Ben Prestage

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One man band from the swamp lands of southeast Florida learned his craft as a busker in Memphis. His arsenal includes vocals, guitar, harmonica, foot drums, diddley bow, dobro, steel guitar, banjo and fiddle. Prestage is a skilled songwriter, too, carrying on the tradition of the Mississippi blues masters. He made a strong impression in front of 3,000-plus attendees a few years ago at the inaugural Bradenton Blues Festival and has returned several times since to pack local venues.

8 p.m. Saturday; The Blue Rooster, 1525 4th St., Sarasota; $10: 388-7539; blueroostersrq.com

Last modified: May 7, 2015
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