Bobby Blackmon

St. Augustine's Beautiful Bobby Blackmon has such a handle on his instrument it's a wonder he has stayed a local secret for this long. Showcasing a variety of rock and roll and rhythm and blues paired up with electric, southern, soul, gospel, delta, Memphis, and Chicago blues, Blackmon has mastered both his instrument and genre. He is sharp as a tack, quick witted with his conversations with audiences, and his performance style adapts to the particular sub-genre the song necessitates. A slick, savvy, and dexterous guitarist, Blackmon holds true to the notion that one must keep exploring, despite being tagged as an expert on his instrument.

Originally from Athens, Texas, Blackmon's musical influences range from B.B. King to Buddy Guy and, over the course of his highly successful musical career, Blackmon has had the honor of being named the opening act for both of these legends. He has shared the stage with ZZ Hill, Jimmy Reed, Johnny Taylor, Lou Rawls, and Barbara Lynn. He also performs regularly at B.B. King's Blues Club in Orlando and is featured on National XM Radio's blues station. His three-piece ensemble, Beautiful Bobby Blackmon & The B3 Blues Band is comprised of Bobby on his signature electric guitar, Darnel Kelly on drums, and Jack Bumgarner on keys and organ.

His studio body of work includes I'm Dialin' 911 (2000), Throwback Blues (2004), Yeah Baby - Chillin' with the Blues (2011), and his latest masterpiece, Travelin' Home (2019), which was recorded with his B3 Blues Band. A treasured performer and musician for more than four decades, Beautiful Bobby Blackmon is an ace, a gem, a rarity, and an overall face-melting guitar wizard.