Suncoast Post Staff | Music
The inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival is set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Waterside Park in Lakewood Ranch. Following its origins in Bradenton in 2012, the festival has relocated to the picturesque Waterside Place, a scenic 8-acre island on Kingfisher Lake, with Bank of America stepping in as the primary sponsor.
Tickets for the event are now on sale, with general admission priced at $75 and reserved seating available for $150. Reserved seats offer a premium experience with cushioned seating located at the front of the stage. Festivalgoers can also make a $10 donation to the Mayors Feed the Hungry program, supporting a worthy cause.
The inaugural blues festival will feature a diverse lineup of blues artists throughout the day, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., including:
Melody Angel: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dylan Triplett: 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s: 12:40 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Kat Riggins: 2:05 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Monster Mike Welch: 3:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.
Vanessa Collier: 5:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.
Danielle Nicole Band: 6:30 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.
Paul Benjamin, co-founder of the festival, will be joined by Morgan Bettes-Angell and Antonio Hernandez from Independent Jones in producing this year’s event. Bettes-Angell, president of Independent Jones, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with Bank of America: “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Bank of America for our 2024 inaugural event. Their support has been instrumental in our growth and in helping us deliver a top-tier blues festival featuring exceptional local food, drink, and music.”