Weekend Sounds: Nov. 15-17

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.

Dave Keller
Cottonmouth
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Dave Keller has made quite a name for himself. He’s earned three Blues Music Award nominations for Best Soul Blues Album of the Year (2014, 2019, 2021). He won the International Blues Challenge’s Best Self-Produced Album Award (2012). He and his band tour constantly, performing at top festivals and venues throughout the U.S. and Europe, winning fans one livewire show at a time.

Cover $10

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: The Roulettes, The Scream Queens, Dead by Dawn
Oscura
Friday - 7:00 p.m.

Oscura Presents:

The Roulettes
The Scream Queens
Dead by Dawn
Tickets - https://roulettesoscura.fanimal.com

Doors 7 PM; Show 7:30 PM
$8 ADV; $13 DOS

All Ages - Under Requires Parent or Guardian

Tickets are Non-Refundable
All Parking Spots in Lot Available as of Door Times

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.

Rock N' Support Benefit Concert with Lynyrd Skynyrd & Marcus King
Bradenton Convention Center
Friday - 7:00 p.m.

Get ready for Florida legends Lynyrd Skynyrd with special guest Marcus King in Palmetto, FL coming to the Bradenton Area Convention Center on Friday, November 15th.

This one-night-only Rock 'N' Support Benefit Concert features special guest Marcus King, with all proceeds helping Bradenton Area hospitality workers impacted by recent hurricanes.

Marcus King: 8 PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd: 9:30 PM
Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd. Palmetto
$75 – $500

$500 VIP Ticket grants you exclusive access to a meet-and-greet party with the band, including a commemorative photo opportunity. Enjoy prime seating in the first two rows.

For tickets: click here

About the venue:

Located on the scenic Manatee River, this flexible full-service facility has the space and the staff necessary to make your event an overwhelming success. An ideal location for everything from seminars, banquets and trade shows to sporting events and concerts, the Bradenton Area Convention Center has a professional and friendly staff that is ready to assist you in planning and overseeing your function.

The Supply Chain
Woody's River Roo
Friday - 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.

The Supply Chain is Tampa Bay's definitive 90s-2000s alt rock and pop punk cover band. Just a good rocking cover band made up of some of Tampa Bay’s finest talents. You will recognize all these songs and raise your horns high and hopefully get up and move your body, and of course, tell your friends.

Featuring vocalist Josh Rodriguez (Risky Business), guitarist Gary Schutt (Hairdaze, Category Three, Live Without a Net), bassist Chris Ryals (Risky Buisiness) and drummer Jason Lawrence (Live Without a Net, Nobody Cares). 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. 

Pedro y Zooey 
Jiggs Landing Outpost
Saturday - 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 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.

JSanti
Tamiami Tap
Saturday - 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

JSanti (John Santiago) is a Musical Artist, Performer & Songwriter

Hailing from New York City. As an Americana artist, JSanti's musical style can be characterized by a mix of Blues, Rock, Soul & Country. Currently. JSanti releases music as a solo artist while also collaborating in an international music collective known as Prince Pauper.

From an early age, John found the process of writing, singing and performing songs to be intensely therapeutic. At the age of 13, he experienced a sudden and traumatic loss. His first love had died in a tragic car accident. Confused and uncertain, he felt lost and searched for an outlet. He dove fervently into different creative outlets. He was continuously writing poetry, and soon sought to bring these words to life, singing in a band with friends. John had found his process.

Even when the band broke up, he refused to stop making music. He endeavored to learn how to play the guitar. It came naturally to him, and as he discovered blues guitarists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Freddie King and Jimi Hendrix, his understanding leapt forward at a tremendous rate.

John’s use of songwriting as a means of therapy and personal expression is self-evident in the music he creates. His lyrics are vulnerable, direct, insightful observations of self-exploration. No cover. 

About the venue: 

Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights
Our mission here at Tamiami Tap is to be the neighborhood entertainment night spot for the whole family right here in Historic Laurel Park in Downtown Sarasota Florida.

Taylor Opie
Swordfish Grill
Saturday - 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 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:

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! 

The Champ Jaxson Band
Big Top Brewing
Saturday - 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Champ Jaxon is a thirteen year-old aspiring blues-rock musician based out of Southwest Florida. Champ was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 2010 and his family relocated back to their hometown in Florida in 2013 when he was three years old.

Champ has performed over 120 gigs with The Champ Jaxon Band in nine different states. He first performed on Music Row in Nashville in 2021 when he was just ten years old and Beale Street in Memphis a year later, representing the Southwest Florida Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge. He appeared on “The Ellen Show” with guest host Brad Paisley in December of 2021 and made his acting debut on NBC’s “Ordinary Joe” a month later. Champ also performed at the 2022 Young Artist Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, where he took home the “Outstanding Instrumentalist” honors.

In May of 2021, a video of Champ performing The Marshall Tucker Band’s “Can’t You See” went viral and was seen by the band, which led to them inviting Champ to a show and calling him up to perform that song with them. Two months later, they asked him to fill in on lead guitar for an entire set in Birmingham, AL, opening for the band Alabama at Oak Mountain Ampitheatre.

Champ has also been called up to play alongside The Allman Betts Band, Eric Gales, Chris Andersen (Outlaws), Scott Sharrard (Gregg Allman Band, Little Feat), Damon Fowler, and Frank Bang, among others. Additionally, The Champ Jaxon Band has been a supporting act on bills that included Gov’t Mule, Blackberry Smoke, Old Crow Medicine Show, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and more.

The Champ Jaxon Band’s debut album, “The Grove”, was released in December 2021 and includes six original songs and one cover. The album was recorded at Farmadelica Sound in Bokeelia, FL and includes two songs that have music videos. In addition to a organically grown following at live shows, Champ’s social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube) have over 85,000 combined followers and millions of views.

Champ’s signature guitar is a 1959 Les Paul Special he bought at Carter’s Vintage in Nashville. He also has a Gibson Flying V and Gibson SG, along with a Brad Paisley signature Telecaster gifted by Mr. Paisley himself on “The Ellen Show”, where they jammed together to end the episode. Champ also plays two custom-built Blind Armadillo guitars, Red Bear & Apollo, handmade for him locally in Venice, FL, by luthier Victor McGuire. Regardless of the guitar he decides to pick up, he plays them all through his Harry Joyce Custom 30W amplifier and speaker cabinet.

The Champ Jaxon Band also includes Champ’s father, Nate Winkler, (manager/rhythm guitar), Brent Adam (drums), and Nick Rosado (bass). Champ has been a student at The Rock Box Music School & Stage in North Port, FL, since 2019 and has also studied under Scott Sharrard. When he’s not performing, Champ is a normal kid who enjoys video games, Legos, Star Wars and Marvel movies, and spending time outdoors. No cover.

About the venue:

Big Top Brewing Company is a Sarasota-based production brewery. A complement to Sarasota’s historical association with The Ringling Circus and the performing arts, Big Top has set out to create great beer worthy of the history and culture that is Sarasota. Featuring brewing, tasting, and live music from some of the area’s best performers. A spacious outdoor venue with an expansive beer garden, porch bar, and food truck. 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota.

East2West Art Market - Original Arts & Crafts, Try Art, Music & Performances, Raffles
Bradenton Convention Center
Sunday - 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Imagine strolling through a vibrant art market, each booth bursting with creativity and color. Join the Parrish Arts Council for our 9th annual East2West Art Market. This joyful gathering of artists, artisans, and art enthusiasts will take place indoors at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL. In addition to original artwork, there will be “Try Art” booths, raffle baskets and live music performances by Arts Conservancy for Teens (ACT) and the award winning, Big Nose Jazz Band.

We invite you to take a moment out of your busy lives to connect with the arts, as you find locally crafted treasures for all those on your holiday list. The dates are Saturday, Nov 16th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov 17th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
https://www.parrishartscouncil.org/2024-east2west-art-market

André Roy 
Peridia Tiki Bar
Sunday - 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Originally from Montreal, André moved to Tampa Bay in 2012 and has been playing to rave reviews at every type of venue between St Petersburg and Naples for the last 10 years.

Along with playing his rare and unique '68 Gretsch 7-string guitar, André is also a soulful, rocking versatile vocalist who can perform every style with authenticity and artistry. His vocal style ranges from grooving R&B, to country to full out rock and blues.

André has been a full time performing musician since he turned pro in his early teens when he began performing and touring with recording artists. He majored in music at McGill University in Montreal and was awarded a prestigious Canada Council For The Arts grant to further his music studies at the world-renowned Berklee College Of Music in Boston.

André’s commitment and dedication to every form of music creates the perfect ambiance for any venue. No cover.

About the venue:

Our recently renovated clubhouse featuring the Terrace on the Green restaurant offers weekly entertainment and a popular Sunday Brunch. Members and non-members can relax and enjoy dining in casual elegance while taking in views of the 18th green. We invite you to come experience Manatee County's best kept secret.

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