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A REALIZE BRADENTON PRODUCTION IN BRADENTON FLORIDA presenting sponsor
9 1399 Bradenton Blues Fest Ad_EV2 indd 1 Proud sponsor of Music that makes the heart sing BMO Harris Bank is proud to support the Bradenton Blues Fest 08 07 2019 2 40 14 PM
19 20 7 c De Parking Tickets Purchase online at www BradentonBluesFestival org General Admission 45 online by November 27 if available The festival site at the Pavilion Event Area is a short walk from downtown parking lots and street parking For a map of downtown parking visit www RealizeBradenton com Rain or shine we enjoy the blues No coolers or dogs Purchase your food beverage tickets for beer wine delicious specialty food cash only 55 CASH at the event if available ATMs located inside the festival 20 students Valid ID must be shown at the gate No tents umbrellas or shade chairs that block view 10 children ages 5 12 under 4 free All tickets are non refundable Bring chairs and blankets Location Riverwalk Pavilion Event Area 452 3rd Ave West Bradenton FL For an event map visit www BradentonBluesFestival org For a Riverwalk map visit www RealizeBradenton com The main entrance is just east of the railroad tracks and west of Courtyard by Marriott on the Riverwalk 3
bradentonblue r u o t i vis se i d n a h merc t ten Proceeds benefit Realize Bradenton s youth art and music programs including Blues in the Schools Festival T shirts 20 Signed Limited Edition Poster 20 Festival Sunglasses 5 each Thank you Manatee Apparel Graphics Blues Festival Tervis Tumblers 15 each Thank you BMO Harris Bank Callaghan Tire Tervis MojoHand com and Ticket 4 A R E AL I Z E B R ADE NT O N P R O DUCT I O N KeNNY NeAL TORONZO CANNON BISCUIT MILLeR The MIx I N B R ADE NT O N F L O R I DA JOhN PRIMeR The ReAL DeAL BLUeS BAND The DUKe ANNIKA ChAMBeRS ZAC hARMON ANGeLA eASLeY ROBILLARD BAND between sets presenting sponsor Hats 20 Visors 20 Coozies 1 Ear Plugs 1 Festival Stickers 1 Sunscreen 2 Ponchos if it rains 5 By Grego Anderson at Mojohand com Thank you Artefact Design Manatee Printers Inc and MojoHand com Janet trettau Deborah Emile Gauvreau LAWN GUYS 941 527 6939 From the tips of the leaves to the depths of the roots providing your lawn with the care it deserves Art by GreGo Anderson At MojoHAnd coM desiGn by ArtefAct desiGn inc PrintinG by MAnAtee Printers inc
esfestival org Food Vendors B s Cool Treats Delicious wholesome frozen confections J J BBQ Traditional BBQ burgers hot dogs and corn dogs Pier 22 Bloody Mary s Mimosas Planet Philly Holy Macaroni Bowled Life Gourmet Phillys macaroni bowls Acai and smoothie bowls avocado toast salads and soups Rich N Rise Thai The Farm House Donuts wings cold brew hot coffee Pad thai spring rolls dumplings and other Thai food The Spot Tacos Kettle Cornball Tacos quesadillas burritos cactus beans and rice Kettle corn praline nuts peanuts Denotes vegan options available Line Up 11 00am 12 00pm 12 15pm 1 15pm 1 30pm 2 30pm 2 45pm 3 45pm 4 00pm 5 00pm 5 15pm 6 30pm 6 45pm 8 00pm In between sets Zac Harmon John Primer The Real Deal Blues Band Annika Chambers The Duke Robillard Band Biscuit Miller The Mix Toronzo Cannon Kenny Neal Angela Easley 5
Festival Perf Zac Harmon 11 00AM 12 00PM Zac Harmon is an award winning guitarist organist singer and songwriter whose sound combines the best of old school soul blues artists with modern lyrics and themes In 2004 Harmon and the Mid South Blues Revue won the Blues Foundation s International Blues Challenge s Best Unsigned Band XM listeners voted Harmon Best New Blues Artist in 2005 He has won the Blues Music Award for Best New Artist Debut was featured in Blues Revue magazine as one of 10 artists that represent the future of the blues was honored at the Jackson Music Awards and received the Jus Blues Music Foundation Award for Outstanding Guitar Player John Primer The Real Deal Blues Band 12 15PM 1 15PM John Primer grew up in Mississippi inspired by his family s deep devotion to spirituals on Sundays and blues on Saturdays In Chicago he got his first steady gig at the Legendary Theresa s Lounge He played with Willie Dixon and then joined Muddy Waters band After Muddy s untimely death he joined Magic Slim The Teardrops innovating the Chicago lump sound In 1995 he began his own Real Deal Blues Band and recorded on his own Blues House Productions record label Primer is a Chicago Blues Hall of Famer 2 time Grammy Nominee 2 Lifetime Achievement Award and Blues Music Award winner Annika Chambers 1 30PM 2 30PM Annika grew up singing in the church but during two tours of duty in the US Army she realized her gift and became part of a touring band through Kosovo and Iraq providing a welcome lift for the troops morale She formed Annika Chambers and The House Rules Band in 2011 and her debut album climbed blues charts across the US and Europe Her success earned her a nomination for 2015 Blues Music Award Best New Artist Her sophomore release debuted at 7 on the Billboard Blues chart Chambers has a deep passion for supporting and inspiring the next generation of musicians donating time speaking in classrooms about the legacy of the blues The Duke Robillard Band 2 45PM 3 45PM Michael John Duke Robillard is a guitarist vocalist songwriter bandleader studio sideman producer label operator and educator The Blues Music Awards named Duke Robillard Best Blues Guitarist four times making him the second most honored guitarist for that award In 2007 Duke received a Grammy nomination for his Guitar Groove a rama CD and was also honored with the prestigious Rhode Island Pell Award for excellence in the arts Other awards over the last decade include three Canadian Maple Blues Awards for Best International Blues Artist The Blues Foundation s Producer of the Year award The French Blues Association Album of the Year award and Guitarist of the Year awards 6
formers Biscuit Miller The Mix Save The D a te D e c 4 Dec 6 for 20 20 Bra denton Fes tival W B eekend lues 4 00PM 5 00PM Biscuit and his band The Mix have been touring extensively ever since he won his first BMA in 2012 followed by a second BMA for Best Bass Player in 2017 Biscuit is known for his high energy shows his antics as a funky bassist turned front man and his blazing million dollar smile He is a born entertainer and is at home on the stage where he connects with his audience through a fun and funky approach to the blues But don t let the fun and food songs fool you This is a dedicated group of musicians with an amazing depth of talent Biscuit Miller has graced the covers of several publications including the Blues Festival Guide and Big City Rhythm Blues Toronzo Cannon 5 15PM 6 30PM Since the 2016 release of his Alligator Records debut The Chicago Way contemporary blues guitarist vocalist songwriter Toronzo Cannon has burst onto the international stage as one of Chicago s most acclaimed next generation bluesmen He s earned his fame through the overwhelming response to his album the sheer force of his music his original songs and his live charisma Since the CD s release he s played major cities all over the U S Canada and Europe delivering one hard rocking performance after another England s MOJO magazine declared The Chicago Way the 1 Best Blues Album of 2016 It was also nominated for four Blues Music Awards in 2017 Kenny Neal 6 45PM 8 00PM Kenny Neal born in New Orleans and raised in Baton Rouge began playing music at a young age Learning the basics from his father singer and Blues harmonica master Raful Neal Kenny is known as a modern swamp blues and multi instrumentalist that draws from the sizzling sounds of his native Louisiana Kenny s 2016 release Bloodline was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album and also won 2 Blues Music Awards one for Best Contemporary Blues Album and the other for Best Contemporary Male Blues Artist He is a true living blues Legend THE REAL DEAL and more poised than ever to deliver the blues like no one else can Angela Easley In Between With a voice of the bayou sultry spicy and full of soul this Nashville Mississippi soul singer rattles the rafters with her powerhouse vocals and rockin soulful band The Angela Easley Band was a 2016 Nashville Blues Challenge Finalist Angela made her debut performance in 2016 at the legendary Nashville club 12th Porter and cohosted a roots series show Rock Roots Boogaloo at Douglas Corner Cafe Angela Easley s new album Hold On is filled with infectious tunes and showcases Angela s prolific lyric style rooted in the deep soul of the south Angela s latest single Lay Down is sure to get you singing along 7
Realize Bradenton THANKS Our Sponsors Welcome to the eighth annual Bradenton Blues Festival Realize Bradenton s goal is to bring the highest quality Blues acts to the Riverwalk This festival is possible due to our 59 sponsors and a multitude of volunteers Join us in thanking these businesses and individuals for bringing the blues to Bradenton Presenting BMO Harris Bank Hosting Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Blues Music Magazine Callaghan Tire City of Bradenton Realize Bradenton Ticket Blues King Artefact Design Inc Bryan Gordon Designs Florida Blue Manatee Apparel Graphics Manatee Printers Inc MojoHand com NDC Construction Pier 22 Cool Cats Dr Mark T Elfervig DDS MAGD Hampton Inn Suites Downtown Historic District Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Spectrum New Orleans Andersen Racepark Blue Rooster Darwin Brewing Co Eb s Drafting and Engineering Florida Lawn Guys Formella Construction Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Jeffcoat Blueprinting Jimmy John s Mojoe Productions OSA Global Security US Tent Rental Chicago Blues Connect Bradenton D D Seamless Gutters Deborah Emile Gauvreau Dr Robert Koser MD FPL Goodwill Manasota Go Tonight Hernando Desoto Society Hillstrom Wright Plastic Surgery 8 Independent Jones Janet Trettau Jones Edmunds Associates Inc Keller Williams on the Water Manatee Insurance Services Inc Manson Roofing National Health Insurance Agencies Inc National Retirement Group Stronger Moving Delivery Service Suncoast Blues Society Tailored Thrones Tervis Trost Heating Cooling WP Real Estate Leasing Urology Partners USA Fence Yoga Arts
The ONLY thing that rocks more than the Bradenton Blues Festival is Johnette and the Staff at Realize Bradenton for consistently putting on GREAT shows year after year Dennis Frey Manatee Apparel 9
Illustrator Grego Anderson Creates Rise Above the Tide Grego Anderson was born and raised in a small town in northern Michigan in 1968 His career has always been the infusion of art and music and specifically the Blues After relocating to Austin Texas after college Grego worked as a graphic designer specializing in music promotion merchandise and concert poster design This led to him going solo and focusing 100 on the Blues music field by forming Mojohand com the world s largest online Blues music retail store which is still a one man company and a true labor of love Grego s Blues folk art paintings have been featured on numerous television shows documentary films and books as well as on CD packages and show posters for the largest names in the Blues for the past 20 years Grego performs musically in the live music capital of the world with his blues trio Down and Out playing guitar and dobro in various other projects and enjoying life with his faithful dog Maybelline the Mojo Hound In Rise above the Tide the winged dobro guitar soars as high as the music over the Manatee River My intent on this piece was to combine a classic and timeless symbol of the delta blues the dobro guitar along with the flavors and colors of Florida and the gulf coast tropical waters palm trees fishing hooks and native wildlife The wings on the dobro are in stark contrast from the Blues as being historically thought of as the devil s music an idea I am not in agreement with To me the Blues is a triumph of the human spirit the uplifting from common human tragedies and relationships gone wrong 10 I loved getting involved with the Bradenton Blues Fest which has always been highly regarded in the Blues community and I am now planning on a relocation from Texas to Florida
A proud sponsor of the Bradenton Blues Festival Value in print since 1977 1007 30th Ave W Bradenton FL 34205 Phone 941 746 9100 manateeprinters com This is the eighth year Manatee Printers Inc has sponsored the festival It is one of the premier events of the year supported by so many local people as well as visitors from out of town The music is really top notch Ron Pickelsimer President Manatee Printers Inc 11
The Magic River James Simon 2019 When Old Main Street Was New Cory Wright 2016 A Homage to the Creative Spirit Tim Jaeger 2019 Chrysalis Launcher Catherine Woods 2010 Road Art Milagros Collective 2017 Open Hearts Icon Jane Seymour 2019 B R ADEN TON PUBLI 12
Come Back Soon Don Brandes 2019 Follow Your Bliss Mark Mitchell 2019 Flora and Fauna Tom Casmer 2019 Embrace the Future Eduardo Mendieta 2017 IC ART Transit Station Mural Dzine Carlos Rolon 2012 Skatepark Graffiti Wall South Matt Lang 2012 13
A tribute to Patty Virgilio Patty Callaghan Virgilio was a force of nature a tidal wave of fun She broke down the wall between the stage and the audience and made the band say Look at that bunch over there They re having more fun than we are She worked hard played hard and brought all of us along with her Patty was a friend who became a sister to me and many others and she shared her joy and her wonderful family freely She defied the odds and fought to live every last minute she could Inspiring hilarious irreplaceable I miss her like hell Marcia Ball 2014 Bradenton Blues Festival Musician I have the most amazing family and friends and I think one of the first things they would all say about me is I LOVE life and I LOVE to laugh Patty Virgilio 14
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DOWNTOWN SO MUCH TO The Bishop Museum of Science Nature cultural history planetarium and aquarium Manatee Village Historical Park restored buildings from our pioneer past ArtCenter Manatee exhibits of local and nationally known artists Manatee Performing Arts Center inspiring and enriching artists and audiences of all ages Explore downtown Bradenton s unique mix of art theatre history science and sports all within a walkable riverfront community Go to www RealizeBradenton com for more information and a calendar of events
BRADENTON SEE AND DO Village of the Arts over 40 galleries boutiques and cafes LECOM PARK home to the Pittsburgh Pirates and Bradenton Marauders Hernando DeSoto Historical Society annual six week spring festival and parade Historic Main Street restaurants shops and nightlife Visit the Bradenton Riverwalk CONCERTS FESTIVALS ART TALKS MOVIES FOOD VOLLEYBALL TIDAL DISCOVERY ZONE SKATEBOARDING FISHING PUBLIC ART FUN ZONE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS LIVING HISTORY BOATING YOGA
Call us when your lawn gives you the BLUES LAWN GUY S 941 527 6939 Like Us on Facebook Proud sponsor of the Bradenton Blues Festival and the Sponsor Pavilion plants and lighting We believe in Florida Our deep roots in the Sunshine State go back 75 years as a Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan and it s in our DNA to help Florida s communities stay healthy Through support of community partners like Realize Bradenton our volunteer efforts and support of fitness and wellness programs statewide we are committed to helping everyone in Florida in their pursuit of health We are your trusted partner here to serve you and your family today and tomorrow Visit us at our Florida Blue Center across from University Town Center Mall to learn more about the services and programs available to you Jason Fromi Mid Market Account Executive Florida Blue MUSSELS and BLUE WITH A BREW FOOD for the SOUL Official VIP Caterer Proud Sponsor of the Bradenton Blues Festival Bradenton Blues special includes market mussels with white wine garlic butter spinach bleu cheese and bacon paired with a draft beer of your choice Bud Light or Yuengling PIER 22 West On The Riverwalk Just Minutes From the Event Pavilion 18 9 DEC 6 8 2019 BLUES WEEKEND ONLY Proud To Support 1200 1st Ave West BRADENTON 941 748 8087
Visit your Sarasota Florida Blue Center at 285 North Cattlemen Road Sarasota FL 34243 or online at floridablue com center sarasota No matter where you are in life Florida Blue goes beyond health insurance We re proud to sponsor Realize Bradenton as part of our ongoing commitment to helping the people and businesses of our community achieve better health since 1944 So you can feel good saying RedefiningHealth That s My Kind of Blue 877 352 5830 floridablue com Florida Blue is a trade name of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Inc an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association 96804 0719 96804 0719_FBLPWEST_2019_Bradenton_BluesFestival_Ad_HR indd 1 7 27 19 10 47 AM 19
2020 Tickets on sale December 20th The Perfect Holiday Gift Visit BradentonBluesFestival org or check your email for the official launch To sign up for our e newsletter visit RealizeBradenton com The place to be the first Saturday of December every year is Bradenton Florida to see some of the greatest Blues artists in the world Paul E Benjamin Blues Veteran Festival Promoter 20
2019 2020 REALIZE BRADENTON EVENTS www RealizeBradenton com Bradenton Farmers Market Saturdays October 5 May 30 9am 2pm Free A place where the community meets each week to enjoy locally grown fresh produce plants local arts crafts live music demonstrations by local chefs and family activities Parking is free on weekends and dogs on leashes are always welcome Old Main Street 12th Street W www BradentonFarmersMarket com Mainly Art Every 3rd Saturday October 19 May 16 9am 2pm Free The Farmers Market expands to welcome local artists and craftspeople selling their handmade goods Old Main Street 12th Street W ArtSlam Saturday March 7 9am 4pm Free A celebration of youth creativity Watch as dozens of teams of students and creatives take art out of the classrooms and studios and onto the streets Engage in the creative process experience temporary public art and celebrate the creative youth in our area Old Main Street with Farmers Market 12th Street W Music in the Park Fridays March 13 20 27 April 3 10 17 24 6pm 8pm Free Outdoor concerts at the Riverwalk Mosaic Amphitheater Come enjoy local music while watching the sunset over the Manatee River Bring a chair or blanket to sit on Food beverages will be available for purchase and proceeds benefit Realize Bradenton Dogs on leashes are always welcome Riverwalk Mosaic Amphitheater 606 3rd Ave W 2020 Music in the Park Line up March 13th The Divebombers March 20th Kettle of Fish March 27th Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones April 3rd Glass Onion Beatles Band April 10th Rye Road April 17th Jah Movement April 24th Ari the Alibis IN THE PARK
Wash Your Blues Away
The end of the festival shouldn t leave you feeling blue Keep the party going well after the last set with waterfront dining gorgeous sunsets and serene island beaches Here a vacation means getting down while turning up the volume Discover a number of activities throughout the area such as craft breweries sprawling nature preserves and a high flying adventure course If you can t stay for an encore go online to plan your return trip today BradentonGulfIslands com
20 Visit our online store to collect all of the posters at www bradentonbluesfestival org shop Ronnie Baker Brooks Golden State Lone Star Review Victor Wainwright and the wildroots Jason Ricci Larry Mccray sugar Ray and the bluetones slam allen band ilana katz katz between sets 2016 DECEMBER 3 2016 December 1 3 2017 a realize bradenton production in bradenton florida Welch ledbetter connection presenting Mr Sipp Shakura S aida chriS cain harper and MidWeSt kind chriStone kingfiSh ingraM kelley hunt betWeen SetS A R E A L I Z E B RA D ENTO N PR O DU CTI O N I N B RA D ENTO N F LO R I DA A REALIZE BRADENTON PRODUCTION IN BRADENTON FLORIDA trey Wanvig JOE LOUIS CURTIS SUGAR CHUBBY CARRIER NICK MOSS VANESSA SEAN CHAMBERS BRODY BUSTER BETWEEN SETS WALKER SALGADO BLUE AND THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND BAND COLLIER BAND sponsor presenting sponsor presenting R E A L I Z E sponsor R E A L I Z E EB s drafting Engineering Deborah Emile Gauvreau Darrell Lynn Turner Deborah Emile Gauvreau MICHAEL CHRISTY MESSER joe linda formella Art by tom cAsmer Design by ArtefAct Design inc Printing by mAnAtee Printers inc MICHAEL CHRISTY MESSER Deborah Emile Gauvreau Art by tom cAsmer Design by ArtefAct Design inc Printing by mAnAtee Printers inc 2018 Poster by Tom Casmer 2017 Poster by Tom Casmer Art by regAn Dunnick Design by ArtefAct Design inc Printing by MAnAtee Printers inc 2016 Poster by Regan Dunnick Janiva Magness Rick estRin and the nightcats Joanna connoR Mike Zito and the Wheel supeR chikan and the fighting cocks laRRy gaRneR giRls With guitaRs in layMan teRMs betWeen sets bRadenton blues festival deceMbeR 5 2015 A REALIZE BRADENTON PRODUCTION IN BRADENTON FLORIDA presenting sponsor R E A L I Z E MICHAEL CHRISTY MESSER Deborah Emile Gauvreau Art by Don brAnDes Design by ArtefAct Design inc Printing by MAnAtee Printers inc 2015 Poster by Don Brandes 24 2014 Poster by Don Brandes 2013 Poster by Mary GrandPre illustrator of Harry Potter
Having been a part of the Bradenton Blues Fest since the beginning I have seen what a positive impact it has had in our community The event brings visitors from all over the world to beautiful downtown Bradenton and locals get to enjoy something new and exciting every year Ron Allen NDC Construction 25
The Bradenton Blues Fest is a valuable asset to our community Music lovers from all over the world are coming to celebrate the Blues and its Heritage The Bradenton Blues Fest is also leaving a wonderful legacy towards music education in our schools from the profits generated Thank you Realize Bradenton and all the wonderful people who make this and other events happen Dr Mark T Elfervig DDS MAGD 26
The Village is Florida s largest live work art community and where over 40 businesses call home Galleries studios cafes healing arts jewelry fashion and books can all be found here ArtWalk occurs every first Friday and Saturday of the month 1113 12th Street West Bradenton 34205 27
everything is nearby Visit WalkBradenton com to explore downtown Bradenton s 67 artworks 25 historic sites and 155 places to eat shop stay and play All nearby and walkable PRODUCED BY SPONSORS
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We the blues Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is proud to be a sponsor of the 2019 Bradenton Blues Fest srq airport com WEB COM 30
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is proud to partner with Realize Bradenton to bring outstanding talent to the community while supporting important art and music programs for Bradenton s youth This year s lineup for the Bradenton Blues Festival promises to be another great event filled with food festivities and fun bringing together visitors and locals in a celebration of music Rick Piccolo Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Downtown Bradenton s Historic Hotel Located near the Manatee River downtown Bradenton restaurants attractions and Gulf beaches Looking for a Guest rooms include a flat screen LCD TV coffee maker MP3 clock radio and a work desk area Most rooms have a microwave and mini refrigerator Three meeting rooms offering over 2 200 square feet of total meeting space FREE hot breakfast daily buffet Complimentary high speed Internet access River view rooms with balcony available Outdoor heated pool deck and indoor fitness center Call for Information 941 746 9400 Feel the Hamptonality 7famytonlnn su t 11 a nton Vownt 7t 1ftstoru VtstnCt www bradentondowntownhistoricdistrictsuites hamptoninn com GREAT music magazine Blues Music Magazine Four Full Color Print Editions Per Year FREE Digital Editions for Members Artists Features Columnists Reviews Newly Released CDs More Call Toll Free 855 US BLUES Visit us online www Blues4Life com 31
Blues is easy to play but hard to feel Jimi Hendrix December 7 2019 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 32 Artefact Design is proud to be a sponsor of the Bradenton Blues Festival and Blues in the Schools As we remember the tragedies that befell our Nation 78 years ago at Pearl Harbor that pushed our Greatest Generation into World War II let s not forget the 2 403 Americans that died that day but let us also remember the freedoms we enjoy today because of the more than 16 million brave men and women that took on the mantel of war so that everyday people would not have to live under tyranny and fear That generation of warriors paved the way for the everyday joys we are able to partake in today and also laid the example for all future service men and women to adhere to and to proudly stand up and continue to keep tyranny at bay on a daily basis Thank you is not enough however Goodwill Manasota Veterans Services will do our best to honor their sacrifices by making sure local veterans live a dignified life by assisting them to the best of our abilities
Christone Kingfish Ingram at Manatee High School 2018 Blues in the Schools Realize Bradenton produces the annual Bradenton Blues Festival and directs proceeds raised from the event back into the community to support art and music programs for youth including Blues in the Schools In addition to fostering a healthy business climate enriching the community is another goal of the Bradenton Blues Festival and Blues in the Schools gives us a meaningful way to support our youth arts and education initiatives 33
Bradenton Riverwalk Local craft beer from Gold Coast Eagle Distributing 34
CGC 040404 941 379 0481 www FormellaConstruction com P roud Supporters of the Bradenton Blues Festival A Full Service Ground Up Construction Company Specializing in Commercial Retail Industrial Projects Offering Hurricane Hardening Hardening Existing Metal Buildings Against Hurricanes 8219 Blaikie Court Sarasota Florida 34240 Specializing in Commercial Retail Industrial Projects I am both a fan of the blues and a strong supporter of regional growth BMO Harris Bank is honored to support Realize Bradenton and its mission to transform downtown Bradenton into a vibrant riverfront destination A large part of our mission at BMO Harris Bank is to encourage and support cultural efforts and initiatives The Bradenton Blues Festival not only enhances the lives of those of us who live and work here but it also unites area based businesses to form common cause with one of the area s most important economic multipliers the regional arts and cultural industry CHAD CAMPBell Regional President at BMO Harris Bank 35
We bring people together Realize Bradenton the producer of the Bradenton Blues Festival brings people together to create a more vibrant attractive and prosperous community for residents visitors and businesses As a community benefit nonprofit organization we work with others to continually strengthen the social cultural and physical assets in the Bradenton area by Creatively engaging people in positive change such as the Riverwalk design and the Village of the Arts Tapestry Project Strategically promoting Bradenton on line in print on air and in person engage People Redevelopment Economic Growth REALIZE Possibilities Offering numerous free events all year www RealizeBradenton com 36 transform Places
WORKING TOGETHER WORKS 2019 Future of the Region for Creating Together 2019 Gold Addy Awards 2018 Bradenton Blues Festival Poster Blues Madonna 2019 Silver Addy Award Millennial Leadership Video 2018 Addy Awards 2017 Bradenton Blues Festival Poster 2018 Addy Awards WalkBradenton com PSA How to Video 2017 Champions of Healthcare Finalist 2016 Manatee Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Year Award 2015 Blues411 Best Blues Festival of the Year Jimi Award 2015 Knight Cities Challenge Award 2015 Gold Daisy Award for the Riverwalk 2014 Public Societal Benefit Nonprofit of the Year Award 2014 Goodwill Manasota Ambassador Award 2013 Outstanding Public Interest Group of the Year Award 2012 Best Public Space Project Award 2011 Public Art Award for Art Slam Thank You Realize Bradenton Corporate Sponsors BMOHB_T2_E EPS BMOHB_T2_E JPG BMOHB_2_E EPS BMOHB_2_E JPG Gainesville Ocala Bradenton Sarasota Punta Gorda ittsburgh irates BMOHB_TK_E EPS BMOHB_TK_E JPG aseball BMOHB_K_E EPS BMOHB_K_E JPG SOKOS social BMOHB_T2RB_E EPS BMOHB_T2RB_E JPG BMOHB_T2R_E EPS BMOHB_2RB_E EPS BMOHB_2RB_E JPG BMOHB_2R_E EPS 37
BE A PART OF THE 2020 Bradenton Blues Festival Contact johnette realizebradenton com to be a sponsor or contact Catherine realizebradenton com to volunteer Dr Robert Koser BMO Harris Bank Mayor Wayne Poston Micki Poston Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Pier 22 Manatee Printers Inc Artefact Design Emile Deborah Gauvreau 38 Blues Music Magazine
Dr Mark T Elfervig DDS Manatee Apparel Graphics c i s u m s e u l b e v i l and good times Join the fun for 2020 Jones Edmunds Associates Manatee Printers Inc Callaghan Tire Suncoast Gems D D Seamless Gutters Florida Lawn Guys National Retirement Group GoTonight Darwin Brewing Co Blue Rooster Tervis 39
Volunteers Make Things Happen Hundreds of volunteers thousands of hours contributed one purpose to welcome YOU to Bradenton and make the Bradenton Blues Festival the BEST blues festival in the country Each year more than 150 Realize Bradenton volunteers and volunteer groups from businesses sponsors and community organizations come together to serve at the festival From ticket takers to raffle rock stars fabulous first aid workers to merchandise mavens everywhere you look at the Bradenton Blues Festival there are smiling faces of volunteers Realize Bradenton a small but mighty nonprofit with a staff of five is able to create such a fabulous weekend of music friendship and fun because of these dedicated caring volunteers who come together to contribute to their community Rock on volunteers and thank you for all you do 40
Shout out and appreciation to the 20 founding sponsors who have supported the Bradenton Blues Festival every year since 2012 presenting sponsor 41
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