Description
The Marcia Ball Band at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Donβt 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 βa welcome ray of sunshineβ¦Ball is a killer pianist, a great singer and songwriterβ who blends βpotent blues, sweet zydeco, soulful, fast and furious Texas boogieβ¦heartfelt, powerful and righteous.β The New York Times describes her performances as igniting βa full-scale roadhouse partyβ with her βtwo-fisted New Orleans barrelhouse pianoβ and βhusky, knowing voice about all the trouble men and women can get into on the way to a good time.β
Experience this Gulf Coast music legend live here at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival!
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This evening also features
The Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet
featuring:
Les DeMerle drums, Mike Levine piano, Dennis Marks bass,Β Bonnie EiseleΒ 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 Dizzyβs Den at Mocama Beer CompanyΒ 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:
Dizzyβs Den at Mocama Beer Company
629 S. 8th Street β Fernandina Beach 32034
Bebop, Blues and Beyond
–Β Dress: Island Casual
–Β Tickets are non-refundable
– Β Program venues and times are subject to change