This Friday, July 29, the Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series will feature nationally recognized original Blues recording artist Jim Gibson.

Born a music lover in Savannah, Ga., Gibson started his first band at 12 years old, and worked his way to Memphis and the famed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. With an eclectic style of music reflecting his nationwide travels, the element that shines through is his blues-based “Louisiana swamp” music from New Orleans.

In addition to gaining fame through his solo career, Gibson has played in bands alongside Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones, Steve Cropper of the Blues Brothers, Otis Redding, and Peter Tork of the Monkees.

“Besides being a master guitar player, Gibson is an extremely diversified, soulful songwriter and vocalist that has made him an audience favorite,” said Barbara Myler, owner/producer of the VJB Series.

The band will also feature Burleigh Drummond on drums from such bands like Ambrosia and Tin Drum, John Davis as bassist from Ricky Nelson and Jim Messina and the Hellecastets, and Michael Murphy, from REO Speedwagon and Chuck E. Weiss, on keyboard.

This annual summer concert series, having been held in Santa Clarita since 1999, features regional, national, and international entertainers in a fun, family friendly street party setting offering activities for both adults and children in Santa Clarita.

The VJB Series will run every Friday night through Aug. 5 from 7-9:30 p.m. on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway in the street outside the Hyatt Regency Valencia.

Some of the Series Sponsors that make it possible to bring the much anticipated concert series back to Valencia include: Princess Cruises, Hyatt Regency Valencia, Chiquita Canyon, The City of Santa Clarita, SCV Chamber of Commerce, among many others.  Food and Beverage Sponsors include: Salt Creek Grille, BJ’s Restaurant and Wolf Creek Brewery.

The remaining 2016 schedule of exciting recording artists appearing includes:

July 29 – Jim Gibson

August 5 – Kelly’s Lot (featuring French blues artist Jacque Francois)

In addition to the extraordinary sounds offered from some of the top Jazz and Blues recording artist in the world, the scheduled series brings a variety of activities for the entire family as well as a wide selection of food and beverages, including wine and beer for the adults. While no pets or outside food and beverages are allowed, admission to the Santa Clarita concert series is free.

The Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series is produced by Summit West Public Relations & Marketing. For more information regarding the series or sponsorship opportunities go to www.ValenciaJazzandBlues.com or call Barbara Myler at 661-290-2911.