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.
Al Fuller's Moonlight Movers
Jiggs Landing Outpost
Friday - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Al Fuller, well known amongst Sarasota’s music lovers and in the community of musicians has been an accomplished musician since his youth. Al has brought his playing skills to the foreground, and developed those special relationships it takes to create a band that works well, and works together.
Rich MacDonald has been Al's drummer for a number of years, and more recent addition, Barry Sikes, joined the newly formed Al Fuller and the Moonlight Movers in 2019 as bassist. Their music includes great rock and roll cover tunes, and an assortment of blues, R&B, soul and country.
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.
Steve Arvey
Hidden Garden Bistro & Bar
Friday - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Steve Arvey began his career playing the Chicago blues circuit during the ’70s. During that period he shared the stage with many of the legendary blues masters from the Windy City. Now living in Florida, Steve is a fixture at major festivals and nightclubs throughout the South, Europe, and the Caribbean. He is also considered by many to be one of the top cigar box guitar players in the world today.
In the year 2001, Arvey recorded his album Fine Line, in 2002, he set out on his first tour in Australia. Arvey's growing popularity earned him a slot at the 2005 Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival. It was in 2005 that Arvey discovered the Cigar Box Guitar. He later signed to Warner International and appeared on the compilation CD from that festival which included tracks from Dave Matthews, REM, Jack Johnson, and other notable artists. No cover.
About the venue:
Hidden Garden - Discover Our Signature Food & Cocktails
Explore the variety of dishes we offer at Hidden Garden Bistro and Bar.
We have made quality our habit. It’s not something that we just strive for – we live by this principle every day.
Actual Bank Robbers
Woody's River Roo
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Actual Bank Robbers is a 5-piece pop-rock band based out of Tampa, FL. Comprised of musicians who met while working at a theme park, the band’s carefree Top 40 show has become a favorite of Tampa audiences. Their debut album Checklist was released in 2016 and earned them a spot in Nashville’s Whiskey Jam, a headlining show at Busch Gardens Tampa, a finalist slot in Hard Rock Tampa’s Hard Rock Rising competition, opening act slots for acts such as Magic Giant and Wheatus, two performances at St. Peterburg’s Jannus Live, and features in several online publications. Playing hits from a wide span of artists ranging from Nirvana to the Spice Girls, the band’s high energy pop-rock show has traveled the country, and continues to entertain audiences of all ages.
Actual Bank Robbers was founded in 2015. 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.
Mumbo Jumbo
3 Keys Brewing
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Barry Hynes - Lead Guitar
Barry is from Maine and has shared the stage with Commander Cody, Ronnie Earl, Joe Ely, and Rick Derringer, among many New England greats. Barry's style includes a mix of Americana, rock, and blues.
Paul "Fish" Frechette - Drums and Percussion
Fish and Barry started playing together in Maine at a young age, and he has been the driving force in all the bands he's played in. His influences include Matt Abts, Terry Bozio, and Butch Trucks.
Scott Mosher - Bass
Scott's musical journey has included original projects, blues, and jam bands. He also ran an open mic night in Manhattan before moving to Sarasota. He's been laying down the groove with MJB since 2017.
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.
Tropical Avenue
Bishop Museum of Science Bash
Saturday - 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Located in Southwest Florida - Tropical Avenue is patterned after the Tropical Bands you would find on South Beach and all around Miami! Performing Top 40 Dance, Latin Pop (in English & Spanish) are our specialties! We also sprinkle in some Calypso, Trop Rock, Motown, Classic Rock and even a few Top 40 Country tunes- always with a festive flair! Because of our versatile team, we can tailor our music to fit your Reception, Party, Festival or Event. Always with the utmost in professionalism and courtesy! Tickets - See link for details.
About the venue:
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the largest natural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Bishop interprets the region from the Pleistocene to the present. Highlights include fossil evidence of Florida’s earliest animal inhabitants, the Montague Tallant collection of prehistoric and early post-contact archeological artifacts, and the Environmental Hall focusing on Florida’s ecology and biodiversity in the Pine Uplands and Riverine Galleries.
Frankie Lombardi
Waterside Plaza
Saturday - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Frankie Lombardi is a drummer, vocalist, songwriter, guitarist currently performing in the Sarasota area as an acoustic solo artist as well as in duos and bands. Frankie Lombardi has been a drummer/vocalist for Dickey Betts & Great Southern since 2000.
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.
Compton & Newberry
Fogartyville
Saturday - 8:00 p.m.
Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, masters of old-time mandolin and banjo/guitar, dig deep into early country music and blues. Their duet-singing, two-man string band ranges between traditional songs, instrumentals, ‘mother’ ballads and original tunes. It’s not about the number of notes with Compton and Newberry, but telling the truth and respecting the song.
Mike Compton is a Grammy award winner, IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year nominee, a steady sideman for John Hartford from 1994 until Hartford’s death in 2001, and mandolinist for the Nashville Bluegrass Band. Mike is inarguably the world expert on Bill Monroe-style bluegrass mandolin, and is also steeped in old-time fiddle tunes, early string band music and Delta blues. He’s entertained from Carnegie Hall and the White House.
Known far and wide for his powerful banjo playing, Joe Newberry is a prizewinning guitarist, songwriter, and singer to boot. In addition to his work with Mike, Joe plays with fiddler and step-dancer April Verch. He was a frequent guest on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, and was a featured singer on the Transatlantic Sessions. He won the songwriting prize for “Gospel Recorded Performance” at the 2012 IBMA Awards for his song, Singing As We Rise, and was co-writer, with Eric Gibson, of the 2013 IBMA Song of the Year for They Called It Music.
Tickets: $20 members; $24 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.
James Varnado Blues Jam
Cottonmouth
Sunday - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join James Varnado as he hosts Cottonmouth’s Sunday "Jazz and Blues Open Jam." Born in New Orleans, James Varnado relocated to Florida’s Gulf Coast in 2006. The locally known and respected drummer has years of performances under his belt. Varnado has performed and toured with the likes of George Porter Jr (The Meters), Charmaine Neville (Neville Bros Family), Tab Benoit, Mem Shannon Blues Band, Jon Cleary, Dickey Betts (of the Allman Brothers), The Dixie Cups (Doo Wop), and has shared the stage with various local bands.
The venue's stable Sunday jam offers audiences something a bit more like a variety show, leading the jam with opening songs, and welcoming a rotation of other talented local guest musicians to join the stage. No cover.
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.
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