Weekend Sounds: Feb. 7-9

BRADENTON — It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be correct. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch at your favorite venues.

Founders Cup presented by U.S. Virgin Islands
Bradenton Country Club
Thursday - Sunday

The Cognizant Founders Cup is a women's professional golf tournament on the LPGA Tour taking place in Bradenton, FL. It debuted in 2011 at the Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. The tournament is designed as a tribute to the founders of the LPGA.

The current title sponsor of the tournament is Cognizant, an American multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology, and outsourcing services.

In 2011, using a unique format conducted for the first time in LPGA history, the players did not receive a cash payout. Instead, the tournament donated half of the $1 million tournament purse to charity and the other half to individual charities chosen by the top 10 finishers.

All players who made the cut received a portion of the purse in the form of virtual earnings that were attributed to them for purposes of the LPGA official money list.

In 2012, the tournament expanded from three days to four days, and an actual cash purse was instituted. - Wikipedia

About the venue:

Bradenton Country Club has set the standard in sports and social activities in the area for nearly one hundred years. Founded in 1924, Bradenton Country Club is located in beautiful Bradenton, on the majestic Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida. Home to an award-winning Donald Ross golf course, tennis, pickleball, fitness facility, swim center, and a stately clubhouse, Bradenton Country Club provides unmatched services and activities to its members and their guests.

​Our golf course has played host to a number of FSGA championships throughout the years.

Temps, Tops, Supremes & Smokey: A Motown Revue with the Soul Sensations
MPAC
Thursday - Saturday

The Temps, Tops, Supremes & Smokey: A Motown Revue The Motown Sound is now over 60 years old but it remains current and brings excitement and unforgettable memories for several generations of music lovers. The unique style of these groups composed of golden voices, extraordinary musicians and memorable choreography represent the very best of Hitsville and Detroit, MI. The Soul Sensations return for the fourth year with many new selections and great musical collective talent.

This performance will highlight some of the greatest hits from The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Smokey and the Miracles, Gladys Knight, teh Jacksons, Martha and the Vandellas, the The Marvellettes and the Commodores.

The Soul Sensations and their talented friends will share the classic harmony and rhythm of Motown and invite you to sing and dance!
All net proceeds benefit the Manatee Performing Arts Center.

For tickets, click here.

Ben Prestage - Cigar Box Festival Kick-off
Cottonmouth
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Join Ben Prestage at Cottonmouth for the Cigar Box Festival Kick-Off.

Prestage cut his teeth performing in Florida fish camps, biker bars and tourist traps. After a stint as busker/street performer on historic Beale Street in Memphis, TN Ben emerged as one of world's top one-man-bands. After a releasing a dozen albums, and touring across the US and more than a dozen countries, Ben Prestage continues to create music that "soars like a swamp hawk and wallows like an old bull gator."

Cover $10

The Cigar Box Festival runs from February 7-9. Trevor Bystrom, JP Soars, Devin Williams and more will also be performing. Check Cottonmouth's Facebook page for additional line up info.

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.

Oscura Presents: Love Stinks Valentine's Party featuring Be Kind Rewind
Oscura
Friday - 7:00 p.m.

Oscura Presents:
"Love Stinks" Valentine's Party ft. Be Kind Rewind - https://www.instagram.com/bekindrewindfl

Come shake off those silly Hallmark Holiday & Single Blues featuring a Valentine’s Themed Cocktail Menu and Food Specials! Be sure to come out between 7 PM and close for that, a Photo Booth, raffle, as well as music from the 90's & More provided by Be Kind Rewind!

Be Kind Rewind is ready to bring you back to a simpler times of fanny packs, neon tracksuits, visors, and white nikes by spinning the best music that can only be found in the 90's, late 80's, and early 00's!

No cover.

About the venue:

OSCURA has been reimagined and relaunched in the neighborhood of Old Manatee, with award-winning food and beverage programs, creative events, quality live music, and entertainment.

We are taking that established brand that was built over two and a half years in the previous location and adding new layers; with aesthetics that represent our view of Bradenton past, present and future.

Morgan Myles
Fogartyville
Friday - 8:00 p.m.

Morgan Myles is a powerhouse vocalist with a remarkable five-octave range, whose talent has captured the attention of millions, amassing over 30 million views across social media, aided by her top 3 finish on the 2022 season of NBC’s The Voice. During her recent Grand Ole Opry debut, Myles received a standing ovation; a testament to her authentic artistry and hard-earned success. A multi-instrumentalist and relentless touring artist, Myles performs over 100 shows a year, garnering recognition from major outlets including Billboard, American Songwriter, and Rolling Stone.

Now signed to Blue Élan Records, Myles has two new projects in the works. This fall, she is set to release a highly anticipated live album recorded and mixed by the legendary Bob Clearmountain at Apogee Studio in Santa Monica, CA. Recorded in one take with no overdubs, Myles explains “In a time where music is so often manufactured, I wanted to deliver something real and honest.”

Currently, Myles is in the studio working on her upcoming album, produced by multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Ross Hogarth, slated for release in 2025. The songwriting draws inspiration from writing sessions in Muscle Shoals, Austin, and Nashville, infusing her music with the vulnerable southern soul that lies at the heart of her sound.

Reserved indoor seating is fully booked, but good news: we are opening the patio for general admission seating!

Morgan Myles | Friday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. | Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets: $22 members; $26 not-yet-members; $13 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.

DC & Whiskey Revival
Woody's River Roo
Saturday - 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Written from the soul, and sung directly from the heart, Florida-based country musician DC has spent the past two and a half decades translating his feelings into sound. Although his music echoes inspiration from many of the greats including Keith Whitley, Merle Haggard and more, his music also has a voice of its own – a unique country sound that places authenticity at its core.

DC has had the opportunity to write music alongside Charles Fredrickson, Charlie Craig, Razzy Bailey, Craig Hand, Eden Langworthy and Sammy Jackson. He’s also recorded duets with Charlie Craig and Razzy Bailey, and had songs cut by Billy Joe Royal, The Van Zants and many more. Additionally, DC opened for many big names like Dierks Bentley, Big and Rich, Montgomery Gentry, John Michael Montgomery, Jeff Bates, The Bellamy Brothers to name just a few.

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.

Danielle Mohr
Waterside Plaza
Saturday - 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Danielle Mohr has been making music as long as she can remember. Born and raised in Dunedin, this native Floridian is an acoustic guitarist, vocalist, and soul-pop singer/songwriter has made a notable name for herself in the music scene. She tours regionally and nationally. Most notably, she has performed at Festivals such as the Safety Harbor Song Fest and the Gasparilla Music Festival

​At one of her live shows you can expect to hear clever and thoughtful lyrics dance playfully over her eclectic guitar melodies. She incorporates a looping pedal into her live performance to create layered tracks rich with harmonies and driving rhythm. Natural talent flows freely through Danielle as she artfully engages her audience to feel the music while enjoying her songs. She puts her mark on all music she plays, be they originals or covers.​

No cover.

About the venue:

Experience the social side of Waterside Place! Enjoy live music on The Plaza, detox with yoga at Waterside Park and take in Sunday Funday at The Farmers’ Market. We’ve created a space for everyone to discover their happy place, to share laughs, and to make fond memories.

Orchid Waves
3 Keys Brewing
Saturday - 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Adriana and Julie, from the band Shy Blossom, have been crafting music since January 2024. They have created a duo, blending the best of the 80s, 90s, and today, we’re here to bring you a fresh take on timeless tunes.

No cover.

About the venue:

Located in Bradenton off of east Manatee Avenue, 3 Keys Brewing is a family-friendly brewery with a full kitchen serving up gourmet-style pub fare. Offering an inviting social atmosphere and weekly list of entertainment, music, and food and drink specials. Enjoy their expansive front porch or take in the sounds of the beer garden with a beverage in hand. Oh, and bring your 4-legged friends! 2505 Manatee Ave East, Bradenton.

Lisa & the All-Terrain Band
Island Time Bar & Grill
Saturday - 7:00 p.m.

Lisa led one of the top event bands in NJ for over 25 years, has done demo work submitted to Madonna and Pat Benetar. She has opened for KC and The Sunshine Band. Happily retired from her Corporate gig, she moved to Sarasota where she hits the tennis courts, grabs the microphone and frequents dog beach.

No cover.

About the venue:

Island Time Bar and Grill is located on Anna Maria Island’s Bridge Street. Situated on the ground floor beneath the Bridge Street Bistro, Island Time Bar & Grill offers an open "no-walls" tropical indoor/outdoor beachside bar setting with welcoming gulf breezes. Their varied menu serves from their upstairs restaurant, Bridge Street Bistro, featuring fresh ingredients, surf-to-turf, and made-from-scratch recipes by chef Jimmy Lopatinski. Full bar, beachy cocktails, specialty, and classic margaritas, and cold beer! 

L.C. Williams and the Driver (Full Band)
Mattison's Riverwalk Grille
Sunday - 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

L.C. Williams and the Driver formed some years back in the central Maine area when Souder and Williams, who had been playing as a blues duo, joined forces with bass player Phil Pitula to create a trio with a more driving, electric sound. Guitarist Trent Souder and harp player Lauren Williams had been playing together in various blues outfits since the mid nineties as The Taildraggers, The Marvin Lord Group, and Souder and Williams Blues Band. They hooked up with Phil Pitula, veteran of such bands as Sistah Sadie, Nevah, and Hot Wax, to form the short-lived Sweet Northern Blues Band, which played festivals and local haunts for about a year. Pitula rejoined Souder and Williams to create the stripped down powerful blues trio, then called The Blood Orange Martinis, whose old school sound was in part due to Souder's use of a foot snare instead of a full drum kit.

Located now in St. Petersburg, Florida, L.C. Williams and the Driver enjoy performing as a full band, backed by some of the areas best rhythm sections, while also still occasionally stripping down to play as a power trio when the occasion calls for it. No cover.

About the venue:

Chef Paul Mattison, executive chef and proprietor of Mattison’s, operates a successful culinary group on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located in Sarasota and Bradenton, each Mattison’s restaurant location is unique to its neighborhood, offering Chef Paul Mattison’s signature menu items, outstanding service, and quality ingredients, while supporting the community, regional farmers, and culinary suppliers. Mattison’s Catering is a chef-owned and operated company procuring fresh, natural, and local ingredients. Catering In-house and off-site, Mattison’s Catering Company offers experienced professionals, and custom menus.

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