Sandy Atkinson and the True Loves CD Release – 8pm $10

8pm $10

Sandy Atkinson and the True Loves https://sandyatkinson.net/home

Member of BMI, MLC, Harry Fox Agency and Americana Music Association.  She is included in the Museum of Florida History’s Florida’s Got the Blues exhibit.

In 2023, she was invited to play the National Women in Blues Showcase in Memphis at Alfred’s on Beale St.  This was her second invitation/ time to play that event.

Sandy is known for her diversity in writing and vocal styles which are mostly blues, rock and country.    She has toured in the US and Norway and been a guest on radio shows nationally and internationally and has released 6 CDs.  She most enjoys working with her band, The True Loves.

“I feel very lucky to play with such a talented, experienced group of professionals with the True Loves including Cannon Quinn, Dennis McCarthy, Dean Germain and our newest member, Jeff Davis. “These guys are pros and so talented!  They each have many years of experience touring,  on stage and in the studio and I’m honored to make music with them.   We fit perfectly!  We have played and recorded together for many years.”

She and the True Loves have opened for artists including Sue Foley, Chris Duarte, Tinsley Ellis and shared the stage with Bob Margolin.  Other shows included House of Blues, Orlando, Rib Fest in St. Petersburg, Skipper’s Smoke House in Tampa, Tobaccoa Road in Miami, Dunedin Blues Fest in Dunedin, FL, Clearwater Sea Blues Fest and various other venues and festivals.

One of her songs,  “Cook In Your Kitchen” was chosen by Duke Robillard for an artist he produced a CD for, Sunny Crownover.

Locally, she does charity events for Domestic Violence Shelters, Children’s organizations and the local Public Radio station, WMNF.   She chaired the Suncoast Blues Society’s Blues in the Schools program for 3 years.

Sandy was selected to represent the Suncoast Blues Society in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge.

Influences include Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Otis Redding, Mahalia Jackson and Ray Charles. Most of all she credits her Mom for passing on her love of music and singing.