NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Kenny Wayne Shepherd, recipient of five Grammy nominations and two Billboard Music Awards, will headline the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival. Tens of thousands of passionate blues fans will enjoy world-class blues to the backdrop of superb Gulf Coast sunsets. Taking place on February 16 and 17, 2013, the Sea-Blues festival will feature performances by nationally recognized blues artists as well as a carefully curated spectrum of seafood dishes by local restaurants.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd joins an impressive roster of top artists such as Magic Slim, The Lee Boys, Hamilton Loomis, Coco Montoya, Moreland & Arbuckle, and Trampled Under Foot. Complementing the music, local restaurants will set up shop in downtown Clearwater's Coachman Park where fans can sample spectacular seafood dishes like grouper, conch fritters, and she-crab soup, all available for purchase. General admission to the festival is free with options for reserved seating available at https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/'siteID=3502&cartID=f6ab9edf-923c-4835-95f2-f2023be72a72.
Home to one of world's most incredible sunsets, Clearwater's Coachman Park is the perfect venue for enjoying the sights and sounds of the festival, overlooking beautiful Clearwater Harbor Marina. Those who prefer their music by boat can join in the fun absorbing the sights and sounds from easily accessible docking spaces available at the Marina. Clearwater's beautiful beaches and a range of accommodations to suit every budget compliment time spent at the concerts.
More information about the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, including complete performance schedules and artist biographies, is available online at www.clearwaterseablues.com. Further information about the City of Clearwater and its extensive year-round calendar of special events can be found at www.visitclearwaterflorida.com.
About Clearwater
Clearwater is an ideal destination for travelers of all ages and interests occupying prime real estate along Florida's stunning Gulf Coast. As a top, year round location for both leisure and business, Clearwater boasts an endless supply of sun, warm weather, and great dining, along with extensive outdoor activities both on land and at sea. Clearwater Beach is consistently ranked among America's most beautiful and the city is also home to a wide variety of sporting and music events, including Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training and the annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday.
www.visitclearwaterflorida.com
Contact: Adel Grobler, Imagine Communications
E-mail: a.grobler@imagine-communications.us; Tel: +1 (212) 922 1961
SOURCECity of Clearwater, Fla.
