This Friday, July 15, the Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series will feature the Delgado Brothers – first place winner of the 2016 International Blues Challenge held each year in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to the band winning the IBC Challenge, Joey Delgado received The Albert King Best Guitarist Award.

The International Blues Challenge (IBC) is a five-day event that includes over 250 acts from 40 states and two dozen countries participate in the four rounds in Memphis.

“We are excited to welcome back this talented band of brothers, who have been making music for the past 45 years and entertaining our Valencia Jazz & Blues audiences for the past 10 years. Join us this Friday, as we celebrate their receiving this prestigious award,” said Barbara Myler, owner/producer of the VJB Series.

The Delgado Brothers Band deliver a mighty musical expression of artistic soul, rhythm and blues all spiced up with a fiery blend of hand crafted original music.  They are a delicious fusion of soaring guitar virtuosity, melodious harmonies, and rock solid musicianship..Yet, the main reason their music strikes such a universal chord is the message in their original lyrics that reflect and reveal the ethos and pathos of our common humanity.

This annual summer concert series, (since 1999) features regional, national and international entertainers in a family friendly, quaint street party setting offering activities for adults and children.

The VJB Series will run every Friday night through August 5.  Hours for the concerts will be 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM. The events take place on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway, in the street outside the Hyatt Regency Valencia.

Some of the Series Sponsors, making 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 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 15 – Delgado Brothers

July 22 – Doña Oxford

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 variety of food and beverages, including wine and beer for the adults.  No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed.  Admission 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.