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The color of cool, truth, devotion and sincerity; the color of spiritual expansion. A therapeutic color that promotes growth, aspiration, peace and creative expression. It is the color of perception.
Blue: soothes.
What is...
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FREEDOM OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Since 2004, The Blue has been one of Hampton Roads' best respected events for independently minded performing artists. Since its inception, The Blue has been known for it's intimate atmosphere, engaged audiences and spontaneous moments of profound creativity and expression. The open nature of our event fosters genuine connection between performer and audience member. Now approaching its 5th season, The Blue is an event that is on the grow. "This
season, we want to take The Blue experience to another
Blue is about providing an open and supportive environment for creative people level. Just as any artistic endeavor should be an endeavor for growth, we want to take our experience to a higher standard that brings out the best in
those who come to The Blue to share their creativity," says event curator, Jon Bibbs. There is no pretense at The Blue. We work hard to maintain an open, warm, and encouraging environment that is conducive to creative expression. It isn’t about money, glitz, glamour or fame. The Blue is about providing an open and supportive environment for creative people to share, connect and interact.
ELEMENTS
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The Band with No Name Perhaps the most noted attraction of The Blue is the incredible Band with No Name, the house band personnel for The Blue. Comprised of some of the best musicians in the state, the Band with No Name is a jam band - pulling from the jazz tradition of 100% “improvised sets�
ELEMENTS OF THE BLUE
ELEMENTS
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Resident DJ Our resident DJ始s compliment the atmosphere at Blue, spinning classic soul, rhythm and blues and modern grooves that keep the audience engaged between band sets.
JB LIVE
POWERFUL AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
JB Live is a uniquely branded, web based social network, for listeners of Jon Bibbs始 music, and patrons of Jon Bibbs Company events like Blue. Partnering with the Jon Bibbs Company gives opportunities to Jon Bibbs Company partner brands to directly engage with hundreds of LOCAL users who are potential customers for their products or services.
http://live.jonbibbs.com
JB MOBILE Powered by JB Live, the JB Mobile platform is a web application for iPhone, Android and Blackberry (6.0) or other HTML5 compatible devices. A very powerful marketing tool, JB Mobile includes text message alerts, location-aware content, access to maps and navigation, rich media (including video, and photographs,) and much more.
http://mobile.jonbibbs.com
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Format
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7:15 7:45 8:00 8:15 9:15 9:30 9:35 10:30
Load-In Doors Open / Webcast Band / DJ Exchange Open Mic Begins Feature Performer (If Applicable) Meet & Greet Open Mic Resumes Event Ends
AWHOLEBLUEWORLD.COM Blue始s proprietary website acts as a virtual portal specifically for easy access to information about The Blue, and the artists, authors and performers who may be featured at the event.
We actively use these conventional social networking tools to engage our audiences. *Twitter users can follow updates about The Blue under our registered hash-tag #TheBlue
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Date
Attendance @ The Blue
09/20/2010
62
09/27/2010
35
10/04/2010
60
10/11/2010
63
10/18/2010
47
Minimum Attendance: 32
11/01/2010
32
Maximum Attendance: 83
11/08/2010
47
Median Attendance: 46
11/15/2010
47
Average Attendee Age: 28
11/22/2010
55
11/29/2010
51
12/06/2010
49
12/20/2010
83
Statistics 90
67.5
45
22.5
0 09/20
09/27
10/04
10/11
10/18
11/01
11/08
11/15
11/22
11/29
12/06
12/20
ABOUT JON BIBBS
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Progressing Soul Music for the Ages: Born and raised on the south side of Richmond, Virginia, Jonathan Bibbs (better known as Jon Bibbs) is an internationally lauded singer, songwriter, producer and musician. Jon is also the founder and host of Blue. Since his entry into the music industry, Mr. Bibbs has recorded and performed along-side some of the music industry’s best producers, musicians and performers including: Roy Ayers, Kardi’nal
Official, Conya Doss, Morris Day & the Time, Dane "Kameleon Beats" Norton, Bilal, Busta Rhymes, John Legend, Anthony David, Mike Philips, Raheem DeVaughn, Sleepy Brown, Stick Man (of Dead Prez), Dwele, Chuck Brown, Ledisi, Melani Fiona, Jaguar Wright, Jean Grae, Nottz Raw and many more. Jon launched the first season of Blue in 2004, in an attempt to recreate the environments that led to his own creative discovery. Three seasons later, Blue is known throughout the east coast, and has become one of the most respected events of its kind in the state of Virginia.
CONTACT: The Jon Bibbs Company www.jonbibbs.com live.jonbibbs.com www.awholeblueworld.com
+1 (888) 544.4187 jon@jonbibbs.com