BRADENTON — This weekend marks the inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival. If you've enjoyed the Bradenton Blues Festival - you'll certainly love this kicking new festival out in Lakewood Ranch. So, grab your chair, your friends and your dancing shoes because it's going to be a great time. Make sure to check out what else is going on this weekend in Manatee and Sarasota counties right below.
Pedro y Zooey
Jiggs Landing Outpost
Friday - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Pedro y Zooey bring you an exotic blend of roots music from all corners of the globe, bringing a nostalgic atmosphere of timeless, soulful music with a contemporary twist. They perform as a duo, trio, or full band, and their sound goes from haunting ballads to colorful dance numbers inspired by catchy pieces collected from around the world. You'll hear delta blues, Latin, calypso, reggae, Americana, swing, and other feels from around the world, as well as their own charming originals, to create a sentimental vibe of timeless music.
Formed in 2018, Pedro & Zooey is a project that blossomed from the musical expressions of multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Pedro Arevalo (who explores all manners of stringed instruments, including dobro, guitar, slide, and bass), and Zooey Seraphine on violin, vocals, & other inspirations.
Cover $5
About the venue:
Jiggs Landing Outpost features a light menu, adult & soft beverages, snacks and Yoder's ice cream. Live music Thursdays through Sundays, 3 hours before sunset.
Mike Sales
Anna Maria Beach Cafe
Friday - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mike Sales smooth, clear vocals, accompanied only by the rhythm of his electric guitar is best described as “chill”. Performing his tropical arrangements of eclectic best selling cover songs and seamlessly weaving in his own originals...unpretentious, casual and crisp.
Mike Sales is the singer you’ll want to include in your tranquil island vacation and your playlist when you return home. No cover.
About the venue:
Anna Maria Beach Cafe: Outside Beachfront cafe serving breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. Serves Beer & Wine, live music and also takeout.
Lakewood Ranch Blues Fest Kickoff with Albert Castiglia
Cottonmouth
Friday - 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Miami-raised Albert Castiglia served an apprenticeship while backing legendary blues musician Junior Wells. He later went on to work with singer Sandra Hall. Never content to allow himself to be confined to any particular category, he embarked on a solo career that’s yielded many critically-acclaimed albums and consist kudos for his exceptional instrumental prowess, his searing vocals, and live performances that have dazzled audiences from coast to coast. It’s little wonder that Miami’s New Times lauded him as South Florida’s “Best Blues Guitarist” or that USA Today was inspired to remark “It's a revelation to discover the thrilling retro-electric blues from this astonishing young guitarist.”
M Music & Musicians once noted, “His back-to-basics approach follows in the footsteps of those who fostered the blues in the Mississippi Delta and the smoky late-night haunts of Chicago.” After the highly successful and critically acclaimed release of Masterpiece on Gulf Coast Records, Castiglia was nominated for two Blues Music Awards in the categories of Blues Rock Album of the Year and Blues Rock Artist of the Year and won Blues Rock Album of the Year.
Cover in advance $20/$25 at the door
About the venue:
Cottonmouth - Bradenton Florida’s music venue serving southern soul cuisine and live music on our beautiful patio in the Village of the Arts. Dave Shiplett and crew will to serve you and give you an evening you will long remember with seating inside and outside and art from local artists on display. Cottonmouth is the place to hang and feed your soul.
The Shakes Society
Woody's River Roo
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The Shakes Society is a multi-talented, multi-instrumental band. Their unique blending of Soul, Funk, Ska and Rock is like no other band, creating their own unique genre, not easily fitting into traditionally defined categories.
The Shakes Society is a very interactive experience so don’t be surprised if you find yourself dancing with the horn players as they cruise through the crowd. They are always dancing, moving and singing. They never cease to amaze. Be ready to dance and sing and party because there is no way to escape the groove in the room.
The only thing to do now is to experience them for yourselves at a live show. No cover.
About the venue:
Woody's River Roo -- A gorgeous river view, friendly people, great food, good drinks, and experiences you won't forget - all waiting for you at The Roo with a view and the only thing missing is YOU.
Inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival
Waterside Park
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival presented by Bank of America will be hosted at Waterside Park at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
The one-day, all-ages-welcome festival will be hosted next to Kingfisher Lake, on the Sarasota side of Lakewood Ranch, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a music lineup to include national and international touring blues artists from around the world, similar to the Bradenton Blues Festival.
In addition to the stellar musical lineup, the promoters say the festival will feature a variety of local food vendors, as well as craft vendors. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive activities..
Tickets will be sold online at www.lakewoodranchbluesfestival.com and range from $75-$150.
Blues fans can sign up to receive updates and announcements about the festival, including exclusive food and drink releases, lineup announcements, and more at the festival website. Sponsorship opportunities will also be available for businesses interested in aligning themselves with this exciting event.
Doors open at 9 a.m.
Jack'd Up
Clancy's Irish Sports Pub & Grill
Saturday - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Avid musician and guitarist, Kurt Kiehnle, founded a local band that was recently nominated “Best Musical Group”, by the prestigious Sarasota Herald-Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards 2022. This musical rock sensation, that goes by the wacky name of Jack’d Up, expressed immense happiness and gratitude to all listeners for recognizing their efforts and hard work. Kurt, fondly known as K Rock, rose to fame quickly when he established the band in 2018.
Jack’d Up can be best described as a modern, fun and high-energy rock n roll cover band, that specializes in playing dance and party hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today. In their own words, “we will make you drink, dance and party all night long!”
No cover.
About the venue:
Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub is in Bradenton off Cortez Rd. Clancy’s is known for its bar-fare food, full liquor bar, live entertainment, and, most of all – fun! Their casual and relaxed atmosphere has been described as, "Irish Tavern meets Jimmy Buffet." Music is provided inside and outside, with their outdoor venue featuring a coastal vibe and famous Tiki-hut bar. 6218 Cortez Road West, Bradenton.
John Frinzi
Whiskey Joe's Manatee
Saturday - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
John Frinzi blends folk, pop and country, delivering a sunny, laid-back beach vibe. A gifted singer and songwriter, Frinzi has built an audience through craft and originality. An early demo caught the ear of legendary pedal steel guitarist Doyle Grisham, a longtime member of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, and their working relationship led to John's first album, “Into The Dawn.” His second release, “Shoreline,” showcases Frinzi's versatility as a songwriter and vocalist with many of the songs co-written by Tom Corcoran, co-writer of the Buffett classics,“Fins,” and “Cuban Crime of Passion". Most recently, John teamed up with multi-platinum songwriter and producer Aaron Scherz to release "Blue Sky View". Singles from all of these albums remain in regular rotation on Sirius/XM's Radio Margaritaville.
A seasoned live performer, Frinzi has toured nationally, performed in the Caribbean and Europe and has been featured at major festivals including Musikfest, The Keith Sykes Songwriters Celebration, Key West Songwriters Festival, Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival and has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Jesse Winchester, Mac McAnally, The Coral Reefer Band, Todd Snider and Maria Muldaur. No cover.
About the venue:
Whiskey Joe's is open 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner. Some things may have changed, but our mouthwatering island-inspired dishes, amazing waterfront views and tiki cocktails have not! Come by land or sea, as we have pull-up docks available. We're located next to the old Johnny Leverock's restaurant in Rocky Bluff and five minutes from the Ellenton Premium Outlet Mall. We look forward to serving customers in the surrounding areas of Manatee County, Ellenton, Bradenton, and Sarasota.
Richard Gilewitz
Fogartyville
Sunday - 7:00 p.m.
Never one to settle for the boring or mundane, Richard Gilewitz surprises audiences with his hilariously eccentric vision of the world and its inhabitants alongside breathtaking fingerstyle artistry on the 6- and 12-string guitar. Named one of the top fingerstyle guitarists of all time, Richard invariably captivates listeners with uniquely emotional interpretations of romping knucklebusters and contemplative classical tunes reimagined for steel strings. He credits his ability to pull the deepest breath out of a tune to having studied for decades with a classical guitarist, who was himself taught by a violinist who played alongside Albert Einstein. That is Richard in a nutshell…unusual, unique, surprising, and a genius.
Richard Gilewtiz | Sunday, December 8, 7 p.m. | Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tickets: $22 members; $26 not-yet-members; $12 students (13+)
For tickets, click here
About the venue:
Fogartyville is a special gathering place for those who truly appreciate music and community. Nothing draws people together like a shared musical experience, and the listening room atmosphere at Fogartyville enables people to fully appreciate that experience.
Tony Tyler
Freckled Fin Irish Pub
Sunday - 7:00 p.m. - 11 p.m.
When you see one of Tony Tyler's live shows you can expect a driving performance with nonstop energy guaranteed to get you out of your seat, whether that be with his original songs or a funky cover of some of your favorites. A multi-instrumentalist since childhood, his solo shows provides keyboards, bass, guitar and pulsing beats guaranteed to make any crowd move.
Raised near Macon GA, Tony was steeped in the southern soul styles of Little Richard, Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers Band, and The Black Crowes. His cover song selection is a wide range of Classic Rock, R&B, Soul, and Americana from the 70’s till now, interpreting everything with a modern funky feel!
About the venue:
The Freckled Fin is an Irish pub environment with a Full Service Bar, Fresh Fantastic Food, Fun Atmosphere and Friendly People! The Cheers of Anna Maria Island. Outdoor Seating available.
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