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Saturday, May 10, 2025

New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival 2025 – A Weekend of Great Jazz, Blues & Community

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The New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival is one of Florida’s premier music events that showcases Florida's artists in a friendly, welcoming sea-side town. It is a lively three day affair with great jazz, good food and lots of fun and jazz fans who know they are they for a good time. Flagler Avenue has proven to be the perfect location, with music fans of all types going from club to club all day from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River. Also, visit select venues throughout the city for more Jazz and Blues during Jazz Fest weekend!

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2025 ARTISTS

Beautiful Bobby Blackmon

Ben Prestage

Bobby Koelble

Cigano Swing

Cu Bo

Daniel " Saxman " Fuqua

Dave Capp & France Neil

Daytona State Jazz Band

Derek Harris & The 8th Note Collective

Eddie Marshall / Richard Drexler Duo

Ella and the Bossa Beat Duo

James Hall Quintet

Jeff Rupert Quartet

Joe Fritz Trio

Joe Young Trio

Jordan Cole Trio

Linda Cole w / Thom Chambers Duo

Pat D'Aguanno

Roberto Carlo

Sybil Gage & her Catahoulas

Thom Chambers Groove City Band

Tony Wynn & Cameron G Brown

Tony Wynn's TW6

Valerie Gillespie Ensemble

The New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival isn’t just a music event—it’s a cornerstone of Florida’s cultural scene. As one of the state’s premier festivals, it draws jazz lovers and tourists to the welcoming charm of one of Florida’s last small beachside towns. Over three lively days, the festival highlights Florida’s incredible jazz artists while offering attendees an unforgettable experience of great music, delicious food, in the company of like-minded music fans.

With its central location on Flagler Avenue, the festival turns the seaside strip into a vibrant hub of music and community, attracting fans from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River. The excitement doesn’t stop there—select venues across the city host additional Jazz and Blues performances throughout the weekend, making this a citywide celebration that benefits the entire New Smyrna Beach community.

VENUES / HOST SPONSORS

Avanu on Flagler

Caffe Vesuvio

Casey's Bar

Ciao Bella

Clancy's Cantina

CorkScrew Bar & Grille

Coronado Community

Courtyard Grill

Crimson House

Flagler Tavern

garlic blu bar

General Public House

Grille at Riverview

Hampton Inn

Limencello South

Oceanbreeze

Peanuts

Riverdeck

Riverpark Terrace

The Bounty *

The Colony Courtyard

Third Wave Cafe

Toni & Joes

Traders Sports Pub

United Methodist Church

THE TRULY AMAZING LIST OF PAST PERFORMERS

Abe Alum Trio

Acousticon

Airtight feat. Marc Clermont

Allan Vache Swing Quartet

Al Maniscalco

Alex Bodytko

Amy Alysia Jazz Quartet

Annie Sellick

Armand Melnbardis

Barbara Walker

Ben Prestage

Bernie Lee Trio

Beautiful Bobby Blackmon

Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band

Bill “Sauce Boss” Wharton

Bob Dionne

Bobby Branca Jazz Quartet

Bobby Koelble

Bobby Mercer

Bobby Pickwood

Brad Sayre

Brazilian Breeze fest. Ron Cangro

Brazilian Quarteto Jacare feat. Welson Tremura

Brian Petras Trio

Café-Gras

Carl Schultz

Chad Alger

Charlie Bertini

Chris Cortez

Christian Valenzuela

Chris Rottmayer Vibe Quartet

Conti Family

Dan Jordan Pure Joy Quintet

Danielle Eva Jazz Trio

Dr. Otto

Dave Capp

Dave Sheffield Trio

Dave McKenzie

Davonda Simmons

Dayve Stewart

Debra Rider & John Thomas Trio

Dimas Sanchez Quartet

Doug Carn Trio

Doug Spoonamore

Dreamgirls of Jazz

Dualing Pianos, Wainright vs.Wirtz

Duplicity Duo

Eddie Marshall’s Tropical Jazz

Eighty’s Mix Tape Mayhem

Eirinn Abu

Expresso Jazz Feat. Linda Flynn

Five Island Steel

Four Freshmen

Frank Vardaros Orchestra

Fred Case

Fusion Beat

Geoff Weeks Trio

George Victory

Goodtimes Jazz Band

Greg Pakstis

Greg Parnell Trio

Gus Simms

Harold Blanchard Trio

Harry Rios Trio

Hothouse

Howard Post

Ira Sullivan

Jacqueline Jones

Jaime Hollis

Jaimie Roberts

Jan Crawford

Jazzmin

Jazzone

Jeff Bush

Jeff Rupert

Jeff Rupert & Dirty Martini

Jim Bryer

Joe King

Joe Mose

Joe Oddo Orchette

Joe Young Quartet

Joel Willians

John DePaola Quintet

Johnny Mag Sax

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

Jose Rojas

Joshua Bowlus

Julie Lyon Quartet

Kayonne Riley

Kelly/Scott Quartet

Kenny Mackenzie Trio

Kid Dutch

Kong Leche

La Lucha

Larry Coryell

Lawrence App Duo

Lee MacQuarrie Ensemble

Legendary JC’s

Linda Cole

Louisiana Steve

Marc Clermont

Marc Monteson Quartet

Mark “Muddy Harp” Hodgson

Marty Morell

Mary Cuchetti

Matt McCarthy Band

Michelle Amato

Michelle Mailhot

Michito Otha Morell

Molly Wojcik

Monica da Silva

Music Remembrance Jazz Trio

Myra Sizemore

Nathan Page

Navy Band Southeast VIP Combo

Nicole Henry

Noble “Thin Man” Watts

Norm Hoffman Trio

NSB High School Jazz Band

NSB Middle School Stingray Jazz Band

Orlando Jazz Orchestra

Orlando Sanchez

Pat D’Aguanno

Pat Gullotta

Per Danielsson

Rae Ann Perez

Ray Guiser Quartet

Reeds & Strings

Renderglow

Rich Walker Band

Richard Young

Rick Martorano

Rio Vibes

Rob Whiting’s Jazz Express

Robert Harris Group

Ron Cangro

Ron Gilotti Trio

Ron Teixeira Trio

Sam Rodriguez

Sanford Jazz Ensemble

Satellite High School “O” Hour Jazz EnsembleScott Dickinson Trio

Scott Wilson

Shawn James

Skinny Leo Trio feat. Carmen Harrell

Smokehouse feat. Packrat Thompson

Smokin’ Torpedoes

Spruce Creek HS 12 O’clock Jazz Band

Stetson University Jazz Ensemble

Stetson University Big Band

Steve Luciano Trio

Steve Scholz Trio

Sunnie Paxson

Susan Hounsom Trio

Suzy Park

Sybil Gage

Tamara Danielsson

Ted Connor & Ron Gilotti

Terry Harr Duo

Terry Myers

The Conglomerate

The Cook Trio

The Corey Paul Cortet

The House Cats

The Mighty Flea Circus

The Navy Band Southeast Jazz Combo

The Porchdogs

The Right Stuff

The What Thing

Thin Film Magnetism

Thom Chambers

Thomas Jones

Time Out Duo

Tom Lavenia and The Swing Thing

Tommy Bridges and the Vines Jazz Band

Toni Bishop

Toscha Comeaux

Tosha Wilson

Tres Bien Quartet

UCF Big Band

UCF Jazz Workshop w/ DaVonda Simmons

UCF Sextet

Valerie Gillespie Ensemble

Veronica Swift w/ Jeff Rupert Quartet

Vivacity

William Perry Trio

Yvonne Harris

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Sue Foley Brings Her Award Winning Canadian Blues to Florida Direct from Texas for Three Performances Across the State in May

*Low Tix Avail Alert*

Small Club. Big Club. Festival.

Take your pick!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | Time TBA

WMNF Tropical Heatwave 2025

Cuban Club

2010 N Avenue Republica De Cuba

Tampa, FL 33605

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TIX & INFO

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 8pm

Cafe Eleven

501 A1A Beach Boulevard

Saint Augustine Beach, FL 32080

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ONLY TWO! G.A. STILL AVAILABLE.

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Monday, May 12, 2025 | 7pm

The Funky Biscuit

303 SE Mizner Blvd #68

Boca Raton, Florida 33432

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TICKETS

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Table Seating is SOLD OUT.

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Sue Foley, an acclaimed blues guitarist and singer, has captivated audiences with her exceptional talent and dedication to the genre. Over her distinguished career, she has released thirteen albums and garnered multiple awards, including the Blues Music Award for Traditional Blues Female Artist (Koko Taylor Award) in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Her latest album, One Guitar Woman, released on March 29, 2024, is a heartfelt tribute to pioneering female guitarists such as Memphis Minnie, Lydia Mendoza, Maybelle Carter, Ida Presti, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. This acoustic solo project showcases Foley's versatility, exploring genres from Piedmont fingerpicking to flamenco, and has earned a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album.

Foley's current tour includes three performances in Florida. On Saturday, May 10, 2025, she will headline the WMNF Tropical Heatwave at the Cuban Club in Tampa. This annual music festival celebrates diverse musical acts, and Foley's high-energy Texas-inspired blues is a highlight of this year's lineup. The following evening, Sunday, May 11, 2025, she will perform at The Original Cafe Eleven in St. Augustine Beach. This intimate venue offers fans a chance to experience her soulful vocals and masterful guitar work up close. Finally, on Monday, May 12, 2025, Foley will take the stage at The Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, this venue provides the perfect setting for an evening of authentic blues music.

These Florida performances are part of Foley's broader tour supporting One Guitar Woman, allowing audiences to experience live renditions of her latest work alongside classic favorites. Her dedication to honoring the legacy of female guitar pioneers, combined with her own innovative style, continues to solidify her reputation as a leading figure in the blues community.

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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 Countdown is ON to

the Big Band Showdown!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Doors 6p. Show 7p.

Melbourne Auditorium

625 E. Hibiscus Blvd,

Melbourne, FL 32901

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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 60^th 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.

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200 Rialto Place

Melbourne, FL 32901-3092

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Upcoming MMB Events - Keeping It Happening All Summer Long!

Groovy Summer ConcertJun 22, 2025
Things With Wings - You'll feel like you're flying! Jun 25, 2025 & Jun 26, 2025
Graduation Concert: Jun 27, 2025 Each year, the MMB offers a FREE band camp for beginning, intermediate and jazz musicians in grades 6 - 12. They attend camp for the month of June and top it off with a graduation concert FREE to the public.

Salute To America: Jul 4, 2025
Undercover Blues - Music to Spy By Jul 16, 2025 & Jul 17, 2025
A Musical Expedition - Travel the World Through Music Aug 6, 2025 & Aug 7, 2025

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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

Meet Your Neighbors Out On The

Blues Patio!

Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 7-9pm | FREE

Beautiful Bobby Blackmon

at the

A. Quinn Jones Museum &

Cultural Center

1013 NW 7th Ave

Gainesville FL 32601

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The Blues are the roots of African American music today. Blues On The Patio, Spring/Fall series, features local and regional Blues artists. This series provides a network of association for area Blues lovers and build upon the Blues Education program by encouraging youth participation. Admission is FREE!

Florida bluesman Beautiful Bobby Blackmon returns to Gainesville with his signature mix of soul, R&B, and blues guitar for a special evening in the Blues on the Patio music series at the A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center. With a decades-long career performing across the South and beyond, Bobby has become a staple on Florida's blues scene, known for his smooth vocals, heartfelt guitar work, and ability to connect with audiences of all ages. The way Bobby is able to precisely pinpoint which particular variety of Blues he is playing showcases the different styles that encompass the genre. He is sharp as a tack, quick witted within his on-stage conversations with audiences, and his style of performance adapts to the particular sub-genre the song calls for.

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.

The A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center, housed in the former Jones Family home at 1013 NW 7th Avenue in Gainesville, Serves as a tribute to one of the most influential educators in the history of Alachua County. The Museum features a permanent exhibit on “Prof” Jones, the people and places of the Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street neighborhood, and houses a collection of oral histories centering on the African-American experience in Gainesville.

UPCOMING SERIES PERFORMANCES

Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 7-9pm | FREE

Rev. Billy C. Wirtz

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SERIES SPONSORS

Visit Gainesville / Alachua County

T he City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation

and Cultural Affairs Department.

North Central Florida Blues Society

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Seafood, Jazz & Blues – The Fish House Miami’s May 2025 Menu

The Fish House Miami -

Where Miami Goes for

Seafood and Live music!

LOCAL, REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL

MUSICIANS PERFORM IN THE INTIMATE

NYC CLUB-STYLE BACKROOM LIVE!

The Fish House

10000 SW 56th Street

Miami FL 33165

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Every Wednesday, 7-10pm
Pro-Jazz Jam Sessions
Bringing Up And Coming Artists
To The Stage Weekly!

Every Thursday, 7-10pm
Best Blues Jam
Darrell Raines | Rachelle Coba
George Caldwell | Ray Robinson
& Special Guests Nightly!

LIVE MUSIC
Every Friday, 7:30-10:30p
Every Saturday, 7:30-10:30p
&
Occasional Sundays & Tuesdays!

See CALENDAR
for updated listings.

MAY SCHEDULE

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

Located in Miami's Westchester neighborhood, The Fish House has been a cornerstone for seafood enthusiasts and live music lovers since 1996. Located in the bustling Miller Road Plaza at 10000 Miler Road, this restaurant is more than just another eatery in the Miami foodscape; it’s an institution that has been delivering impeccable seafood specialties for over a quarter of a century. Combined with artists that comprise a good portion of the history and community of jazz and blues in the greater Miami area with the newest talent, you are in for a memorable evening.

TUE - FRI, 3-6P ARE HAPPY HOURS!

Reservations are highly recommended

for all shows. Call (305) 595-8453

to reserve your table..

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From snow crab legs and shrimp po'boys to authentic Peruvian ceviche and the freshest sashimi, our kitchen brings the diverse flavors of the ocean directly to your palate and will save you a trip to the shore. Centrally located in Miami, The Fish House has tantalized our guests with the freshest, highest quality seafood that South Florida has to offer since January 8, 1996. This Peruvian/Cuban mom 'n pop combo has inspired a menu that satisfies all of your seafood cravings. With the recent addition of our sushi bar, we take our dining experience to new heights with his own signature sushi rolls and poké bowls.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Blue Tavern in May: Music, Community & Comfort in Midtown Tallahassee

BLUE TAVERN -

A Different Hue of Blue

Blue Tavern

1206 N. Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32303

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Tues - Thu: 5pm-12Midnight

Fri - Sat: 4pm - 12Midnight

CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY

May,

We Recommend The Blue Tavern...

7: 5p - Joe First & 8p - Open Mic
8: 5p - Kelly Goddard

& 8p - Free Jazz Thursday
9: 5p - Two Clever

& 8p - Songwriters-In-The-Round
10: 4p - 2nd Sat Old Time Jam

& 7p - Benefit: Flying Pig Animal Sanctuary
13: 5p - Paddy League

& 8p - Bluesday: Steve Sternberg

14: 5p - Matthew Cravener & 8p - Open Mic
15: 5p - Mes Amis & 8p - Saylor Dollar
16: 5p - Two Clever & 8p - Grant Peeples
17: 4p - Traditional Irish Session

& 7p - Scott Riggs

& 9p - Conor Churchill and the Branches
20: 5p - Paddy League

& 8p - Bluesday: Donny Shrum
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

& 8p - Peak Dive
27: 5p - Shape Note Singing

& 8p - Bluesday: Walter Parks
28: 5p - Conor Churchill & 8p - Open Mic
29: 5p - May Babies Playlist Party

& 8p - Movie: Jim Roche Collection
30: 5p - Brett Eugene

& 8p - Miss Mango in the Req Room
31: 7p - Jazzmatazz: Latin Night

& 9:30p - Jazz - Open Jam with Jacob Wright

All shows are all-ages, non-smoking/vaping.

(There's a nice smoking "lounge" in the back

yard: ashtrays, tables, fresh air, the works!)

Blue Tavern in Midtown Tallahassee continues to be a welcoming gathering place where music, community, and comfort come together seamlessly. Known for its thoughtfully curated calendar, the venue presents an eclectic range of live performances each month—blues, jazz, folk, Americana, bluegrass, and more—featuring both local artists and traveling acts in an inviting, intimate space.

The venue remains true to its roots: no televisions, no background noise—just live music, good conversation, and a relaxed, arts-friendly environment. Whether you’re meeting friends or enjoying a quiet evening solo, Blue Tavern offers the kind of setting where genuine moments happen.

In addition to the music, Blue Tavern’s kitchen is back online, offering up wholesomeness and healthiness. Menu changes often, so stop by and check out what's cookin' on stage and on the stove.

Drinks are just as inviting, with a selection that includes craft, draft, and domestic beers, wine, bubbles, and fresh-brewed coffee. Whether it’s a late-afternoon wind-down or a night out for music, there’s something for everyone.

Conveniently located in Midtown, just a short stroll from the Levy Park and Lafayette Park neighborhoods, Blue Tavern is a neighborhood staple and a destination for musicians and music lovers from all over. This is where authentic music meets real community—and where every visit brings something new.

Follow Blue Tavern online - WEBSITE - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - for the latest updates and show announcements—there’s always something happening at this Tallahassee treasure.

BT - OTHER NEWS:

When it's all said, sang, and done,

it's time to leave.

Booking Contact:

CLHamby65@gmail.com