
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.
Guest vocalists and guitarists include renowned bluesman Al Fuller, and local favorite Howlin' Bob! Bluestar brings blues favorites from Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, plus some jazz from Cannonball Adderly,and the Crusaders. Carolyn Davis on keys, Beth Hammer on bass, Michael Pawlus Sax, and Joe Lizinski on 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.
Guest vocalists and guitarists include renowned bluesman Al Fuller, and local favorite Howlin' Bob! Bluestar brings blues favorites from Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, plus some jazz from Cannonball Adderly,and the Crusaders. Carolyn Davis on keys, Beth Hammer on bass, Michael Pawlus Sax, and Joe Lizinski on drums.

Upcoming Events
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar Band
Sat, November 29 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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Hamlet's Eatery @ The Bazaar on Apricot
Sarasota |
Bluestar with John Putnam guest host
Fri, December 5 5:00pm - 8:00pm $10 |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
Fri, December 19 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar Band
Sat, December 27 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar under blue skies!
Sat, January 3 3:00pm - 6:00pm $5.00 |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar at Salty Jim's
Fri, January 23 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar Band
Fri, January 30 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
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Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar under Blue Skies
Sat, February 7 3:00pm - 6:00pm $5 |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar at Salty Jim's
Fri, February 20 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
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Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar under Blue Skies!
Sat, March 7 3:00pm - 6:00pm $5.00 |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar at Salty Jim's
Fri, March 20 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
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Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar under Blue Skies
Sat, April 4 4:00pm - 7:00pm $5.00 |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar at Salty Jim's
Fri, April 17 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar at Salty Jim's
Fri, May 22 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar at Salty Jim's
Fri, June 19 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
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Previous Events
| Venue | Date | ||
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
November 21, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Bluestar with guest Scott Howard
October 25, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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Centennial Park Venice
Venice |
Bluestar with guest Al Fuller
October 24, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm $Tips please! |
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Private Event
not disclosed |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
October 18, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
October 17, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
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