Over two weekends music fills the air from Burney Park to Fernandina's riverfront

Submitted by Gerry Clare

Roving Reporter

Claudette King warms up the audience before the rain arrives

Periodic rain did not damper the spirits of those who attended the weekend Blues Festival.  Once the heavy afternoon rains subsided, Blues fans poured onto the riverfront.

Hot audience & cool blues

Best seat in the shade at the Blues Festival

The American Beach Property Owners bring Akia Uwanda from Jacksonville to perform last Saturday.

Last Saturday, the American Beach Property Owners held their last concert at Burney Park for the season,featuring the cool bluesy, jazzy tones of Akia Uwanda from Jacksonville. The ocean breezes kept the crowd cool as well.

Editor's Note: Gerry began free lance writing for fun and is the author of a published book (available on Amazon and at Books Plus) about funny real estate experiences.  Gerry is a longtime member of our local American Business Women’s Chapter, a volunteer cancer driver and church deacon who loves to read, travel and meet interesting people.

September 15, 2013 7:22 p.m.