This Week's Featured Band: Javier Batiz

Legendary Guitar Player! He is the “Godfather of Mexican Rock”. This remarkable talent has been creating great music for many years with more than 30 albums to his credit. This will be his first appearance in San Felipe and promises to rock the house. Rumor has it that Javier taught Carlos Santana to play rock (not just a rumor).

Band Website:

http://www.javierbatiz.com

This Week's Featured Artists

Marilyn Pardee

Marilynn moved to San Felipe in March of 2009 from San Francisco. She is returning to the textile arts after a 20-year hiatus to raise her daughter. Marilynn designed and manufactured under the label ‘PARDEE’ during the 1980’s in Los Angeles. Her line was carried in fashion-forward boutiques and prestigious stores throughout the United States. Her pieces currently can be purchased through her website: marilynnpardee.etsy.com

Mary Mobley – Ceramic Potter

Mary Mobley found the art medium of clay in 1992....or rather it found her. She began experimenting by taking ceramic classes and joining The Creative Play Studio in Alexandria Virginia. Her works have been seen in many art shows around the country. As a mostly self-taught clay builder and potter she has learned that, “The piece of clay will tell you what it wants.” She might start out with a bowl in mind and it will end up being a plate. This kind of synergism is very much reflected in her free form works and hand built fish of which much detail is apparent. Her clay ideas are pressed, pulled, scored, rolled, dug out and attached with attention to the forms of nature as her inspiration. “Pottery has been around since time began, and I hope my pieces will be appreciated long after I am gone.”
Email: mlmobley@verizon.net

2010 International Blues & Arts - Order Your Tickets Today!

Tickets on Sale Now!

The 2010 International Blues & Arts Fiesta tickets are now onsale. General addmission tickets are $20 and $25 the day of the event. your ticket provides you with open access to the event throughout the day.
This is going to be the biggest event to date, don't miss out on a celebration of art and music. This is a fund raising event for the San Felipe Baja California Lions Club.
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New Easy Newsletter Signup

Now it's even easier to keep track of the Blues & Arts Fiesta. To simplify the signup process we have create a simple webform that you can forward to friends and other blues fans and art aficionados. Please help us spread the word about Baja's Biggest Blues & Arts charity event and help us "Change Lives through Music and Art."

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This Week's Featured Artists

Digital Designs by Robin

Robin Waters has always had a passion for art, and when she found a media that could transcend traditional painting, she became a digital artist. As a little girl a new box of crayons was always her favorite gift. She continued her education, studying oil, water color, acrylics and various mediums at the Oregon School of Arts, specializing in fiber/fabric and designing hand painted wearable art. Now making her home in Baja, she has turned to another technique, that of photography and digital painting. Portraits are her favorites, creating timeless heirloom art from your photograph. Robin Waters Call: 686-115-0526. Email: DigitalDesignsbyRobin@gmail.com, www.DigitalDesignsbyRobin.com and http://www.zazzle.com/BajaRobin

Email: DigitalDesignsbyRobin@Gmail.com

Elizabeth Kapa

Each of Elizabeth Kapa’s paintings is an adventure, exploring each subject and how the light affects the form, whether it’s fleeting, spilling over, striking or glowing. Her brush creates an environment that draws you in, passionately kisses your eyes, and inspires delight for “stopping to see the amazing colors”. The spontaneous qualities of watercolor appeal to Elizabeth’s thirst for joyful, colorful, creative expression, and she is quite adamant that art is not a luxury but a necessity. “Art is the product of feelings captured from a fleeting moment in time, and should be shared with all”. Original paintings and limited edition gifts available at lizabethKapa.com. Her work is also available locally at Baja Nueva.

This Week's Featured Band: Chet Cannon and The Committee

San Diego’s Premier “Down and Dirty” Blues Band. These guys knocked us out last year and we are delighted to have them back again this year. They always bring their "A" game and will "groove on" with their smooth "roots blues" style. Look for their new CD that will be available at the event!

Band Website:

http://www.myspace.com/chetandthecommittee

This Week's Featured Artists

Baja Treasures - Carving

Vickie Rama and Vickie Silva are both transplanted full time residents of San Felipe. Ms. Rama has been designing and carving for 25 years in a variety of mediums from porcelain to bone. She is currently designing her newest line of bone pendants using whale, camel and moose bones. She creates lovely pieces of wearable art. Contact number 686-122-2668 Ms. Silva has been designing unique clothing and accessories for 20 years. She currently sells her jean bags and purses in numerous boutiques in Palm Springs, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix. Bring her your favorite jean jacket and she will turn it into a beaded master piece for you to wear for years to come. Contact number 686-175-5420 Email: yogibear1224me@yahoo.com & vicirae99@yahoo.com

Desert Mothers - Creative Energy

Desert Mothers is an organization building bridges between Mexican Women and foreign communities. The goal of Desert Mothers is to build self esteem using creative energy as a tool. Mosaics, masks, paintings and sculptured pieces are displayed and sold in various venues. Desert Mothers takes a very small percent of the sale to pay for more art materials. If you wish to participate in any of our Art Play Shops, sponsor this organization or have any art materials or equipment to donate please contact Donna Roberts at bajadonna@gmail.com. The booth is being sponsored by Gary Dilley, president of the local Lions Club. Email: bajadonna@gmail.com

This Week's Featured Band: Becki Sue & her Big Rockin’ Daddies!

Winners of “Best Band” Western Washington State. This high energy blues band will get you up and dancing. They bring a great show with great music. We hope to have their new CD available at the event. Don't miss them this March at the 2010 Blues & Arts Fiesta!

Band Website:

http://www.bigrockindaddies.com/

2010 Blues & Arts Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets on Sale Now!
The 2010 International Blues & Arts Fiesta tickets are now onsale. General addmission tickets are $20 and $25 the day of the event. your ticket provides you with open access to the event throughout the day.
This is going to be the biggest event to date, don't miss out on a celebration of art and music. This is a fund raising event for the San Felipe Baja California Lions Club.
Order Your Tickets Today!

Tickets on Sale Now for the 2010 International Blues & Arts Fiesta -

The 2010 International Blues & Arts Fiesta tickets are now onsale. General addmission tickets are $20 and $25 the day of the event. your ticket provides you with open access to the event throughout the day.

This is going to be the biggest event to date, don't miss out on a celebration of art and music. This is a fund raising event for the San Felipe Baja California Lions Club.

Order Your Tickets Today!

2010 International Blues & Arts Sponsors

2010 International Blues & Arts Sponsors
Title Sponsor: Tecate
Presenting Sponsor: Mexico Living Guide

Gold Sponsors:
El Cortez Hotel
Tecys Security
Fotografia Alvarez
El Dorado Home Builders
Sandollar
Los Arcos
San Felipe Disposal
Baja Home Improvements
Red Wagon

Silver Sponsors:
Parra Electric
Versoleil Landscaping
Pure & clear S.A.de C.V.

Bronze Sponsors:
The Peoples’ Gallery
Agave Blues Band

This Week's Featured Artists

Arturo Gomez – Paintings, Tiles, Custom Murals
Arturo Gomez has been producing art in San Felipe for many years. His art reflects the flavor of Baja in a variety of mediums but his true love is painting. Paintings of downtown San Felipe and the Sea of Cortez allow our Baja visitors to take a piece of their travel experience home with them. On most Saturdays, Arturo and his work can be found at the Cachinilla Swap Meet. His work can be found in many of the shops downtown and he paints custom designed murals in homes.

Baja Nueva – Luxury contemporary home décor
Baja Nueva specializes in luxury contemporary home décor, accessories and furniture. Sharon and Jerry Lankin take enormous pride in designing a unique setting for the discriminating buyer who wishes to create a beautiful living environment. You can select from an array of domestic and imported gifts, home accessories, fine art, and artisan made collectibles, art glass, metal sculptures, ceramics, and imported contemporary furniture. Many of their items are custom made and one of a kind. http://www.bajanueva.com

This Week's Featured Band: Alice Stuart

"Blues Hall of Fame" Inductee. Alice Stuart’s music holds within it a flame that burns and burns. Alice has toured with folk and blues legends such as Joan Baez, Doc Watson, Mississippi John Hurt, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Albert King and many others.

Her career includes years with Frank Zappa and then toured Europe with Van Morrison and the list of credits goes on and on! It is said "She paved the road that Bonnie travels"(Taj Mahal). We are honored to have this great legend perform at our event. What a talent! Alice has a great band, "the Formerlys", comprised of players who's credits of "Formerly" with, will knock your socks off. This will be a highlight of our "Fiesta". Guaranteed!

Band Website:         

http://www.alicestuart.com