The Chris Beard Band at Cottonmouth/Flamingo Bay

Chris Beard is known as “The Prince of the Blues” and he is coming to Cottonmouth. He grew up in a house of blues as the son of Rochester Hall of Famer Joe Beard, who came up on Beale Street in Memphis in the 1950s. By the time Chris was 6 years old he was picking guitar, learning from family friends like Matt “Guitar” Murphy and Buddy Guy.

In 1998 he released Barwalkin’ and was nominated for a W.C. Handy Award for Best New Blues Artist. Since then he has released five albums and built a reputation for traditional blues with contemporary fire, making his guitar scream and sing at the same time. Son of a legend, taught by legends, and now a legend in his own right. If you like your blues authentic, soulful, and played by the real deal.

About the venue:

Cottonmouth serves southern soul cuisine and live music. Dave Shiplett and crew will serve you and give you an evening you will long remember. Flamingo Bay Brewing Company: Grab a drink inside our lively taproom or stretch out in the sunshine (or shade!) of our dog-friendly beer garden. Check our Events page and follow us on Social Media to see our weekly schedule of Deals, Open Mic Nights, Live Music, and Food Trucks. You’ll find us right off Tamiami Trail with plenty of on-site parking available—making it easy to stop by for a pint or settle in for an afternoon.