Weekend Sounds June 30-July 2

BRADENTON  There s a lot of great live music lined up as we head into July this weekend. If you re thinking a live show would be the perfect ""pre-party"" warm-up for your Fourth of July celebrations, there are plenty of performances to choose from this Friday-Sunday! Check out the Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch and where.

Sycamore Shade

Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen

Friday: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sycamore Shade returns to the back porch stage of VOTA s Cottonmouth this Friday! Sycamore Shade is an acoustic ensemble known for its rich bluegrass harmonies and its living room performance style. The band showcases familiar old-time folk, Americana, and bluegrass standards as well as original compositions, playing a wide variety of music from bluegrass to contemporary music. No cover.

About the Venue:

Located in Bradenton Village of the Arts, Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen has quickly become one of Bradenton, Florida s more popular outdoor music venues. Music is hosted on their intimate 80-seat capacity patio garden, a perfect setting under the branches of towering live oaks in the heart of VOTA. Known for his eclectic Southern dining, Chef Dave Shiplett puts his creative spin on Southern classics serving up his brand of Southern soul food in this 100-year-old cottage that doubles as an art gallery. The venue offers craft beer, wine, a list of creative hard ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages. Reservations are recommended due to limited capacity. 1114 12th Street West, Bradenton.

Hot Club of SRQ

Cafe in the Park

Friday: 7-9 p.m.

Join the Hot Club of SRQ for an evening of music in the park! Hot Club of SRQ performs gypsy jazz rooted in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The trio's music simply swings and is full of beauty and romance. The Hot Club of SRQ s sound can best be described as a 21st-century hybrid of the famous Quintette du Hot Club de France. The likeness of these two ensembles is the violin and guitar that create the fire and magic that make their music so captivating. Another likeness is the infectious groove known as La Pompe, which literally means the pump, and is an unmistakable hard-swinging rhythmical characteristic of this music. This style of swing jazz is more accessible to a broader audience. No cover.

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 caf