Jack Bailey (Society President) donates guitar to Ed Tobin in support of the nonprofit organization Guitars for Veterans The Daytona Beach Blues Society, recently donated a guitar to Ed Tobin in support of the nonprofit organization Guitars for Veterans , which provides instruments and music lessons to military veterans as a form of therapy and creative expression. The guitar was acquired by Society Director BIll Faro from a facebook seller who was happy to donate it to a goo

Members of the Daytona Beach Blues Society recently gathered to recognize and celebrate their vice president, Ron Szpak, as he steps back from his leadership role. Surrounded by friends and fellow music supporters, the group shared stories, laughs, and appreciation for his years of dedication to the local blues community. Ron, who also performs with his band The Voodoo Monkeys , has been known within the society for his steady support, positive spirit, and commitment to keepi

Thank you Jimmy and staff of the SandTrap Bar & Grill at the Daytona Beach Golf Club for allowing us to hold our monthly jams,

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A heartfelt thank you to the City of Holly Hill and Pictona staff, the Voodoo Monkeys and Dyer Davis bands, and all our sponsors, donors, volunteers and 400+ attendees that made our event a success!!! Sponsors: City of Holly Hill, Southern Paint, Adams Cameron Foundation, Realty Pros Assured, Robert Oxley (former DBBS President), Ron Szpak (current DBBS Vice-Pres. & Voodoo Monkeys lead) Donors: Jack Bailey, Ron Szpak, Debbie Diaz, Ursula O'Leary, Brian Glaze, Dan Downer, Bil

Blues music, with its deep roots in African-American culture, originated in the late 19th century.   Pioneers in the genre included legends like Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, and B.B. King. They played significant roles in shaping the blues into what it is today. And its influence can be seen across countless subsequent genres such as rock ‘n’ roll and jazz.   The history of blues music is a journey filled with emotion, passion, and resilience. It remains an ess

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Mark your calendars for the first annual Turkey Blues Fest benefitting The Chase Academy for Autistic Children and The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach. The fest will be held at Ormond Brewing Company from 1 pm to 9 pm. Three great bands will be playing for two-hours each beginning at 1 pm - 3 pm with The Taylor Road Band, then 4 pm to 6 pm with the Voodoo Monkeys, and lastly from 7 pm to 9 pm with Debbie D. and Vintage Now! Grammy nominated, Chance Gardner will be play

The Chase Academy is a non-profit formed in 2006 by concerned parents, educational professionals, and volunteers who have all lent their expertise to develop an educational program that is designed specifically to meet the individual needs of students with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) within a welcoming, secure environment, sensitive to the aspects of ASD that cause students to be uncomfortable at a traditional school. For all of us, children are our first

Parkinson’s disease can be approached from various points of view, one of which is music therapy—a complementary therapy to a...