IBC Fundraising & Sunday in Plantation

From: "Robert Ross Band Email List" <bluesman@PROTECTED>

Subject: IBC Fundraising & Sunday in Plantation

Date: December 7th 2024

Fundraising for the International Blues Challenge is under way. The IBC begins on January 8 in Memphis TN and ends January 11. I will arrive the day before and leave the day after. That's 5 nights in a hotel for the biggest event of the year in Memphis. Then you have to pay for roundtrip tickets, and eating out two or three times per day while you are there. You can easily spend $1500, maybe more. I will be in the solo/duo category performing all by my lonesome. I will try my best to impress the judges with my vocal, guitar, harmonica, and songwriting ability while getting a reaction from the crowds, mostly other contestants
And the contestants will literally be from all "corners of the globe". Of course there are no corners on a globe, but what the hell, I have friends in the flat Earth school of thought. I was merely being "mixophorical" when I said there will be contestants from all "corners of the globe". Last time there were people from Europe, Asia, South America, Alaska, Canada, and I think Australia or New Zealand as well as ALL over the USA. I made the semi-finals out of about 100 of them in the solo/duo category. Only about 4 make the finals so I did well.
Anyway, I'm raising money for the trip. I will need it. I ain't no rich successful musician, I've been struggling for years and years like most of us. If you want to contribute something I sure would appreciate it. I think it is tax deductible too, but check with your tax consultant or accountant.

To Make A Donation Please Go To:

VENMO: RobertRossBand@PROTECTED

ZELLE: RobertRossBand@PROTECTED

PAYPAL: RobertRossBand@PROTECTED

VENMO & ZELLE are best. However, if you choose PayPal you have to say I’m a family member or a friend or they charge a 3% PayPal fee, so please use VENMO or ZELLE if you can. If not, your money is still GOOD!! And thanks very much!!

I will be at Plantation Walk Sunday from 4 to 8pm. Come on by and say Hi!!

DECEMBER 2024 SCHEDULE

Robert Ross @ Plantation Walk

When: Sunday, December 8, 2024

Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Address: 333 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324

Venue Website: https://www.PlantationWalk.com

Robert's Website: https://www.RobertRossBand.com

The outdoor stage is located in the plaza area next to Kob’s Green Market and in front of the parking garage which is next to The Rise At Plantation Walk. The stage is rather large with a large green tent over it which is opened when needed to block the sun or rain. If the weather is real bad and you don’t find us at the outdoor stage, look for us at Ford’s Garage Restaurant or some other restaurant within a stone’s throw, just look around. Featuring two time NY Music Award winner & International Blues Challenge Semi-Finalist Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, harmonica, & percussion) from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Thank you Ray & Rebecca!

Adam Uhlan Blues Jam w/ Robert Ross @ Kelly Brothers

When: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Time: TBD

Address: 3045 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Phone: (954) 630-2856

Venue Website: http://kellybrothersirishpub.com

Robert's Website: https://www.RobertRossBand.com

The Blues Over Easy Jam Band will feature: Adam Uhlan (vocals & guitar), Lenny Chesal (drums), (bass), and two time NY Music Award winner Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, & harmonica). We will perform together for the first set and then jam with some of the finest blues musicians in the county probably from 7:30pm to 11:00pm.

Robert Ross @ Plantation Walk

When: Friday, December 27, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Address: 333 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324

Venue Website: https://www.PlantationWalk.com

Robert's Website: https://www.RobertRossBand.com

The outdoor stage is located in the plaza area next to Kob’s Green Market and in front of the parking garage which is next to The Rise At Plantation Walk. The stage is rather large with a large green tent over it which is opened when needed to block the sun or rain. If the weather is real bad and you don’t find us at the outdoor stage, look for us at Ford’s Garage Restaurant or some other restaurant within a stone’s throw, just look around. Featuring two time NY Music Award winner & International Blues Challenge Semi-Finalist Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, harmonica, & percussion) with a new time slot going from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Thank you Ray, Rebecca, and Howard!

TREASURE COAST BLUES SOCIETY FUNDRAISER FOR MEMPHIS IBC!!

Robert Ross & Jake Walden Band @ Terra Fermata

When: Sunday, December 29, 2024

Time: TBD

Address: 26 SE 6th Street, Stuart FL 34994

Phone: 954-729-5726

Treasure Coast Blues Society: https://treasurecoastbluessociety.org

Venue Website: https://www.terrafermata.com

Robert's Website: https://www.RobertRossBand.com

Featuring the Jake Walden Band with Jake (vocals & guitar), Ed Berrios (guitar), Brian (drums), and Mark (bass); and two time NY Music Award winner, Treasure Coast Blues Challenge winner, & International Blues Challenge Semi-Finalist Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, harmonica, & percussion) from 4pm to 8pm. Thank you TCBS Sandy, Lina, Mark, & Kevin.

JANUARY 2025 SCHEDULE

Robert Ross @ The INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE

When: January 7 to January 11, 2025

PLEASE NOTE
It is always a good idea to call a venue to confirm that we will in fact be appearing, to check on admission or cover charges, and to find out whether it is necessary to make a reservation. Thank you.

HAVING A PRIVATE PARTY OR WEDDING? HIRE THE ROBERT ROSS BAND!
Having a birthday or anniversary bash? Maybe a small dinner party? A large corporate party? Whatever event you are planning consider The Robert Ross Band, Robert Ross & The Jazz-Manian Devils. Or maybe you want something a little more “showbizzy” like Jiggles Giggles & Blues. We can put a package together to suit your entertainment needs. Let's talk. Send us an email reply with “PARTY” in the subject line. We'll get back to you.

GUITAR / BASS / HARMONICA LESSONS
From award winning recording artist & seasoned educator Robert Ross

EMAIL: Bluesman@PROTECTED

I will be taking on a limited number of dedicated guitar, bass, and harmonica students regardless of age or current level of expertise.

Robert is a two time New York Music Award winner and a New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Robert is known for a wide variety of blues, jazz, soul, country, rock ‘n’ roll, folk, and other roots music. Robert worked and recorded with Big Joe Turner and also worked with Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Otis Rush, Big Mama Thornton, Brownie McGhee, Memphis Slim, and other legends. One of Robert’s songs was recorded by Johnny Winter, and two other songs appeared on the soap opera “All My Children”. The Robert Ross Band has released 7 internationally distributed CDs and toured two continents. Robert has been teaching guitar for more then 25 years privately, and 13 years in NYC public schools. Robert’s work in the schools has been cited by the NY State Council of the Arts (NYSCA) for “best practices in arts in education programming”.

Lessons are $40 per half hour, and $60 per hour.
http://www.robertrossband.com/guitar-lessons

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