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SPRINGING THE BLUES 2017 21 4-PAGE EVENT PROGRAM
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4 BONNIE at BONNIE HAYFLICK PR COUNSEL
6 HOLT at OPEN ROAD BICYCLES
17 BILLY at PI INFINITE COMBINATIONS
18 PARIS at METAMORPHOSIS
4 TOM at TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA
8 WALLY at HOMEPRO INSPECTIONS
17 TIFFANY at DANIEL JAMES SALON
6 JAMEE at BARK & BARK DOWNTOWN
8 PARIS at HOLY HANDS CLEANING
18 DEVIN at MYSTIC KOI TATTOOS
19 TONY at SATILLA BOARDSPORTS
DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS AL’S PIZZA............................................2 DISCOUNT TRAVEL...............................5 INDIA’S RESTAURANT..........................5 WOLFSON EQUIPMENT.........................5
BUYGO..................................................7 PECAN PARK FLEA MARKET................5 URBAN GRIND ...................................20 SAM VEAL PRODUCTIONS...................21
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BONNIE HAYFLICK
Owner, Bonnie Hayflick PR Counsel 62 Valencia St. • St. Augustine (904) 612-4419 • linkedin.com/in/bonniehayflick Born in: Cincinnati, OH Years this Biz Open: 28 Business Category: Locally & independently owned How Many Local Full-Time Exmployees? 1 What Makes My Business Unique: Public relations practitioner with clients and media contacts in the local area, U.S. and Canada. I Love Living it Local Because: Supporting independent businesses. Insider’s Business Secret: Adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and truth in advancing the interests of those we represent and in communicating with the public. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): All of my clients are celebrities. What I’m About: I serve as a public relations professional in media relations, news copywriting, events, TV and radio production, and as a spokesperson for business, non-profits and specialized industries.
TOM D’ESTERHAZY
Owner, Tommy’s Brick Oven Pizza 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2 • Southside (904) 565-1999 • tbopizza.com Born in: Mount Kisco, NY Years this Biz Open: 10 Business Category: Locally & independently owned How Many Local Full-Time Exmployees? 5 What Makes My Business Unique: Offering safe glutenfree menu options since 2008. Best pepperoni pizza in Jacksonville since 2006. I Love Living it Local Because: Who doesn’t? Insider’s Business Secret: Do what you love, never give up and know that you always can do even better tomorrow. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): Everyone who eats at Tommy’s is a celebrity. Also Chef Kenny Gilbert from Top Chef and Local Chef Dennis Chan of Blue Bamboo What I’m About: Good food, good tunes, my awesome wife, family, friends and my cats.
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HOLT TUCKER
Owne
3544 St. Johns Ave. • Avondale (904) 388-9066 • openroadbicycles.com
62 Va (904)
Born in: Jacksonville, FL Years this Biz Open: 5 How Many Local Full-Time Exmployees? 1 What Makes My Business Unique: We provide Jacksonville with the best service around. We love doing events around the local schools. I Love Living it Local Because: The people are wonderful and always a pleasure to be around. Insider’s Business Secret: Always have a smile on your face and a warm and welcoming store. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): Wayne Weaver What I’m About: People say you can’t please everyone all the time. Well, we are making it our mission to try. When asked what sets us apart from other bike shops, we say “It’s our service.” While we always try to offer the best prices we
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JAMEE YOCUM
Owner, Bark & Bark Downtown 1021 Park St. • 5 Points (904) 365-4530 • thebarkboutique.com Born in: Hollywood, FL Years in the Biz: 11 Business Category: Locally & independently owned How Many Local Full-Time Exmployees? 11 What Makes My Business Unique: My boutique has been a staple in Riverside for the last eight years and we’re the only business in 5 Points with a turfed backyard dedicated to our doggy daycare! I Love Living it Local Because: The community! We all work hard to make our town thrive. Being a part of it has really made for a lovely life here. Insider’s Business Secret: There’s really no secret. Hard work and creativity has always been what drives me. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): Some of our favorite Jaguars! Jonathan Cyprian, Ben Koyack, Chad Henne. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus! What I’m About: I’m a native to Florida, moved to Jacksonville in 2006 from Miami. I’m a home owner in Springfield. I love dogs, gardening, baths, whiskey, pottery, traveling, my family and Matt About Jax!
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Owner, Open Road Bicycles
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PARIS HURLEY
Owner, Holy Hands Cleaning Services LLC
Owne
7707 Merrill Rd., Ste. 8331 • Southside/Arlington (904) 716-6961 • holyhandsjax.com
11111 Sa (904)
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Business Category: Locally & independently owned How Many Local Full-Time Exmployees? 2 What Makes My Business Unique: We are a professional and trustworthy commercial cleaning company. Our mission is to Make Jacksonville Sparkle. I Love Living it Local Because: I love to support small businesses and nonprofits and get involved in the community. Insider’s Business Secret: Build relationships, get involved in your community and share your successes. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): We’re a cleaning service, so pretty much we’re behind the scenes. What I’m About: Faith, family and business.
WALLY CONWAY
Owner, HomePro Inspections 2950 Halcyon Lane, Ste. 201 • Jacksonville (904) 268-8211 • mrhomeinspection.com Born in: Pennsauken, NJ Years in the Biz: 22 What Makes My Business Unique: HomePro was founded here, is grounded here and I’m grateful every day for the 35,000 Jacksonville homebuyers who have trusted us to inspect their homes and protect their investments. I Love Living it Local Because: The opportunities for professional success and personal joy are boundless here; it’s very business-friendly and yet it has a friendly, small-town community feel, too. If you grew up in New Jersey, you’d get what’s great about Jacksonville. Insider’s Business Secret: Don’t keep your business a secret! Be involved in your community, give back and share your success. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): Home inspectors are like plastic surgeons – it’s best not to share. What I’m About: Peace of mind at inspection time. Home buying is scary, no matter the price or how many times you’ve done it.
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PECAN PARK FLEA MARKET
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PECAN PARK FLEA MARKET
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Sophisticated Ladyz A1, A3 S&K Treasure & More A2, A4, N25 Bonna Beauty International Inc. A6, A8 Cell Repair & Accessories A7, A9 Clothing and House Hold Items A11, A13 Dollar Store A10, A12, A14, A16, A18, A20, A22, A24 Mens Suites and Apparel Store A19, A21 General Merchandise A27, A29 Rob’s Unique Crafts A26 B&G Books A30, A31, A34, A35, A36, A37, MA27, MA28, MA34, MA36 Charlies Seashells A34, A36, A38, A40, A42, A44, MA40, MA42 Trent’s Craft’s A39, A41, A43 Electronics Plus A45, A47 General Store A46, A48 Artistic Marble, Granite & Stone A49 Monicas Thrift Shop A50 Fat boys Produce & Peanuts A53, A55 Jose’s Trains A54, A56 Sewing Wild Oats Vinyl Creations A57 Moore Creation A58 Garage Sales A59,61 Then & Now A60, A62 Costume Jewelry A63 Family Clothing Store A65, A67 Gifts For All Occasions A68 Feathers, Fangs, Pets, and More A69, A71, A73, A75 Cricket’s Antiques & Collectables / Pucker-Up-Pickles A70 Hanania Tire Store A77, A79, A81, A83, A85 Cactus Sauce A82 Tin Signs and More A87, A89
Dee’s Fashions UU A90 T-Shirts / Clothing A91 Crafter A93 Antiques & Collectables A95, A97 2C – You.Com A99 Watkins Extract A101 Wood Surgeon A103 Ericas Place A105 Baby’s And More A100, A102, A107, A109 Eskander A111, A113, MA108, MA112 Marty’s Avon and General Store A115, A117 General Store A119 General Store/ Toys A121 Vintage Swag A125, A127, A129, A131 Rat Hole Antiques A133, A135, A137, A139, A141, A143, A145, Kiosk, MA120, MA128, MA130 Bowling Equipment A147, A149 Bennett’s Hardware A151, A153, A155 B & K Scooters A157, A159, MA152, MA154 Big Wrench Tool’s A161, A163, A165, A166, A167, A169 Clara Bitz n’ Pices Pictures, Socks & Misc. MB2 Dark Knight Graphics & Design B2, B4 Badhabbits Inc. B3 Gaisha O Mohamed B5 Vals Avon Experience B6 General Store B7, B9 Genral Merchandice B8 MD Market LLC B10, B12, B14 Jewell Maric’s Sacred Place B11 Collectable Toys and Baby Items B13, B15 Electronics, Appliances & Misc. B16, B18 Elwan Haven Lang B17 E G Enterprises B19 Bath Fitters B22 Xtreme Car Audio B24, B26, B28 Seamstress / Fabric Crafts B25 Cloths And Shoes B27, B29, B31 Yellow Byrd Traders B68 Ethan’s Produce B74, B76 The Leather Lady C1 WSL Sports C7, C9 Stanley’s CVS Items C6, C8 Red Barn Shoes C10, C12, C14, C16, C18, MC9, MC13 Die cast & More C11, C13 Dream Big Design and Fashion C15 Rummagers Luck C20 Blessed Outlet Inc. C22, C24 Red Barn Store C19, C23, C25, C26, , C28, C30, C32, MC19, MC21, MC23, MC25
General Merchandice C27 General Merchandice C29 Eskander MC29, C34, C36 Close Out Jewelry C31 Bargan Blowout C33, C35, C37 RC of North Florida C38 Jewelry Box MC39 Kiosk International Merchandising Co. C39, C41, C43, C45 Dollar Store C40, C42, C44, C46, C48, C50, C52 Sun Shine C47, C49, MC49 My Sports Fan Collectables Co. C51, C53, C55 Yan C Yang & Feng Y Dai C54, C56, C58 All Occasion Gift Baskets C59 Aldifahi, Kassem C60, C62, C64 The Darkide Shop C61 Mr. Hair Bow C63 Glass Blowing C65 Health Insurance Services C66 Sweey Cheeks Antiques and More C67 Jewelry Store C68 Papas Jeans and Things C70 J & J Blades C71, C73, C75 Kristna Mart C72, C74, C76, C78, C80, C82, MC67 New Age Photography C77, C79 The Boutique MC83, C83, C85 E Cigarettes C84 Gary Martin C86, C88 Diatomaceous Earth C87 Dixie Outfitters C89, C91 Carmens Perfume Oils C90 I.T. PC Outlet C92 Wendy’s Frames MC93 Brick Buddies C94 Jacksonville Mattresse C95, C97, C99, C101, C103 Frienly Local Gaming Store C96, C98 The Nut Shack MC97 Kiosk Breads, Honey, & Hot Sauces MC101 Kiosk General Store C104, C106, C108, C110, C112 Dollar Store C105, C107, C109, C111, C113, C115, C117, Dollar Store C119, C121, C123, C125, C127, C129, MC109, MC115, MC119,MC121, MC123 Ellusions C114, C116, C118, C120, C122 Lee’s Collectables C124, C126, C128 Ladies Accessories C130, C132 A & M Jewelry Close-Out C131, C133 Sunset Jewelry / Envy Gifts C135 Boutique / Shea Butter C137
S.P.W. Purses & Shoes Sun Shine
C134, C136, C138, C140 C141 C142, C144, C146, C148, MC127, MC129 Menois Oriental C143 Coras Boutique On Wheels C145 Music & Audio Items C147 Cell Phone Store C149, C151, C153 Guaranteed Vacuum C152, C154, MC133 Tackle-N-Stuff C158, C160, C162, C164, C166 Story Made C156 General Store C157 McMahon C161, C163, C165, C167 Savannah Popcorn Co. C168, C170, C172, C174 Sue Produce C169, C171 Dixieland Amusements MC172 Antiques and Misc. C176, C178 Movies and General store C180 Antiques and Misc. C183 Uniforms C190 Garage Sales C198, C200 Household Items C210, C212 Antiques and Misc. C214 The Leather Lady N1, N3, N5, N7, N6, N8, N10, N12, N14 Debbies Sterling Silver Jewelry & Stanley’s Movies N2, N4 Unique Creative Finishes N9 Dark Knight Graphics & Design N11, N13 Red Barn Store N15, N17 Oriental Fast Food N16 Precious Puppies N19 Puchi’s Bathouse N20, N22 Poster World N21, N23 The Rug Barn N24, N26, N28, N30, N32, N34, MN30, MN32 Ground Floor Music N36, N38 The Weird Things N40, N42, N44 Tiki Island Tap House At Gator Pond Steve’s Mobile Headlines Outside South of Market Entrance CMD Window Tenting Outside A Row South U Haul Dist. Outside A Row South Seafood Outside At Market Exit
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BILLY HUTCHISON
PAT
Owner, Pi Infinite Combinations
Owne
19 S. Third St. • Fernandina Beach (904) 432-8535 • piinfinitecombinations.com
11111 Sa (904)
Born in: Lake City, FL
Years this Biz Open: 2.5
What Makes My Business Unique: We offer the biggest and best New York-style pizza on Amelia Island. I Love Living it Local Because: I love the small town charm. Insider’s Business Secret: It’s got to be good and it’s got to be fast. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): Chef Pepin What I’m About: I have been in Fernandina 24 years, but my extended family is as local as it gets; my wife, Eva, has been here 17 years and is from the Czech Republic. Both longtime food and beverage and hospitality workers, we have a combined 41 years’ experience in the industry.
TIFFANY VARGO
Manager, Daniel James Salon 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 101/102 • Downtown (904) 359-2006 • danieljamessalon.com Born in: Pittsburgh, PA Years in the Biz: 15 What Makes My Business Unique: The salon has been Downtown for 21-plus years; there’s a uniqueness being in the Drew Building (the salon is both upstairs and downstairs). I Love Living it Local Because: Being from an active, denser city, I appreciate how local communities here are becoming more accessible to each other. Jacksonville is a great networking town. Insider’s Business Secret: Give credit and gratitude to those who support and mentor you. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): My personal fave crush? Gavin DeGraw! What I’m About: I’m about living, loving, working, gardening, camping, hugging, yoga, dancing, painting, writing, laughing, cocktails, volunteering, music, sports, recycling, biking, traveling, honesty … and bringing some joy to others on my journey.
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Owner, Metamorphis 11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 72 • Mandarin (904) 868-0886 • facebook.com/metamorphisthestudio Born in: New Jersey Years this Biz Open: 2.5 What Makes My Business Unique: Holistic, chemical-free hair color, hair services and essential oil boutique I Love Living it Local Because: I love being able to relate to people right where we all live and work. Insider’s Business Secret: Shop small! Support small businesses. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): I’ll never tell! What I’m About: I am a holistic entrepreneur and I believe that nature provides us with everything we need to sustain our lives and passions. Chemicals are not necessary to achieve beautiful results. It is my passion to research and deliver to my clients the highest quality, safest products that will not take away their inner beauty, but enhance every aspect of who they are. It’s all about the journey of change…
DEVIN WILSON
Owner, Mystic Koi Tattoos & Body Piercing 3325 Plymouth St., Ste. 2 • Avondale (904) 329-4907 • mystickoitattoos.com Born in: Jacksonville Years this Biz Open: 3 What Makes My Business Unique: It’s a completely custom tattoo and piercing studio like none other. I Love Living it Local Because: Local is Vocal. Insider’s Business Secret: Providing courtesy and customer service above and beyond your competitors. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): One Jaguar player, Alice Cooper’s personal driver, many local and non-local performers. What I’m About: I created Mystic Koi to be distinctly different from the usual loud, dirty parlors that cater only to a younger crowd. We’ve created an atmosphere somewhere between a spa and an art gallery, welcoming anyone who seeks our unique services.
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TONY FUESLER
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Owner, Satilla Boardsports
Owne
1601 S.R. 40 E. • Kingsland, GA (912) 576-3238 • satillaboardsportsco.com
11111 Sa (904)
Born in: Jacksonville Years in the Biz: 17
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What Makes My Business Unique: I’m involved in activities, concerts, skate jams and community sponsorships. I Love Living it Local Because: I support local businesses, friends and neighbors — love to see them all do well! Insider’s Business Secret: Captain Stan’s Smokehouse Celebrity Sighting (at my business): Jamie Walker What I’m About: Music, fun, outdoors, watersports and people!
WALLY CONWAY
Owner, HomePro Inspections 2950 Halcyon Lane, Ste. 201 • Jacksonville (904) 268-8211 • mrhomeinspection.com Born in: Pennsauken, NJ Years in the Biz: 22 What Makes My Business Unique: HomePro was founded here, is grounded here and I’m grateful every day for the 35,000 Jacksonville homebuyers who have trusted us to inspect their homes and protect their investments. I Love Living it Local Because: The opportunities for professional success and personal joy are boundless here; it’s very business-friendly and yet it has a friendly, small-town community feel, too. If you grew up in New Jersey, you’d get what’s great about Jacksonville. Insider’s Business Secret: Don’t keep your business a secret! Be involved in your community, give back and share your success. Celebrity Sighting (at my business): Home inspectors are like plastic surgeons – it’s best not to share. What I’m About: Peace of mind at inspection time. Home buying is scary, no matter the price or how many times you’ve done it. 20 • FOLIOWEEKLY.com • APRIL 2017
MAIN STAGE FRIDAY
SPRINGING THE BLUES
5:00 - 5:45 Spice and the Po Boys 6:00 - 7:00 Corbitt Brothers 7:15 - 8:15 Matt Schofield
8:30 - 10:00 CHUBBY CARRIER AND THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND
SATURDAY
noon - 1:00 1:20 - 2:30 2:50 - 4:00 4:20 - 5:30 5:50 - 6:50 7:10 - 8:10
Betty Fox Band Woody and the Peckers Packrat’s Smokehouse Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Dawn Tyler Watson with the Ben Racine Band Albert Cummings
8:30 - 10:00 ERIC GALES BAND
SUNDAY
Jennifer B and the Groove noon - 12:45 Brady Clampitt 1:00 - 1:45 Brandon Santini 2:00 - 3:00 James Armstrong 3:20 - 4:20 Toronzo Cannon 4:40 - 6:10
COCO MONTOYA 6:30 - 8:00
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BLUES LOUNGE STAGE FRIDAY 5:00 - 6:00 6:20 - 7:20 7:40 - 8:40
Matt Schofield Bryce Alastair Band Spice and the Po Boys
SPRINGING THE BLUES 9:00 - 10:00 CORBITT BROTHERS
SATURDAY
Packrat’s Smokehouse Mama Blue Betty Fox Band Albert Cummings Smokestack Christone “Kingfish” Ingram BEN RACINE BAND WITH DAWN TYLER WATSON
noon - 1:00 1:20 - 2:30 2:50 - 3:50 4:10 - 5:10 5:30 - 7:00 7:20 - 8:20 8:40 - 10:00
SUNDAY
noon - 1:00 Cat McWilliams Band 1:20 - 2:20 Hat and Matching Suitcase 2:40 - 3:40 Jennifer B and the Groove 4:00 - 5:00 Brady Clampitt 5:20 - 6:20 Brandon Santini
6:40 - 8:00 JAMES ARMSTRONG
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