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| 12th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival Leave your hectic world behind and exercise your license to chill on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 during the 12th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival. Let the music, coastal cuisine, natural beauty, and salt air transport you into another dimension – into a world where your cares and stresses are left behind. It’s a world where the weather is warmer, the people are friendlier, the food is tastier, and the music is ‘bluesyer’ and “jazzier.” A weekend of non-stop musical talent features live jazz and blues performances on two stages during the 12th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival. The music can’t be beat and the locally prepared seafood is simply the best in the region. The 2-day festival takes place under tents overlooking the scenic Cape Fear River at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach. This year’s headline entertainer is the classic rock band “Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS), ” a group that’s been part of the Southern Rock scene for more than 30 years. Their biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, and Spooky. With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, The Atlanta Rhythm Section represents all the good things the phrase “classic rock” implies. The ARS performance begins on Saturday evening at 8:00pm on the Main Stage. An extraordinary line-up of talented local and regional musicians will also perform throughout the weekend. Saturday’s Main Stage acts include music by Charlie and Rose Lucas (jazz/blues, ), The Robbie Reid Band , Tommy B and the Stingers (blues,), Polar Bear Blues Band (blues, ), and Mike Lowery Band . Concurrently on the jazz stage, check out Vince Stout and Sea Pans (Caribbean steel drums,), Funkymandu , El Jaye Johnson and The Port City All Stars (jazz, ), and Mario & The Shakers (jazz, ). Sunday’s festival kicks off on a high note with the music of Category 4 , Laura Blackley Band , Willie Stomp , and Big Bertha . Sunday’s jazz stage features music by Charlie and Rose Lucas , Wahl Project , and Nik’s Orchette . Between sets, enjoy browsing at the fine arts plaza, shopping for crafts, sampling scrumptious seafood, and tasting fine wines. And, of course, there’s the ever-popular Michael’s Seafood Oyster Shucking Contest. Children will stay entertained for hours in the Kidz Zone with amusements, magicians, juggling acts, rock-climbing wall, and more. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |