Sarasota's premier outdoor music festival; dedicated to feeding, protecting, nurturing the community
The 24th Annual Giving Hunger the Blues music festival will take place at Nathan Benderson Park on Sunday, February 6, 2022. All proceeds benefit the Mayors Feed the Hungry Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. A contribution to this all-volunteer program means your money goes to feed the hungry! All money collected stays in our communities and is used for food vouchers that are distribute
d throughout the year by local churches, civic groups and social services agencies. Giving Hunger the Blues was founded by George Generoso, former owner of the now-closed Five O‘clock Club live music venue, out of a desire for Sarasota and Bradenton residents to participate in giving back to the community without having to purchase high-priced tickets for black tie events and galas. What began as an afternoon of music at the Five O’clock Club, grew into the preeminent outdoor music festival in Sarasota each year. After re-launching the event in 2015, Peter Anderson is the event’s Chair and Producer. And now in 2022, The Jazz Club of Sarasota has joined as the co-producer of the event to make it bigger and better than ever! This impeccable organization is dedicated to providing an ever-expanding offering of great Jazz and Blues contemporary music to the community. This partnership is committed to promoting music not only for audiences, but providing a space for musicians and artists to thrive!
02/07/2022
It was a day to remember! Your support at Giving Hunger the Blues went straight to our friends at Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program. We are proud to be known as the longest-running charity music event, and it's all thanks to this generous community!
📸: ARIELLA
Thank you for the sunshine and the stage to play some tunes today at Giving Hunger the Blues 🙏🏽 Nathan Benderson Park City of Sarasota, Government Thank you for Listening ♥️🎶☀️
02/06/2022
It’s been a beautiful day for the blues out at Nathan Benderson Park! Thank you to our presenting sponsor, SmartHouse Integration, and the Jazz Club of Sarasota for this community event all in the name of feeding the hungry. 🎶🎸
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02/06/2022
Today is the day! Who's coming out today to Nathan Benderson Park for ?
If you are looking for last minute tickets, it's not too late... You can still purchase tickets at the door! Don't forget to bring your proof of vaccination or negative test results with you.
We can't wait to jam out together! 🎶
02/05/2022
Today is your LAST CHANCE to get your tickets in advance for a discounted price!
Are you prepared for the Giving Hunger the Blues music festival this weekend? Read up on our Covid precautions and protocols so you're smooth sailing this weekend! 🤘
❓Are masks required?
Masks are recommended but not required.
❓What do I need to bring?
Proof of vaccination OR negative COVID-19 test and photo ID
❓ Is vaccination required?
Vaccination is not required, however if no proof of vaccination, you must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test no more than 24 hours prior to the event.
Meet Panama Drive — the newest addition to our lineup! 🎸🎶
Get ready to rock out to some blues with Panama Drive and so many other amazing musicians for a good cause! A ticket to Giving Hunger The Blues means your money goes directly to feeding the hungry with Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program!
Giving Hunger The Blues greatly appreciates Trulieve and Cannabis Theory's for joining forces to sponsor the 2022 Giving Hunger The Blues music festival!
Trulieve, a leader in the industry, and Cannabis Theory's, Sarasota's first medical cannabis clinic, are both committed to your health, comfort, and quality of life while providing innovating products and building community.
Each sponsor plays a vital role in helping us put on a fantastic festival that leads to us reaching our philanthropic goals. Thanks to you, we know that the 2022 festival will be outstanding!
01/28/2022
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01/27/2022
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Sarasota's favorite charity music event = "Giving Hunger The Blues" to benefit the Mayors' Feed The Hungry Program.
Sunday, February 6 from Noon to 9:30 PM - Outdoor Festival at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota (Near UTC Mall).
Featuring 8 great bands, including BIG NIGHT OUT!
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The 23rd Annual Giving Hunger the Blues music festival will take place at the Sarasota Polo Grounds on November 15 & 16, 2019. All proceeds benefit the Mayors Feed the Hungry Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. A contribution to this all-volunteer program means your money goes to feed the hungry! All money collected stays in our communities and is used for food vouchers that are distributed throughout the year by local churches, civic groups and social services agencies.
Giving Hunger the Blues was founded by George Generoso out of concern that many Sarasota residents don’t have the financial means to participate in black ties events and galas, but who want to give back in a meaningful way. Giving Hunger the Blues began as an afternoon of music at the Five O’clock Club, and grew into the preeminent outdoor music festival in Sarasota each year. After re-launching the event in 2015, Peter Anderson is the event’s Chair and Producer.
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Our event draws attendees primarily from Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Attendees also come from Desoto, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Because this is a family friendly event, we will entertain all ages, from school children to grandparents. The event consists of two days of live music with performances by local, regional and national acts performing in the serene and scenic confines of the beautiful Sarasota Polo Grounds.
There will be 15 food and beverage vendors on-site for the festival. Our marketing goal is to give sponsors an added marketing and advertising opportunity by providing a concentrated target market consisting of individuals and families from Sarasota County and surrounding areas. Our cultural goal is to highlight and celebrate our wealth of talented musicians while bringing attention to our mission to feed, protect and nurture the children in our communities. The financial goal is to support the Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program in their missions.
Media coverage will including TV and Radio throughout the market, plus interviews with artists and event representatives in local TV, radio and newspaper outlets. There will also be community calendar listings, public service announcements, print media articles and press releases, printed promotional materials (posters, fliers t-shirts, etc.), along with an intensive social media campaign on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Additional social media ads are budgeted for the event.
