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The Marcia Ball Band at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival

Don’t miss the legendary Marcia Ball bring her infectious Texas blues and soulful vocals to the Amelia Island Jazz Festival!

A force of nature on stage, Marcia Ball has been captivating audiences for over 50 years. Billboard hails her as “a welcome ray of sunshine…Ball is a killer pianist, a great singer and songwriter” who blends “potent blues, sweet zydeco, soulful, fast and furious Texas boogie…heartfelt, powerful and righteous.” The New York Times describes her performances as igniting “a full-scale roadhouse party” with her “two-fisted New Orleans barrelhouse piano” and “husky, knowing voice about all the trouble men and women can get into on the way to a good time.”

Experience this Gulf Coast music legend live here at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival!

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This evening also features

Les DeMerle Hittin’ the Blue Notes Band

featuring:
Longineu Parsons – trumpet, Don Zentz & Matt Vance – saxophones,  Mike Levine -piano, Dennis Marks -bass, Bonnie Eisele  -vocals, Les DeMerle – drums/vocals, plus special guests.

 

Venue:

Courtyard Amelia Island/Springhill Suites by Marriott
Ballroom
2700-2 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL

 

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After the show the fun continues at Dizzy’s Den at Mocama Beer Company featuring the 2024 Scholarship winner Ayanna Nelson

Jam: 10:00 pm ’til 12 am

Tickets to the Jam for non concert goers can be purchased online or at the door

Venue:

Dizzy’s Den at Mocama Beer Company
629 S. 8th Street – Fernandina Beach 32034

Bebop, Blues and Beyond

 

–  Dress: Island Casual
–  Tickets are non-refundable
–  Program venues and times are subject to change