EVENTS

Back to Beale Street 2012 Fundraiser
Sunday, November 6th, 4 - 10:30 PM

Click on picture to see the fun!

SSBA Summer Party
Saturday, August 13th, Doug Skoog's
14009 A Street South, Parkland

Live music from 3:30 - 10:30 kicked off with an open jam hosted by Paul Green followed by the Mark Riley Band, Blues Redemption and Bump Kitchen. Great BBQ provided (guests w/last names A-L asked to bring a side dish, M-Z, salad/dessert/snacks), keg (BYOB if you‚d like), soft drinks and water. Lots of room for dancing and lots of great people with whom to have fun and party. Plenty of parking out in the field. Bring your tents/RV if you‚d like to camp out for the night and can‚t/don‚t want to drive home. Coffee and breakfast the next morning. This is a family party…always! All ages are welcome, but please, NO PETS!!!

2012 Back to Beale Street Preliminaries
Sunday, June 12th, Jazzbones
2803 6th Avenue, Tacoma.
253-396-9169. Reservations recommended!

Featuring ten of Washington State's finest blues bands vying for the opportunity to represent The South Sound Blues Association at the IBC in Memphis in 2012. The top four bands will go on to compete at The 4th of July Tacoma Freedom Fair on the Ruston Way Waterfront.

In addition, three opening Solo/Duo acts will also have their sights set on a trip to the IBC. The winner of the Solo/Duo category will be announced at Jazzbones during the event.

Complete Line-Up and Schedule

Gray Sky Blues Festival
Saturday, April 9th, Downtown Tacoma immediately
following the Daffodil Parade (about noon).
15 Bands - 6 Venues!
Featuring Delta Groove Recording Artist Bob Corritore
and Dave Riley at The Swiss and Youth Performance
Guests The V-Knights at the Harmon.
After Party at STONEGATE features The Randy Oxford Band
and an all-ages jam hosted by Jumpin' Josh!
Complete Line-Up and Schedule

Memphis Homecoming Party and
Annual Membership Meeting
Sunday, March 6th, 5-11PM, The Harmon Restaurant & Brewery, 1938 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. All SSBA members are invited!
The membership meeting, including elections for Board Directors, will start at 5 PM with hor d'oeuvres and LIVE MUSIC featuring The Al Earick Band immediately following the close of the meeting.

Tuesday Night Blues
with Rafael Tranquilino

@ Stonegate,
5419 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma

Jam starts at 8 PM