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.
Jah Movement
Music in the Park
Friday - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The winner of Manasota Honors 2021 Musical Artist of the Year, reggae band Jah Movement features a glorifying sound where individual talents of each member come together. Highlighting the talented ensemble is hometown hero and vocalist extraordinaire Shantel Norman. Adding their own touch of R&B, soul and funk to some of the best live reggae music, Jah Movement has won the hearts of many across the Suncoast and creates a show that can’t be missed.
No cover.
About the venue:
Weather permitting.
Music in the Park:
Bring a chair or blanket, friends, and your leashed pups to this free, family-friendly music series.
Stockton Bros.
Sworfish Grill
Friday - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Stockton Bros. - Acoustic duo of two brothers (Cam and Tony Stockton), bringing tight harmonies and a family inspired passion for FEEL GOOD music. No cover.
About the venue:
Good vibes, great food and beautiful views!
Like a jewel hiding in the mystique of the Cortez Fishing Village, the Swordfish Grill is right on the Sarasota Bay, creating a place that initiates relaxation and a laid-back ambiance. The staff is trained to take care of your every need, whether it be a cocktail, beer, or an item on the menu. Management oversees the kitchen, making sure all food items are fresh and prepared properly.
Boxcar Hollow
Cottonmouth
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Boxcar Hollow is a band derived from experience and musical prowess. Winning “Best of The Bay” honors, this post-modern Americana newgrass quartet, takes the true essence of the roots of folk and bluegrass with jamband sensibilities, and turns it into this new yet familiar sound we call “Boxcar Hollow”. As individuals they have played some of the biggest stages and and festivals in the country, and now this group resides in the Tampa Bay area, with touring on the horizon back to The North, where Matt Weis (guitar vocals) and Jack Pieroth( bass) are originally from. Jeff Baker (drums/percussion) channels his song writing from his country roots, where Matt Weis’ influences stem from a Dylan-esc homage, along with some of the other folk musicians who are leading the way in our modern era.
Greg Holt is one the South’s top fiddlers, whose sense for melody is second to none. Matt Weis and Jack Pieroth has been playing music together for nearly 15 years, and are enjoying their latest journey in the Tampa Bay region, playing shows nearly 7 nights a week. One of Pieroth’s biggest influences is bassist Phil Lesh, where solidity, and keeping the band in synchronicity with driving bass lines, is of the upmost importance. Look for this band on the rise in Tampa Bay’s arts and entertainment magazine “Creative Loafing”, and right now you can see them every Thursday night, in Downtown St. Pete at the Mandarin Hide, along with shows in and around around central Florida and beyond. 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.
The Shakes Society
Motorworks Brewing
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
The Shakes Society is a multi-talented, multi-instrumental band. Their unique blending of Soul, Funk, Ska and Rock is like no other band, creating their own unique genre, not easily fitting into traditionally defined categories.
The Shakes Society is a very interactive experience so don’t be surprised if you find yourself dancing with the horn players as they cruise through the crowd. They are always dancing, moving and singing. They never cease to amaze. Be ready to dance and sing and party because there is no way to escape the groove in the room.
The only thing to do now is to experience them for yourselves at a live show. No cover.
About the venue:
Venue: BRADENTON’S BEER GARDEN AND TAPROOM - Join us for a lovely afternoon or evening in our famous Beer Garden under a 150-year-old oak tree or enjoy our Taproom that is full of our great beers, wine, spirits, and cocktails.
We strive to fine-tune award-winning craft beer delivered to satisfy anyone’s palate. Our beers and service are performance-driven, the same as the Hudson service center housed in our brewery during the 1940s and 50s.
Based on weather conditions, Live Music may be performed in the Taproom.
Ellie Lee Band
Woody's River Roo
Saturday - 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Winner of numerous awards, Ellie Lee and her band are an exciting rockin' blues group with a dynamic on stage performance. Ellie is a blues guitarist/singer/songwriter that fronts the band with her soulful voice, ripping guitar solos and her obvious joy in performing.
Ellie's guitar virtuosity has been compared to Carlos Santana, Albert King and Jimi Hendrix just to name a few. People enjoy the fact that Ellie plays and sings like there's no tomorrow. She gives it her all every time. No cover.
About the venue:
We are a biker friendly establishment with a great atmosphere of good times to be noted by our ceiling of pictures. A down home atmosphere where everyone is welcomed. Great Music, Great Staff & People..
Come "Re Discover" Peggy's "Rockin" Corral..
All Music provided by:
The Tampa Bay Music Network & Vic Lima - aka " The "Beanie Guy"
Have Gun, Will Travel
Waypoint Bar & Grill
Saturday - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Have Gun, Will Travel is a nationally acclaimed Alternative rock/folk band known for its indie rock, classic country, hints-of-punk, Americana sound. Indeed, it is challenging to assign the genre specifically, as it seems HGWT set off determined to create one all its own. Born of Bradenton, references to its hometown roots can be found tucked into some of the band's original songs, and in the title of its 2009 album, ""Postcards from the Friendly City."" The band's most recent release of the highly anticipated album, Silver Sounds, delivered to fans yet another tribute to Bradenton with ""The ballad Our Fair City.""
Formed in 2006, the band's members consist of brothers Matt Burke (singer-guitarist) and Daniel Burke (bassist), and longtime friends guitarist Scott Anderson, drummer Sam Farmer, and keyboardist Edward Stork. Lead vocalist Matt Burke's songwriting draws on Western themes of life and death, honor, and morality throughout the band's narrative songs. No cover.
About the venue:
Local beer, fresh food, and great music!
At Waypoint we celebrate travel and travelers. We're glad you are here.
Mojo Filter
Island Time Bar & Grill
Saturday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Mojo Filter - Central Florida's premier cover band for your favorite rock songs from the 70's - Today.
Mike Williams - Vocals, Guitar
Dustin Porter - Drums, Backup Vocals
Eric Dahlman - Guitar, Backup Vocals
Cory Dahlman - Bass Guitar, Manager, Marketing
About the venue:
Island Time Bar and Grill is located on Anna Maria Island’s Bridge Street. Situated on the ground floor beneath the Bridge Street Bistro, Island Time Bar & Grill offers an open "no-walls" tropical indoor/outdoor beachside bar setting with welcoming gulf breezes. Their varied menu serves from their upstairs restaurant, Bridge Street Bistro, featuring fresh ingredients, surf-to-turf, and made-from-scratch recipes by chef Jimmy Lopatinski. Full bar, beachy cocktails, specialty, and classic margaritas, and cold beer!
Zack Pomerleau
Jiggs Landing Outpost
Sunday - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Zack Pomerleau is a Maine born multi-instrumentalist blues musician based in Bradenton, Florida. He is currently the full-time drummer and harmonica player for award-winning band Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones. As of 2023, he has toured internationally with the band, been nominated with the band for Blues Blast Band of the Year (2019), and has appeared on the band's latest album "Groovin' at Groove Now" on the Endless Blues label featuring Terry Hanck, Sax Gordon, and Bill Heid.
Outside of his band work, he plays solo around the Tampa Bay area. His solo act consists of playing electric guitar, harmonica, vocals, and foot percussion while playing classic blues and originals. No cover.
About the venue:
Jiggs Landing Outpost features a light menu, adult & soft beverages, snacks and Yoder's ice cream. Live music Thursdays through Sundays, 3 hours before sunset.
Paul Fournier
Freckled Fin Irish Pub & Music Hall
Sunday - 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Paul Fournier's drive to create a world of passion and forward-thinking is inspired through self-development and empowerment birthed into reality through songwriting and performing music that brings people together and highlights psychological principles like limiting beliefs, anxiety, and ADD in a way that's captivating, fun, and inspiring.
Accepted into Berklee College of Music in 2011, then decided to take a promotion job at BB Kings Blues Club in Manhattan, NY. Paul moved back to Florida to form more projects until recently branded himself as a solo act and featuring industry-level touring artists to accompany him for tours, shows, and festivals! Now, Paul has combined all his passions into one by being an active touring singer-songwriter, podcaster (WakeUp Call w/ Paul), empowerment influencer, multi-instrumentalist, and CEO of SNRGY Productions, a FL based entertainment booking company that manages, books and coordinates tours, wedding/ corporate entertainment, ticketed national shows, events and festivals. 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.
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