Playing Key West Blues Fest SOLD OUT was one of the best musical experiences I’ve had.

1st Key West Blues Festival 2019 Karri Daley & Wayne Sorbelli

SOLD OUT blues show at the Key West Theater!!!! May 25th, 2019

I’m so happy to share the stage with some of my musical peers Tim Marshall Curtis, Andy Westcott, Rick Fusco, Bobby DeVito, Daryl Brooke, Francois Gehin, Henry Lysy Jr., Randy Morrow, Michelle Dravis, Karri Daley, and even a few of my musical heros like Ericson Holt, one of the greatest living piano playing songwriters IN THE WORLD and blues legend slide guitar slinger and songwriter Bill Blue!!!!

For sure one of the musical highlights in my life so far is to have shared the stage with Ericson Holt and Bill Blue!!!! Another 2 notches on the belt! Another strike off the bucket list.

I want to thank the promoter Joel for having faith in this blues festival idea. I can’t say anything more than my friends already have. Here is what some of them are saying about the show:

Guitarist/singer Rick Fusco who played lead guitar in the Andy Westcott band said on Facebook:

“Key West’s Local Musicians Blues Festival – Thank You Huellas de Lobos!

What an awesome and successful event!

Friends and family, the guy who orchestrated this from inception (Huellas de Lobos) he had an idea and he was very genuine and enthusiastic and I don’t think anyone who truly see’s this individual’s spirit would argue that his heart is in the right place. He comes to see and support local musicians and he apparently hears Blues influence and perhaps, its as simple as him wanting to see what could happen with the musicians he approached and those who joined forces to make it a success! I was honored to be a part of this! Looking forward to next years show!

Ericson Holt, 🎩🎩🎩 Off!! We cant thank you enough! Your musical gifts alone are to be experienced by the masses! Your willingness and ability to pull this show all together was no easy task! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! KEY West Theater Owners and Staff, Thank You!

The Andy Westcott Band! Thank you to my band mates Andy Westcott, Hiram Garzaro and Henry Lysy Jr! Always a pleasure doing what we do when we do it! Looking forward to the future of this band!

Thank you Ben Solove and Dave & Kimberly Jacobs Solove of “The Dirty Pig” Blues & BBQ for the food and support!

Thank you Key West Friends And Family for your attendance for a “Sold Out Show”

See ya again soon!

Radio personality and local celebrity blues guru Ben Solove said on Facebook: Wow!!! What a show at the majestic Key West Theater tonight. The First Annual Key West Blues Festival went off beautifully and to a packed house, sold out crowd. Kudos to promoter Huellas de Lobos for pulling off a great night! So many phenomenal musicians were a part of this incredible show.

Bassist Of Andy Westcott Band among others, Henry Lysy Jr., said on his Facebook after rehearsals earlier that day: Soundcheck, check. From what I saw today the Blues festival is not only going to be fun but will also be displaying some of the best musicians around. I’m honored to share the stage with this talented lineup.

I believe there’s a few tix left, so get em before they are gone.

#keywestbluesfestival

Ralph De Palma author/photographer of the world famous “Soul of Key West” and “Soul of Havana” book series said on his Facebook: The 1st ANNUAL KEY WEST BLUES FESTIVAL was a spectacular and SOLD OUT event and is destined to be a huge new component of the Key West music scene. This one is real everyone in the audience could feel the same vibe. Wish we would have recorded it. Next year we get even more of our local artists in a real Key West Blues Festival with more of our local artists and their original Blues. I loved every minute, filled up all my memory cards, Paul Blatt and I have tons of photos coming but it will take a while to post. Great show I’d list all the names to thank but it would be extensive. All of our local artists really brought there “A” game. Everyone in the audience left with the same feeling and can’t wait for the 2nd ANNUAL KEY WEST BLUES FESTIVAL.

Blues slide guitar legend Bill Blue & Wayne Sorbelli

UKULELE CAMP 2019 FOR KIDS AGES 5-11 JUNE 17-21 8AM-NOON DAILY. SPONSORED BY ISLAND GUITAR, PIANO & MORE MUSIC LESSONS , SALES, SERVICE & RENTAL SHOP IN KEY WEST WWW.UKULELECAMP.COM

Ukulele Camp 2019 is at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden located at 5210 College Rd, Key West, FL 33040 on Stock Island.

We are excited to be planning the best music summer camp experience ever for 2019!

By popular demand, everyone will focus on the ukulele as the main camp instrument but we will explore electric and acoustic guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and steel pans. We encourage every child to try several different instruments before spending all of their time with one.

Our goal is to provide a professional musical learning environment through special tools, equipment, experience, knowledge, live examples, performances and guest speakers. These guided hands-on experiences help campers discover new likes and hidden talents while building the best summer camp experience ever.

June 17 to 21, 2019

Monday-Friday

8:00am to Noon

Ages 5-11

(Potty trained necessary)

Camp admission is $200

please email me at Wayne@IslandGuitar.com

Call 305-414-8056 to reserve a spot

CLICK HERE for dedicated Summer Camp Page

IS YOUR PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILD READY FOR KEY WEST KIDS UKULELE SUMMER CAMP? Introducing children to the wonderful world of music.

Is you pre-school aged child ready for ukulele camp?

Ukulele Camp READINESS CHECKLIST:

□ Can your child count to 20?

□ Can your child recite the alphabet?

□ Can your child use a pair of scissors?

□ Does your child mostly color within the lines?

□ Can your child sit still for 10 minutes at a time?

□ Does your child pretend to play ukulele, guitar, bass, violin, flute, drums or piano on objects like tables, pencils, broomsticks, sofa arms, etc?

□ Does your child respond to music by tapping their feet, hands, fingers or toes to the beat or like dancing or singing with it?

□ MUST be able to use bathroom facilities unassisted. No exceptions.

Island Guitar Key West (Home of the BONE ISLAND MUSIC CREW) 1109 Key Plaza Key West, Fl 33040 Phone: 305-414-8056

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New strings on this acoustic rental guitar & a small neck adjustment to lower the action and now it plays and sounds great!

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After picking up one of our rental guitars from one of the most popular Key West resorts on my way home from our family music store, Island Guitar (home of the Bone Island Music Crew) I decided to give this baby a little attention and some periodic love and affection.

So I headed to my work bench and took the old strings off. I cleaned then conditioned the fretboard before putting on the new strings. (It’s much easier and you’ll do a much better job while the strings are off!)

Then I gave the entire guitar a good cleaning and polish front and back.

Now it sounds so much better with the new strings it’s unbelievable. Dead strings can really kill a guitar’s tone, sustain, and intonation. Dead strings sound BAD. Not only playing hours count towards a string’s death – but also time alone makes them die. Strings have a shelf life once strung. Period.

Live Music Feb 22, 2019 in Key West Wavy & Wayne Show! Live rock-n-roll, country, southern rock, blues at Navigator’s marina bar & restaurant.

Live Music Key West Feb 22 2019 As The Wavy and Wayne Show!, I’ll be playing some live rock-n-roll, country, southern rock, blues and a bunch of electric slide guitar for our beloved military men and women and their families this Friday 6-9pm at Navigator’s marina bar and restaurant. Located on Boca Chica Naval Air station, Military base access is required to get in.

Band and Duo Show partner Wavy (Dave Parkhurst) and I are always working on new material and adding new dynamics to our show.

Driven by the diversity of the fans typically found vacationing and partying in the Florida Keys and most notably Key West, our sets include all types of styles of music and jams including classic hit songs from favorites artists like Chuck Berry, LED Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Bo Diddley, Kinks,

Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams,

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, The Band, Buffalo Springfield

and many many many more.

I met Wavy at my music store in Key West  where he’d stop regularly for music gear and supplies and strings – and eventually we ended up working together.  We grew up on mostly the same music and love many of the same bands and artists so we share deep roots through the music.

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