Seabreeze Jazz Fest question...

[WhiskeyRiver]

Okay, don't know where I have been or better yet guess I have not paid attention but OMG did not realize that so many "stars" came to the SJF! So now my question -- is it horribly crowded? Parking? Etc. I LOVE jazz music, especially most of the artists featured at SJF this year. Can't make it this year but lord willing maybe next. Thanks!

 

[Smiling JOe]

Like any well attended festival, it is crowded. Parking can be a problem, but get there early enough and you can now park across the street for a fee. I think I've read that the festival draws about 10,000 people for the three day event, and I think they added a Thursday festivity this year, of some sort.

 

[WhiskeyRiver]

Thanks SJ! I hope I can make it down next year. I just figured it was kind of a local thing - local musicians, etc. Boy was I wrong. Thanks again!

 

[Smiling JOe]

I don't recall locals ever being in it, and most people I've see attend are coming in from out of town, or either they don't get out often enough for me to see them around town. I can appreciate smooth jazz, but my favorite music of all is the jazz of the Miles Davis variety -- Stirs the mind enough to recognize a pattern but not be able to figure it out.

 

[30A Skunkape]

I don't recall locals ever being in it, and most people I've see attend are coming in from out of town, or either they don't get out often enough for me to see them around town. I can appreciate smooth jazz, but my favorite music of all is the jazz of the Miles Davis variety -- Stirs the mind enough to recognize a pattern but not be able to figure it out.

Be sure to check out Shamarr Allen.

YouTube - Shamarr Allen - LIVE

 

[Matt J]

It is usually packed and if you haven't already found a room nearby you are probably either out of luck or will need to call in a favor. As much as I would hate to send someone off of 30A, SanDestin Resort has run a shuttle in the past.

 

[scooterbug44]

In the past I have just parked along 30-A and hoofed it the rest of the way, but my idea of an easily/convenient walking distance probably differs from other people's. ;-)

They do buses to the Jazz fest from several designated parking locations to help w/ the parking issue too.

 

[WhiskeyRiver]

Thanks for all the info. I told my husband that I wanted to plan on going to the Jazz Fest in 2009. We usually come down in Sept/Oct and again in Feb but may have to move to April in 2009. Thanks again!

 

[soappedaler]

I heard yesterday that next year the Seabreeze Jazz fest will move to Pier Park. More room and It will cost less to put the event on.

 

[mermaid arts]

You can always hang out on the deck (free) at the "artists beach bar" at Gulf Place.... great way to hear the music and beat the crowds!
The shops and restaurants at Gulf Place are not gated into the event!