“Big Daddy” lived and breathed the blues while growing up on a farm in Hobbsville, North Carolina, with his ten brothers and sisters. Music became a personal escape from a crowded world and the first song “Big Daddy” learned to play was “Big Boss Man” by Jimmy Reed. After migrating to Baltimore, MD, he continued to develop as a musician performing with local Jazz and R&B bands, all the while dreaming of recording his own blues project.  “Big Daddy’s” dream came true with his debut release “One Night Lover,” featuring the single “4x4 Woman” which continues to generate sales and airplay worldwide, recently peaking at number one on Midnight Special Blues Radio in Paris, France. His Music reached international acclaim and can now be heard in Belgium, New Zealand and Poland.  “Big Daddy” has shared the stage with Magic Slim, Hubert Sumlin, Michael Burks, Marva Wright, Mark Hummel and Candye Kane. He now plays with the Bluez Revolution Band and continues to mesmerize crowds with every performance.  Blue Sky Audio supports Big Daddy Stallings' upcoming performance at the 2010 Frederick Summer Concert Series.

Blue Sky Audio returns to Annapolis, MD as the Rotary Club of Annapolis gears up for its 65th Annual Crab Feast scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. This special event is not only the world’s largest crab feast but also a major fund-raiser which benefits local community and cultural organizations.  The event will be held rain or shine, as most of the tables are protected from the elements. An excellent way to entertain special clients and guests or to recognize the hard work of loyal employees is the Preferred Dining area. Participants can use the VIP entrance, and enjoy guaranteed seating in one of the Preferred Dining tents and a wait staff that will bring the crabs to them. Tables of 10 or 12 are available. Contact Bea Carson at 410-353-4722 or bea@carson-consultants.com for information.  The feast is all-you-can-eat and drink, including large and #1 male crabs (the big ones) plus Maryland vegetable crab soup, sweet Maryland corn on the cob, beef barbecue sandwiches, all-American hot dogs, draft beer and assorted sodas and water. Ben & Jerry’s ice cream will be donating proceeds from discounted ice cream at the event. A bake sale and cake raffle can finish your feast with sweetness.

The New Legacy Jazz Band provides exciting swing, dynamic rhythm and elegant entertainment.  One of America's premier full-time professional ensembles, the New Legacy Jazz Band appears throughout the mid-Atlantic states, at festivals, weddings, corporate and other private receptions, casinos, colleges and theatres.  Providing music for listening and dancing, including themes of the Roaring 20's, the brilliant Swing era of the 30's and 40's through the Pop and Jazz scene of the 50's and 60's, the New Legacy Jazz Band presents a dynamic presence to create the perfect atmosphere.  Experience their upcoming performance at Frederick's Summer Concert Series with Blue Sky Audio providing production support.

Slim Harrison and the Sunnyland Band will soon be appearing at Frederick's Summerfest Family Theatre with their production of "Exploring the Roots of American Folk Music."   This program teaches children about the many different different cultural flavors that are part of the American musical gumbo. Kids play along on spoons, jugs, washboards, washtub bass, African tambourines, Cajun frattrois, Chinese gaos, Latin maracas, claves and guiros, among other instruments.

ELIKEH is a band that performs its own brand of African Roots music. The material is a combination of traditional rhythms from Togo and 70?s Afrofunk, while the message in the songs is mainly about justice, peace and unity.  The group’s leader Massama Dogo was born in Togo and developed his deft singing and songwriting ability performing with several local bands. He also acted as musical director of the University Ochestra in Togo from 1998 to 2000.  Other members of the band bring a wide range of musical experience.  Visit the Elikeh web site for further information and be sure to see the band perform at the 2010 Frederick Summer Concert Series with Blue Sky Audio providing production support.