When it comes to live entertainment in Clearwater, the city's number one claim to fame might just be the longstanding Clearwater Jazz Holiday.  This 30+ year old four-day festival in Downtown Clearwater features some of the top artists in jazz, blues, and pop music today and provides a great, family-friendly environment for music fans of all ages.

This year, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday goes down from Thursday, October 18 to Sunday, October 21 at Coachman Park right on the water in Downtown Clearwater.  Headliners at this year's Holiday will include legendary blues singer-songwriter, Bonnie Raitt; jazz superstar, Mindy Abair and friends featuring Jeff Golub and David Pack; and modern folk rock outfit, The Avett Brothers.

Of course, there will be a ton of other artists that will fill out the schedule including the Ruth Eckerd Hall/Clearwater Jazz Holiday Youth Jazz Band and many more yet to be announced.

Tickets to the Clearwater Jazz Holiday come in a variety of different types.  Single day passes for each day are $10 plus all applicable service fees.  Weekend (Saturday + Sunday) passes are $15 plus fees and four-day passes are $30 plus fees.

Want a guaranteed good spot for the show?  Opt for reserve seating and see each artist with a great view.  Reserved seating is $30 for each individual day, $60 for the weekend, and $110 for a four-day package.

To purchase tickets, or simply get more information about the upcoming Clearwater Jazz Holiday, visit www.ClearwaterJazz.com.  As always, we'll keep you posted as more details arise.