BRADENTON — Love is in the air. There's nothing more special than taking your significant other to a live show. Fortunately, there are many shows going on this weekend to celebrate this romantic holiday. If you don't have a better half, don't worry. Valentine's Day is a day of love for everyone. So bring your family, friends and neighbors and have a good time listening to artists in the Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties. Check out these exciting shows below.
Chad Tallman
Cortez Kitchen
Friday - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Chad Tallman is a guitarist and singer all the way from New York and now in Bradenton. Plays all styles of rock & pop and some jazz from 1930-1960s. He is a graduate of Ithaca college school of music. He is known for performing in bars, restaurants, parties, weddings, events, and much more.
No cover.
About the venue:
Welcome to The Cortez Kitchen, your go-to spot for awesome seafood right here in the heart of Cortez! We’re all about serving up the freshest catches with that old Florida flavor. Our place is on the water, so you can enjoy your grub with a killer view. Check out our menu – we’ve got FRESH seafood, live music, and strong-but delicious cocktails. We love being part of the Cortez crew, so come hang with us and enjoy the flavors that everyone around here loves. Swing by The Cortez Kitchen for a laid-back dining experience where good eats are the main event.
Local Honey
La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria
Friday - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Drawing their inspirations from the classic movie musicals of the 40's-50's jazz era, the Disney songbook, as well their own compositions, Local Honey transports you on a trip back in time without ever having to leave the comfort of your listening chair.
No cover.
About the venue:
Welcome to La Norma, a charming family-owned Italian restaurant that brings the heart of Italy to your table. Join us for homemade dishes, fine wine and live music on our patio. At La Norma we pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients to create authentic Italian cuisine. Our homemade dishes and handcrafted pizzas are made with care and our fine wine list is carefully curated to perfectly complement our genuine flavors. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner or a festive gathering with friends and family, our warm and welcoming atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience. Come discover why La Norma is the go-to choice for Italian Cuisine on the island.
Kat Riggins and Toronzo
Cottonmouth
Friday - 7:00 p.m.
Inspired by the variety and abundance of music in her parents’ collection, it makes sense that her own music is peppered with hints of it all. Make no mistake; however, Kat Riggins is undeniably a BLUES WOMAN! She travels the world with the sole mission of keeping the blues alive and thriving through her Blues Revival Movement.
She has been vocally compared to Koko Taylor, Etta James and Tina Turner to name a few. While obviously influenced by those icons, Mrs. Riggins has a voice and delivery all her own. Full of power, rasp and grit she can belt out one of her contemporary blues originals one minute, then deliver a tender, sultry standard the next. She does this all while making each person in her audience feel as if she is speaking directly to them. Blues Revivals are interactive and personal no matter how large the crowd. This intimacy is what makes every Blues Revival a memorable experience…not only for the audience, but for Kat as well.
Toronzo Cannon was born in Chicago on February 14, 1968, and grew up in the shadows of the notoriously tough Robert Taylor Homes. Theresa's Lounge, one of the city's most famous South Side blues clubs, was close by. As a child, Cannon would stand on the sidewalk outside the club's door, soaking up the live blues pouring out, while trying to sneak a glance inside at larger-than-life bluesmen like Junior Wells and Buddy Guy. He also heard plenty of blues records growing up in his grandfather's home, and listened to soul, R&B and contemporary rock on the radio.
Cannon has performed at clubs and festivals at major cities all over the U.S. and continues to bring his music directly to his fans. He's toured Canada, the UK, made his way across Europe and even to Japan. He has played the Chicago Blues Festival on ten separate occasions, bringing tens of thousands of his fellow Chicagoans to their feet. His live performances unfailingly earn him heaps of critical praise and hordes of wildly enthusiastic new fans. "Listen to a master bluesman at work," declared the UK's Blues & Rhythm magazine. "This is modern blues at its creative best."
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.
Mamalarky, Charlie, Mage Tears, Sure Thing
Oscura
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Mamalarky’s tenderly tangled indie rock has the internal logic of ridiculous jokes shared between band members after spending weeks on the road together. The sum of friendships and collaborations dating back to their teenage years, the band melds flashy instrumental moves with head-sticking hooks and lovesick lyrics welcoming anyone into their private world. While Mamalarky are ostensibly an indie-pop group, they stand out from the laid-back melancholy moods of contemporaries with complex instrumental interplay that inspires lean-forward listening.
Cover $10 ADV; $15 DOS
- Jesse Locke, Pitchfork
Tickets Available Now - https://mamalarky25.eventbrite.com
Doors 7 PM; Music 8 PM
All Ages - Under 18 Requires Parent Or Guardian
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.
Emily Roff
The Bradenton Market
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Solo singer-songwriter, Emily Roff, shares her original songs with the audience, while also intertwining unique cover versions from classic and current artists alike. Some of Emily's musical inspirations are Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Brown, Jason Mraz, Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, Colbie Caillat, Amy Winehouse, and more. She is also highly influenced by '70's and 2000's Songwriter Era, as well as the 40's Jazz Era, so you are sure to see several of these songs incorporated into her performance.
Emily's original music can be characterized as Indie Beach Pop, with Jazzy-Bluesy undertones, and a little quirkiness sprinkled overtop. She also writes and plays slower Ballads that often show up in the form of thoughtful, melodic vocals with lightly picked guitar, or piano, behind. Her performance leaves you feeling fulfilled through her eclectic song choices, agile vocals, and multi-instrumentation (piano/guitar/ukulele).
No cover.
About the venue:
Welcome to the Bradenton Market, a place where the community meets each week to enjoy fresh produce, local art, music, and free family activities on Old Main Street.
The Bradenton Market is held on Saturdays, October through May, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton.
Undercover Rasta
Gulf Drive and Kokonut Hut
Saturday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Undercover Rasta composes and performs a rich mixture of soul, funk, pop and rock that is mostly rooted in Reggae that sometimes have the sensibility of Lovers Rock; the edgy rawness of Punk; the smooth feel of Latin Jazz; the joy and happiness of Funk; and the thoughtfulness of Roots & Culture. No cover.
About the venue:
The Gulf Drive Café was established in 1981 and has been a staple on Anna Maria Island for locals and tourists ever since. The current owners, George & Wendy Kokolis, purchased the historic property in 1987. The Kokolis’ extensive experience in the restaurant industry has expanded over 45 years. After celebrating over 20 years as owners, they decided to renovate and expand the Café into a bar, The Kokonut Hut and event space, The Sunset by Gulf Drive Café.
The property sits on 2 acres of waterfront on the Gulf of Mexico and has many offerings for guests to enjoy. It includes delicious meals, impeccable service, cold cocktails, and live entertainment.
Zach Regan Band
Freckled Fin Irish Pub
Saturday - 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Zach Regan Band is a south Florida band raised up on southern rock and country roots. They're high energy performers trying to put cracks in the mold of the Alt-Country scene. The band is currently working on their 2nd album and plan on releasing some acoustic singles throughout the next few months.
You can check out their debut album "Wolves" on any streaming platform.
No cover.
About the venue:
The Freckled Fin is an Irish pub environment with a Full Service Bar, Fresh Fantastic Food, Fun Atmosphere and Friendly People! The Cheers of Anna Maria Island. Outdoor Seating available.
Goldpine
Fogartyville
Saturday - 8:00 p.m.
From Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium to listening rooms throughout the United States, husband-wife duo GOLDPINE has been offering their own brand of bold harmony-driven Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest, their distinctive harmonies are clearly a channel for their sometimes-raucous, sometimes-reminiscent compositions. With an incredible collection of stories about life, love, and purpose, their live performance is a powerful projection of everything Goldpine is about: striking vocals, bold harmony, and introspection into the human experience.
After nearly a decade of honing in on their sound, Goldpine released their sophomore album Two and continues to waste no time showing what they stand for. Their lead single, “Do You Have Me,” showcases Kassie’s powerhouse of a voice. Starting out slow, the song cycles through a pattern of harmonious verses and a commanding chorus, ultimately building to an instrumental interlude of southern electric guitars and a rhythmic tambourine. Two is about real people and real situations, told through candid and passionate songwriting. “I want people to come away from this album and take an honest look at themselves,” Ben remarks. “An honest look at motives. An honest look at connections with other people. An honest look at how we use the time we’ve been given.” Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose, Goldpine is cathartic, moody, dissonant and relevant, all intertwined into one.
“Goldpine is folksy and falls within the Americana genre but their musical arrangements are very innovative and eclectic.” – Melissa Clarke (Americana Highways, July 7, 2022)
Come early and enjoy delicious dining options from the Sarasota Eatz food truck available onsite.
Goldpine | Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. | Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $20 members; $25 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.
Ryan Faraday & Cort Ferris
Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar
Sunday - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ryan Faraday is a professional Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter, Bandleader, and music instructor recently based in Sarasota, FL.
After growing up surrounded by music, Ryan began performing on the electric guitar at open mic jams and various local blues shows at 13, after only playing for one year. At age 15, his blues/rock band Shades Of Blue consisted of musicians 2-3 times his senior and was packing rooms all over the South Shore and Greater Boston area. By 18, Ryan had played all over the country, venturing up and down the East Coast and out west in California and Las Vegas, garnering rave reviews.
Upon graduation from Berklee College of Music at age 22, he founded Music Lessons Boston, a music lessons service, while continuing to perform 300 shows a year on average.
Today, Ryan continues to perform extensively with various musical projects, including his Roots, Blues, Rock, and Soul band GREAT BLUE WAIL, a Top 40/Party band, The Boston Renditions and continues to be a prolific solo acoustic performer.
No cover.
About the venue:
Floridays - We’re not just seafood and orange groves - we’ve got acres of farmland producing strawberries, tomatoes, okra, green beans and a variety of greens. We have a rich heritage of southern cooking and family gatherings.
Taylor Reed
Fleming's
Sunday - 4:30 p.m.
Taylor Reed channels her natural creativity and spontaneity through a looping station, building an elegantly layered, engrossingly soulful sound. Weaving violin melodies through groove-infused creations, her music elevates any space.
Her formative influences range from innovative icons such as Sade, Coldplay and Mary J. Blige, to classical pillars like Johan Sebastian Bach, cutting her teeth as a violinist in a gypsy jazz improv troupe showcasing in downtown Ybor City, Florida.
Her original work connects on a human level, finding common ground in shared experiences and exposing beauty and hope through new perspective.
No cover.
About the venue:
Fleming’s dinner menu features a variety of 10 dry-aged and wet-aged USDA Prime cuts such as a ribeye, tomahawk, New York strip and classic cuts such as the filet mignon.
In addition to steaks, the dinner menu includes shareable appetizers and salads as well as seafood, chicken, pork and vegetarian entrees. The restuarant also offers a separate lunch and social hour bar menu.
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