Northeast Blues Guitar Summit
THE NORTHEAST BLUES GUITAR SUMMIT Saturday, May 23 • 8:00 PM
Tickets available now – don’t miss this powerhouse night of blues!
Ticket Info: Tickets are general admission and do not include a table reservation. If you would like a table for dinner with a view of the show, please call the restaurant immediately. Dining tables are on a first come / first served basis. If not, we do have some viewing seats at the bar, bar height tables and standing room.
Call 860.278.7427
GUITAR, GRIT AND FIERY BLUES GOODNESS will be felt all night, start to finish!
Black-Eyed Sally’s proudly brings you the anticipated return of THE NORTHEAST BLUES GUITAR SUMMIT, a one-night-only gathering of four of this nation’s most electrifying Blues Guitar Players! Backed by a stellar lineup of award-winning Blues pros!
Featuring an amazing line up!
LAURA CHAVEZ!
Laura is in town! In from the west coast, this world class “2023 Blues Music Award winner, Instrumentalist-Guitar”, has also recently released an outstanding album, “My Voice”. Laura has collaborated with Mike Welch, Casey Hensley, Venessa Collier, Candye Kane, Deborah Coleman, Dani Wilde, The Mannish Boys, Mike Ledbetter and the list goes on and on! Known for her searing tone, fearless phrasing, and emotive soloing, her performances bridge traditional Chicago blues with fresh, soulful intensity.
ROCKIN’ JOHNNY BURGIN!
A world re-known, Chicago Blues Guitar master, who cut his teeth in Windy City clubs alongside legends like Tail Dragger and Sam Lay, Johnny Burgin tours relentlessly across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. With more than a dozen acclaimed albums under his belt, including his latest “Ramblin’ from Coast to Coast”, Johnny brings raw, vintage swagger and stunning technique to every stage. Johnny is an award winning phenom, 2017 BMA Best Live Blues Recording nomination for his album Howlin’ at Greaseland, 2019 Blues Blast Music, Best Live Music Recording, Johnny Burgin Live, 2024 Blues Blast awards, Best Traditional Artist and Best Blues Video.
BARRETT ANDERSON!
A former sideman for the great, Ronnie Earl, current sideman with BMA’s 2023 “Band of the Year” nominee’s, Anthony Geraci’s Boston All-stars” and leader of his own “Barrett Anderson Band”, Barrett Delivers, the Blues with excitement, showmanship and a rock ’n’ roll bite. Barret’s released 3 albums with the latest, “HypnoBoogie”, hitting #6 on Billboard Blues Charts! Barrett’s awards also include the “2013 Boston Music Award-Blues Artist of the Year”!
RYAN NEWMAN!
A rising star in the New England Blues circuit, Ryan Newman burns the stage with jaw-dropping precision, soulful energy and a deep-rooted edgy feel. Ryan is a must-see in the next generation of Blues guitarists. Ryan won “2021 New England Music Hall of Fame, Best New Artist” and can be seen throughout New England with his Blues Rockin’ band. “Righteous Continental” that has recently released a fabulous recording called, “Psychoactive”. Ryan can also be seen blowing the roof off Blues clubs as a sideman with New England Chicago/Jump Blues fav’s, “Dave Robbins & The Incredible Amplifires” and as sideman for original rockers “Justin Chan & The Vices”.
Featuring an Incredible Backing Band!
BROOKS MILGATE (Piano), PAUL LORANGER (Bass), MARK HENNESSY (Drums)
DAVE ROBBINS (Host, Harp)
This is a rare chance to catch multiple top-tier blues talents trading licks, swapping smiles, and lighting up the stage on one fabulous evening — only at Black-Eyed Sally’s, Hartford’s home of live blues.
So call your friends, get your tickets, then shine up those dancing shoes! This will be a memorable evening! Be a part of arguably, the BEST Blues Guitar show of this year!