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.
Chas Collins
Woody's River Roo
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
When Chas Collins steps on stage, it’s easy to see why he debuted on CMT’s Top 10 list. With his signature vocals and high energy stage show this 6’6 powerhouse can jump onto the dance floor and pump up the crowd. He delivers the full package for a crowd pleasing show and fans love him.
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.
Ryan Faraday
Tamiami Tap
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 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:
Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights
Our mission here at Tamiami Tap is to be the neighborhood entertainment night spot for the whole family right here in Historic Laurel Park in Downtown Sarasota Florida.
The Betty Fox Band
Big Top Brewing
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
With an extensive background in gospel and a lifelong passion for soul music, Betty Fox has come a long way from her southern roots to headlining festivals and captivating thousands with her raw swagger and unwavering talent. Once the 2015 representative of the Suncoast Blues Society, an International Blues Challenge Finalist, and 5 time winner of Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay, she is now recieving accolades on an international scale for her 5 star debut, "Peace In Pieces" topping the Roots Music Report Charts and getting rave reviews from critics and fans alike. One thing is for sure, Fox is truly proving herself a force to be reckoned with.
To support her talent, she has carefully selected musical heavyweights to set herself up for nothing less than well deserved success. In fact, this dynamic quartet has skyrocketed to the Florida spotlight, playing on multiple notable music festivals including the world renowned Tampa Bay Blues Festival, and the largest free music festival in the US: Springing the Blues. This band has competed in the International Blues Challenge making it to the finals 8 of 150 bands! They have opened for such artists such as Mavis Staples, Lucky Peterson, Jimmy Thackery, Marcia Ball, Southern Hospitality, and The Meter Men, for crowds amassing over 6,000 screaming fans! As many will tell you, you definitely don't want to miss this one of a kind musical experience!
Reserved table $15; general admission is free.
About the venue:
Big Top Brewing Company is a Sarasota-based production brewery. A complement to Sarasota’s historical association with The Ringling Circus and the performing arts, Big Top has set out to create great beer worthy of the history and culture that is Sarasota. Featuring brewing, tasting, and live music from some of the area’s best performers. A spacious outdoor venue with an expansive beer garden, porch bar, and food truck. 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota.
Liana Gabel and Matt Ragas & The Geniuses
Fogartyville
Friday - 8:00 p.m.
Fogartyville welcomes back Hudson Valley (N.Y.)-based singer-songwriter and percussive tap dancer Liana Gabel, who takes seemingly familiar stories, themes and tropes about being human and transforms them into that which is profoundly unfamiliar and novel, yet warm and comforting.
The double bill features Sarasota favorites Matt Ragas & The Geniuses. Ragas delivers powerful and soulful vocals that will breathe new life into the jazz standards you adore. With an ensemble of dazzling musicians backing him, you’ll find yourself swept away by the infectious swing rhythms and Bossa nova beats.
Come early and enjoy dining options from the delicious SIMPLY GREEK food truck.
Liana Gabel and Matt Ragas & The Geniuses | Friday, Feb. 28, 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.
Death of a Salesman
MPAC
Saturday - 7:30 p.m.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Spnosored by Two Chairs Productions
Producer: Elliott Raines
February 27-March 9
Drama
One man and his family are caught up in the pressures and delusions of living the American Dream. Miller's play is the story of a traveling salesman whose illusions of picture-perfect business and family life cave in on him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre.
Rated PG-13
This show is sponsored by MCR Health and is part of our Action Through Acting Series. Learn more about MCR Health at their website .
Kid Red at Cottonmouth (A Mardi Gras Special Event)
Cottonmouth
Saturday - 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kid Red is a guitarist and whisky-voiced singer who has knocked around the Crescent City long enough to have been rained on at a Saints home game, kid red creates a spicy electric music; a punky roots rock, seasoned with swing and salsa and reggae.
On stage he's been described as "that Iggy Pop blues guy," furtively prowling back and forth while his guitar stings, then purrs, then growls, then bops. His vocals serve up the jagged edges of his soul in the true Big Easy tradition, Tom Waits with an overhead cam and glass packs and a pocket full of worry and pain. Billy Pilgrim music, unstuck in time.
New Orleans has a gris gris connection with her musicians. When they first become involved in music there they fall into it, though like kid red, few realize it at the time. They go on their merry way, wandering off to here or there until the gris gris calls them back and says, "let's hear what you learned."
What they learned is what New Orleans blues great Eddie Lang once told a young Skip "Hoochie Coochie Man" Easterling, who told it to kid red, "just let 'em hear what's in your heart.” 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.
Nax Steel
Freckled Fin irish Pub
Saturday - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
From Bob Marley to Marvin Gaye and to the Jonas Brothers, Nax Steel can tastefully cover it all with the sophisticated sounds of his vibraphone playing smooth jazz, Latin or contemporary music, to the happy, joyful sounds of his steel drums playing reggae and calypso, Steel can make your event festive and memorable.
He plays restaurants, tiki bars, lodges, corporate events, weddings, bachelorette or girls night out parties. He can belly dance as well.
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.
Oscura Presents: Love & Trust - A Tribute to Pearl Jam ft. One Hot Minute - A Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers
Oscura
Saturday - 8:00 p.m.
Love & Trust - A Tribute to Pearl Jam
ft.
One Hot Minute - A Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers
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"Come give tribute to two festival favorites of the 90's and beyond in one stacked evening featuring Love & Trust, a tribute to grunge kings Pearl Jam, as well One Hot Minute, a tribute to Cali-Rock stalwarts The Red Hot Chili Peppers!"
Promo Video - https://youtu.be/oUbrwUCeqOw?si=1cxJ3cd3GfkYuOf0
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Cover $15 ADV; $20 DOS
For tickets, click here.
Doors 7 PM; Music 8 PM
All Ages - Under 18 Requires Parent or Guardian
All Parking Spots in Lot Available as of Door Times
Tickets are Non-Refundable
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.
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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