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SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) – Lovers of southern comfort food and blues are getting their final fix at Blue Rooster in Sarasota’s Rosemary District. Phones at the local bar and restaurant have been ringing off the hook following a recent announcement.
After nearly ten years in business, owner Bill Cornelius said the business will close its doors April 30.
“My wife and I are retiring. I’m going to be 71 in June. I want to go out and have some fun,” said the business owner.
Cornelius bought the 4th Street property formerly housing an antique store back in 2010, with a vision and dream to create a blues bar. The business has been a raving success over the years and a go-to spot for many locals. During season, they turn away people just about every night of the week. (by Allyson Henning, April 13th 2022)
Barbara Huntoon had the honor of being a hostess at the Blue Rooster from September 2019 to their closing in April 2022. She decided to document the final 30 days of music at the legendary Blue Rooster Blues club to make a tribute video for Ellen & Bill and the crew.
The musical talent that Bill & Ellen brought to Sarasota in the Blues Music community is unrivaled and missed, it was a longtime gem of Sarasota night life and music.
The following are a series of videos from the last month at the Blue Rooster Blues club…enjoy!
Video Archives
Blue Rooster Blues…the last 30 days of music through the eyes of the Hostess
Full clips of the final month of performances at “The Blue Rooster Blues Club” in downtown
March 31st Paul Thorne’s final concert at “The Blue Rooster Blues Club”, Sarasota.
April 1st Memphis Lighting show at the Blue Rooster Blues Club
April 3, 2022 “Frank Bang Band”
April 5th All Fuller “Suitcase Full of Blues” show.
Wednesday April 13th 2022 open jam hosted by All Fuller
April 16th Back Track Blues Band
April 17th Easter Sunday Gospel Brunch with Truality
April 21 Ariella performs at the Blue Rooster Blues Club
April 22 Dave Chastain Band’s last performance at the Blue Rooster Blues club
April 23rd 2022 The Rusty Wright Band performs at the Blue Rooster Blues Club
April 28th, Kettle of Fish play for the last time at the Blue Rooster. This video is also a dedication to (the late) Greg Poulis, lead guitarist, who tragically passed away the next day. We are honored to share these clips of one of Greg’s last performances with his friends and family. He is greatly missed. Rest in peace Greg, and thank you for all the amazing music.
April 29th Damon Fowler, last performance night at the Blue Rooster Blues Club, and tribute to Greg Poulis, lead guitarist of Kettle of Fish.
April 30, Barbara singing Pride and Joy with Big Night Out on closing night.
April 30th Big night out closing celebration!
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