Summertime Blues Festival at Blue Ocean Music Hall
Friday, October 17 | 8PM
Doors Open at 7PM
Thursday, August 14 | 8PM
The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling
Jason Ricci + Monster Mike Welch
Eliza Neals + Willie J. Laws
The Wicked Lo-Down featuring Mike Welch
Proceeds to benefit Rachel Barnard
Reserved Seating / Standing Room Only: $35
+ $3 Additional Day of Show
Summertime Blues Festival – Artist Lineup & Highlights
Get ready to fire up your soul and bask in the blues under the summer sky! This high-voltage lineup brings powerhouse performances, raw emotion, and blistering guitar riffs straight to the stage.
The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling
A cornerstone of modern Chicago blues, Nick Moss delivers a scorching mix of traditional and electric blues, while harp master Dennis Gruenling brings unmatched energy and vintage cool. Together, they’re a force of nature—deep grooves, jaw-dropping solos, and a show that never lets up.
Jason Ricci
One of the most innovative and electrifying harmonica players alive today, Jason Ricci blends traditional blues with rock, punk, and jazz influences. A Grammy nominee and a fearless performer, his live set is equal parts virtuosity and soul-stirring passion.
Monster Mike Welch
Known as “Monster” for a reason, Mike Welch is a guitar phenom with the heart of a true bluesman. A former member of Sugar Ray & The Bluetones and a fiery solo artist, he brings melodic depth, technical mastery, and spine-tingling tone to every performance.
Eliza Neals
Raw, sultry, and full of soul—Eliza Neals is a powerhouse blues-rock vocalist and songwriter whose stage presence is as unforgettable as her voice. Think Janis Joplin meets Aretha Franklin with a Detroit edge. Her performance will take you on a gritty, emotional ride.
Willie J. Laws
Texas blues with a global touch—Willie J. Laws blends deep Southern soul, funk, and rock into a mesmerizing live performance. Known as “the Real Deal,” his shows are packed with intensity, musicianship, and that unmistakable Gulf Coast swagger.
The Wicked Lo-Down featuring Mike Welch
Blues meets the dark side of groove. This fierce collaboration features Monster Mike Welch with a band that’s all grit and grind, blending traditional blues with swampy rhythms, foot-stomping hooks, and a wickedly tight sound.
The Summertime Blues Festival delivers all-out blues brilliance!
Indulge your senses in great food and dine at one of our on-site restaurants before the show! Click to make a reservation for dinner before the show at Seaglass Restaurant or Capri Seaside Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria.
