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The color of cool, truth, devotion and sincerity; the color of spiritual expansion. A therapeutic color that promotes growth, aspiration, peace and creative expression. It is the color of perception.

Blue: soothes.

FREEDOMOF CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Since 2004, The Blue has been one of Hampton Roads' best respected events for independently minded performing artists. Since its inception, The Blue has been known for it's intimate atmosphere, engaged audiences and spontaneous moments of profound creativity and expression. The open nature of our event fosters genuine connection between performer and audience member.

Now approaching its 5th season, The Blue is an event that is on the grow. "This

season, we want to take The Blue experience to another

level. Just as any artistic endeavor should be an endeavor for growth, we want to take our experience to a higher standard that brings out the best in

those who come to The Blue to share their creativity," says event curator, Jon Bibbs.

There is no pretense at The Blue. We work hard to maintain an open, warm, and encouraging environment that is conducive to creative expression. It isn’t about money, glitz, glamour or fame. The Blue is about providing an open and supportive environment for

creative people to share, connect and interact.

Blue is about providing an open and supportive environment for creative people

What is...

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ELEMENTS

The Band with No NamePerhaps the most noted attraction of The Blue is the incredible Band with No Name, the house band personnel for The Blue. Comprised of some of the best musicians in the state, the Band with No Name is a jam band - pulling from the jazz tradition of 100% “improvised sets”

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ELEMENTSOF THE BLUE

Resident DJOur resident DJʼs compliment the atmosphere at Blue, spinning classic soul, rhythm and blues and modern grooves that keep the audience engaged between band sets.

ELEMENTS

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POWERFUL AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT

JB LIVEJB Live is a uniquely branded, web based social network, for listeners of Jon Bibbsʼ music, and patrons of Jon Bibbs Company events like Blue. Partnering with the Jon Bibbs Company gives opportunities to Jon Bibbs Company partner brands to directly engage with hundreds of LOCAL users who are potential customers for their products or services.

http://live.jonbibbs.com

JB MOBILEPowered by JB Live, the JB Mobile platform is a web application for iPhone, Android and Blackberry (6.0) or other HTML5 compatible devices. A very powerful marketing tool, JB Mobile includes text message alerts, location-aware content, access to maps and navigation, rich media (including video, and photographs,) and much more.

http://mobile.jonbibbs.com

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Format

7:15 Load-In

7:45 Doors Open / Webcast

8:00 Band / DJ Exchange

8:15 Open Mic Begins

9:15 Feature Performer (If Applicable)

9:30 Meet & Greet

9:35 Open Mic Resumes

10:30 Event Ends

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AWHOLEBLUEWORLD.COM

Blueʼs proprietary website acts as a virtual portal specifically for easy access to information about The Blue, and the artists, authors and performers who may be featured at the event.

We actively use these conventional social networking tools to engage our audiences.

*Twitter users can follow updates about The Blue under our registered hash-tag #TheBlue

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Statistics

Date Attendance @ The Blue

09/20/2010

09/27/2010

10/04/2010

10/11/2010

10/18/2010

11/01/2010

11/08/2010

11/15/2010

11/22/2010

11/29/2010

12/06/2010

12/20/2010

62

35

60

63

47

32

47

47

55

51

49

83

0

22.5

45

67.5

90

09/20 09/27 10/04 10/11 10/18 11/01 11/08 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/06 12/20

Minimum Attendance: 32

Maximum Attendance: 83

Median Attendance: 46

Average Attendee Age: 28

ABOUTJON BIBBS

Progressing Soul Music for the Ages: Born and raised on the south side of Richmond, Virginia, Jonathan Bibbs (better known as Jon Bibbs) is an internationally lauded singer, songwriter, producer and musician. Jon is also the founder and host of Blue.

Since his entry into the music industry, Mr. Bibbs has recorded and performed along-side some of the music industry’s best producers, musicians and performers including: Roy Ayers, Kardi’nal

Official, Conya Doss, Morris Day & the Time, Dane "Kameleon Beats" Norton, Bilal, Busta Rhymes, John Legend, Anthony David, Mike Philips, Raheem DeVaughn, Sleepy Brown, Stick Man (of Dead Prez), Dwele, Chuck Brown, Ledisi, Melani Fiona, Jaguar Wright, Jean Grae, Nottz Raw and many more.

Jon launched the first season of Blue in 2004, in an attempt to recreate the environments that led to his own creative discovery. Three seasons later, Blue is known throughout the east coast, and has become one of the most respected events of its kind in the state of Virginia.

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CONTACT:The Jon Bibbs Company

www.jonbibbs.comlive.jonbibbs.com

www.awholeblueworld.com

+1 (888) 544.4187

jon@jonbibbs.com