Costa Rica Blues Festival

17/07/2023

We went Blues Fest hunting again, Bucks County Blues Festival in PA, we had a great time!! We will be back next year!!

12/07/2023

We went to Briggs Farm Blues Festival , with our friend Dan Sine, it was awesome. Very orderly and organised, the perfect place for a blues fest! We will be back next year for more fun!!

05/12/2021

25/02/2020

Pictures by Robert Provencher: West Mount Photography/ Costa Rica Photography
First of all, to Devon Pickering and his wonderful staff at Hotel la Puerta del Sol and the Garden Bar, for being our Main Sponsor and hosting all the events this year: Michele Simmons for working her magic as always, Veronica for taking care of every detail, Chef Abraham for the great work, Lex for all the work and patience making sure the festival was a success, Roberto, Marylin, Olger and everybody at la Puerta del Sol and the Garden Bar, thank you very much.
Special thanks to Hara Maderich and JT for all the support, advice and hard work, Dawn Batiz and Maryann, Tom Cardella, Rhonda and Gitingas for all the many ways in which you helped us, Barbara and Allen Tors, thanks for the great work you do in your community and for the help with accommodations for the musicians, David Martin and Jimmy for the help with the rehearsal room, Dan Sine for all the help with Craig Thatcher and Abriendo Mentes, Donnie Brown, Kaliche, Sandra and Garth Bateman for all the support, Jeff Fraser from Local Propeller for all the help with our website and technical support, Buzzed Monkey and Amy for the help with promotion and accommodations for our staff, Henry Peñaranda and his staff at Bambu for hosting the lunch for Joe Louis Walker and for all the help in his show Butaca on Onda Brava 104.1 FM Radio, Tuesdays at 3pm, Hans and Fyrst App for all the great support and availability with transportation, Blue Zone Tint: Jason Williamson and his lovely wife Aileen , Robert Provencher of Costa Rica Photography for the great pictures and videos, Can at Hacienda Blue and Liberia Social Club for the help with the VIPS and ticket sales, Andres Villalobos y ILAC Lawyers for the great legal help, Pete Wenzell II and Angry Goat Brewery for last year’s sponsorship and for hosting the dinner for the staff this year, Eddie and Lorrie Scanlan, Maarten and his staff of Decente Showtec for being our sound provider since 2008, great work as always, Jorge Acedo, nuestro Stage Manager desde hace varios años, gracias por el esfuerzo y por ponerse la camiseta como siempre, Jessica Ramos at Tap House Costa Rica in Santa Ana, muchas gracias por la ayuda como siempre, we love you! Mario Castellón y su equipo de USP Seguridad, muchas gracias por el trabajo profesional como en todos los años
Our sponsors: Jack Daniels y La Setima, NUMU Brewery for the help with ticket sales, Buzzed Monkey, Gitingas for the support and all the great work you do helping others in need, Hertz , Outlier Legal Services, Rich Coast Diving, we thank you a lot, Special Places Management and Rentals, Andaz Papagayo, Sky Fisher and Experience Coco, Retro Tone for providing the backline for the musicians since 2015, Carnes Rojas for providing quality meats to feed our staff, Beyco on behalf of Cielo Water for providing the water for our staff, The Shack, thanks for the help with ticket sales and organizing the bus, The Swell Dealer for the advertising, Gustavo Quesada, Onda Brava Radio, Jeff and Krein for the support and the help with Joe Louis Walker’s accommodations, Mundoloco and Bernal Monestel, ASAP for the great help with plague control for the venue, Beach Cinema Hermosa for the help with advertising and ticket sales, Recycle Hermosa, Bambu Beach front Bar, CR Limo Company , CR Maps, Frank’s in Samara and Sebastian at La Little Lucha in Tamarindo for the help with ticket sales, Darin Talbot at Johnny Tamarindo, and Sansa.
The musicians: JC Smith for the great show, Sparky Parker for the great show and the hep with JC Smith, David Tanganelli, Leon J for his great performances and support with MC duties, Joe Louis Walker., Gray Gregson for his amazing show and his flexibility supporting other musicians, The Craig Thatcher band, Donne Walsh and the Leatherbacks, Los Neotics, The Midnights, Soul Kitchen, Avenida Blues and Blues Devils. Erik Reinhold, Jason Lukas, Adolfo Benavides, Mark Jones and their bands Traffic Jam and Boogie Chillin for their support throughout the years and for participating in the jam, Tamela , Tom, Bill Benneth, Charlie Lopez, Olman Ovares, and all the jammers who came on Sunday.

Los voluntarios y nuestra familia: ¡muchas gracias por toda la ayuda!
Carolina Quirós, Marielos Quirós, Maricruz Martinez, Sofía Granados, Teddy Bucknor, David Ortega, David Sosa, Nani Quirós, Carlos Johnson, Tatiana Aguilar, Marilyn Brenes, Andrea Arrieta, Emer Solano, Diana Bucknor y Danilo Leon. Eugenia, Uriel, Federico y Milena por venir desde USA para estar con nosotros y compartir el cumpleaños de Mo.
And to all those who purchased ticket sand had a great time with us, thanks for supporting live music and enjoying your lives!! Muchas , muchas gracias!!
See you in 2021 for the 10th Annual Costa Rica Blues Festival, stay tuned!!
has gracias! Thank you very much!

25/02/2020

19/02/2020

I stole this great pic from Tomas Colon!!

19/02/2020

Thank you again Costa Rica Blues Festival ... The pleasure was all ours

15/02/2020

Donnie Walsh and the Leatherbacks, coming up David Tanganelli from Brasil!!

15/02/2020

Today is the big day! we still have tickets available at the door. Doors open at 10am, music starts at 11am! Program and more information: https//crbluesfest com

14/02/2020

Joe Louis Walker, JC Smith, Gray Gregson, everybody is here!! , special thanks to Coconutz & Angry Goats Brewery for hosting tonight's dinner for the staff of the 9th Annual Costa Rica Blues Festival, see you tomorrow at the Meet and Greet!

12/02/2020

For any questions, How to get here, Lineup, Tickets, Calendar of Events and more details please visit our website https://crbluesfest.com

09/02/2020

Blues Festival Meet and Greet!!, Friday February 14, 5pm! Come to La Puerta del Sol in Playas del Coco for the kickoff of the 9th Annual Costa Rica Blues Festival! Performances by Leon J, The Midnights and dance to the funky grooves of Blackbeat DJ, Surprise performances by musicians of the Blues Festival. Dinner Buffet!
Get your tickets for the Main Event on Saturday 15
No Cover on Friday!! More information: https://crbluesfest.com

09/02/2020

Getting here: The 9th Annual Costa Rica Blues Festival, Saturday February 15, Hotel la Puerta del Sol, featuring Blues Hall of Famer Joe Louis Walker, Information: https://crbluesfest.com

08/02/2020

Proxima semana: Noveno Festival de Blues de Costa Rica, Informacion: https://crbluesfest.com

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06/02/2020

The 9th Annual Costa Rica Blues Festival, Saturday February 15, Hotel la Puerta del Sol, Playas del Coco, featuring Blues Hall of Famer, Joe Louis Walker, Information, lineup, tickets, calendar of events: https://crbluesfest.com

Musicians are known for their generosity in times of need and come together to help. Musician and concert producer Mauricio Ledezma has called on his fellow blues musicians in the US since 2011 to come to Costa Rica to perform at the Costa Rica Blues Festival. Grammy winners, Hall of Famers and top....

04/02/2020

Cabina disponible en Playas del Coco/ Cabin available in Playas del Coco
Blues Festival, Check in viernes 14, Check out domingo 16. 1 cama Queen y un camarote (bunk bed) para 2
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