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7th Annual Blues Jam on the Outer Banks

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Big Ron Hunter

Big Ron Hunter

The Outer Banks is quietly becoming the home of blues music. Blues, brews, & the beach, the perfect combination!

Last summer we announced our sponsorship of a great Bluez & Brewz Fest held in August, and last week we announced our sponsorship of a Memorial Day blues fest in Corrolla, but the longest running blues jam on the Outer Banks is the Freedman’s Colony Blues Jam, held at Roanoke Island Festival Park, that is in its 7th year in 2011!

  • 7th Annual Freedmen’s Colony Blues Jam
  • March 25 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
  • Indoor Theatre

The Crowd from Dare County and Big Ron Hunter from, Winston- Salem, NC, will be featured.

The event is sponsored by the Roanoke Island Freedmen’s Colony Association. Beginning February 21, tickets can be purchased for $15 at Manteo Booksellers, the Music Store in Kill Devil Hills and HHR Music in Nags Head.

(252) 473-2753 or (252)305-5789 or www.RoanokeIsland.com

Seaside Vacations Proudly Sponsors the Memorial Day Blues Fest on the Outer Banks

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Outer Banks Memorial Day Blues Festival

Outer Banks Memorial Day Blues Festival

Is the Outer Banks quietly becoming a blues mecca? We still need a dedicated blues bar, or at least some blues themed nights, but the OBX is starting to draw a serious blues crowd.

In August, we were the proud sponsors of the 3rd annual Bluez & Brewz festival, and a second blues fest was recently announced for Memorial Day weekend 2011. New acts and new location…same promoter, same great blues music and great beers.

It is called the Marsh Grass Music Festival, and it is being held on the lawn of the Whalehead Club in Corolla. This is a perfect spot for an outdoor music festival; huge lawn overlooking the sound with perfect sunsets. We are proud to be a sponsor of this event, and hope to see much more blues on the OBX.

It is a blues music festival that the entire family can enjoy.  Dance the night away to the smooth tunes of Eddie Shaw& the Wolf Gang,  Jackie Scott & the Housewreckers and Approved by Snakes with Jason Ricci.  For ticket information visit Marsh Grass Music Festival on Facebook.

I’ve been trying to teach myself blues harmonica for a few years, relatively unsuccessfully I might add, and over that time, I’ve stumbled across Jason Ricci numerous times. He is an amazing blues harp player, and well worth the price of admission on his own. I can’t wait to see this amazing show.

Let’s keep bringing the blues to the OBX!

May 29, 2011 – Sunday from 6 pm to 10 pm

Admission: $20

Event Dates:
May 29, 2011
Sunday

Event location:
Currituck Heritage Park, Outer Banks
1100 Club Way
Corolla NC, 27927
252-453-9040   ext: 3

More contact info:
Phone: 252-453-9040
URL: Event web site

Outer Banks Fishing – Trout are Biting!

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Fall on the Outer Banks is pretty ideal. In addition to beautiful weather, warm water, and wide open beaches, OBX fishing is at its peak in the fall.

As the natural elements adjust, and the water temps begin to drop, fish start running…blues, spot, mullet, and one of the fall’s best OBX fish, trout.

This video was shot at dusk on Monday, October 18, 2010 in Kitty Hawk. North and south of the Kitty Hawk Pier. A bunch of surfcasters and pier fishermen enjoying the evening bite.

Get your waders and rod…meet you on the beach.

2010 Outer Banks Bluez & Brewz Fest Coming Soon

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2010 Outer Banks Bluez & Brewz Festival

2010 Outer Banks Bluez & Brewz Festival

Schedule:

  • 4 – 5pm – Mojo Collins & Triple Threat
  • 5:30 – 6:30pm – The Crowd
  • 7 – 8pm  - Josh Preslar Band
  • 8:30 – 10pm  - Grant Austin Taylor

Mojo Collins & Triple Threat
www.MojoCollins.com

The Crowd
www.CrowdBand.net

Josh Preslar Band
www.JoshPreslarBand.com

Grant Austin Taylor
www.GrantAustinTaylor.com

OBX Pic O’ the Day: An Outer Banks Original

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OBX Pic of the Day: An Outer Banks Original

Established in 1977, Brew Thru is an Outer Banks icon that has stood the test of time. The Brew Thru offers a wide variety of adult beverages and their unique t-shirts are always a hit, but the true beauty of the Brew Thru is its simplicity. Need some beer but don’t feel like getting out of your car?…bingo! Brew Thru it is. Brew Thru, we salute you; keep up the good work.

PS – the Brew Thru also puts on a great Blues festival at the end of summer (8/21).  Seaside Vacations is a proud sponsor of the Bluez & Brewz festival (http://www.bluezandbrewz.com/).  We have some great vaction homes still available!

Outer Banks Brew Thru

Outer Banks Brew Thru

Winter Blues Party on the Outer Banks

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Outer Banks Winter Blues Party

Outer Banks Winter Blues Party

Saturday, March 6, 2010
Pamlico Jack’s (Nags Head)
7 p.m. – midnight

Proceeds to help the family of fallen Nags Head Sergeant Earl Murray
Tickets:  $105 per couple / $52.50 single

  • Dinner
  • Drinks
  • Music
  • Dancing
  • Poker
  • Silent Auction
  • Raffles
  • Corn Hole

Outer Banks Bluez & Brewz Festival

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Bluez & Brewz Festival

Great way to spend Labor Day on the Outer Banks.   http://www.bluezandbrewz.com/

 Brew Thru’s Blues and Brews Festival

  • Sunday, September 6th of Labor Day weekend.
  • Gate opens at 5pm, the music starts at 6pm and the event flows until 10pm.
  • Beverly “Guitar” Watkins w/ Albert White
  • Old Enough to Know Better
  • Location: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Manteo
  • Ticket link:  www.shop.outerbanksbeachmusicfestival.com

Blues on the Outer Banks

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Delbert McClinton, a world renown blues musician will be playing at the Roanoke Island Festival Park this Friday. 

Delbert’s soul meets blues voice has collaborated with many other artists, such as Bonnie Raitt.  Gates will open at 5 pm with the concert starting at 6.  General admission is $20. 

This is lawn seating, so bring a chair or blanket. 

Call 475-1500 for more information

Blues Fest on the Outer Banks

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Freedmen’s Colony Blues Jam on the Outer Banks

 

The Freedman’s Colony Blues Jam will take place at Roanoke Festival Park on Friday, Feb 20 at 8pm.

 

This year’s featured artist will include Hubert Sumlin, Bob Margolin, and Matt Walsh.

 

Hubert Sumlin is considered to be a legend among blues guitarists; he spent time recording in Chicago with Blues Legend Howlin’ Wolf (aka Chester Burnett).  The recordings that Sumlin took lead guitar on eventually ended up in England where they had a great impact on artists such as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones.

 

Margolin has been involved in recoding with legendary blues artist Muddy Waters and is a major figure in the Chicago blues scene. 

 

Walsh is a blues musician who is originally from North Carolina but is currently based in Wichita Kansas. Walsh’s music is influenced by Southside Chicago Blues of the 1950s.  

 

Tickets are available to be purchased in advance at Manteo Booksellers for $15.  Other locations selling tickets are: SSR Music/ Radio Shack; the Music Store in Kill Devil Hills or at the park after Feb 16.