SARASOTA SLIM - Sarasota Slim is more than a great guitar-slinger. Slim's repertoire includes heaps of funk, R&B, swing and even a taste of calypso. A seasoned player, he deftly mixes styles, tempos and dynamic levels.

AL "COFFEE MCDANIEL - His CD “the Blues in My Shoes” was one of the top played blues CDs on WMNF last year – it’s a blues opera with styles ranging from traditional to Chicago and Texas blues, mixed with a touch of R&B.

JULIE BLACK - Julie Black a.k.a. "Angel for Blues" is a dynamic Singer/ Songwriter whose music is featured on national, international & satellite radio! Julie’s original music, rich vocals & diverse band of talented musicians’ equal live performances that are creative, passionate & powerful! Come hear why this artist is hitting Blues & Roots music charts everywhere! This is music you can feel!

WALKER SMITH GROUP – Walker Smith is a singer- songwriter, guitar player whose sound covers traditional to contemporary blues with a sprinkling of rural roots, folk and rock. Jeff "Blind Dog" Vincent is a co-front man who sings and plays a mean harmonica. In 2007 they were the Suncoast Blues Society representative band at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN.

SANDY ATKINSON AND THE MODEANS - A soul shakin’, foot stompin’, hip swingin’, good time blues band.