Press Release For Immediate Release See Related Release: Nashville comes to Key Largo for Annual Songfest Event Date: Through June, 2014 Key Largo's Bayside Grille Hosts 2nd Annual Bayside Bluesfest Bayside Grille owner Robert DiGiorgio says, "We are thrilled to welcome such great international artists to Key Largo again this year. Last year s, event along with the Downtown Key Largo Songfest has put Key Largo on the international music scene. Braille Blues Daddy Bryan Lee: Blind, Grammy Award Nominated Key Largo, Florida (January 14, 2014) - Bayside Grille and Sunset Bar in Key Largo will be hosting an elite group of international Blues stars at the 2nd Annual Bayside Bluesfest, through June, 2014. Admittance is always free, as is the Most Photographed Sunset in Key Largo. This outstanding event brings live entertainment from some of today's greatest Blues stars to the community. Among the Page 1
stars who will grace the stage are: The JW Jones Band, Canada's Top Touring Blues Act Anni Piper, Australian Blues Sensation & Award Winner Chris Duarte, 4th Best Guitar Player by Guitar Players Magazine Todd Wolfe, Lead Guitarist for Sheryl Crow Kelly Richey, compared to Jimi Hendrix, Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Ray Vaughan Nick Moss, Blues Legend & 16 time BMA nominee Braille Blues Daddy Bryan Lee: Blind, Grammy Award Nominated Peter Karp & Sue Foley Jim Thackery, Blues Legend Harper & Midwest Kind Mac Arnolds Corn Bread & Collard Greens Festival, May 15, 16, 17 JP Soars & THe Red Hots with his 2 string cigarbox guitar The Livesays, Billy Livesay toured with Clarence Clemmons for 10 years until his death Biscuit Miller & The Mix Key Largo has never seen a lineup of Blues stars like this. Last year, the event drew enthusiastic crowds from all over, and Robert DiGiorgio, owner of Bayside Grille and Sunset Bar, promises that this year will prove to be even better. Bayside Grille & Sunset Bar will bring these incredible artists with their wonderful, deep and rich musical history. For example, Nick Moss is a Blues legend and a 16 time BMA nominee. JP Soars and his two string cigarbox guitar is well known for being a monster guitar player as well as the 2011 International Blues Challenge winner. Todd Wolfe has been lead guitarist for Sheryl Crowe and Carla Olson, and his original songs have been covered by such great artists as Faith Hill and Stevie Nicks. Joel DaSilva s résumé includes performances with heavy hitters like B.B. King, A.C.Reed, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Reverend Horton Heat, and he has been the opening act for J.J. Grey, Nick Curran, the Smithereens, Foghat, Los Lobos, The White Stripes, The Black Crowes, Nighthawks and Jimmie Vaughan. This year s finale brings Mac Arnold s Cornbread & Collard Greens festival to Key Largo for 3 nights, May 15, 16, 17. Bayside Grille owner Robert DiGiorgio says, "We are thrilled to welcome such great international artists to Key Largo again this year. Last year s, event along with the Downtown Key Largo Songfest has put Key Largo on the international music scene. The response has been overwhelming from both the performers and the fans. We have people planning their Key Largo & Florida Keys vacations around some of our performer s schedules. Page 2
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Mac Arnolds Corn Bread & Collard Greens Festival, May 15, 16, 17 Page 4
When asked how he entices the artists to attend, DiGiorgio says it's easy. I ask them if they want to come to exotic Key Largo in the winter. Once they get here and perform, they always want to come back. International Blues star Debbie Davies even took some time to swim with the dolphins while she was here. Many performers comment on how the Key Largo fans are some of the best. They really enjoy the music. The event is sponsored by DiGiorgio s Café Largo and Bayside Grille and will be held at their location in Downtown Key Largo at 99530 Overseas Highway. Details: www.keylargoblues.com About the Bayside Blues Festival: The six month long festival offers a unique cultural experience and the opportunity for music lovers to enjoy music and stories that surround the music. The music ranges from yesterday s great traditional sounds to some of today s most innovative, but still fundamentally Blues, tunes. The event is sponsored by DiGiorgio s Café Largo and Bayside Grille and will be held at their location in Downtown Key Largo at 99530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo FL. Admittance is always free but purchases are necessary to pay for the music. Biscuit Miller & The Mix Page 5
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Contact & Media Visits Media Contact: Robert DiGiorgio DiGiorgio Email: baysidegrille@terranova.net Phone: 305 451 4885 Media Visits: Complimentary media visits for journalists on assignment or with approved credentials. If you are unable to accept a courtesy visit, a press rate can be negotiated. Cafe Largo Inc 99530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida, 33037 Web: www.keylargorestaurants.com Condensed Version Page 7
Key Largo's Bayside Grille Hosts 2nd Annual Bayside Bluesfest Key Largo, Florida - Bayside Grille and Sunset Bar in Key Largo will be hosting an elite group of international Blues stars at the 2nd Annual Bayside Bluesfest, through June, 2014. Admittance is always free, as is the Most Photographed Sunset in Key Largo. This outstanding event brings live entertainment from some of today's greatest Blues stars to the community. The six month long festival offers a unique cultural experience and the opportunity for music lovers to enjoy music and stories that surround the music. The music ranges from yesterday s great traditional sounds to some of today s most innovative, but still fundamentally Blues, tunes. Located in the one square mile area known as Downtown Key Largo, restaurants, bars, hotels, diving & fishing charters are all within walking distance. The event is sponsored by DiGiorgio s Café Largo and Bayside Grille and will be held at their location in Downtown Key Largo at 99530 Overseas Highway. www.keylargoblues.com Page 8