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Giving Hunger the Blues packs Southside Village

Music lovers dance in the street for concerts to benefit local organizations.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 6:30 a.m. November 9, 2015
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Hillview street was hopping with excitement for the return of the music-filled block party Giving Hunger the Blues. 

Fans of rock, blues and jazz crowded the block Sunday afternoon to catch favorite acts with proceeds benefitting the Mayors’ Feed the Hungry program and the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County.  Between live performances attendees enjoyed local vendors and games. 

 

 

Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns.
Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns.
Gretchen Sciarrino gets her groove on during a performance by Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns.
Gretchen Sciarrino gets her groove on during a performance by Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns.
Savannah Brady during a set on the youth stage at Giving Hunger the Blues.
Savannah Brady during a set on the youth stage at Giving Hunger the Blues.
Barry Mahoney, Ann Encarnacao with Jeanne Glavin and Marianne Cavarecta
Barry Mahoney, Ann Encarnacao with Jeanne Glavin and Marianne Cavarecta
Carol Bates, Norman Kaplan, Coco with Liv and Quin Newton
Carol Bates, Norman Kaplan, Coco with Liv and Quin Newton
Emma Restle spins to the music with Lauren Karabatsos.
Emma Restle spins to the music with Lauren Karabatsos.
Laura Briefman, Marilyn and Harold Davis with Mark Briefman
Laura Briefman, Marilyn and Harold Davis with Mark Briefman
Vonn Aleshire and Donna Fowler share a dance.
Vonn Aleshire and Donna Fowler share a dance.
Carnival games and activities were available for young music lovers.
Carnival games and activities were available for young music lovers.
Mike Pawlus, Chris Rasmussen and Keefe Fugleberg
Mike Pawlus, Chris Rasmussen and Keefe Fugleberg
Two stages were set up with live performance on either end of the block so that guests didn't have to miss a beat.
Two stages were set up with live performance on either end of the block so that guests didn't have to miss a beat.
The Hellacious Horns section.
The Hellacious Horns section.

 

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