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 Thursday, September 16th
"Thirsty Thursday" with the Dunwoody Rotary Club
5:30-7:00pm @Dunwoody Tavern

Happy hour with the Dunwoody Rotary Club
Don't sit too close or you just might get recruited to join!

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   Schoolhouse Brewing Marietta
      Friday, June 4th,  2021

       7:00 - 10:00PM
       840 Franklin Ct. Suite 100,  Marietta GA


      We are STOKED to get invited back to the 
"#1 New Brewery in Georgia".
​         Great brews!  Come and hang out.


Sawgrass Blues Band will be rocking the outdoor stage with our eclectic mix of blues. 
Come sit and enjoy some great brews by the firepit.

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Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace Festival
The Mill Amphitheater, Villa Rica, GA.

Saturday, June 26th,  2021
6:00-7:00PM


Featuring the Sawgrass Blues Band

Opening the stage for legendary artists The Tams!

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SUNDAY, JUNE 27th
Georgia 400 Century Ride in Roswell

Sawgrass Blues Band will be rocking the Georgia 400 stage at the finish line.

DETAILS COMING SOON

Sky Zone off Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell
Come see the SGBB!

Better yet, ride your bike on GA-400, then stick around to hear the live bands all day, starting at 8AM!

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PEACHTREE CORNERS
Night Music
Live on the Green

Saturday, July 10th,  2021
7:00-9:00PM


​Featuring the
Sawgrass Blues Band

Bring your side table, candles, & camping chairs and come see SGBB at Peachtree Corners Town Square live concert on the green.  We'll play a mix of catchy new originals and classic rocking blues in perfect weather under a twilight summer sky.

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Bayou Q' - Roswell
Saturday May 15th

6:00 - 9:00 PM

982 Canton St.
Roswell, GA 30075


Bayou'Q is a three-tailed cross section of Louisiana culture and cuisine smoked in the sizzling heart of rue Canton
www.bayouq.com

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Saturday, May 8th
  -  Private Event - Fowler Street Rocks! Block Party


If you hear some rocking blues just off Canton Street in Roswell, but can't quite figure out where it's coming from, that's probably the legendary Fowler Street Rocks block party!



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MARCH: Jud had a GREAT time playing guitar and singing as part of The O'Shelby Duo at Guston's in Acworth on St. Patty's Day! Duo turned into trio when fiddle player Justin Monday jumped in and jammed with us for about an hour.  That's what I love about music - sharing the stage with other good players and creating a whole new thing.  I'm just sorry I have to wait another YEAR to bring the Irish tunes out.  How about a mid-year half-pattys day?

Now BACK TO THE BLUES!  Lots of new gigs coming in April. The patio is opening up soon at Jimmys and the blues are alive again at Spiced Right Ribhouse in Roswell - Blues, Brews, and Barbecues!

   ...and now for something completely different...
Once a year, the Sawgrass Blues Band puts away our blues fedoras and don our pates with argyle tams to become:
 The Shamrocking Blues Band
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WHAT!? ST. PADDYS DAY IS ALMOST HERE?!
That means it's time for:
The O'Shelby Duo
Featuring Jud Shumway & Freddy Shelby

Guston's - Acworth
Wednesday, March 17th

5:00 - 9:00 
PM
3330 Cobb Pkwy NW, Ste 100, Acworth

Get your shamrock on with all day specials including green beer, 
Irish nachos, and classic Irish tunes about drinking, dancing, and fighting.

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Alpharetta Food Truck Alley
Thursday, Sept 19th

5:30-8:30
PM

Come join SGBB for a street party in downtown

Alpharetta. Enjoy live music, closed streets, tons of people, and food trucks galore.

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   Schoolhouse Brewing Marietta
      Friday, Dec 4th

       7:00 - 10:00PM
       840 Franklin Ct. Suite 100,  Marietta GA


      We are very STOKED to get invited back to 
"#1 New Brewery in Georgia".
​         Great brews!  Come and hang out.


Sawgrass Blues Band will be rocking the outdoor stage with our eclectic mix of blues. 
Come sit and enjoy some surprisingly great brews by the firepit.

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Saturday, November 7th
  -  Private Party - Air Acres Airfield




   ...and now for something completely different...
ONLY 200 MORE DAYS TO ST. PADDYS!
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Saturday, August 8th
O'Reillys Public House
Sandy Springs

6:30 - 9:30pm

227 Sandy Springs Pl NE Suite 416,
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

https://www.oreillyspublichouse.com/


Many people don't know, but at least once a year Sawgrass Blues Band takes off its blues fedora and dons a tam to go back to our roots in the auld Irish pub, where we got our start (true story). With only 200+ days to go to St. Pat's, it seems a good time to dust off our Erse and sing a few ditties 'bout drinking, dancing, smoking, & fighting, and love for a red-headed girl.  Plenty of open seating and safe dining.

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The Ivy Lane - Fashion & Gift Boutique
Friday, Dec 6th

6:00-9:00
PM
3605 Sandy Plains Rd Marietta, Ga 30066

Add a little jazz and pizzazz to your Christmas shopping!


SawgrassBlues duo will be strumming some cool tunes, while you sip on a mimosa and get all your Christmas shopping done in one spot.

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CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!!!
Peachtree Corners Concerts
Live on the Green

Saturday, October 19th
7:00-9:00PM


Featuring the Sawgrass Blues Band
Probably our biggest venue to date, pack up your side table & camping chairs and come see SGBB at Peachtree Corners Town Square, live concerts on the green.  We'll play a mix of catchy new originals and classic rock blues in perfect fall weather under the stars.  

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Schoolhouse Brewing
Marietta
Saturday, Oct 12th

7:00 - 10:00PM
840 Franklin Ct. Suite 100
Marietta GA 30067

Sawgrass Blues duo, w/Jud & Clay
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Sawgrass Blues Band duo is competing in the 2019 Atlanta Blues Challenge!
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Atlanta Blues Challenge
Date: Sunday, August 25, 2019
Time: 1pm-10pm 
Place:  Route 66 Restaurant & Music Venue
Address: 6000 Medlock Bridge Parkway,

Johns Creek, GA 30022
The Atlanta Blues Challenge is the Atlanta Blues Society’s competition to select our representatives for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.  This year we have a new venue for our event, Route 66 Restaurant & Music Venue in Johns Creek (Duluth) Georgia. Food & drink will be available from the venue, there will be plenty of room for everybody and lots of free parking.



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BATTLE OF THE BANDS SHOWDOWN
   MadLife Stage & Studios
   Woodstock

  Thursday, August 8th

    8:00 - 10
PM
 

After placing Top 3 in the prelims back in April, we're looking forward to competing in the finals! 


UPDATE! 
SAWGRASS BLUES BAND TAKES 3RD PLACE IN THE FINALS !

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30th
Georgia 400 Century Ride in Roswell


The Sawgrass Blues Band will be rocking the Georgia 400 stage at the finish line.

12-1:30pm

Finish line will be at Sky Zone parking lot
off Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell
Come see the SGBB!

Better yet, ride your bike on GA-400, then stick around to hear the live bands all day, starting at 8AM!  www.Ga400Century.com
08:00  Garrett Douglas Duo
09:00   Rob Symonette's one-man jam
10:00   The Martin's Landing Band  (rock, rhythm, and soul)
12:00   Jud Shumway and the Sawgrass Blues Band  (rock, rhythm, and blues)
1:30   Collusion   (rock and roll)
3:00   Persons of Interest   (classic rock)

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Saturday, June 8th
  -  Private Party - Southern Kitchen - Alpharetta




   Wild Wing Cafe, Dunwoody
   Friday, June 7th

    9:00-12:00
PM

SGBB rocks the stage back at the awesome WWC in Dunwoody
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ALIVE IN ROSWELL - Thursday, May 16th
SGBB at Oli+Ve on Canton Street
5:30-8:30
PM
1003 Canton Street
Roswell, GA 30075

In the heart of Roswell, lies the worlds best olive oils and vinegars.
Stop in for a taste test!  Check out their website at
https://www.oliandve.com

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Relay For Life Event
Webb Bridge Middle

Saturday, May 11th

5:00-7:00
PM


SGBB rocks the stage at the Relay For Life event

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Alpharetta Food Truck Alley
Thursday, May 9th

5:00-8:00
PM

Come join SGBB for the opening of the 2019 season at the street party in downtown Alpharetta. Enjoy live music, closed streets, tons of people, and food trucks galore.


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Saturday, May 4th
  -  Private Party - Cresswind Rocks! - Peachtree City




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UPDATE!  SGBB TAKES 3RD PLACE AND GETS INVITED BACK FOR THE SHOWDOWN!
   MadLife Stage & Studios
   Woodstock

  Thursday, Apr 25th

    8:00 - 10
PM
   BATTLE     OF   THE       BANDS!!!


What an awesome time we had at MadLife on Thursday night at the Battle of the Bands.
I can't say enough good things about the staff and how nice they were.
Great group of people, lots of great bands, and we're looking forward to competing in the finals.
   


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WHAT!? ST. PADDYS DAY IS ALMOST HERE?!
That means it's time for:
The O'Shelby Trio  
Featuring Jud Shumway, Alan Mabry, & Freddy Shelby

Guston's Grill - Woodstock
Tuesday, March 17th

6:00 - 9:00 
PM

12195 GA-92, Woodstock, 30188

Get your shamrock on with specials all day including green beer, Irish nachos, and some classic Irish tunes about drinking, dancing, fighting, and somebody dying.

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Guston's Grille - Woodstock
Saturday, Feb 16th,
9
PM-midnight!

12195 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA

SGBB full band rocks the house!



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RIDE THE VIBE - UI Media Radio interview with host, The Last DJ, Michael " Don Miguel" Litten
Friday, Feb 8th

6:00-7:00 PM

Simulcast on Facebook Live.



Radio Show: https://www.spreaker.com/user/unitedintentions
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedintentions/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unitedintentions
Twitter: https://twitter.com/higherintention
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedintentions/

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   St. Paddy's Day Party #1!!!
    Private Party
    Saturday, March 16th

     Spring Ridge St. Patricks Day

     Featuring The Sawgrass Blues Band



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   St. Paddy's Day Party #2!!!
    Guston's Grille - Woodstock
    Sunday, Mar 17th,
    2:30-6:00
PM

    12195 Highway 92, Woodstock, GA
     St. Patricks Day Celebration

     Stick around after for Sunday Singer/Songwriter series and see some great fresh talent!



Many thanks to Steve Swieter of Atlanta-based Swieter Image
for getting some great shots of us at a private gig at Avalon Hotel.
Check out his other great work here: www.swieterimage.com
Say, maybe you need somebody to photograph your next event? Now you know a guy!
770 377-6681

What a great gig we had on SUNDAY, JULY 8th at the Georgia 400 Century Ride in Roswell
Sawgrass Blues Band rocked the stage at 9am as a duo,
then with special guest stars blues-master Clay Luna on bass and
(surprise) North Metro WSB reporter Mike Petchenik on drums (who knew?)
we threw down some tunes as a full band.
Weather was perfect and we had a great time!
Many thanks to expert soundman Banister Murray who took care of everything.
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Sunday, Nov 11th
  -  Private Party - Lindsay's in Sandy Springs!


Maybe the weather will cooperate this year?




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Saturday, Oct 27th
  -  Private Party - Fowler Rocks! block party - Roswell




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Gate City Brewery Taproom Roswell
Friday, Fri Oct 19th

8:00 - 11:00PM
43 Magnolia Street
Roswell, GA 30075

FEATURING: The Sawgrass Blues Band  (yep, full band;  Mike & Clay rounding it out)

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Friday, Nov 16th
  -  Charity Event - Riverside Club in Sandy Springs

A couple of times a year, we like to give back and just play for fun. 
You never know what can happen, and most times it's something good for us!




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   Wild Wing Cafe  - Dunwoody
   Friday, Fri Oct 5th

   9:00 - 10:00PM  (one set)
   4788 Ashford Dunwoody Rd
   Dunwoody, GA 30338


The Sawgrass Blues Band will be opening for our friends,
  modern rockers Scarlett.  Don't miss!


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Saturday, Sep 8th
  -  Private Party - Sandy Springs - Riverside Club




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Gate City Brewery Taproom Roswell - Friday, Sept 7th?? CANCELED & RESCHEDULED!
Alas, due to forces beyond our control, the GC gig had to be rescheduled.
Come see the full band on Fri October 19th.  Should be a big time!


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   HOLA! Taqueria and Bar - Roswell
   Saturday, Sept 22nd
    6:30 - 9:30
PM
   688 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell
  

Cure your craving for bold flavors with any of our tacos, fajitas, carnitas, pollo frito, carne asada, and much more. Sip on a frosty cerveza while enjoying your meal, or stop by for snacks on the amazing outdoor patio which is ideal for just chilling out with friends


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   CINCO DE MAYO !!!
     El Zarape Mexican - Roswell

   Saturday, May 5th

    7:00 - 10
PM
    885 Atlanta Street,  Roswell, GA 30075


     Sawgrass Blues Band  rocking the patio at El Zee!

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Guston's Grille - Woodstock
G.O.B. Entertainment - Acoustic Singer/Songwriter series
Sunday, April 22nd,
7:00 PM,
12195 Highway 92,  Woodstock, GA
Sawgrass Blues Band will be onstage for an all originals set at the new
Sunday night singer/songwriter series.
Come support local live music!  You are guaranteed to see a bevy of fantastic local musicians.



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Saturday, April 14th - WE'RE BACK!
Benefit Performance - 500 Songs for Kids
Vinyl at Centerstage - Atlanta
1374 West Peachtree Street,  Atlanta, GA, 30309
8:00 PM

Featuring The Sawgrass Blues Band

Songs For Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 2007 with the mission to enrich the lives of children suffering from illness and hardship. We integrate musicians year-round into the lives of kids both in and out of children's hospitals and special needs camps through live interactive concerts, hospital bedside performances and our Songs For Kids Records songwriting & recording program.

This year's 500 SONGS features over 1000 musicians performing the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It takes place over 12 nights, spread out over 6 weekends.

Admission price: Pay what you want!


To learn more, go to http://www.songsforkids.org/500SongsForKids


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   Guston's Grille - ACWORTH - SAINT BALDRICKS!
   www.stbaldricks.org/      <<<click here!
   Saturday, March 24th

   3:00-7:00pm

   3330 Cobb Pkwy NW, Acworth GA
Musha-ring-dumma-do-dumma-da, Come get your head shaved!
St. Baldricks raises money for childhood cancer.


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St. Paddy's Day Party #2!!!
Jimmy Macs - Marietta

Saturday, March 17th

9:00PM - 1:00A
M

3205 Canton Rd # 104-106, Marietta, GA 30066

With my rocking good friends
Freddie Shelby on percussion
and Alan Mabry on fiddle & keys!


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   St. Paddy's Day Party #1!!!
    Private Party
    Saturday, March 17th

     Spring Ridge St. Patricks Day

     Featuring The Sawgrass Blues Band



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Thursday February 15th
Private Party
The Hotel at Avalon
Corporate Meeting





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Saturday, November 17th  -  Charity Performance
The Riverside Club

No Kid Hungry
 https://friendsgiving.nokidhungry.org
(Do not click on this link unless you want to learn about an organization that's doing good work.)

Yes,
it's purely selfish. Doing a charity gig makes us feel good about ourselves. So what's wrong with that?
Nothing, I tell you! Giving back makes us feel good, so win//win/win.  So much Win!



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  Saturday, November 11th  -  Private Party
 Chastain - Hillside
Chili cook off!




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  Saturday, October 14th  -  Private Party
  Fowler Rocks! Block Party

  Featuring The Sawgrass Blues Band



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 Spiced Right Ribhouse BBQ, Roswell
  Saturday, September 30th

   6:30 - 9:30
PM
   635 Atlanta Street
   Roswell, GA 30075





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Adobo Taqueria & Tequila Bar - Alpharetta
Friday, September 22nd

6:30 - 10:30
PM
11585 Jones Bridge Rd, Ste#640, Alpharetta


With my good friend Rob Symonette!

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  Friday, August 11th  -  Private Party
  End Of Summer Fun at Riverside Club

  Featuring The Sawgrass Blues Band



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Live - Every Thursday night (until football season)
Charlton's Grill & Tap - Alpharetta/Johns Creek
Thursday, August 10th

7:00 - 9:30
PM
3005 Old Alabama Rd,  Alpharetta, GA


Live music east of GA400.  What a great thing!
Check out their sponsored monthly beer special to get something unique on tap from a local brewery. 
This month - Orpheus!  (Try the Transmigration of Souls - it's awesome.)


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   Moctezuma Mexican - North Point Pkwy
   Friday, August 4th

    7:30 - 10:30
PM
    5950 North Point Pkwy
    Alpharetta, GA 30022


   Featuring Jud Shumway

SUNDAY, JULY 9th
Georgia 400 Century Ride in Roswell

The Sawgrass Blues Band will be rocking the Georgia 400 stage at the finish line.

At Sky Zone off Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell
Come see the SGBB!

Better yet, ride your bike on GA-400, then stick around to hear the live bands all day, starting at 8AM!
-  Sawgrass Blues Band
-  "It's A Band"
- Thin Ice
-  Black Balloon

Adobo's Website << click here
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El Porton Mexican - Midway
Saturday, May 27th 

6:30 - 9:30
PM
4902 Atlanta Highway
Alpharetta, GA 30075


Featuring Jud Shumway


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Friday, April 14th - WE'RE BACK!
Benefit Performance - 500 Songs for Kids #11
Smith's Olde Bar - Atlanta

7:00 PM

Featuring The Sawgrass Blues Band

Songs For Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 2007 with the mission to enrich the lives of children suffering from illness and hardship. We integrate musicians year-round into the lives of kids both in and out of children's hospitals and special needs camps through live interactive concerts, hospital bedside performances and our Songs For Kids Records songwriting & recording program.

This year's 500 SONGS features over 1000 musicians performing the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It takes place over 12 nights, spread out over 6 weekends.

Admission price: Pay what you want!


To learn more, go to http://www.songsforkids.org/500SongsForKids


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   Guston's Grille - ACWORTH - SAINT BALDRICKS!
   www.stbaldricks.org/      <<<click here!
   Saturday, March 25th

   2:00-6:00pm

   3330 Cobb Pkwy NW, Acworth GA
Whack Fol the Danny-O, Come get your head shaved for charity!
St. Baldricks raises money for childhood cancer.


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Friday, March 24th
Relay for Life  -  Charity Event
at Grace Fellowship Church
, Snellville
Featuring Suzanne Thomas McDaniel


So my friend Suzanne says hey, wanna come play guitar? Sure I sez, I love to play guitar. But first you have to come sing with us. 
So she did. So now we're committed.

Not sure what to expect, except I know we get one song and it's in front of about 400 people.
What could go wrong?



[EDIT: 3/29/17:  What could go wrong is that I stepped on the guitar cable and unplugged the guitar halfway through my first verse in front of about 200 people.   Never, never, never ask 'What could go wrong?' !!!]

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Guston's Grille - Woodstock - SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!

Friday, March 17th

7:00-11:00
12195 Highway 92,  Woodstock, GA 30188

Whack Fol the Danny-O, we're blowing the dust off of our dozens of old Irish drinking songs to make this a St. Paddy's Day to remember!

Featuring The Sawgrass Blues Band

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Saturday, March 4th  -  Private Party
Spring Ridge St.Patricks Day

Featuring The Sawgrass Blues Band



Here's what you missed!  Unless you were there and didn't miss it.

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Benefit Performance - 500 Songs for Kids X
Smith's Old Bar - Atlanta

Friday, May 6th
8:00 PM

With: The Sawgrass Blues Band

Songs For Kids Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 2007 with the mission to enrich the lives of children suffering from illness and hardship. We integrate musicians year-round into the lives of kids both in and out of children's hospitals and special needs camps through live interactive concerts, hospital bedside performances and our Songs For Kids Records songwriting & recording program.

This year's 500 SONGS features over 1000 musicians performing the 500 Greatest Sing-A-Long Songs of All Time. It takes place over 12 nights, spread out over 6 weekends. The benefit lands at Smith's Olde Bar on April 1/2, 22/23, 29/30 and May 6/7.

Admission price: Pay what you want!


To learn more, go to http://www.songsforkids.org/500SongsForKids

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Benefit Performance - Second Wind Dreams Foundation
The Haven at Avalon

Thursday, April 28th
6:00-9:00 PM

With: The Sawgrass Blues Band, unplugged
This is one we could not turn down when invited. Second Wind Dreams is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the perception of aging through the fulfillment of dreams and the offering of educational programs including its flagship, sensitivity training, the Virtual Dementia Tour®.  Stop by and see what they're all about.  Open to everyone.
To learn more, go to http://www.secondwind.org/    (<<<linky)


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Hudson Grille - Tucker
Friday,  Apr 22nd
10:00PM - 1:00AM

2075 Northlake Parkway
Tucker, GA 30084

Featuring The Sawgrass Blues Band - unplugged


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Carlisles Pizza Tavern, Canton Street, Roswell
Friday,  Feb 26th

7:00 - 10:00
PM
1132 Canton Street
Roswell, GA 30075

CLICK HERE FOR Carlisles LINKY


Featuring Steve SAW Willians of The Sawgrass Blues Band - on harmonica



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Guston's Grille - Woodstock
Friday,  Feb 12th

7:00-11:00

12195 Highway 92,  Woodstock, GA 30188
with Freddy Shelby and the G.O.B. band jam   <<linky
Jud Shumway will be kicking off the night solo,
then coming back again later with The Sawgrass Blues Band.
And there will be even more bands!
This is a G.O.B. Band Jam so you never know what you'll get, but guaranteed to always be good!



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