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3rd ANNUAL ROAD TO MEMPHIS BENEFIT
AT COCONUTS ON THE BEACH THIS SATURDAY

Featuring Space Coast Blues Society’s IBC pick Josh Miller and the Bad Mules.

Cocoa Beach’s own Josh Miller and friends will be performing at Coconuts on the Beach this Saturday, January 26th from 6pm till close. The proceeds from the concert and donations will support Josh Miller and the Bad Mules’ trip to the 24th Annual International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN

Coconuts on the Beach, 2 Minuteman CSWY, Cocoa Beach, will host this prestigious event in their continuing support of local music and bands. Josh Miller will be joined by drummer extraordinaire John Buck, and Kenny Clarke. Kenny will be playing the late great Steve Miller’s B3 Hammond organ. Included in the lineup are Brevard’s own renowned horn players Dennis Bram and Kenny Cohen. Austin Petit, grand daddy of rock and blues, will be adding his own unique guitar style to the bash. Johnny B with his smooth guitar sound and many others will be entertaining throughout the evening. Don't miss new on the scene 17 year old Michael McCord playing cover tunes and originals.

Gary Zajac (“Mr. Z”), host of WFIT 89.5 “It’s All the Blues” will not only be MC of the event, but he will be highlighting Josh Friday the 25th at 7pm on his radio show, so be sure to tune in for a preview.
Saturday’s event is Josh’s kickoff on his road to the IBC, the world’s largest gathering of blues acts. It represents an international search by the Blues Foundation and its worldwide affiliates for the blues musicians who are ready to take there act to the international stage. The clubs up and down Beale Street will be filled to capacity for the 3 day event from January 31st through February 2nd. For more IBC info go to www.blues.org.

There will be a silent auction, 50/50, and a $5 dollar donation at the door, in addition to a drink tub with specials all in direct support of Josh’s trip.
SCBS and Coconuts welcome any musicians who would like to take part in this benefit and support Josh in this years IBC to come to the event ready to play.
The Space Coast Blues Society strives to support local musicians and benefit children in the community in an effort to ensure the future of music in Brevard County.
If you would like information about this event or arrange an interview please contact Vicky Jesse at 321/537-8289 or email at .info@spacecoastblues.org

JOSH MILLER: THE ROAD TO MEMPHIS
Cocoa Beach’s own Josh Miller is heading to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge, thanks to sponsorship from the Space Coast Blues Society and support from adoring fans.
For the 24th year, Blues musicians from around the world will compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition as the Blues Foundation presents this latest installment of the International Blues Challenge January 31st through February 2nd. The world’s largest gathering of blues acts represents an international search by the Blues Foundation and its affiliates for the blues musicians who are ready to take their act to the international stage. The clubs up and down Beale Street will be filled to capacity for the event.

The list of blues artists who took part in the International Blues Challenge over the years includes: Susan Tedeschi, Michelle Wilson, Michael Burks, Tommy Castro, Albert Cummings, Larry Garner, Richard Johnston, Fiona Boyes, Slick Ballinger, Zac Harmon, Diunna Greenleaf, and Matthew Skoller…and now, the beach side’s beloved Miller, who will perform with his band the Bad Mules.
To dyed-in-the-wool blues enthusiasts, Josh Miller and the Bad Mules sound like a knife slathering Camembert over a Vienna Beef hotdog. If the comparison sounds like a mouthful, it’s even more of an earful. The camembert comes courtesy of the accomplished Mules, comprised of upright bassist Miguel Hammoun and drummer Denis Agenet, both of Nantes, France, while the frankfurter is supplied by Miller's roots-conscious vocals and guitar playing. The music they created together is unpasteurized and pure, and coached in the August tradition of bona fide Chicago Blues. Somewhere up in heaven, Muddy Waters' belly is rumbling. Thankfully, these guys are in the kitchen.

Space Coast Blues Society and Josh Miller are still in need of funds for travel and lodging. Be sure to come support Miller Saturday January 26th at Coconuts on the Beach (2 Minuteman CSWY, Cocoa Beach) from 6pm till close. He will be accompanied by many other in his last show before traveling to the IBC. He’ll also be featured on Gary Zodiac's ("Mr. Z") popular All the Blues on 89.5, WFIT broadcast from Coconuts on January 25th beginning at 7p.m.

This article was written by Tobin Bennision, editor of The Beachside Resident. Full permission has been granted for use. Any questions feel free to contact Vicky Jesse at 321-537-8289.