

The Blues started quite a while ago.
Authentic Blues is what folks are really looking for.
You can't just sing the blues.
You can't just play the blues.
You gotta live the blues.
Kevin O'Connor began playing the blues, singing the blues, at a young age in Chicago. He performed with International artists, including some from Howlin' Wolf's Band. Kevin has performed at festivals, and in Italy and Spain. Bluestar brings blues favorites from Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, plus some jazz from Cannonball Adderly, Miles Davis, and the Crusaders. Carolyn Davis on keys, Beth Hammer on bass, Michael Pawlus Sax, and Vinny Vingelli drums.
Authentic Blues is what folks are really looking for.
You can't just sing the blues.
You can't just play the blues.
You gotta live the blues.
Kevin O'Connor began playing the blues, singing the blues, at a young age in Chicago. He performed with International artists, including some from Howlin' Wolf's Band. Kevin has performed at festivals, and in Italy and Spain. Bluestar brings blues favorites from Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, plus some jazz from Cannonball Adderly, Miles Davis, and the Crusaders. Carolyn Davis on keys, Beth Hammer on bass, Michael Pawlus Sax, and Vinny Vingelli drums.

Upcoming Events
Venue | Date | ||
---|---|---|---|
Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar Real Deal Blues
Sat, March 29 4:00pm - 7:00pm $5 |
||
Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar Band
Fri, April 4 4:00pm - 7:00pm $5 |
||
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar at Salty Jim's
Fri, April 18 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
||
Lakewood Ranch Main Street
Bradenton |
Bluestar at Lakewood Ranch Main Street
Fri, May 2 6:00pm - 9:00pm $Tips please! |
||
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar Band
Fri, May 16 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
||
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar Band at Salty Jim's
Fri, June 20 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
||
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
Fri, July 18 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
||
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
Fri, August 22 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
||
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
Fri, September 19 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
||
Centennial Park Venice
Venice |
Bluestar tonight!
Fri, October 10 7:00pm - 9:00pm $Tips please! |
||
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
Fri, October 17 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
||
Private Event
not disclosed |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
Sat, October 18 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
||
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
Fri, November 21 7:00pm - 10:00pm $No |
||
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Blues with Bluestar
Fri, December 19 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
Previous Events
Venue | Date | ||
---|---|---|---|
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Real Deal Bluestar Band
March 21, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
||
Hamlet's Eatery @ The Bazaar on Apricot
Sarasota |
Get your blues on with Bluestar!
March 14, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm $Tips please! |
||
JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Bluestar Band
March 8, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
||
Jiggs Landing Outpost
Bradenton |
Bluestar at Jiggs Landing
February 28, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm $5 |
||
Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Bluestar At Salty Jim's
February 21, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm $no |
