Weekend Sounds: June 28-30

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.

Drunken Shrubbery with Tyler James Nall
Birdrock Taco Shack
Friday - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Opening the evening is Tyler James Nall, a Florida based singer, songwriter and performer. His music is rooted Country and Folk.

Headliner, Drunken Shrubbery, takes pub music to a whole other level.  First performing a short set under this name at a neighborhood holiday festival in the Historic Kenwood neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Drunken Shrubbery went on to make their professional debut as a headlining act on Saint Paddy's Day 2023 at Mickey Quinn's Irish Pub in Seminole.

Drunken Shrubbery are devoted to delivering their audience the very best blend of traditional celtic folk music, classic Irish pub favorites as well as the occasional fun contemporary tune thrown in there for sheer cheek!

With top notch musicianship, an extensive and constantly growing repertoire and strong vocal harmonies, you can count on yer boys in Drunken Shrubbery to bring the VERY BEST to your favorite pub, venue, or private event! No cover.

About the venue:

Located in Bradenton Florida's Village of the Arts,  Birdrock Taco Shack is not your average taco joint, but a unique funky-fun taco spot and live music venue. Owner and chef David Shiplett (who also owns the popular Cottonmouth South Soul Kitchen) doesn't serve up just any tacos. Dave has worked as a Chef in San Francisco, San Diego, Sarasota, and now Bradenton. Dine inside the eclectic artsy shack or outdoors on the porch and back patio. Great food, cool people... and TACOS! 1213 13th Avenue West, Bradenton.

Dana Lawrence 
Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe
Friday - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Kettle of Fish has been led by singer and principal songwriter Dana Lawrence since its inception in 2001. Current members include Thorson Moore returning on guitar (formerly with Devon Allman), Chris Guertin returns to bass duties and vocals after a hiatus. Guertin was a member of the Big Kahuna Band and Musical Director on Princess Cruises. Pat McDonald on drums (toured with Charlie Daniels for 20 years). Robin Swenson on keys (Four Seasons, Aretha Franklin). Other honorary members include Kevin Miller, Bob Dielman and Lei Stanhope on guitars, Garrett Dawson on drums/percussion, Andy Wallace or Matthew Frost on keys, Jimmie Fadden (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) on drums and harmonicas and other friends from the road. no cover.

About the venue:

Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe is neighborhood Cafe located at The Shoppes at UTC. Spirits, local craft beer, baked wings, salads and specialty pizzas! Live Music every weekend 6-9pm.

Pamela K. Ward
Harry's Grill AMI 
Friday - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Armed with a saxophone, keyboard and incredible vocals, Pamela K. Ward has a stage show that is nothing short of electrifying. Performing on stage since the age of two, Pamela has a lifetime entertaining audiences at fairs, festivals and events across the country...and she may be a farm girl from the sticks in Arkansas, but she carries a big sax, has some big pipes and at 4'11" and 100 pounds...she's proof that big things come in small packages.

No cover.

About the venue:

Harry's Grill AMI - Live music. Indoor, outdoor pet friendly patio dining. Craft beer, imported wines. Burgers, wings salads sandwiches and dinners.

Finding Nemo
MPAC
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Explore the big blue world with this lively musical based on the beloved Pixar movie featuring our young stars!

Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 35-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is the perfect summer adventure for the entire family.

Ticket fees help support this program and our ability to make it accessible for all. Anyone coming to the show must purchase a ticket (including small children). Ticket fees help support this program and our ability to make it accessible for all.

This show is approximately 35 minutes long with no intermission.

This is one of our For KIDS By KIDS Productions.

Discounted student tickets are only available by contacting the Box Office at (941) 748-5875 Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM or one hour before the show.
Tickets: $11.50-$20.00

•Our concession area will offer beverages and light snacks for purchase. Please note that there is a $5 minimum purchase when using a credit card.
•This show is reserved seating
•Everyone coming to see the show must have a ticket regardless of age
•All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
•Discounted tickets for students, can be purchased by calling the Box Office at (941) 748-5875 Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM
•The Box Office will open an hour before the performance.

Additional Complimentary Parking
401 7th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205

Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones 
Mattison's Riverwalk Grille
Saturday - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early 1950s roots rock. This is real deal rockin’ rhythm & blues.

Deming is an American blues and roots guitarist/vocalist, born and raised in the Detroit area, currently residing on the Gulf coast of Florida. He is the 2013 recipient of the Blues Blast Music Awards’ Sean Costello Rising Star Award.

Drawing influence from greats like T-Bone Walker, Charlie Christian and Robert Jr. Lockwood, Deming’s traditional taste and style are evident in his original music. He has four recordings of primarily original tunes to his credit, including his latest release, “Complicated Mess,” on EllerSoul Records.

Throughout his 20+ year career Deming has enjoyed touring and recording with many top blues artists, including Kim Wilson, Gary Primich, Lazy Lester, Alberta Adams, AC Reed and Johnny “Yard Dog” Jones to name a few; as well as with his own band featuring various artists such as Greg “Fingers” Taylor, Terry Hanck, Steve Guyger and Dennis Gruenling. 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.

Taylor Opie
Swordfish Grill
Saturday - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Taylor Opie is a full time musician based in Sarasota, FL. Opie specializes in songwriting, performing, and studio recording. She comes from a family of artists, and music was always at the forefront of her upbringing. She writes authentic and vulnerable music that people can connect to. Aside from playing out regularly, she's currently focused on building up the original music scene in Sarasota, alongside the brilliant community of musicians that she's lucky enough to call her friends. No cover. 

About the venue:

Good vibes, great food and beautiful views! 

Like a jewel hiding in the mystique of the Cortez Fishing Village, the Swordfish Grill is right on the Sarasota Bay, creating a place that initiates relaxation and a laid-back ambiance. The staff is trained to take care of your every need, whether it be a cocktail, beer, or an item on the menu. Management oversees the kitchen, making sure all food items are fresh and prepared properly.

James Albritton
Bridge Tender Inn
Saturday - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

James Albritton serves up the soul sound of the 70s (and more). “People don’t think they know me, but they do,” claims James Albritton. The reasoning behind that, he explains, is that he plays guitar and sings at clubs and in concerts in lots of different configurations, from solo gigs to backing up others (and just to add to the confusion, that may be on guitar or drums), to regularly playing with Andrew Glasgow, Damon Jeffrey Owens and John Hetherington as The Hydramatic (his regular full-band home) and in various duo or trio configurations. So you may have seen him and not realized it was him, he reasons… but offers this helpful hint: “I’m the giant, nerdy-lookin’ dude who sings weird.” No cover.

About the venue:

Established 30 years ago, Bridge Tender Inn (BTI) is Bradenton’s favorite sports bar and grille to eat, drink, and socialize while watching a televised sports event. You can chug beers, eat lip-smacking food, enjoy live music, and make great memories in a comfy, laid-back setting.

This Packer bar is owned by Fred Bartizal and has a staff of 50+ veteran servers who love to offer the best drink-and-dine experience to their guests. The general manager, Sue, has been here for 25+ years and the assistant manager, Shannon, has been here for 10+ years. They’re the ones that oversee making that experience happen!

Damon Fowler & Ben Prestage
Birdrock Taco Shack
Sunday - 6:00 p.m.

Fowler is a masterful singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His music is representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. Critics have compared Fowler's guitar work to Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck, while his slide guitar is reminiscent of the late Duane Allman. Fowler is known for his fiery guitar runs, while his lyrical work on lap steel and dobro make him a stand-out performer among guitar heroes. The Florida native's hybrid of roots rock, blues, songwriting, and vocals has earned him professional accolades from fellow artists and music journalists alike. No cover.

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."

About the venue: 

Located in Bradenton Florida's Village of the Arts, Birdrock Taco Shack is not your average taco joint, but a unique funky-fun taco spot and live music venue. Owner and chef David Shiplett (who also owns the popular Cottonmouth South Soul Kitchen) doesn't serve up just any tacos. Dave has worked as a Chef in San Francisco, San Diego, Sarasota, and now Bradenton. Dine inside the eclectic artsy shack or outdoors on the porch and back patio. Great food, cool people... and TACOS! 1213 13th Avenue West, Bradenton.

Charles Parker
Island Time Bar & Grill
Sunday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Shaped by a menagerie of influences that resonate from the likes of Kiss, Elvis, The Beatles, Alan Jackson, Tom Petty, The Eagles and every glam metal band in between, Charles Parker's unique and contemporary sound is a meld of pop and rock dusted with a hint of Americana, folk and country blues.

"My heart is not in it to cater to a specific genre, nor put in a box. I just write in the moment and write what moves me. I hope my music lends itself to a greater audience, young and old, on any music channel."

Charles released his debut album, BRING BACK THE SUN, in 2017; the 15-track project showcases infectious melodies and refreshing vulnerability. The title track ("Bring Back The Sun") charted at #81 on the MusicRow Country Breakout Chart. Charles is in the studio recording a series of tracks set to rollout just "When Jesus Calls." 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! 

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