Damon Flowler
We’ve seen a lot online lately about benefits for Damon Fowler, the teenage kid we sawback in the 90s amaze us on stage at Skippers’ Smoke House and other venues aroundthe area. His talent runs deep and comes from a place that only those born with musicin their blood know. There are some things that cannot be taught, but they can be practiced and Damon has mastered so much on guitar, slide, lap steel, dobro, songwriting and singing. He is a virtuoso with a natural, comfortabl
The History of the Blues Tampa Bay
Chapter 1: Tampa Red By Sandy Atkinson Tampa Red (born Hudson Woodbridge-Whittaker) was born in Georgia. His parents died when he was a child and he was sent to Tampa to be raised by his aunt and grandmother. The date of his birth is uncertain, but his death certificate states he was born in1904. He became one of the most important blues musicians from Tampa Bay. His distinctive slide style on the National Resonator guitar along with his songwriting influenced other blues
Blues JamBash-Sunday, 9/13/2026
SBS Blues members, along with family and friends who support Blues music, are invited to join us on Sunday, September 13th, at 12 noon for our BluesJam Anniversary event. This occasion will be hosted by local Blues legend Steve Arvey at Bayboro Brewery in St. Petersburg, Florida. The day commences with the Acoustic Blues Brunch, sponsored by Bayboro Brewery, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. (Complimentary) During the Brunch Sandy Atkinson will honor this years SBS Legend in Blues- R
