Boca Blues Festival

The inaugural Boca Blues Festival has been the talk of the town lately particularly for its promising line-up. The event is already being touted as one of the major events to come. Presenting some of the most acclaimed artists to grace the stage, this annual music festival has been planned to celebrate blues music to the fullest since the genre forms the basis of “modern music in America” says Neil Jacobson, the president of Live Nation Florida. Hence the whole effort is to bring forth a world-class blues festival to Florida. The line-up includes artists like Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dr.John, Walter Trout, Sonny Landreth, Joe Louis Walker, Matt Schofield, The Wood Brothers, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Bobby Lee Rodgers and many more. Join your favorite singers live at the inaugural event by purchasing Boca Blues Festival tickets.
 
Tedeshchi Trucks Band, previously known as Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band stepped into the music scene in 2010 emerging with a bang. Offering rock, blues rock, blues and soul, the band hails from Jacksonville, Florida. Although new in the scene, they have dominated the charts already and have countless hits to their credit. Some of them are; Come See About Me, Learn How to Love, Bound for Glory, Simple Things, etc. Their debut album Revelator grabbed a Grammy Award for Best Blues Album. Later they were seen fetching awards at Blues Music Awards. Revelator was hailed as a “masterpiece” by the Rolling Stone magazine while USA Today called it “outstanding”. The Tedeschi Trucks Band also comprises harmony singers Mike Mattison and Mark Rivers, J.J Johnson and Tyler Greenwell on drums and others on keyboards and saxophone. Savannah Music Festival, Crossroads Guitar Festival, and Fuji Rock Festival are a few among many festivals the band has been a part of. Carnegie Hall and Hollywood Bowl are also among the prestigious venues they have performed at.
 
Big Sam’s Funky Nation is another powerhouse joining the stage at the Boca Blues Festival. BSFN are known for their massive energy they bring onto the stage during live performances. Big Sam’s dance moves and his one-of-a-kind trombone riffs set the stage on fire. The group is an ensemble of some of the best musicians in the music industry. In the past the funk/jazz/rock band has worked with Dave Mathews, Karl Denson, James Brown, Ozomatli, Widespread Panic, U2, and Green Day. Eric Podolsky of Jambase lauded the band in these words: “BSFN is soul food to get us through the week” whereas according to Rachel Levitin of WeLoveDC Big Sam has “got the chops of Louis, the charisma of Dizzy, the oomph of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and the understanding that it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing…and a whole lotta funk.”
 
The Big Sam’s Funky Nation was formed in 2001 meeting with critical and commercial acclaim. Also known as Sammie Williams, the band has performed at some major music festivals. Some of them are; Bonnaroo, Gathering of the Vibes, Austin City Limits, Voodoo Music Experience, South by Southwest, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
 
Their list of achievements does not end here as in 2009 they were awarded the Big Easy Music Award and Louisiana Division of the Arts Fellowship. BSFN has come up several albums since their inception. Birth of a Nation, Take Me Back, King of the Party, and Funky Donkey are among them. Known for hits like Tried and Temped, Get Out My Life Woman, Marry Anna, One More Day, Fall Too Fast, The Wood Brothers are back for another breathtaking performance this year. Offering Folk Americana, blue grass, blues and country, the two brothers, Chris Wood and Oliver Wood formed the group in 2006. Their songs take you on a rollercoaster ride reflecting different moods and experiences all at the same time. Oliver’s voice further accentuates the mood of the songs particularly experienced in The Shore and Rainbow. Live at Tonic EP, Ways not to Lose, Loaded, Some Ring Halo, and Live: Volume ONE: Sky High are the studio albums produced by the band.
 
Catch a series of unforgettable performances by distinguished blues artists by buying cheap Boca Blues Festival tickets.