THUNDER BEACH’S NEWEST OFFICIAL VENUE
Since 1984 Pineapple Willy’s has been known far and wide for their delicious Jack Daniels Bar-B-Que Ribs and being the Home-of-the-Blues in Northwest Florida. Now, Willy’s is the newest Official Venue of Thunder Beach! Get your Official Thunder Beach Merchandise, pick up some new leathers or check out the beautiful bikes of Black Jack Customs – it’s all here. Leave your ride in the bikes-only parking lot, enjoy a sunset dinner overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, then get your groove on in Willy’s spectacular new Pier Bar.
The Official Kick-Start Party starts Wednesday evening next door at the Shores of Panama. At 10PM, the “After Party” begins at Willy’s. Enjoy complimentary finger foods and drink specials from 9:30pm until 12:30 am. At 8:00 pm on Saturday in the Pier Bar, Black Jack’s Customs will be raffling a 2009 Harley Sportster to benefit the Sponsors of Hope, a great local charity that helps under privileged children. And, best of all, Pier Bar will be hosting some of the most talented blues musicians in the nation. For more information go to www.willyspierbar.com. Here is the lineup.
Band Line Up:
Ben Robinson Band - At thirteen years old Ben Robinson was “discovered” in a small blues club in southeast Georgia holding his own with players three to four times his age. Fusing a riveting blend of soulful blues and rock, Ben’s guitar talent is considered by his peers to be so extraordinary, Jeffrey Gaskill, tour director, Rolling Stones and Elton John, said “The future of blues rock is in good hands with Ben.”
This uber-talented star’s band, bearing his name, takes the glory days of Van Morrison and infuses it with an energetic dose of the grit of Lenny Kravitz at his best. His abilities go far beyond the instrument as he writes and arranges his music as well, giving listeners a true glimpse into the soul of a prodigy.
Ben has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, the Big Help-A-Thon With P. Diddy, and Justin Timberlake, the Apollo Theater and this weekend he will be tearing up the stage at Pineapple Willy’s Pier Bar during Thunder Beach and you don’t want to miss it.
The Breeze Kings - The Breeze Kings, the 8 time Atlanta top blues band winner, remains true to their art form; ’50s and ’60s pre-rock rhythms, cutting guitars, fearless bass riffs and enough stage charisma to smooth out stiff clubs. Formed in October 1997 when an Atlanta blues club needed a house band for Thursday nights, four talented local blues players who barely knew each other came together out of a mutual love for classic 50s Chicago style blues. The spark was there, word spread and before long The Breeze Kings, led by harmonica player and singer Carlos “Cool Breeze” Capote, conquered Atlanta.
To date, The Breeze Kings have opened for Bo Diddley, Steve Miller Band, George Thorogood, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Marshall Tucker Band, Buckwheat Zydeco, Saffire, John Hammond, Otis Taylor and have shared the stage with many more regional and national blues acts. Their style, a blend of sizzling Chicago electric blues to raw-and-ready Mississippi Delta and Piedmont blues, has garnered attentive across the world, making this once impromptu band one of the nation’s most acclaimed acts.
Lounge & Groove Band -
Twice Daily Band -
Thursday – September 24th
Twice Daily Band – LIVE – 2:00 TIL 5:00
Lounge & Groove Band – LIVE – 5:00 TIL 8:00
Ben Robinson Band- LIVE – 8:30 TIL 12:30
Friday – September 25th
Lounge & Groove Band – LIVE – 5:00 TIL 8:00
The Breeze Kings – LIVE – 8:30 TIL 11:30
“Full Throttle Promo Party” All Night Between Sets
“Midnight Jam” – From 12:00 TIL 2:00 W/ Ben Robinson Band
Saturday – September 26th
Lounge & Groove Band – LIVE – 5:00 TIL 8:00
“Midnight Jam” – From 11:00 TIL 2:00 W/ Ben Robinson Band
Sunday – September 27th
“Sunset Sendoff”
LIVE MUSIC BEN ROBINSON BAND 6:00 TILL 9:00
For more information go to www.willyspierbar.com