TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL April 8, 9, & 10, 2011 Vinoy Waterfront Park, St. Petersburg, Florida

Tampa Bay Blues Fest: Live Blues at its Best! Each year since 1995, some of the biggest names in blues music have taken the stage at the Tampa Bay Blues Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida. Blues enthusiasts from all over the world come to scenic Vinoy Park to watch this spectacular showcase of American Blues music, performed right on the waterfront. With acres of plush grass and palm trees, Vinoy Park is the perfect tropical setting for one of the world’s biggest and best blues concerts. For the 2011 festival, we have introduced two new musical concepts. On Friday & Saturday, we are presenting the “Best of the Fest” series. After consulting other musicians, blues DJs, fans, and concert promoters, we have put together a 2011 artist line up which includes the very best live performers from the festival’s past decade. This informal survey of blues lovers led us to book Michael Burks, Janiva Magness, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, and The Robert Cray Band on Friday. On Saturday, the selections were Curtis Salgado, Tommy Castro, James Hunter, and Jonny Lang. We believe these two days offer the best live blues shows that you will find anywhere in the country! On Sunday, the festival pays tribute to the great musical traditions of New Orleans with a “Celebrate New Orleans” show. We have engaged five of the top blues artists from the New Orleans area and assembled them in a fantastic Sunday presentation. You will enjoy a day which showcases the best artists from the Big Easy, with Eric Lindell, Jon Cleary, Trombone Shorty, and Irma Thomas – Soul Queen of New Orleans. Closing the show will be Tab Benoit & the Voice of the Wetlands Allstars featuring Cyril Neville, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, and other stellar Louisiana musicians. This is the biggest day of New Orleans music ever staged in Florida, and you won’t want to miss it. Tampa Bay Blues Festival has established itself as one of the world's preeminent blues concerts, having presented over 250 of the world's greatest live blues musical performers. Over the years our stage has welcomed legends such as Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, Taj Mahal, Robert Cray, Delbert McClinton, Little Feat, Jonny Lang, Los Lobos, Jerry Lee Lewis, Koko Taylor, Jimmie Vaughan, Irma Thomas, Susan Tedeschi, and others, in what has truly become a magnificent celebration of music! The Blues Music Festival is an ideal setting to enjoy Florida's sunshine and warm spring weather. For guests seeking an enhanced festival experience, we offer a special VIP Package with "front" stage seating, a large VIP tent with free food, beer and soda, and beautiful views of Tampa Bay.VIP Package Throughout the festival grounds, you will enjoy tasty food, including seafood, barbeque, Cuban cuisine, and other culinary treats. Festival vendors also include arts & crafts. Premium beer and wine are also available. In addition to great music and warm weather, you will also enjoy visiting downtown St. Petersburg, with its many restaurants, clubs, and art museums, including the world famous Dali Museum. From St. Petersburg you may also wish to travel 20 minutes to Treasure Island, Pass-a-Grille, and St. Pete Beach. The area’s Ft. DeSoto Beach offers a large, public park and was recently named one of the world's finest beaches. The Tampa Bay Blues Festival prides itself on providing the very best in live blues entertainment, in an ideal tropical setting. Proceeds from the event benefit our charity partner, Pinellas Association for Retarded Children. Please make your plans to attend the Tampa Bay Blues Festival in 2011, and join us for three great days of Blues by the Bay!

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Blues Fest

Auf dem Weg zum Fest

Stadtwohnungen

Strassencafes an Beach Drive

Restaurants an Beach Drive

North Straub Park

Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf ClubVinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club ($279 per night)

Vinoy Park mit St. Pete Pier im Hintergrund

Stände an Rande vom Blues Fest

Und endlich mitten drin

Blues vom feinsten

Wir mit unsern Nachbarn

Bei 30 Grad lassen wir’s uns gut gehen

Fülle wiegt sich im Rhythmus

Die Sonne bringt es an den Tag

Guten Appetit

Die Folgen von zuviel Salatkonsum…

Da freut sich das Auge und die Sinne schwelgen

Ich hatte ein spannendes Buch dabei und die beschäftigen sich anderweitig

“Gras”-Düfte drifteten herüber. Nachbar baut sich eine Entspannung.

Netter Hut, oder nicht?

Die Zaungäste auf den Booten sparten sich den Eintritt

St. Pete Pier im Hintergrund

Die Tränke. Das “Eventer” war ein ganz leckeres Bier.

Es wurde Abend. Mit den kühler werdenden Temperaturen (23°C) wurde die Stimmung heißer.

Das Fest ist zu Ende und wir auf dem Weg nach Hause.

Der Trolly bringt die angeheiterten Gäste nach Hause.

Und wieder ist ein Wochenende vorüber und eine “stressige” Woche steht vor der Tür