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Maroon 5 Headlines Jamaica's Jazz & Blues Festival

Filed under: Events

I'm not quite sure that Maroon 5 qualifies as jazz or blues but those traveling to the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival (January 23 - 29, 2011) to catch the band in action probably don't care a bit. The Grammy-award-winners are just part of the annual event that gives music lovers a good reason to enjoy the warm weather and hospitality of the island. The festival's promoters told them a local Jamaican newspaper that they are hoping the band will help lure a new (and younger audience) to the popular annual festival.

The popular event will be held at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium, located just east of the island's tourist capital, Montego Bay. other confirmed acts include: Air Supply, Laura Izubor, Regina Belle, SWV, Ron Isley, Alison Hinds, Brenda Russell, Phil Perry and Diana King. The full schedule is available at the festival website and tickets start at $80.

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Mustique Blues Festival Getaway Package

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Here's a way to beat the post-holiday blues, a trip to the Caribbean and the annual Mustique Blues Festival which runs from January 21st through February 4th. The Caribbean bar and restaurant Basil's hosts a festival with artists including Ian Siegal, Ronnie Jones, Dana Gillespie and The Two Timers with Sarah James and Gordon Russell. The first festival was in 1995, and CD's have been produced each year.

The Cotton House Hotel is a West Indian-style plantation estate with 17 room, 11 of which have private plunge pools. They are offering couples the "Cotton & Blues" package. Valid January 20 through February 7, 2009, this package includes a beach picnic lunch, dinner for two at Basil's Restaurant and Bar, guaranteed VIP seating for all Blues Shows throughout your stay, photograph with the "Stars" of the Blues Festival and Blues Festival memorabilia including a CD, polo shirt, and cap. Rates start at $500 per night based on double occupancy.

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