Bluestar

Blues • Sarasota, 34232, US

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About the Artist

Looking For The Blues? You love the blues, so get ready to groove to the authentic sounds of Bluestar Blues Band! If you're a fan of the legendary Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf, or The Crusaders and Cannonball Adderley, then you won't want to miss every electrifying live performance. Whenever you're in the area, join us for a night filled with soulful blues that will make you want to dance the night away! Bluestar Band is a powerhouse of talent, featuring five incredible musicians who are passionate about delivering the real deal blues experience. Carolyn Davis on Keyboards Carolyn has been lead singer and guitarist in several talented blues bands, and also played keyboards and sang with her own band that featured pop tunes. In addition, she has opened for the superstar Dickie Betts. She is a classically trained keyboard artist who can rock the house down, and adds her sultry vocals to some often requested blues tunes. The Velvet Hammer Beth the Velvet Hammer began playing music on the accordion when she was five. In fact, she played her accordion at a fund raiser for President John F. Kennedy as a youngster, and got to meet him at the time. Beth worked in broadcasting, radio then television, and has the distinction of having interviewed 4 U.S. presidents. Bass and blues are what she loves now. Beth also does a blues radio show Velvet Hammer Blues on WSLR Community Radio, produces music videos, designs websites, publishes CD's for musicians, records commercial announcements, and writes music. Saxophonist Michael Pawlus Michael cut his teeth on blues, rock and big band music from the age of 17 in his hometown of Chicago. He joined Bluestar and delights audiences with his sax solos. He also plays keyboards. The 20 year Sarasota resident and periodontist played in Chicago's Moonlight jazz orchestra, and while in Gainesville was part of the house band at Lillians. His Sarasota credits range from The Alternators, to the Kara Nally Band, Cahoots, and the Flying V Jazz Quartet. Bluestar has guest hosts, Al Fuller and Howlin' Bob Fieberts, who play guitar and add their vocals to the mix.

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