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.
Rebekah Pulley
Birdrock Taco Shack
Friday - 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Rebekah Pulley is a St. Petersburg, FL-based singer-songwriter and performer whose sultry, seasoned voice has been described as jaw-dropping, with a tendency to break your heart and shake your soul. Her songwriting, live performances, and recordings have wryly evolved, tapping roots-rock, blues, old-school country & western, jazz, and even gospel earning her 6 BEST OF THE BAY awards from Tampa Bay's own Creative Loafing.
Tonight, Pulley, along with her musical and life partner, Rob Pastore, will share a night of songs and stories on the back patio. There's a delicious menu of craft tacos and tasty burritos as well as plenty of beers and wines to choose from. 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.
Tamás Nagy Trio
Cafe in the Park
Friday - 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Join Hungarian artist Tamás Nagy on guitar and vocals, with accomplished musicians Jack Berry on bass, and Jared Johnson on drums. Nagy is a native Hungarian musician who brings a personal touch to his interpretations of Hungarian and Eastern European influences in the jazz arena.
Nagy was born and raised in Hungary. Early on, he discovered his passion for music. As a young guitarist, he was interested in a wide range of musical genres. Since growing up in the heart of Europe, his musical taste was defined by Budapest’s renowned underground scene, traditional folk, gypsy jazz and classical music. As he was seeking a deeper and more profound way of his artistic expression, he naturally gravitated towards the world of secular-eastern music.
Over his career around Europe and in the United States, he played in various bands and formations in which he was incorporating his distinct musical style. For years, the idea of creating a completely acoustic musical environment had been emerging. Throughout many musical insights, the Tamás Nagy experience was ready to unfold... No cover.
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About the venue:
Located in Payne Park, downtown Sarasota, Cafe in the Park captures the spirit of a quintessential urban cafe terrace. It's the perfect place for a great coffee, a fresh sandwich, and live music. The family-friendly spot has menu selections of healthy cafe eats.
Yaya Diamond & The Dream Chasers
Woody's River Roo
Friday - 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Get ready to be mesmerized by the incredible Yaya Diamond, whose musical legacy includes being the daughter of international recording artist Evelyn Thomas, the niece of Opera singer Robert McFerrin, and the cousin of Grammy award winner Bobby McFerrin.
Yaya Diamond & The Dream Chasers are the ultimate band for all occasions, delivering a fiery and unforgettable performance. With her spectacular talent and undeniable musical heritage, Yaya Diamond will captivate the audience with her powerful vocals and dynamic presence. 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.
Ellis Paul
Fogartyville
Friday - 8:00 p.m.
Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration, Woody Guthrie, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless.
Born and raised in Maine, Paul attended Boston College on a track scholarship and in the evenings became a fixture on the city’s open mic circuit. After winning a Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition, he caught the ear of folk luminary Bill Morrissey, who produced his indie album Say Something in 1993. This led to a seven-album contract with Rounder Records and the 1994 album, “Stories”.
His songs have appeared in several blockbuster films (Me, Myself, and Irene; Shallow Hal, Hall Pass) and have been covered by award-winning country artists (Sugarland, Kristian Bush, Jack Ingram). Through a steady succession of albums of his own – a remarkable 23 releases so far – and a constant touring presence around the world, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans.
Along the way, he has picked up an impressive number of awards, including the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award, 15 Boston Music Awards, An Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine, the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards Artist of the Year and most recently his album, “The Storyteller’s Suitcase”, was named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year.
His new album “55” touches on the necessity of gratitude in a difficult era of the pandemic and divided political stances on his own imprint, Rosella Records.
Doors open at 7 p.m.*
TICKETS: $20 MEMBERS; $24 NOT-YET-MEMBERS; $12 STUDENTS (13+)
Paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues.
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.
Jack'd Up
Clancy's Irish Sports Pub & Grill
Saturday - 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
JACK’D UP is a multi-award-winning male and female-fronted rock band. In 2021, the group reformed with two new members and then received 3 different Reader Choice Awards as best band.
The band consists of four talented musicians who have a blast playing live music (NO backtracks!). With four vocalists sharing songs, stellar harmonies, two incredible guitarists, and a driving rhythm section, every song gets you up and dancing.
What sets the band apart from others is the energy, fun, and excitement that comes off the stage and is instantly handed over to the dancing crowd. Each performed song includes the artist’s sound signatures, just like the original recording. 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.
Ben Prestage
Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen
Saturday - 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
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 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 pre/ 15 DOS
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.
Let's Do the Time Warp Again! (A Rocky Horror Picture Show)
Manatee Performing Arts Center
Saturday - 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is great fun for adults and a perfect way to celebrate the Halloween season!
WARNING: No One Under the Age of 18 Will Be Admitted. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Outside props are not permitted. Props will be available for purchase at the theater for $5 per guest.
Rated R. This show contains adult themes with sexual situations, adult language and optional audience participation.
Tickets: $27
•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 Season Subscribers, teachers, students (over 18 years old), and active military can be purchased by calling the Box Office.
•The Box Office will open an hour prior to the performance.
•IDs are required for entry.
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Oscura Brunch Series: Noan Partly
Oscura
Sunday - 10:30 a.m. & 12 p.m.
Oklahoma native / Florida migrant, Noan Partly delivers dexterous finger-picked instrumentation, lucid- resonant vocals and deft ruminative lyrics. A self-taught musician, her performance brings about a musicality that feels self-actualized yet vulnerable, astounding yet comforting. Heavily rhythmic and melodically discerning, Noan Partly is sonically distinct. Though folk lovers will detect recognizable elements of traditional Americana, subtle grunge-adjacent and psychedelic influences peek through as well.
Her works often encourage the listener to revel in their own vulnerability and give in to the intrinsic sense within us that yearns to better understand all things existential.
Performances at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
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.
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