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"To Support and Promote the American Art of the Blues on the Treasure Coast"


The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast is proud to announce our IBC Playoffs, “Road to Memphis”, annual blues competition! The event is Tuesday, September 13, 2016. This will be held at Pirate’s Cove Resort/Marina, 4307 SE Bayview St., Stuart, Fl. 34997. 772-287-2500 for directions. Time of the event is 3 PM to 10:30 PM with the first act starting at 4 PM promptly. This is a timed and judged event under the rules and regulations of The Blues Foundation, Memphis, Tn. The acts will play 20 minutes of strictly blues, either original or cover tunes that are their own arrangements. No deductions on timing on the local level however, we will simulate as per National.  There is no cover charge and the Pirate’s Cove offers fine food and drinks. One solo or duo act and one band will go to Memphis! The winner(s) will be given funds to offset the cost of the trip from the Blues Alliance. Also, two benefit events which will be announced will be held in the following months to collect funds for the trip.

The IBC is: January 31 to February 4, 2017. Registration opens October 1, 2016 with a deadline of November 24, 2016. The IBC is the Nations’ largest and most respected showcase for Blues musicians! Don’t miss The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast’s local “Battle of the Bands” on September 13, 2016! Support your local blues society thus you support The National Blues Foundation and the American Art of the Blues! AUD to CHF


The entries:

Blues Crusaders Band

Big Blues Machine Duo

Dave Scott and the Reckless Shots Band

Anni Piper Band

Hat and Matching Suitcase Duo

Mark Telesca Solo

Open to the public. Come and join us in an exciting evening of talent!  


 Sincerely,  Patti Gamble, President/Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast

   pattivibraphone@aol.com

        Blues Hot Line: 772-467-1851

    www.bluesalliance.org

www.facebook.com/bluesalliance


 

Winners of The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast's 2015 IBC Playoffs, The Hat and Matching Suitcase. Denny Rowand, Patti Gamble, Rich Corricelli. Best wishes!       

               
 

Winners of The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast's 2015 IBC Playoffs. The Blues Crusaders, Cliff Guest, Patti Gamble, Daniel Dratch. Best wishes!

The Blues Foundation, Be A Member To Vote! Click Here

 

 

MEMBERSHIP:

Full Time Student $10
Individual $20
Household $30 (Two names to same address-2 votes)
Mojo Member $40 (Free tee-shirt or hat-1 vote)
Band Membership $50 (1 vote)* amended 1-10-01
Corporate Member $100 (Web Site & Newsletter Recognition-1 vote)

Ad prices have an addition: chart Euro to US Dollar

Corporate Sponsor Flyer free 1st time. Flyers inserted thereafter
are $50.00, you print.

VIP Member: Any Musician who provides pA, Runs Jam and Brings
Musicians one or more Times, shall receive a one year membership


Click HERE for Application!

 

 

To Place An Add In The BLUES NEWS, CALL: (772) 467-1851

 

 

SUPPORT THE BLUES!  The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast has t- shirts and hats for sale. When you buy one of these quality items, you support the Alliance and the Alliance programs. Show that you are a proud member of YOUR organization by wearing an Alliance shirt or hat and by telling your friends about the Blues Alliance and all of our great programs. To order a t- shirt or hat, please call the Blues Alliance Hot Line: (772) 467-1851 or call and order from Bob "Cougar" Whitt the Alliance President, at: (772) 879-4588. Your order will be sent to you ASAP, guaranteed!! All revenue from these items is put toward the "R. Dale Trefelner" Music/Scholarship Fund and is tax-deductible. This fund enhances education in music for two students at Indian River Community College, every year. Please support The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast, SUPPORT THE BLUES!  Thank you.

 

The Board

Officers:

Patti Gamble-President

Elaine Souza-VP, Treas.

Sandy Griffith-Rec. Secretary

 

Board of Directors:

Jack Hudson

Michael Schonbach

James Karpus-PR, Membership

Bill Lynn

Jonathan Cummings

 

Board Assistants:

Chris Johns

Tina Livio-Media Specialist, PR, Membership

Advisory:

Richard Ludmerer

Gerry Mullaney

Steve “Hawk” Levy

Vern Melvin

 

Newsletter Editor:

Patti Gamble

 

Printer:

BCS Graphics, Inc.

Website:

Vladimir dzindzichashvili

Our Mission Statement:

To Support and Promote the American Art of the Blues on the Treasure Coast.

WHO WE ARE................... The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast, Inc., is a tax- exempt, non-profit organization under the laws governed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States of America. The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast is proud to say that we have met all standards under the title, 501(c)(3) and are compliant thereof. The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast, Inc., is certified with Florida Department of State , Division of Corporations. chart GBP-CAD

The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast is comprised of musicians, vocalists, song writers and people who just love music, especially the blues. The Blues Alliance supports all types of music, however, blues is the basis of our organization. It is the "life's blood" of why we, the officers, board and members volunteer to work hard to get our word out............ the word is the "BLUES." As a member of the Alliance, your name goes into our registry. You can get the news of "what's happening" by going into our web site at www.bluesalliance.org. You will meet many new, interesting and very talented neighbors and friends at our meetings and events. If you write and wish to contribute to our reviews, educational or news articles you may do so. As a Corporate Sponsor, you receive news and web site recognition and........ If you are a club owner meetings can be planned at your establishment and a jam can be planned after a meeting, if feasible and at a nominal fee. Bands and musicians that have a web site are welcomed to link with our web site. We welcome samples of your music and photos of your band. Send your schedules so the general membership can be e-mailed. Membership revenue goes to many fine community projects such as the "R. Dale Trefelner" Scholarship Fund, and the "Let Us Play" Program. Benefits have been done to help out a musician in need. The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast is happy to say that we network with other music organizations, locally, in the State of Florida and in the Nation to help promote music and the blues. The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast is a proud member of The National Blues Foundation, listed in The Blues Festival Guide and a participating member of the IBC. Help keep the American Art of the blues alive. Come join us! SUPPORT THE BLUES! The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast is a member of The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce.

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R. Dale Trefelner Music Scholarship

Recipients

Genevieve Fair 2001-2002
Jason Carr 2001-2002
Jessica R. Echols 2003-2004
Joseph D. Zeropoulous 2003-2004
Glenda Brown 2004-2005
Joshua Hnot 2004-2005
Robert E. Brant 2004-2005
Gary Purchase 2005-2006
Leeds E. Jarvis 2005-2006
Heather Marie Callahan 2006
Amber Gauthier 2006
Andrew Urban 2007
Jacques Azemar-2007
Rachel Hughes-2008
Adam Graves-2008
Edward Gonzalez 2009
Alexander Jennings 2009
Heather Barker 2010
Jonathan Hutchison 2010
James Staggs 2011
Joshua Schiffke 2011
Caitlin Frost 2012
Edward Edowes 2012

Padriac King 2013
Joseph Cianfracco 2013
Jonathan Casado-2014
Alicia Sanders-2014
Amber Souza-2015
Hua-Lin Chen-2015
Tyler Evans-2016
Adriana Garcia-2016



 


The Blues Alliance Of The Treasure Coast Sponsorship Incentive Program

The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast's Incentive Program is a program designed to enhance our "R.Dale Treflner/Music Scholarship" Fund "Levels of Sponsorship" Program was instituted by Board Member, Danny Lehrman. Your donation goes directly to our Scholarship Account. Each year these funds are used toward two $500.00 scholarships to Indian River Community College Music Department. This is given to two worthy music students.

Levels: Bronze- $50, Silver-$100, Gold-$150, Platinum-$200

Bronze-receive hat or shirt
Silver-receive hat and shirt
Gold-receive hat, shirt, certificate
Platinum-Receive hat, shirt, certificate and Plaque
All levels receive web site recognition.

Thank You!

Danny Lehrman Aug. 2005 Silver
John Mc Caffey Aug. 2005 Bronze
Bob "Cougar" Whitt Aug. 2005 Platinum
Patrick Massa Oct. 2005 Bronze
Vern Melvin Nov. 2005 Gold
Anonymous Dec. 2005 Silver
Cynthia Crankshaw Feb. 2006 Silver
Anonymous May 2006 Silver
Bill and Clarice Connery May 2006 Bronze
Bob "Cougar" Whitt June 2006 Platinum
Bob "Cougar" Whitt June 2007 Platinum
Ed Outcalt June 2007 Platinum
Johnny Wolfe June 2007 Bronze
Kevin Carpenter-August 2007 Platinum
Janet C. Whitt-Thomas May 2007 Silver
Genevieve and Regis Trefelner, Oct. 2007 Platinum
Bob "Cougar" Whitt 2008 Platinum
Plus Janet Whitt-Thomas 2008 Silver
Janet C. Whitt-Thomas 2009 Silver
Bob "Cougar" Whitt 2009 Platinum
Cynthia Trefelner Crankshaw July 2009 Silver
Vicky Lynn Kohl Bronze 2010
Janet Whitt-Thomas Silver 2010
Bob "Cougar" Whitt Platinum 2010
Cynthia Crankshaw 2011 Silver
Crush Wine Bar-Mario Babino Silver 2012
Cynthia Crankshaw and Family Platinum 2012

Flavors Festivals-Imogene Altznauer-Platinum Plus 2012-2013

Flavors Festivals-Platinum Plus-Imogene Altznauer- 2013
Flavors Festivals-Platinum Plus-Imogene Altznauer-2014 


Cynthia Crankshaw and Family Platinum 2013
Cynthia Crankshaw Putnum, Regis and Genevieve (son and daughter of R. Dale Trefelner).  Platinum 2014

 

 


 

 


"Let Us Play Program"

The "Let Us Play Program", was instituted in 2004. It is a new venture for the Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast. It's aim is to provide used or new musical instruments, free of cost, to students who can not afford to buy or rent their own and would otherwise be left out of functions. We accept donations from the public! We will be contacting schools in the quad-county area, and wish to work with the most needy children. This program is on a limited basis and will progress as we receive donations. Contact our Hot Line at (772)- 467-1851 to donate an instrument or if you know someone in need.

To donate an instrument, please call: Blues Hot Line-(772) 467-1851. Thankyou


Thank You To All Our Corporate Sponsors

Sincere thanks goes out to our many Corporate Sponsors for supporting our fine organization, and for supporting music and the blues. Without your support, our organization would not be as successful as it is. Your dues payment goes to support our scholarships, of which we do two each year at IRCC Music Department. Two worthy students of music get much needed assistance to continue their education in music. Some go on to higher education and become music teachers, and many other fine professions in music. Everyone in The Blues Alliance, President Patti Gamble, the Officers and the Board of Directors, the Committees, and all of our members want to say:

THANKYOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

Be A Sponsor

TO BE A SPONSOR PLEASE CONTACT:

The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast
PO Box 7192
Port Saint Lucie, Fl. 34985-7192
Hot Line: (772) 467-1851

 

 

Sponsors:

 

The Crafted Keg

Home of the Florida Growler
555 Colorado ave, ste-106. Stuart
772.215.9025
772.600.8218


g_piascki@att.net
thecraftedkegstuart.com

 

Yubbie foundation
preventing Bullying - engendering respect

joseph w. wojcik executive director
jwojcik@yubbiefoundation.org
jwojcik@joethebiker.com

413.38830318
113 ne charleston oaks dr PSL 34983

 

midtown grill and bar

Days Inn
3224 US Hwy. 1
Fort Pierce, Fl. 34952
772-465-7005
HTTP://www.facebook.com/midtowngrillbar

 

Sandra Bogan

Education and outreach manager

Oxbow Eco-Center
environmental resources department

5400 NE St. James Dr PSL 34983

hTTP://www.stlucieco.gov/erd/oxbow

bogans@stlucieco.org

772.785.5833
772.785.5835
772.785.5834

 

Terra Fermata

Terrafermata.com

772.286.5252

PRO-NET REALTY

SPECIALIZING IN THE TREASURE COAST
steve Piche'
Realtor
Notary Public

steve@pro-netrealty.com
wWW.pro-netrealty.com

office: 772.335.4031
cell: 772.249.9763

1922 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
YOUR WORLDWIDE INTERNET CONNECTION


Pineapple Joe's

Grill and Raw Bar

6297 N. US I

Fort Pierce, Fl. 34946

772-465-6930

 

Grind + Grape

925 Bougainvillea Lane

Vero Beach, Fl. 32963

772-231-5536


Future Generations of Saint Lucie County. Inc.

Music Enhancement Program.

Mr. Joseph Richardson, Jr., Director.
3300 Ave. L
Fort Pierce, Fl. 34947
Cell: 772-528-9931


Key To Music
Lessons/Instruments
Kelly Desouza
772-446-4706
466 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Suite 107
Port Saint Lucie, Fl. 34953
keytomusic@yahoo.com
keytomusic.org




Saint Lucie Jewelry

Hawk's Blues (772) 201-2001

9168 South US 1
Port Saint Lucie, Fl. 34952
(772) 337-4700


stuartnightlife.com

Martin County's
Live Music Calendar

stuartnightlife@gmail.com

 

MAN HANDI "LLC"

Handy Man Services
Chris Gosse
License #15-00027117
Minor Repairs-Debris Removal
Power Washing-Insured

772-323-4278

 

PRO-NET
REALTY

 

 

The American Dream Factory

jack@theamericandreamfactory.com

 


Drummersonly Drum Shop

Drums*Percussion*Instruction
Buy*Sell*Rent*Repair

Stix Nickson
1532 SE Village Green Dr.
Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34952
772.337.4002

Email: stix@drummersonly.net
www.drummersonly.net



Port St Lucie Downtown Lions Club

P.O Box 930
1 Port St Lucie, FL

Meeting place- Bistro on the Green
When- 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11:45am

Website- http://PSLDOWNTOWNUS.LIONWAP.ORG




Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society

Don Bestor Jr.- President

Office : 772.460.5299 (JAZZ)
Cell: 772.342.0588
Fax: 772.462.8005

www.jazzsociety.org
bestord@bellsouth.net

 

 

 

 

Ameican Legion Post #40

The Friendly Post Of The Treasure Coast

810 South US1
Fort Pierce, Fl 34950

772.461.1480

 

 

 

James L. Autin, M.D.
Sinus-Ear-Nose-Throat
Facial Plastic Surgery
Care of the Professional Voice

Musician's Special

Includes: Consult with Dr. Autin, Video Exam of Vocal Cords
and Complete Hearing Evaluation
$99.00

10377 US #1, PSL

Phone for appointment (772) 337-3700

 

St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
aRLO kOLETZKY
Visitor services manager

seven gables house
428 N. Indian river drive
fort pierce, fl 34950

Phone: (772) 468-9152
Toll free: 888-Stlucie

Email: arlo@StlucieChamber.org

www. StlucieChamber.org

 

       
                 

Safe Space

Helping Victims of Domestic Violence
Jill Borowicz, M.S.W.
jborowicz@safespacefl.org
www.safespacefl.org
632 SW Monterey Rd.,
Stuart, Fl 33494

772-223-2399

 


 

Flavors Festivals
Florida Offices
2018 NE Ridge Ave.,
Jensen Beach, Fl. 34957
info@flavorsfestivals.com

 

Pirate's Cove
Resort & Marina
772-287-2500 Fax: 772-220-2704
4307 SE Bayview St., Stuart, Fl. 34997
www.piratescoveresort.com
info@pcrm.net

Newsletters

All Newsletters may be downloaded in .pdf format by clicking links below.

VOLUME 62 Aug -Sept 2016

VOLUME 61 June-July 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 40

Volume 39

Volume 38

Volume 37

Volume36

Volume 35

 

 

 

 




Blues Alliance Photo Gallery

Click On Links To View

Vero Beach 2008

Picnic

Earl's

 

 

The Rockin' Jake Band, BATC's Regional IBC Playoff Winners, 2013.

 

Katie Popeye Schanze, BATC's Regional IBC Youth Showcase Winner, 2013

 

Big Jim Adam, BATC's Regional IBC Playoff Winner for Solo/Duo, 2013

 

 

Winners of the 2014 BATC IBC Playoffs-The Mark Telesca Band

 

Local Band Links

 

Ocean Sand Band
oceansandband.com

russ@adfuel.com

 

Caz Allen
www.reverbnation.com/cazallen

 

Bobby Nathan Band

bobbynathan@aol.com

bobbynathanband.com

Justine Sigel
The Pony Pines Band
justinesigel@yahoo.com

www.facebook.com/ponypinesponypine

 

The Rockin Jake Band

www.rockinjake.com

 

Pony Pines Band
Justine Siegel

www.facebook.com/ponypinesponypines

 

The Shakers
montreux50@yahoo.com
www.facebook.com/pages/theshakers/188629281166789


https://youtu.be/yWivD31ln4g

The Duffy Bishop Band

 http://www.duffybishop.com/
 https://www.facebook.com/DuffyBishopBand/
 https://www.reverbnation.com/duffybishop
contact info:
For Bookings - Diana Conklin C 561-346-4280
     E BookingDuffyBishopBand@Gmail.com
 

Chris Carlson E Chris@DuffyBishop.com

 

 

Keep the Faith
1960musicman@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/KeepTheFaithBonJoviTributeExperience
 

 

Hatch Cats
1960musicman@gmail.com
More info coming soon.
 

 

Big Blues Machine
bigjimadam@yahoo.com
www.facebook.com/bigbluesmachine
www.bigbluesmachine.com

 

Darrell Raines

Alligator Alley

The Shakers

Bobby and the Blisters

Southern Most Blues Society

Ben Prestage

Soulrebelband

Spacecoastblues

Tobacco Road

Osceola Street

Category 5

Category 5 _Facebook

Category 5 _Reverb Nation

Tony Ennis

Nouveaux Honkies
www.facebook.com/tnhband
www.tnhband.com
timrcg@mac.com
772-370-9789

Stoney And The House Rockers

One Saxy Guy

The Mojo Band #1

The Mojo Band #2

Johnny K

Masquerade

South Florida Blues Society

Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society

St Lucie Chamber of Commerce

Lowdown 13

Joel Zoss

Hurricane Hawk

The Sophisticats #1

The Sophisticats #2

Don Bestor

The Party Dogs

Reuben "LL" Morgan

Mary Ann Stefanik

Josh Rowand/The Pitbull of Blues Band

American Blues Network

David Shelley and Bluestone

Mark Barnes

Jonny MoJo

24 Steven

twenty4steven@aol.com.

theluckydogsband.com

Big Jim Adam Band

www.bigjimadam.com

Emergency Poncho
Brian Siegle

captainvere@hotmail.com

www.annipiper.com
www.facebook.com/AnniPiper.music
www.bluesleaf.com
www.road-dawg.com

 
Sonny Owens Band
sonnyowens7@yahoo.com

The Jaywalkers/Dali Lamas

The Rockin' Jake Band

www.rockinjake.com

 

 

Will Vaughn and the Mixed Notes

www.facebook.com/willvaughn

 

The Dixie Highway Band
www.facebook.com/dixiehighwayband

Sunrise Party Band
thesunrisepartyband.com

Kenny Clarke B3 Trio
www.b3clarke.com |
www.facebook.com/b3clarke

Mark Telesca Band
marktelesca.com

JP Soars
www.jpsoars.com

Jonathan Cummings
http://www.jonathancummings.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jonathancummingsmusic
http://www.reverbnation.com/jonathancummings

Will Vaughn and Soul Tyme: 
 willvaughn.wix.com/willvaughn.
 

          
                                                                            
Dave Scott
www.facebook.com/davescott                                  
www.facebook.com/davescottmusicband                   
                                                                              
 
JL Fulks
www.reverbnation.com/jlfulks
www.facebook.com/jlfulksmusic
www.twitter.com/jlfulks

Lili Lavon Band
www.lililavonband.com
www.facebook.com/lililavonband

  Joel Zoss
 www.joelzoss.com
www.bluzpik.com/joelzoss/joelzossepk.htm

Sister Baby
www.facebook.com/sisterbabyrocks
Big Blues Machine
www.facebook.com/bigbluemachine
www.bigbluesmachine.com
 
Hat and Matching Suitcase
www.facebook.com/hatandmatchingsuitcase
 
Spears and Company
www.facebook.com/soulstice-808516185853191/timeline/
www.spacecoast.com/calendar/band/003377
 
Persuaders
www.facebook.com/persuader-1146003615415506/timeline/
 
Keep the Faith, Bon Jovi Tribute Experience
www.facebook.com/keepthefaithbonjovitributeexperience
 
Take all off of existing Blues Crusaders and put:    (some one else has this band now)
 
Blues Crusaders
www.reverbnation.com/thebluescrusaders6
 
Warren Silvers
www.warrensilvers.com
 
Dali Lamas
www.facebook.com/pages/thejaywalkers/419611994790474
 
Jeff Jensen Band
jeffjensenband.com
www.facebook.com/thejeffjensenband
www.utube.com/userjeffsblues8/
 Hat and Matching Suitcase
www.facebook.com/hatandmatchingsuitcase
 
Soulstice
www.facebook.com/soulstice-808516185853101/timeline/
www.spacecoastlive.com/calendar/band/003377
 
Big Blues Machine
www.facebook.com/bigbluesmachine
www.bigbluesmachine.com