

The Blues started quite a while ago.
Authentic Blues is what folks are really looking for.
You can't just sing the blues.
You can't just play the blues.
You gotta live the blues.
Kevin O'Connor began playing the blues, singing the blues, at a young age in Chicago. He performed with International artists, including some from Howlin' Wolf's Band. Kevin has performed at festivals, and in Italy and Spain. Bluestar brings blues favorites from Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, plus some jazz from Cannonball Adderly, Miles Davis, and the Crusaders. Carolyn Davis on keys, Beth Hammer on bass, Michael Pawlus Sax, and Vinny Vingelli drums.
Authentic Blues is what folks are really looking for.
You can't just sing the blues.
You can't just play the blues.
You gotta live the blues.
Kevin O'Connor began playing the blues, singing the blues, at a young age in Chicago. He performed with International artists, including some from Howlin' Wolf's Band. Kevin has performed at festivals, and in Italy and Spain. Bluestar brings blues favorites from Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, plus some jazz from Cannonball Adderly, Miles Davis, and the Crusaders. Carolyn Davis on keys, Beth Hammer on bass, Michael Pawlus Sax, and Vinny Vingelli drums.

Upcoming Events
Venue | Date | ||
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Bluestar is your Valentine favorite!
Fri, February 14 7:00pm - 10:00pm $Tips please! |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar At Salty Jim's
Fri, February 21 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar at Jiggs Landing
Fri, February 28 3:00pm - 6:00pm $5 |
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Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar Real Deal Blues
Fri, March 7 3:30pm - 6:30pm $5 |
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Hamlet's Eatery @ The Bazaar on Apricot
Sarasota |
Get your blues on with Bluestar!
Fri, March 14 5:00pm - 8:00pm $Tips please! |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Bluestar Band
Fri, March 21 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar Band
Fri, April 4 4:00pm - 7:00pm $5 |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar at Salty Jim's
Fri, April 18 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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Lakewood Ranch Main Street
Bradenton |
Bluestar at Lakewood Ranch Main Street
Fri, May 2 6:00pm - 9:00pm $Tips please! |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar Band
Fri, May 16 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar Band at Salty Jim's
Fri, June 20 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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Centennial Park Venice
Venice |
Bluestar tonight!
Fri, October 10 7:00pm - 9:00pm $Tips please! |
Previous Events
Venue | Date | ||
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Bluestar at Jr's Old Packinghouse Cafe
January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm $Tips please! |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Party Down with the Bluestar
January 24, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
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Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
January 17, 2025
3:00pm - 6:00pm $5 |
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Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar at Jiggs Landing
January 3, 2025 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM $5.00 |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Holiday Bluestar!
December 27, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
