KJAZZ and the Long Beach Shakespeare Company kick off the Long Beach Summer Blues Season with a blues showcase on Sunday, July 12th from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Expo Building in Bixby Knolls.  The blues showcase will feature Kelly’s Lot, Phil Gates, and a special Long Beach Blues Festival Preview . . . Laurie Morvan.  Hosted by Helen Borgers, the showcase benefits the Long Beach Shakespeare Company.  VIP packages and GA tickets for the Long Beach Blues Festival will be available on-site.  Information and tickets for the blues showcase are available at bixbyknollsinfo.com