Jose Ramirez

MVBS.org is proud to welcome Jose Ramirez to Blues Fest 2023. At 32 years old, Jose Ramirez is Costa Rica’s premier blues artist and has played with some of the biggest names in the blues industry. These artists include Buddy Guy, Anson Funderburgh, Janiva Magness, Mark Hummel and Bryan Lee, to name a few.

The Jose Ramirez Band won second place at The Blues Foundation 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. The band performed in the finals at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis after advancing to the quarter and semi-finals against over 230 bands from around the world.

In the past couple of years, Jose has traveled the world playing the blues. His two European tours included more than 45 concerts in England, Spain, the Netherlands, and Belgium. His U.S.A. tour included shows around the Midwest and the South. Highlights included shows at legendary clubs such as Buddy Guy’s Legends and The House of Blues in Chicago.

Come and see the show on Friday, Sept. 15, at 6:45pm at the 2023 Blues Fest!

Visit the 2023 Blues Fest site to view the entire lineup/stage times, listen to the artists, view the fest guide, get Blueskool details, and find out who’s performing on the Pedigo-Jones Stage.