child and has developed a unique style that blends blues, soul and funk into a high-energy, powerhouse performance.  He is best known for his incredible skills on the Whammy Clavinet and the Hammond Organ, and his electrifying live shows have earned him a dedicated following around the world.

  
  

  Throughout his career, Doley has collaborated with a number of famous artists, including Bootsy Collins, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Barnes, and Glenn Hughes. He has also performed in over 25 countries at some of the world's most prestigious festivals and venues, including the Byron Bay Blues Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival and Sydney’s Opera House.

  
  

  In 2024 Lachy’s first USA tour saw him selling out Nashville’s City Winery, selling over 400 tickets to both the famous Troubadour in LA and Williamsburg Music Hall in NYC and mesmerising audiences at Waterfront Blues, Playing with Fire and Blues on the Chippewa festivals.

  
  

  His performances are always high-energy, charismatic, and soulful, and he has a way of connecting with audiences that is truly unique and mesmerising. Doley's incredible keyboard skills have also earned him a reputation as one of the world's greatest organ players. He is often compared to Hammond legends like Jon Lord and Keith Emerson, and been coined ‘The Jimi Hendrix of the Keyboard’.

  
  

  In recent years, Doley has become a viral sensation thanks to his many live concert videos which have been shared millions of times on social media. His incredible keyboard solos and passionate performances have captivated audiences around the world, and he has been praised for his ability to bring an incredible level of energy and soul to every performance. Whether he is playing with a full band or performing as a solo artist, Doley is always a crowd-pleaser, and his live shows are truly unforgettable.

  
  

  In conclusion, Lachy Doley is a true musical powerhouse who has earned a reputation as one of the world's greatest keyboardists and singers. His incredible skills, soulful performances, and dynamic personality have made him a fan favourite and a sought-after performer around the world.

  
  

  “Make’s u feel good the way he’s plays that Clavinet” - Bootsy Collins

  
  

  “Lachy Doley is the greatest living keyboard player in the world today” - Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE Mk3)

  
  

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• Ana Popovic - Dance To The Rhythm Tour

  • When
    02/20/2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    ROHAN REC CENTER, 850 Kristine Way, The Villages
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  Who is Ana Popovic?

  “In the 25 years since the release of her debut record, Hometown, tail-gunning blues virtuoso Ana Popovic has proved herself a force of nature with a vintage Stratin hand.” – Guitar World

  “Ana Popovic Melds Rock, Blues, and Jazz for Fiery Power” – No Depression

  “A badass with a silver Strat, she performs the heck out of this song [“Worked Up”], owning it with swagger and grace. … “Worked Up” captures her love of funky grooves plus the edginess of rocking guitar power. – Rock & Blues Muse

  Los Angeles-based and critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Ana Popovic is set to release her highly anticipated album Dance To The Rhythm (Electric Heel Records) on September 26, 2025.

  Produced by Popovic and Buthel, the album showcases a groundbreaking fusion of groove, blues, funk, and soul. Building on the success of her previous work, Dance To The Rhythm pushes boundaries, seamlessly blending infectious dance grooves (“Dance To The Rhythm” / “Sho Nuff”) with raw blues guitar and powerful lyrics.

  From the soulful "Soul’ution" to the funky "Hottest Ticket In Town" and the bluesy “Dwell On The Feeling”, "California Chase," the album weaves a rich tapestry of musical styles, reflecting Popovic's masterful versatility.

  The track “Sisters and Brothers” channels a Steely Dan-like arrangement, while “Hurt So Good” brings a contemporary mainstream flair. The ultimate jam comes in the form of a clever reimagining of Paul Simon’s "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover."

  Ana says: “One of my biggest strengths on stage is my ability to make people dance. Music should take you to a place where you can let go, feel the groove, and move. You want music to grab you, to have a pocket that you can’t resist. —everything else revolves around it. Blues guitar has never really been part of dance music before, and in that way, it’s revolutionary. Guitar plays a central role in these tracks, breaking down the boundaries created by time, culture, and musical traditions. With this album, I’m pushing those boundaries.”

  For Ana, blues guitar is the foundation of everything in her music. Yet, she masterfully blends genres, effortlessly shifting from blues to dance, jam band, funk, pop, and even gospel—it's all part of her evolving sound.

  A true pioneer, Ana combines her blues guitar roots with bold experimentation, redefining the intersection of blues and dance music. Her live performances, whether with her six-piece or eleven-piece funk band FUNTASTAFUNK, are electrifying, blending fierce guitar work with irresistible rhythms that compel audiences to move.

  A multi-award-winning artist, Popovic has earned recognition from major outlets and industry figures, including Bruce Springsteen, who called her "one helluva guitar player." She’s been nominated for seven Blues Music Awards, and her latest album POWER hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.

  Ana has shared stages with legends such as B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa, Warren Haynes, Robert Plant, and Gary Clark Jr., and is an endorsee of Fender, D'Angelico, Jim Dunlop, and DR Strings.

  Popovic's commitment to her craft and fearless boundary-pushing ensures she remains one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary blues and beyond.  
  

  
  

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• The Blues Beatles Band

  • When
    02/26/2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    EISENHOWER REC CENTER, 3560 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages
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  Who are The Blues Beatles Band?

  "It took one band member's love of The Beatles and the rest of the bands' love of the Blues to formulate one of the most entertaining Blues Outfits in the world today. Their sound is intimately appeasing but at the same time powerful and infectious. Often World Traveled, They have a clear direction and understand where it all originated, how the project was developed and why they are relevant as one of the most unique Blues Outfits in the business. This eccentric outfit has soaked up the musical ingredients of days long gone and has given it all the spice of today. Their magical musical gumbo can only be achieved when a band is so in tuned with each other that the back-and-forth interaction and instrumentation becomes a transcendent musical conversation that is forever engaging."

  -  Big Blues Bender Festival 2018, Las Vegas, USA

  "The band was also on a sold out Danish tour in the spring, so something suggests it might be an experience worth spending an evening in company with it."

  -  Randers Antsavis Newspaper, 2018, Denmark.

  ​Do you know the Blues Beatles ?

  Blues Beatles is a Blues band that mixes the melodies of the Beatles with traditional Blues arrangements, a mix that has been winning in Brazil, USA and Europe. And they always become an "instant sensation" everywhere they go and play: New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando, Charlotte, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Aarhus, Randers, Esbjerg, Brasilia, Goiânia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte among other ... it´s a long list!

  There are more than 200,000 fanpage followers (Facebook), more than 20 million views of your videos, Brazil Biggest TV shows (Altas Horas, Ronnie Von, Rede Vida), thousands of CD downloads, 4 international tours only in 2018: two in the USA, participating in the largest and most expressive festivals of the genre and two in Denmark, touring the entire country. The Blues Beatles is that band that you need to know!
  
     

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