Jazz & Blues Fest
Join us on June 13, 2026
Please join us for our 5th Annual Jazz & Blues Fest at Edwin Warner Park! We are excited to announce that tickets can now be purchased that include beer or wine tickets. We kick off at 5pm at Shelter 5 in beautiful Edwin Warner Park. From Old Hickory Blvd., turn onto Vaughn Road, then turn at the picnic shelter sign past the dog park. Tickets also include Chicago dog! Children under 12 free to attend.
About the Artists
Fredrick Weathersby and Muziixity
Fredrick Weathersby (world traveling Nashville native & TSU Alumni) is the showcase curator, and brand owner of Nashville Monday Night Jazz (NMNJ) a weekly showcase & livestream production that highlights the resurgence of historic Jefferson Street's rich ethnic music city legacy (MUZIXITY). In addition, Fredrick is a member of the Real Deal Duo, the Nashville African American Wind Symphony (NAAWS) and Cremona Strings Ensemble just to name a few + is a board member of the Nashville Blues & Roots Alliance (NB & RA) and African American Cultural Alliance (AACA)
Fredrick Weathersby (world traveling Nashville native & TSU Alumni) is the showcase curator, and brand owner of Nashville Monday Night Jazz (NMNJ) a weekly showcase & livestream production that highlights the resurgence of historic Jefferson Street's rich ethnic music city legacy (MUZIXITY). In addition, Fredrick is a member of the Real Deal Duo, the Nashville African American Wind Symphony (NAAWS) and Cremona Strings Ensemble just to name a few + is a board member of the Nashville Blues & Roots Alliance (NB & RA) and African American Cultural Alliance (AACA)
Giselle and Erik
Originally from Orlando and Gainesville, FL and currently based in Nashville, TN, Giselle and Erik are a husband-and-wife folk jazz duo. Giselle and Erik’s debut EP, “Healing,” (2023) reflected on their experiences through Erik’s second open heart surgery and life with congenital heart disease, garnering partnerships including the American HeartAssociation. In 2025, the duo released their sophomore EP, “Morning Brew.”
Stepping boldly into their new Nashville footprint, Giselle and Erik were named
2024 Tennessee Songwriters Week semi-finalists, performed in Nashville’s inaugural 615 Indie Live music festival in 2025, and served as songwriters for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum programming. Starting 2026 strong, they performed at the “For Pete’s Sake” benefit, which included Vince Gill, John Oates, Suzy Bogguss, Guthrie Trapp, and more.
Prior to joining the Nashville circuit, the duo spent nearly five months entertaining for the Walt Disney Company, hosted on the The Disney Dream cruise ship. In back-to-back years, the duo received international DownBeat Student Music Awards.
Originally from Orlando and Gainesville, FL and currently based in Nashville, TN, Giselle and Erik are a husband-and-wife folk jazz duo. Giselle and Erik’s debut EP, “Healing,” (2023) reflected on their experiences through Erik’s second open heart surgery and life with congenital heart disease, garnering partnerships including the American HeartAssociation. In 2025, the duo released their sophomore EP, “Morning Brew.”
Stepping boldly into their new Nashville footprint, Giselle and Erik were named
2024 Tennessee Songwriters Week semi-finalists, performed in Nashville’s inaugural 615 Indie Live music festival in 2025, and served as songwriters for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum programming. Starting 2026 strong, they performed at the “For Pete’s Sake” benefit, which included Vince Gill, John Oates, Suzy Bogguss, Guthrie Trapp, and more.
Prior to joining the Nashville circuit, the duo spent nearly five months entertaining for the Walt Disney Company, hosted on the The Disney Dream cruise ship. In back-to-back years, the duo received international DownBeat Student Music Awards.
THE CRYSTAL MILLER BAND
The Crystal Miller Band will move you with the music that moves them. That’s why, when you hear them, you hear the combination of ALL of their musical experiences. When asked which genre of music she prefers, Crystal will tell you, “That’s like asking a woman to choose one favorite pair of shoes–it’s virtually impossible!!–different genres speak to me for different reasons”–like the memories of the R&B, Pop and Rock of her youth, to the stories and harmonies of Country and Bluegrass, to the impassioned lyrics and sensual, soul-affirming rhythms of the Latin music that she’s grown to love performing. Crystal combines those beats and rhythms with jazz sensibilities. She’s an alum of the Nashville Jazz Workshop and has spent years honing her craft with various bands both locally and abroad.
Kenny Zarider on Keyboards, Vincent Heckard on Percussion/Drums and Michael Majett on Bass, bring their diverse influences and decades of experience across genres, cultures and styles.
All combined, The CRYSTAL MILLER BAND offers a compelling musical experience rooted in technical excellence, global rhythms and creative synergy--delivering performances and compositions of jazz and more, that are as sophisticated as they are soul-stirring.
The Crystal Miller Band will move you with the music that moves them. That’s why, when you hear them, you hear the combination of ALL of their musical experiences. When asked which genre of music she prefers, Crystal will tell you, “That’s like asking a woman to choose one favorite pair of shoes–it’s virtually impossible!!–different genres speak to me for different reasons”–like the memories of the R&B, Pop and Rock of her youth, to the stories and harmonies of Country and Bluegrass, to the impassioned lyrics and sensual, soul-affirming rhythms of the Latin music that she’s grown to love performing. Crystal combines those beats and rhythms with jazz sensibilities. She’s an alum of the Nashville Jazz Workshop and has spent years honing her craft with various bands both locally and abroad.
Kenny Zarider on Keyboards, Vincent Heckard on Percussion/Drums and Michael Majett on Bass, bring their diverse influences and decades of experience across genres, cultures and styles.
All combined, The CRYSTAL MILLER BAND offers a compelling musical experience rooted in technical excellence, global rhythms and creative synergy--delivering performances and compositions of jazz and more, that are as sophisticated as they are soul-stirring.
TIM GARTLAND
As an acclaimed contemporary blues artist, Tim has spent his life crafting his art. Inspired at age 13 at a Muddy Waters concert in his home state of Ohio, he began his musical journey learning the harmonica and the blues genre.
Through his study and immersion in the genre, Tim realized that if roots/blues music was going to stay relevant in today’s world, the songs had to tackle contemporary subjects. “The blues is essentially a genre in which the singer is having a cathartic experience. If you write about themes that are meaningful to your experience, you will create something new,” says Gartland.
He performed in local bands throughout college at Kent State. After a move to Chicago, he immersed himself into the Chicago root/blues scene, playing with the greats such a Bo Diddley, Carey Bell, and Pinetop Perkins. Tim has noted to be influenced by Little Walter for his harp playing, Ray Charles for his interpretation of a song, Willie Dixon for his songwriting.
Tim’s journey led him to Boston where he became a key player in the blues circuit. He was a finalist in the Boston International Blues Challenge and made frequent appearances at regional and national blues festivals. He also was invited to make prestigious guest artist appearances with the top tier musicians in this talent-rich area.
To date, Tim has released five critically acclaimed solo albums. His first two albums were recorded in Boston. The albums “Looking Into The Sun” and “Million Stars” prompted The Boston Globe to declare “the bluesman is a true triple-threat performer, equally accomplished as an emotive vocalist, eloquent harmonica player and evocative songwriter”.
Relocating to Nashville in 2015, he became an active member of the Nashville Songwriters Association and was named to their “ones to watch” list. The Nashville Scene wrote “Gartland shows he is a clever and talented songwriter, a skilled harp player and a soulful vocalist. And that’s the truth”. He is a prolific songwriter and collaborates with other Music City artists. He also performs regionally and continues to be in demand for session work.
Tim has released 3 solo albums in Nashville. “If You Want A Good Woman”, “Satisfied” and “Truth”. A review of “Satisfied” by Downbeat Magazine opined that his: “His Little Walter-inspired harmonica work can send shivers down your spine, and there is a much distinction in his vocals and songwriting too”. “Truth” reached #9 on the U.S. contemporary blues charts and #5 on Tennessee’s Root’s radio charts where it remained for over 4 months, one of the longest runs of any artist that year.
In addition to his writing and performing pursuits, Tim is a teacher and author. He wrote an instructional manual “The Talking Harmonica” and teaches online all over the country.
As an acclaimed contemporary blues artist, Tim has spent his life crafting his art. Inspired at age 13 at a Muddy Waters concert in his home state of Ohio, he began his musical journey learning the harmonica and the blues genre.
Through his study and immersion in the genre, Tim realized that if roots/blues music was going to stay relevant in today’s world, the songs had to tackle contemporary subjects. “The blues is essentially a genre in which the singer is having a cathartic experience. If you write about themes that are meaningful to your experience, you will create something new,” says Gartland.
He performed in local bands throughout college at Kent State. After a move to Chicago, he immersed himself into the Chicago root/blues scene, playing with the greats such a Bo Diddley, Carey Bell, and Pinetop Perkins. Tim has noted to be influenced by Little Walter for his harp playing, Ray Charles for his interpretation of a song, Willie Dixon for his songwriting.
Tim’s journey led him to Boston where he became a key player in the blues circuit. He was a finalist in the Boston International Blues Challenge and made frequent appearances at regional and national blues festivals. He also was invited to make prestigious guest artist appearances with the top tier musicians in this talent-rich area.
To date, Tim has released five critically acclaimed solo albums. His first two albums were recorded in Boston. The albums “Looking Into The Sun” and “Million Stars” prompted The Boston Globe to declare “the bluesman is a true triple-threat performer, equally accomplished as an emotive vocalist, eloquent harmonica player and evocative songwriter”.
Relocating to Nashville in 2015, he became an active member of the Nashville Songwriters Association and was named to their “ones to watch” list. The Nashville Scene wrote “Gartland shows he is a clever and talented songwriter, a skilled harp player and a soulful vocalist. And that’s the truth”. He is a prolific songwriter and collaborates with other Music City artists. He also performs regionally and continues to be in demand for session work.
Tim has released 3 solo albums in Nashville. “If You Want A Good Woman”, “Satisfied” and “Truth”. A review of “Satisfied” by Downbeat Magazine opined that his: “His Little Walter-inspired harmonica work can send shivers down your spine, and there is a much distinction in his vocals and songwriting too”. “Truth” reached #9 on the U.S. contemporary blues charts and #5 on Tennessee’s Root’s radio charts where it remained for over 4 months, one of the longest runs of any artist that year.
In addition to his writing and performing pursuits, Tim is a teacher and author. He wrote an instructional manual “The Talking Harmonica” and teaches online all over the country.
TICKETS
Tickets for this performance are $20 p/person without alcohol and $35 p/person that includes 4 drink tickets (wine and beer only). Separate drink tickets will not be sold at the event. Waters and Chicago Style Dogs are at no cost. A 20% discount is available to Arts Bellevue's sustaining members. If you are interested in becoming an Arts Bellevue sustaining member please CLICK HERE for more information and to join.
No refunds are available.
Tickets for this performance are $20 p/person without alcohol and $35 p/person that includes 4 drink tickets (wine and beer only). Separate drink tickets will not be sold at the event. Waters and Chicago Style Dogs are at no cost. A 20% discount is available to Arts Bellevue's sustaining members. If you are interested in becoming an Arts Bellevue sustaining member please CLICK HERE for more information and to join.
No refunds are available.