The Blues for the Blue concert will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue in New Bedford.  Neal McCarthy and Friends return for an evening of Classic Blues while Santa Mamba adds their signature Latin Roots Rock.  Funds raised from the second annual Blues for the Blue concert will help support the exhibits and educational programs at the Ocean Explorium in downtown New Bedford.

Tickets for the Blues for the Blue benefit concert go on sale today, Thursday, November 18, at the Ocean Explorium.

Tickets can be purchased at a cost of $25 for Ocean Explorium members and $30 for general admission.  All tickets will be $35 at the door.  Exclusive VIP Packages, including a reserved table for eight, a 'meet and greet' experience with concert performers and other premiums, are available in limited quantity.

Several Blues for the Blue sponsorship opportunities are also available.  For more information, visit the Ocean Explorium website at www.oceanexplorium.org, contact Jen Costa at jcosta@oceanexplorium.org or call 508.994.5400.