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.
Karim
Tamiami Tap
Friday: 7:00 p.m.
Karim is a talented emcee, lyricist and producer. His live show is a mix of live beatmaking, human beatboxing, live looping and freestyle lyricism. Karim’s creativity is mesmerizing and will have you in a trance as he creates music on the spot! 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.
Michael Ross & Fred Johnson
Cafe in the Park
Friday: 7:00 p.m.
Michael Ross, one of the area's premier bassists, will join Fred Johnson for an intimate evening of bass and vocal jazz. As a dynamic jazz and world music vocalist, Fred Johnson has toured with the likes of B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Chick Corea and Miles Davis, and has been compared to such greats as Jon Hendricks and Al Jarreau. He was the most prominent jazz artist in the bay area for years, before devoting more time to working for peace and conflict resolution internationally through his artistry.
Johnson’s bay area appearances are rarer now, and all the more treasured. Most recently, Johnson has teamed up with the long-established Ross to create the bass and jazz-vocal duo.
“Fred takes you right to the heart of things, to why music is an essential part of us,” said Tampa jazz club president Bob Seymour. “And he’s simply one of the greatest singers you’ll hear – teaming him with the Michael Ross is really a dream team combination.” No cover.
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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 cafe eats.
B.A.D.
Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen
Friday: 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Join Jack Berry, Pedro Arevalo, and Garrett Dawson for a fun night of grooves as they perform as the trio B.A.D. (Berry, Arevalo and Dawson) from 7:30-10:30pm. 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.
ARIELLA
Bird Rock Taco Shack
Saturday: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
ARIELLA is a talented duo with a passion for blues, jazz and soul. Hailing from Sarasota, Fla, their charismatic singer and songwriter manages to combine stunning melodies with infectious grooves and great beats in order to create a catchy yet direct and edgy sound. She is teamed with Nicolaas Kraster, a talented musician from Fredonia, NY, in 2009. The pair has set the bar high with their excellent songs, music and live shows. They have performed at iconic venues, such as NYC’s Blue Note, as well as international dates throughout Canada, the USA and the UK.
ARIELLA’s recent releases are a great example of their sonic vision, marking a unique step forward for this artist, whose sound is becoming increasingly more personal and defined. This charismatic act is quickly generating a powerful buzz. Due to a distinctive approach to songwriting, ARIELLA has often been compared to artists as diverse as Etta James, Patsy Cline or Amy Winehouse, just to mention a few.
Cover $15 pre/ $20 day DOS
About the venue:
Located in Bradenton Florida's Village of the Arts, Birdrock Taco Shack is not your average taco joint, but a unique funky-fun taco spot and live music venue. Owner and chef David Shiplett (who also owns the popular Cottonmouth South Soul Kitchen) doesn't serve up just any tacos. Dave has worked as a Chef in San Francisco, San Diego, Sarasota, and now Bradenton. Dine inside the eclectic artsy shack or outdoors on the porch and back patio. Great food, cool people... and TACOS! 1213 13th Avenue West, Bradenton.
Eric Von
Joyland
Saturday: 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Country Rock, Island Style. Singer-songwriter Eric Von is a Nashville recording artist. Born and raised in Cortez, Fla., Eric Started playing guitar and writing music at twelve, then began performing at fourteen and has been blessed to continue doing what he loves ever since.
Eric spent three years in Nashville, playing on Broadway, writing and recording his second CD. His song “ I Can't Help But Smile” made it all the way to 64 on the Country Breakout Charts. He just released his third CD this year. It is a five song EP. The video for his title track, “Be Mine for a Little While' can be found on YouTube. Eric now lives in Orlando and plays across the US, but the Gulf Coast will always be home. Cover $8.
About the venue:
Joyland Live Music Night Club in Sarasota is one of the area’s best experiences for live music. Our concert-quality sound system delivers premium sound fidelity, while elevated seating areas provide enhanced views of the stage and dancefloor. Concerts often feature national music artists.
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night, along with dance music from the best DJs in Southwest Florida. Joyland is your favorite dance club to party with friends, meet new friends, dance and enjoy the best live music in the Sarasota-Bradenton area.
Oscura Brunch Series: Lesa Silvermore
Oscura
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Born and raised in Sarasota, Fla., Lesa Silvermore is a passionate singer-songwriter. Being on the stage became natural after decades of theatre training in her youth. Introduced into the local music scene by actively playing open mics and festivals, Silvermore started her journey in Sarasota which carried her through a handful of tours, including one up and down the North East Coast.
Silvermore is a high-energy front woman drenched in rock n’ roll. Known for her quick tempo changes, unique pattern strumming, and catchy hooks, Silvermore balances her punk, indie folk and classic rock music influences. Silvermore’s strength is heard in her vocals, a little rasp balanced with a fierce range. Her spectrum of song writing doesn’t just bring to the stage rockers but also funky grooves, ballads, and catchy riffs. No cover.
Performances at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
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.
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