Weekend Sounds October 15-17

BRADENTON – This weekend is packed with seasonal celebrations as well as plentiful opportunities to enjoy live music at local venues. Between Celtoberfest in Bradenton, Rocktoberfest in Sarasota, and other great shows lined up across the 941, there’s no shortage of scheduled performances for music lovers to choose from! Check out the Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch and where.

The John Whiteleather Band is a Sarasota-based trio. Starring John Whiteleather on guitar/vocals, Mary Beth Ponder on violin/fiddle/vocals, and Cliffe Shoose on stand-up bass. John and Mary Beth, formerly known as Swamp Donkie, teamed up with ex-Boneshakers' bassist, Cliffe, to form one of the area's most unique sounds. The band performs original music as well as covering popular songs from Springsteen, Mellencamp, Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, and many other known artists. No cover.

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Siesta Key Oyster Bar, or SKOB as it is locally referred, is a family-owned staple of Sarasota’s famous barrier island. SKOB is a quintessential beach-vibe live music venue serving great food and cold drinks in a laid-back atmosphere. Serving seafood/coastal cuisine, Chef Shawn caters the menu to incorporate fresh seasonal ingredients, sourcing pesticide-free and sustainably grown produce whenever possible. The venue also offers a full bar menu including SKOB-tails, margaritas, draft and bottled beers, and wine. Live music is hosted outdoors on the veranda/porch. 5238 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, Sarasota.

The Monsoons are the hippest new party band, blending the funkiness of New Orleans with good old rock n' roll. Venice-based drummer Pat McDonald spent nearly two decades touring with the world-famous Charlie Daniels Band. Lead guitarist and vocalist Steve Junot is a seasoned musician from New Orleans who toured internationally with a zydeco band as well as having performed countless solo shows. Bassist and vocalist Chris Guertin boasts a career that has taken him to over 90 countries as music director of cruise ships while also having performed as either band member or special guest bassist and vocalist in several locally favored bands. The three members form an experienced and professional trio, toss in their personal brand of charm and humor, and together the three create the perfect conditions for a good time. No Cover.

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East of I-75 on Fruitville Road, Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse is an open-air barbecue restaurant set under an expansive outdoor tiki hut, including an old-Florida style Tiki-bar. Established by the Stottlemyer family, the family-friendly restaurant and live music venue serves brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sandwiches, and salads in a unique atmosphere. Reservations are accepted. 19 East Road, Sarasota.

Native Floridian Danielle Mohr is an acoustic guitarist, vocalist, and "soul-pop“ singer-songwriter. She has been a featured artist on WMNF's 88.5 Florida Folk Show, Musician's Wanted, and Acoustic Peace Club. Mohr has performed to audiences at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Capitol Theatre, and Clearwater Jazz Fest. Her talented use of a looping pedal allows her to create layered tracks of harmonies and rhythm, to support clever and thoughtful lyrics over eclectic guitar melodies. While she will be performing a solo show at 3 Keys, Mohr is also the lead singer and songwriter for a band called HoneyWhat. As a solo act, Mohr puts her mark on the music she plays, whether she is performing a cover song or one of her originals. No cover.

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Located in Bradenton off 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 beverage in hand - oh, and bring your 4-legged friends! 2505 Manatee Ave East, Bradenton.

Kat Riggins is a Miami-born singer and songwriter. Inspired by the variety and abundance of music in her parents’ collection, it makes sense that her own music is peppered with hints of R&B, soul, country, gospel, hip-hop, and rock-n-roll. Make no mistake; however, Kat Riggins is undeniably a blues woman! In 2021, Riggins received a Blues Music Award Nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album from the Blues Foundation for her album Cryout and won two Independent Blues awards for Best Contemporary Blues Band and Best Contemporary Blues Album. "A petite vocalist with a potent delivery and electrifying voice, Kat Riggins holds nothing backÉ“ says Blues Blast Magazine. Riggins tours nationally and internationally on a mission to keep the blues alive and thriving through her Blues Revival Movement. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 on the day of the performance.

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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.

Catch Damon Fowler this Sunday as he returns to Big Top’s "Blues & Brews,“ the venue’s weekly residency concert. Fowler is a masterful singer, guitarist, and songwriter. A hard-driving troubadour, his music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. He has gained the respect of his peers given his featured slot in Butch Truck’s Freight Train band and his side gig as guitarist in the Dickey Betts Band. Critics have compared Fowler’s guitar work to Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck, while his slide guitar is reminiscent of the late Duane Allman. The Florida native’s hybrid of roots rock, blues, songwriting, and vocals have earned him professional accolades from fellow artists and music journalists alike. No cover.

About the Venue:

Big Top Brewing Company is a Sarasota-based production brewery. Valuing their great town and its great history, they set out to add in a great local beer. A compliment to Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, famous architecture, the best art and design schools, and world-renowned tourism, Big Top Brewing artistically crafts world-class beers, inspired by their hometown. Featuring brewing, tasting, and live music from some of the area’s best performers. Partnered with Sunshine Grill as a permanent food truck, they also have other offerings on rotation. Be sure to try their Fowler IPA! 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota.

October 15-17, 2021, Paragon Festivals with the Downtown Sarasota Enrichment Association and their special guest the Humane Society of Sarasota County bring an authentic 3-Day Oktoberfest experience coupled with fantastic live musical performances to downtown Sarasota in JD Hamel Park. Admission to this Family-Friendly event is free!

Festivalgoers will find a wide variety of food plus a German feast fit for King Ludwig himself! Dine on German foods like Schweinshaxe (roasted ham hock), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Wurstl (Sausages), Brezen (pretzels), Knodel (potato or flour dumplings), Kasespatzel (cheese noodles), sweet mustards, sauerkraut, red cabbage and more! Between performances shop the Marketplace of arts, crafts and select fine products and services.

¥ Zack Yoder Band

Note: Bands are subject to change.For more information click HERE and HERE.

Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton will host the 6th Annual Celtoberfest Celtic Music Festival from October 15-17, in the brewery's scenic beer garden. Back from their successful tour up the East Coast, Celtic World Music band Eirann's Call will be among the performers.

A fantastic fusion of beer-swilling, kilt-sporting, lederhosen-loving merriment, and live music throughout the weekend, Celtoberfest is a Celtic and Bavarian culture clash that creates a unique spectacle, to say the least.

Eireann’s Call will be performing from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 16. Other bands announced thus far include:

¥ Whiskey Dregs

¥ KIR

¥ Black Velvet Band

¥ Clover’s Revenge

¥ Dead Rabbits

¥ Bill Mullen

¥ Bagpiper William Howard

Ticket prices range from $5 to $45. For more information click HERE andHERE.

For more local music listings in Bradenton and throughout the area, check out GoTonight.com or download the GoTonight app. Know of an awesome local venue or upcoming show?

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