Saturday, May 10, 2025
New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival 2025 – A Weekend of Great Jazz, Blues & Community
Sue Foley Brings Her Award Winning Canadian Blues to Florida Direct from Texas for Three Performances Across the State in May
Friday, May 9, 2025
3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra and Space Coast Big Band Present FREE Concert in Melbourne Florida on May 14, 2025
The 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra and Space Coast Big Band will face off once again this year for a “Battle of the Bands”
concert at 7 p.m. on May 14, 2025, at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus
Blvd. The concert is FREE, and doors open at 6 p.m.
"It’ll be twice the bands for
twice the fun,” said 3-2-1 Conductor Kurt Schulenburg. “Our audience members really
enjoyed this format last year, so we decided to reprise it with a whole new
selection of music, including arrangements and original works by members of
both groups.”
“The Space Coast Big Band will
feature professional players from all over Central Florida, including singer
Aolani, known for her work at Heidi's Jazz Club,” said Joel Greenblatt,
director of the group.
The two groups will showcase Big
Band arrangements in a variety of styles, covering tunes from the last 100
years of jazz. As a bonus, Guitarist Phil Coe (3-2-1), Conductor Kurt
Schulenburg (3-2-1) and Trumpeter Anthony (“Spider-man”) Agatiello (3-2-1 and
Space Coast Big Band) will all present completely new works.
“Since Agatiello plays in both
groups, it's appropriate that his swinging version of the Itsy-bitsy Spider
will be played by both groups as they join forces for several tunes in the
finale,” added Schulenburg.
The Concert Café format for the event
enables the audience to select from traditional theater-style or table seating.
There is also room to dance for those so inclined. Food and beverages may be
purchased on site from City Bistro.
Call 3-2-1-724-0555 or visit www.MelbourneMunicipalBand.org for more information.
The 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra is the Big
Band ensemble of the Melbourne Municipal Band, playing great jazz from all
eras. It is available to hire for weddings, parties or corporate
meetings.
The Space Coast Big Band is a 19-piece jazz orchestra led by Joel Greenblatt and playing a wide array of musical stylings including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Gordon Goodwin, and the modern and energetic Cherry Popping Daddies.
About the Melbourne Municipal Band:
Now in its 60th season,
the Melbourne Municipal Band (MMB) provides free, quality concerts to the
community and helps nurture the next generation of musicians through youth
education and performance initiatives. Founded in 1965, the MMB is an integral
part of the Space Coast cultural community, serving more than 21,000 attendees
each year through concerts, dances and other ensemble performances. The band's
80-plus members and auxiliary volunteer 30,000 hours of their time each year in
the form of rehearsals and performance time.
Groovy Summer Concert
Things With Wings - You'll feel like you're flying!
Graduation Concert: Jun 27, 2025
Undercover Blues - Music to Spy By
A Musical Expedition - Travel the World Through Music
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Beautiful Bobby Blackmon Returns to the Patio Blues Music Series in Downtown Gainesville May 25, 2025 at A. Quinn Jones Cultural Center
Whether performing classics or original songs, Bobby delivers an authentic blues experience that honors tradition while staying vibrant and current. His return to Gainesville offers an ideal way to close out the spring season of this community-driven concert series.
As this annual series becomes more and more popular, it is suggested you bring along a spair chair in case the ones provided are all taken.
Seafood, Jazz & Blues – The Fish House Miami’s May 2025 Menu
7: Tom Lippencott – Jazz Guitar
8: Best Blues Jam, 7–10pm
9: Peter Betan & Edwin Bonilla Duo, 7:30–10:30pm
10: Mike Gerber, 7:30–10:30pm
11: Pablove Black Sunday Funday, 2–6pm
14: Erik Law – Jazz, 7–10pm
15: Best Blues Jam, 7–10pm
16: Serena & Angel Duo, 7:30–10:30pm
17: Dennis Bofill – Golpes Libres, 7:30–10:30pm
20: Lucas Netto Jazz, 7–10pm
21: Chris Santiago Jazz, 7–10pm
22: Best Blues Jam, 7–10pm
23: Federico Britos & Ahmed Barroso, 7:30–10:30pm
24: Edgar de la Torre – Guitar, 7:30–10:30pm
25: Nicole Yarling Sunday Funday, 5–8pm
28: Cindy Ellis Jazz, 7–10pm
29: Best Blues Jam, 7–10pm
30: TBA
31: Graham Wood Drout's Iko Iko, 7:30–10:30pm
JUNE SCHEDULE
4: TBA
5: Best Blues Jam, 7–10pm
6: Diz-DLP Trio, 7:30–10:30pm
7: TBA
8: Friends of South Florida Music Fundraiser, 12–9pm
11: TBA
12: Best Blues Jam, 7–10pm
13: TBA
14: Mike Gerber’s Golden Fingers, 7:30–10:30pm
17: Lucas Netto Jazz Tuesday, 7–10pm
18: TBA
19: Best Blues Jam, 7–10pm
20: Ellis & Ellis Jazz, 7:30–10:30pm
21: Brev Sullivan Guitar Project, 7:30–10:30pm
25: TBA
26: Best Blues Jam, 7–10pm
27: TBA & 28: TBA
29: Nicole Yarling Sunday Funday, 5–8pm
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Blue Tavern in May: Music, Community & Comfort in Midtown Tallahassee
8: 5p - Kelly Goddard
9: 5p - Two Clever
10: 4p - 2nd Sat Old Time Jam
13: 5p - Paddy League
15: 5p - Mes Amis & 8p - Saylor Dollar
16: 5p - Two Clever & 8p - Grant Peeples
17: 4p - Traditional Irish Session
20: 5p - Paddy League
21: 5p - Floodplain & 8p - Open Mic
22: 5p - Kelly Goddard & 8p - Jianni Lazaga
23: 5p - Steve Malono & 8p - Pat Puckett
24: 4p - 4th Sat Old Time Jam
27: 5p - Shape Note Singing
28: 5p - Conor Churchill & 8p - Open Mic
29: 5p - May Babies Playlist Party
30: 5p - Brett Eugene
31: 7p - Jazzmatazz: Latin Night
All shows are all-ages, non-smoking/vaping.
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