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Jazz Blues Florida Music Listings as of April 1, 2013
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Boca Raton
303 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432 • funkybiscuit.com • (561) 395-2929
Full dinner menu nightly starting at 5 pm, with late-night menu available. Every Mon: Jam with the Biscuit All Stars (John Tillman, Ron Tillman, Al Poliak, Kenny, Larry Dinan) — different local and national artists join each week, 9 pm. Every Tue: Billy Gilmore & Friends, 8 pm. Every Wed: Classic Rock with Breeze, 8 pm. Every Thu: Grateful Thursdays, 8:30 pm. Every Fri: Funky Happy Hour Party with SoSos, 5–8 pm, no cover. April 4–7: Biscuit Fest! — April 4 (Thu): Yo' Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Dr. Fameus with George Porter Jr., Billy Iuso, Roosevelt Collier & Friends, Bad Apples Brass Band. April 5 (Fri): Heavy Pets, Crazy Fingers, George Porter Jr., Billy Iuso, Rockin' Jake & Friends, Bad Apples Brass Band. April 6 (Sat): Tommy Malone, George Porter Jr. & The Runnin' Pardners, Billy Iuso, Bobby Lee Rodgers & Friends, SoSos, Bad Apples Brass Band. April 7 (Sun): Southern Hospitality, Albert Castiglia, David Shelley & Bluestone, Biscuit Allstar Finale Jam. April 11: Reflections, 8:30 pm. April 12: Turnstiles — Billy Joel Tribute, 9:30 pm. April 13: The Fabulous Fleetwoods with Very Special Guests, 9:30 pm. April 18: Sol Driven Train Pre-Wanee Fest Party, 9 pm. April 19: Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs with Special Guests The Flyers, 9:30 pm. April 20: The Valerie Tyson Band, 9:30 pm. April 21: The Monophonics — Post-Wanee Fest Party, 9 pm. April 25: Unlimited Devotion, 8:30 pm. April 26: LowDown 13, 9:30 pm. April 27: Sigmund Floyd, 9:30 pm. April 28: David Shelley & Bluestone with Special Guests, BeatLink Music Network Benefit for St. Jude's, 5 pm.
Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 • seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com • (954) 977-6700
April 20: Blues, Brews & BBQ, 2–11 pm, featuring Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Albert Cummings, Bonerama with Guest Dave Malone, Tab Benoit, North Mississippi All-Stars. $25–$50.
Coral Springs
9118 SR 84, Davie, FL 33324 • stage84fl.com • (954) 474-5040
Every 3rd Thu: Len Perry Jazz Project.
10181 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065 • tavolinorestaurant.com • (954) 509-0046
Live jazz every Saturday, 7:30–11:30 pm.
810 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071 • wholefoodsmarket.com • (954) 753-8000
Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 am–1 pm, $8.49/lb, featuring Rick Combs.
Dania Beach
65 North Beach Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004 • daniabeachgrill.com • (954) 923-4148
Every Thu: Matthew Works performing classic blues/jazz, 2:30–5:30 pm. April 6: Amy Arlo & Almost Blue, 2–5 pm.
Davie
7357 Davie Road Ext, Hollywood, FL 33024 • bigdawgssportscafe.com • (954) 272-3294
Every Wed: Blues Jam Night, 8 pm–midnight, free, hosted by Niles "RedBean" Blaize with special guests.
2867 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328 • yeoldefalconpub.com • (954) 424-0300
Every Thu: Mike Norris Big Jazz Band, 8–10 pm, free.
Deerfield Beach
956 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 • (954) 427-8213
Every Sun: Jimmy Cavallo, 7–11 pm.
Fort Lauderdale / Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 • browardcenter.org / goldcoastjazz.org • (954) 462-0222
20th Anniversary Season. Pre-show happy hour and jazz riffs at 6:30 pm; concerts at 7:45 pm. April 12 (Fri): Mays at the Movies — Bill Mays Trio. May 8: By Request — South Florida Jazz Divas & Gold Coast Jazz Society Band with Steve Ahern.
1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 • goldcoastjazz.org
Every first Fri, 7:30 pm.
3320 NE 33rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 • bluejeanblues.net • (954) 306-6330
$5 cover Wed, Fri, and Sat nights. Mon–Thu live music 8–8:30 pm to midnight; Fri–Sun live music 9 pm–1 am. Every Tue: Latin Jazz & Mambo Madness featuring Eddy Balzola & Oriente, 8:30 pm. Every Wed: Danny Burger Musician Showcase, 8 pm–midnight. April 22: The Hope Band's Official Coming Out Party.
3355 NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 • fishtaleson33rd.com • (954) 689-2344
Every Wed: Bobby Nathan Band invitational jam, 8 pm–midnight. April 7: Dr. Lee & The "New" Regulators. April 14: Rachelle Coba. April 20: Bobby Nathan Band. April 21: David Shelley & Friends. April 28: Joey Gilmore. May 5: David Shelley and Bobby Nathan. May 12: David Shelley & Bluestone. May 19: Michael Locke & The Repeat Offenders. May 26: JC Crossfire. June 2: JP Soars. June 9: Josh Smith.
535 North Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 • maguireshill16.com • (954) 764-4453
March 30: David Shelley & Bluestone. April 6: Albert Castiglia. May 24: Albert Castiglia.
2871 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 • (954) 533-6092
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 • southfloridajazz.org • (954) 262-5479
Season Series, 8 pm. April 13: John Scofield's Hollow Body Band with Mike Stern, Ben Street & Bill Stewart. May 11: Tom Harrell Quintet — Tom Harrell (trumpet and flugelhorn), Wayne Escoffery (tenor saxophone), Danny Grissett (piano and Fender Rhodes), Ugonna Okegwo (double bass), Johnathan Blake (drums). June 8: Kurt Elling — Kurt Elling (vocals), Laurence Hobgood (piano), John McLean (guitar), Clark Sommers (bass), Ulysses Owens Jr. (drums).
2006 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020 • nativeflorida.net • (754) 234-3865
320 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 • (954) 467-5867
April 16: Albert Castiglia.
4331 N Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308 • padegennaro.com • (954) 351-0310
Every Mon: Gil Bennedetto, Dolph Castellano, Emilio Valenzuela, and Rick Harris, 7 pm.
100 SW Third Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 • jointherevolution.net • (954) 727-0950
Along New River, Fort Lauderdale • fortlauderdale.gov/events • (954) 828-5363
Every 1st Sun, 11 am–2 pm.
450 E Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 • timpanochophouse.net • (954) 462-9119
Every Tue: Noreena Downey Quartet, 7–11 pm. Every Sat: Noreena Downey Quartet, 8 pm–midnight.
Hallandale
801 Silks Run, Suite 1580, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 • paladarlatinkitchen.com • (954) 455-0700
Every Thu: Latin Happy Hour with Tairon Aguilera and the Florida Latin Beat, 5:30–7:30 pm.
Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020 • visitHollywoodFL.org/events • (954) 924-2980
ArtsPark Live! every Fri and Sat, 8–9:30 pm. April 14: Dillard School Jazz Ensemble, 1–3 pm.
100 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33020 • hollywoodfl.org • (954) 921-3404
Mon–Wed: Music & Dancing Under the Stars, 7:30–9 pm (weather permitting). Every Fri: Boardwalk Friday Fest, 7:30–9 pm. April 2: Betty Padgett & Motel Mel. April 10: Blues Brothers. April 26: Circle of Trust.
1925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020 • thebigeasybarandgrille.com
Closed Monday. Every Tue: George Caldwell, 9 pm–1 am. Every Wed: Graham Drout & Mitch Mestel, 7 pm–midnight. Every Thu: Darrel Raines Group. Every Sun: Piano Bob's 88s. Live music Thu–Sat 8 pm–midnight; Wed–Thu 7–11 pm. April 3: Graham Drout & Mitch Mestel. April 4: Crazy Fingers. April 5: JP Soars & the Red Hots. April 6: Otis Cadillac & The Eldorados featuring the Seville Sisters. April 7: Piano Bob, 1–5 pm. April 9: George Caldwell. April 10: Graham Drout & Mitch Mestel. April 11: Rachelle Coba. April 12: David Shelley & Bluestone. April 13: Albert Castiglia. April 14: Piano Bob, 1–5 pm. April 16: George Caldwell. April 17: Graham Drout & Mitch Mestel. April 18: Rachelle Coba. April 19: Nicole Hart (CD Release Party). April 20: Soulfonic. April 21: Piano Bob, 1–5 pm. April 23: George Caldwell. April 24: Graham Drout & Mitch Mestel. April 25: Tost Music. April 26: East End Rose. April 27: IKO IKO with Nicole Yarling. April 28: Piano Bob, 1–5 pm. April 30: George Caldwell.
2006 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020 • nativeflorida.net • (754) 234-3865
April 5: Brittany Reilly Band.
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314 • seminolehardrockhollywood.com
Lauderhill
4587 North University Drive, Lauderhill, FL 33351 • roseybaby.com • (954) 749-5627
Every Thu: Michael Beeson, 6–8 pm.
Miramar
2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025 • miramarculturalcenter.org • (954) 602-4500
8 pm. April 13: Howard Hewett & Michel'le. May 18: Renee Olstead.
Pembroke Pines
1700 Dykes Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 • ppines.com/parks/specialevents
Free jazz concerts, 3–5 pm. April 4, May 19, Sept 22, Oct 27.
Pompano Beach
1500 South Andrews Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 • (954) 563-5390
Every 4th Sun except July & August: Dixieland jazz and swing jazz by various live bands, 1–4 pm. Members $5, non-members $10.
Sunrise
8931 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351 • buzzsbar.com • (954) 749-1337
Every Thu: Bluesbobby's Thirsty Thursday Open Mic Blues Jam & Shivaree with host band Bluesnake, 8 pm.
East-Central Florida
North of Palm Beach County, south of New Smyrna Beach, east of Route 27. Counties: Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Brevard, Osceola, Okeechobee, Orange, Seminole, and Eastern Lake. Metropolitan areas of Orlando, Cocoa, and Melbourne.
Altamonte Springs
230 West State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 • legendarywhynotlounge.com • (407) 862-4455
Every Thu: Smokin' Torpedos, 9:30 pm. April 4: RobertTop Thomas, 9:30 pm. April 11: Blues Harp Showdown with Rod Piazza, Madison Slim, Dennis Gruenling, featuring Doug Demning and the Jewel Tones with R.J. Harman opening, 7:30 pm, $10.
Casselberry
500 SR 436, Regency Plaza, Casselberry, FL 32707 • (407) 834-0069
Every Tue: Blues Jam hosted by Jerry Waller, 7:30 pm.
Cocoa Beach
1 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 • beachshackbar.com • (321) 783-2250
Every Thu: Space Coast Playboys blues jam, 8 pm–midnight. Every Fri–Sat: Blues, 8 pm. April 12: Duffy Kane & The Freedom Train. April 20: RobertTop Thomas, 9 pm.
5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 • spacecoastjazzsociety.com • (321) 868-3351
April 14: Salute to Jazz Month with Sary Hart & Ron Teixeira Trio, 2 pm.
366 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 • (321) 784-2155
Every Wed: KC Connection with Steve Cochrane, 8 pm.
7 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 • heidisjazzclub.com • (321) 783-4559
Pianist Mark Hubrouck in the restaurant from 6 pm, Tue–Sat. Vocalist Cindy Wallace on the patio, 6–8 pm Sat and 5–7 pm Sun. Club hours: Wed–Sun 5 pm–1 am, closed Mon and Tue. Every Wed and Fri: Steve Kirsner and Friends, 5–8 pm. Every Wed: Rev. Billi C. Wirtz & the Profitz, 8 pm–midnight. Every Thu: Rev. Billi C. Wirtz & the Profitz, 7–11 pm. Every Fri: Steve Kirsner and Friends, 5–8 pm; Ron Teixeira Trio, $5, 8:30 pm–midnight. Every Sat: The Ron Teixeira Trio with Rabbit Simmons and Stan Soloko, often with featured performers, 8 pm–midnight. Every Sun: Heidi's Famous Jam Session, 7–11 pm. April 5–6: Jesse Jones Jr. accompanied by the Ron Teixeira Trio. April 13: Miss Jacqueline Jones. April 20: Ira Sullivan. June 6–7: Valerie Gillespie. June 29: Kenny Watson. (Note: DownBeat Magazine February 2013 voted Heidi's Jazz Club one of the world's top jazz venues for 2013.)
2 S Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 • bernardssurf.com • (321) 783-2401
Every Wed, Thu, and Fri: Saxophonist Kenny Cohen, 5:30–9:30 pm.
Cocoa Village
109 Orlando Ave, Cocoa Village, FL 32922 • brasasgrillflorida.com • (321) 750-8227
Every Wed: Syl Lafata & Renee Waterman, 6–9 pm. Every Sat: Ariel Tena Trio, Latin jazz, 6–9 pm.
Eustis
402 N Bay Street, Eustis, FL 32726 • thecrazygator.org • (352) 589-5885
Every Wed: Papa Jack Solo, 6–10 pm.
Fort Pierce
Melody Lane, Downtown Fort Pierce, FL 34950 • jazzsociety.org • (772) 940-1145
Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society presents The Jazz Market every Sat, 8:30 am–12:30 pm, with live jazz at the gazebo 9 am–noon on the first Saturday of each month.
117 S Second Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 • sunrisetheatre.com • jazzsociety.org • (772) 461-4775
April 26: Chris Botti. May 12: Ana Popovic.
Geneva
4650 E State Road 46, Geneva, FL 32732 • (407) 349-5554
Every Sun: Blues on the River Jam, hosted by the Parlor-Blender Project, 2–6 pm.
Indian Harbour Beach
1940 SR A1A, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 • (321) 779-8980
Every Sat: Jazz guitarist Chuck Van Riper, 6 pm.
Indialantic
3191 North A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903 • lousbluesupstairs.com • (321) 779-2299
Every Mon: Rock & Blues Jam hosted by Dave Kury, 8 pm. April 2: Savoy Brown.
Jensen Beach
1949 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 • crawdaddysrestaurant.org • (772) 225-3444
Every Thu: The Shakers, 7:30 pm. April 26: Rockin' Jake. May 24: Hurricane Hawk & The Invaders. June 8: Rockin' Jake. June 22: Hurricane Hawk & The Invaders.
Longwood
Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750
Every Sun: Blues 4 Vets Jam hosted by Full Circle Spirit, 6–10 pm.
Maitland
164 Lake Ave, Maitland, FL 32708 • jazztastings.com • (407) 661-1190
Jazz 6 nights a week. Tue–Thu: 7 pm. Fri–Sat: 8 pm. Sun: 5 pm. $5 per person during entertainment hours. Check website for performers and dates.
Malabar
2805 Malabar Road, Malabar, FL 32950 • malabarmos.com • (321) 725-8374
April 7: Absolute Blue.
Melbourne
4990 Stack Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901 • (321) 728-8020
2nd and 4th Fri: Jerry Z & Ron Griffith, 6 pm.
1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 • visitspacecoast.com • (321) 433-4470
Every 3rd Fri: Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism presents Jazz Friday. $10 public / free for members.
150 W University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901 • fit.edu/gleason • (321) 674-8082
April 16: FIT Panther Big Band Jazz Ensemble, 6–9 pm.
625 E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 • henegar.org • (321) 723-8698
4910 Stack Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32909 • islandspicegrillandlounge.com • (321) 722-4478
Every Wed: Matt Heister Jazz Jam, 8–11 pm.
3865 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 • kingcenter.com • (321) 433-5720
April 27: Chris Botti.
Mount Dora
239 West 4th Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757 • piscesrisingdining.com • (352) 385-2669
April 27: Smokin' Torpedos, 6 pm.
100 North Alexander Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757 • lakeside-inn.com • (800) 556-5016
Every Sat: Johnny Carlsson, jazz pianist, 7–10 pm.
Orange Park
283 College Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065 • thcenter.org • (904) 276-6750
April 5–6: Too Marvelous for Words — The Songs of Johnny Mercer.
Orlando
100 S Eola Dr, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32801 • abbeyorlando.com • (407) 704-6261
April 14: The UCF Jazz Band. May 19: Pat Gullotta's Dixie Swamphogs.
9101 International Drive, Suite 1040, Orlando, FL 32819 • bbkingclubs.com • (407) 248-1193
729 Lee Road, Orlando, FL 32810 • delfriscosorlando.com • (407) 645-4443
Every Mon, Thu, and Sat: Jerry Bruno, 6–10 pm. Every Tue, Wed, and Fri: Dave Witte, 6–10 pm.
325 South Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 • grandbohemianhotel.com • (407) 313-9000
Free valet parking. Every Sun: Jazz Brunch, Don Black & Wes Hamrick, 10:30 am–2:30 pm. Every Mon: Jazz Jam featuring Don Black & Joseph Jevanni, 8–11 pm. Every Thu: Bohemian Blues Night featuring Don Black, Chris Rottmayer, Ashley Lockhead, 7–11 pm. Every Fri: Jazz Night featuring DaVonda Simmons & Wes Hamrick, 7–10 pm.
1490 E Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830 • hob.com • (407) 934-2583
Every Sun: Gospel Brunch, 10:30 am. April 19–20: Duffy Kane & The Freedom Train.
4757 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806 • mcwellsrestaurant.com • (407) 855-4006
All shows 8 pm unless noted. ZShowz Presents on the George Linson Stage — April 4: Kim Simmonds & Savoy Brown, $25 advance at ZShowz.com. April 13: Revival, $10. April 24: Big Bill Morganfield, $20. April 27: Brian Lee & the Blues Power Band, $15. May 4: Nouveaux Honkies, $10. May 31: Zac Harmon, $20. June 20: Cassie Taylor. July 18: Debbie Davis. Aug 10: Smokin' Joe Kubek & B'nois King.
7439 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792 • muldoonssaloonorlando.com • (407) 657-9980
Every Thu: Little Mookie and the Half Pints, BeBop Blues Jam and Voodoo Party, 8:30 pm.
12078 Collegiate Way, Orlando, FL 32817 • (407) 482-5000
Every Wed: Wednesday Night Jazz Jam — Carey Frank (piano), Marco Bojorquez (bass), Derek Engstrom (drums), 9:30 pm–2 am, free.
425 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803 • plazaliveorlando.com • (407) 228-1220
April 16: Esperanza Spalding Radio Music Society.
717 W Smith Street, Orlando, FL 32804 • tastecp.com • (407) 835-0646
Every Mon: Jazz performance and jam with varying performers, 9 pm–1 am. April 5: Groder & Miano — Jazz on Edge New Stars with Brian Groder and Tonino Miano, 8 pm, $10 ($5 students).
2000 S Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL 32806 • timucua.com
April 7: Brian Groder & Tonino Miano, presented by Joseph Hayes — Jazz on Edge. April 14: La Lucha. June 2: Michiko and Marty Morell. June 3: Joe McPhee and Peter Brötzmann.
Orlando, FL 32819 • universalorlando.com
April 13: Rockin' Jake.
7563 West Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 • vinesgrille.com • (407) 351-1227
Every Mon, Wed, and Sun: Bernie Lee Trio. Every Thu: Papa Jack Express, 7 pm. Every Fri: Smokin' Torpedos, 10 pm.
1829 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804 • whitewolfcafe.com • (407) 895-9911
Every Thu: Latin Lovers Night, 9 pm. Every Fri: Live jazz, 8–11 pm. First Fri: Music Remembrance Jazz Trio.
Palm Bay
4711 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 • (321) 724-9462
Every Thu: Blues Night with Stoney and Skip Gosselin and special guests, 7:30–10:30 pm.
Port Orange
1000 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129 • lakesidejazz.org • (386) 756-7200
16th Annual Lakeside Jazz Festival, April 19–20. Performers TBA.
Port St. Lucie
1532 SE Village Green Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 • drummersonly.net • (772) 337-4002
Drums, percussion, and instruction. Buys, sells, rents, and repairs all vintage and new percussion equipment and accessories.
1151 SW Del Rio Blvd, Port St. Lucie • (772) 343-0401
2012–2013 Jazz in the Sanctuary Concert Series. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at door. Dinner available at 6 pm, $10. April 8: Shelley Keelor & Bob Sagnella on alto sax, 7:30 pm.
2410 SE Westmoreland Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 • jazzsociety.org
Every other Wed: Wednesday Jazz Jams, 6:30–9:30 pm, $3. April 3 and 17.
Sanford
114 S Park Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 • thealleyblues.com • (407) 328-4848
Every Sun: Blues & BBQ Jam hosted by Doc Williamson, 5 pm. Every Tue: Comedy in the Alley hosted by Gramm Rich, 8 pm. Every Wed: Ladies Night Blues Jam with Doc Williamson, Auggie Antoine, and Stephen Plotnick, 8 pm. Every Thu: Thursday Night open jam, 8 pm. Every 2nd Thu: Alive After Five Street Party in Downtown Sanford, Paul Stott Group, 5–8 pm. April 11: Paul Stott Group. April 27: RobertTop Thomas, 9 pm. May 9: Paul Stott Group.
401 E Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 • (407) 688-5129
Every Wed through May: Wednesday Big Band Dance, 2–4 pm, $4.
201–203 S Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 • waynedenschperformingartscenter.com • (407) 321-8111
May 19: Sanford Jazz Ensemble — Spring Concert, 3 pm.
Sebastian
1405 Indian River Dr, Sebastian, FL 32958 • earlshideaway.com • (772) 589-5700
Every other Tue: Ernie Southern Jamaroo, 8 pm–midnight. Every Fri: 8:30 pm–12:30 am. Every Sat: 2–6 pm and 8:30 pm–midnight. Every Sun: 2 pm. May 12: Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues. May 24–26: Earl's Annual Riverside Music Fest with Scott Holt, Betty Fox Band, and many more TBA.
1732 Indian River Dr, Sebastian, FL 32958 • captnbutcher.com • (772) 918-4229
Live jazz every Fri and Sat. Late-night menu available.
1660 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958 • squidlipsgrill.com • (772) 589-3828
Every Sun: Billy Mure's Top Hats, 5–9 pm.
Stuart
100 S Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994 • crushwinebarstuart.com • (772) 600-5836
Every Wed: Weekly Stuart Jazz Jam with Bossa Jazz playing American, Latin, and Brazilian jazz — musicians welcome, 7–10 pm.
201 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994 • lyrictheatre.com • (772) 286-7827
Every 1st and 3rd Thu: Pro Jazz Jam hosted by Bossa Jazz — musicians welcome to sit in, 7–10 pm, $5.
59 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL 34994 • lyrictheatre.com
April 6: Franco Corso & Lou Villano. April 20: Esperanza Spalding.
4290 SE Salerno Rd, Stuart, FL 34997 • (772) 210-2427
Every Tue: Capt. Reese & Son of Man with special guests, 8–11 pm, $5 (includes free drink), 4 pm–1 am. April 13: Reef Waterfront Blues Festival with Captain Reese, Famous Frank Ward, Josh the Pitbull of Blues, Raul Hernandez, and others. Also April 13: VIP Cocktail Party & Performance benefiting lung cancer research — Judy Spellman, renowned New Orleans jazz, blues, and gospel artist, 7–9 pm. Tickets from $75 at alcmi.net/bluesfestival.
26 SE 6th St, Stuart, FL 34994 • terrafermata.com • (772) 283-3261
Every Mon: Monday Night Jazz, 6:30 pm.
Titusville
8 Broad Street, Titusville, FL 32796
April 27: 2013 Indian River Jazz Festival, noon–9 pm, featuring Astronaut High School Jazz Band, Carl Lewis, Lindy Romez, Ian Vidal, John Valeri, Jarritt Sheel featuring Blutet, Don Soledad, Tony Wynn featuring The Groove Factor.
Vero Beach
4885 Highway A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963 • (772) 224-1500
Every Fri and Sat: Live jazz, 7–10 pm.
The Villages
999 Alvarez Avenue, The Villages, FL 32159 • (352) 750-9441
Every first Fri: Smokin' Torpedos, 8–11 pm. April 19: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. May 17: Little Mike & The Tornadoes.
Winter Park
558 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 • dexwine.com • (407) 629-1150
Every Thu: American Rhythm & Blues Night, 8–10:30 pm.
215 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 • (407) 740-4005
Every Sat: Don Waldrop Trio featuring Bob Glendon (piano), Barry Smith (drums), and Don Waldrop (bass), 7–10 pm.
110 S Orlando Ave (Highway 17-92), Winter Park, FL 32789 • (407) 647-1166
Every Mon–Sat: Mark Wayne and Lorna Lamby.
Northeast Florida
North of Orlando and east of Perry. Metropolitan areas of Ocala, Gainesville, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Daytona, and New Smyrna Beach.
Atlantic Beach
967 Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 • culhanesirishpub.com
Every 1st Tue: John Thomas Group, 6–8 pm. Every 3rd Tue: Indigo Blue Jazz, 7–9 pm.
Branford
3349 NW 110th St, Branford, FL 32008 • ellieraysriverlanding.com • (386) 935-1099
April 5–6: Little Mike & The Tornadoes.
Daytona Beach
701 Main Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 • (386) 257-9272
Every Wed: Chasin' the Blues Jam hosted by Chance Gardner, 8 pm. April 6: 8-Hour Blues Concert with artists TBA, 4 pm–midnight, $10 advance / $20 door. Hourly raffles, door prizes, hors d'oeuvres, and cash bar. Benefit for The Chase Academy. Info: SupportinTheBlues@TCAofVolusia.org or (386) 690-0893.
721 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 • caribbeanjacks.com • (386) 523-3000
Every Sun: Jazz brunch with Ray Guiser, 10 am–2 pm.
105 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 • daytonabluesfestival.com
October 11–13: Tommy Castro, The Nighthawks, Grand Marquis, Matt Hill & the Deep Fryed Two, Harper and the Midwest Kind, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Biscuit Miller, Stacy Mitchhart, EG Kight, Hadden Sayers, Darren Johnson, Victor Wainwright and The Wild Roots, JP Soars & the Red Hots, John "Boogie" Long, Brandon Santini, Too Slim and the Taildraggers, Alexis P. Suter, and more.
352 S Nova Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 • moas.org • (386) 255-0285
April 21: Tribute to Cannonball Adderley & Nancy Wilson featuring Al Waters and Gina Rene, 2:30 pm. $25–$30; tickets at nefja.org.
Fernandina Beach
10 North 2nd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 • facebook.com/dogstartavern • (904) 277-8010
May 18: Little Mike & The Tornadoes.
Gainesville
201 SE 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Every Wed: Scott Wilson Jazz Band, 8–10 pm.
235 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Every Wed: Swanson-Hill Jazz Duo.
Gainesville Downtown Community Plaza, E University Ave and SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Every Fri: Middleground (in front of Starbucks), 7 pm.
3700 W University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607 • ballyhoogrill.com • (352) 373-0059
April 2: Terraplane Duo. April 16: Terraplane Duo. April 30: Terraplane Duo.
111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
May 17: The Band — A Musical Tribute with Tommy McCoy Band, Dan David & Mike Boulware, Mick Marino All Stars, and Nook and Cranny. Free, 8 pm.
18 SW 1st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 • thebulldowntown.com • (352) 672-6266
Every Tue: Jazzology with Paul Johnson (sax), Brian Stevens (trombone), Chris Storey (guitar), Jarrod Doll (double bass), Dave Marsh (drums), 10 pm–1 am. April 9: Jazz & Blues Florida promotional giveaway night with Jazzology — drawing for tickets to Ninety Miles concert at UFPA.
2441 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606 • (352) 373-1141
Every 3rd Sun: North Central Florida Blues Society Jam, 8 pm. April 7: "Everybody Gets the Blues" — benefit concert for Friends of the Crisis Center featuring Little Mike & The Tornadoes, The Pete Karnes Band, Big Time Juke & the Joints, R. Mutt Blues Band, Butch Wise Band, Root Redemption, and 6th Street Rhythm & Blues Review, 3–10 pm. April 13: Big Time Juke & The Joints, 8 pm–midnight. August 18: Host Band — Bubba Can't Dance Blues Band.
2017 NE 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609 • facebook.com/DosMamasEastside • (352) 505-0369
8–11 pm. April 12: Little Jake & The Soul Searchers. April 19: Jacoby Brothers Blues Band. April 26: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. May 10: Little Jake & The Soul Searchers. May 17: Terraplane Blues Band. May 31: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. June 14: Little Jake & The Soul Searchers.
3545 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Every Thu: Zac Chester Duo, 6–9 pm. Every Fri: Karl Weismantel Duo.
7 SE First Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608 • emilianoscafe.com • (352) 375-7381
Every 2nd and 4th Mon: Combinations of Nick DeCarlis, Frank Sullivan, and David Ottenberg, 6:30–10 pm. Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mon: Brenda Bayne with Robert D'Amico & David Glennon, 6:30–10 pm. Every Wed: Karl Weismantel Duo, 6:30–10 pm.
4410 NW 25th Place, Gainesville, FL 32606 • francescastrattoria.com • (352) 378-7152
Every Sun: Karl Weismantel Duo, 6–9 pm.
210 SW Second Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 • highdivegville.com • (352) 372-7320
April 16: RSB.
706 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL • leonardos706.com • (352) 376-4567
Every Mon: Hot Club de Ville, 6:30–9:30 pm. Every Thu: Marty Liquori & Friends, 7:30–10:30 pm.
1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609 • satchelspizza.com • (352) 335-7272
April 11: Rick Randlett, 6–9 pm.
3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 • performingarts.ufl.edu • (352) 392-2787
All shows 7:30 pm. April 12: Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour — 55th Anniversary.
3885 NW 24th Blvd, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32605 • theredoniongainesville.com • (352) 505-0088
Every first Sat: Jazz Night with Cathy DeWitt (vocals), Frank Sullivan (piano), JT Plumeri (bass), Rob Rothschild (drums), 7 pm. April 5: Terraplane Duo. April 27: Terraplane Blues Band.
5001 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605 • (352) 367-9993
Every Wed: The Don David Band (southern rock/blues), 8–11 pm.
North Road, Gainesville, FL 32606 • sfcollege.edu
April 4: "Hello World" — A Jazz Concert by the Friends of Lennie, a tribute to Lennie Kesl. Lennie Kesl Art Exhibit 6–7 pm, concert at 7 pm. Performers include Frank Sullivan, Vic Donnell, and Howard Wapner (piano); Omi Ajamu, Cathy DeWitt, Dawn Royston, and Dan Stepp (vocals); Billy Bowker, Bill Hutchinson, and Rob Rothschild (drums); David Ottenberg, Ron Thomas, and Terry Plumeri (bass); Nick DeCarlis (cornet); Ben Grier (saxophone); Marty Liquori (guitar). Tickets: (352) 395-4181. April 18: Santa Fe's Jazz Up Spring. Tickets: (352) 214-8178.
302 NE 6th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32602
April 6: Gainesville Community Jazz Band, 3:30 pm.
4225 Northwest 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605 • uufg.org / gnvfriendsofjazz.org • (352) 377-1669
$10/$15/$20, 7:30 pm. May 4: 11th Annual Gainesville Jazz Festival. July 9: Gary Langford & The Jazz Project.
333 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 • performingarts.ufl.edu • (352) 392-2787
All shows 7:30 pm. April 20: Al Stewart. April 27: Ninety Miles featuring Stefon Harris, Nicholas Payton & David Sanchez.
Gainesville, FL • wxjz.fm
Mon–Fri 2–7 pm: Quincy's Smooth Jazz. Every Sat 9 pm–3 am: Smooth Blues Saturday Night with Quincy.
Hawthorne
14531 East County Road 325, Hawthorne, FL 32640 • yearlingrestaurant.net • (352) 466-3999
Thu–Sun: Florida blues icon Willie "Real Deal" Green plays the blues. Call to confirm times and nights.
High Springs
825 S Main St, High Springs, FL 32643 • facebook.com/BlueMoonHighSprings • (386) 454-5514
65 North Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643 • greatoutdoorsdining.com • (386) 454-1288
7–10 pm. April 13: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. April 19: Terraplane Blues Band. May 11: Little Mike & The Tornadoes.
200 N Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643 • (386) 454-1416
April 27: Bubba Can't Dance Blues Band, 11:30 am–12:45 pm.
25 NE 1st Ave, High Springs, FL 32643 • (386) 454-5700
April 5: Belmont & Jones, 8 pm. May 3: Belmont & Jones, 6 pm.
51 NE 2nd Ave, High Springs, FL 32643 • facebook.com/SouthernSoulRestaurantLounge • (386) 454-0429
Every Fri and Sat: Wayne & Ben & Phillip, 7–11 pm.
Interlachen
223 Royal Ave, Interlachen, FL 32148 • royalmanorwinery.com • (386) 684-6270
May 18–19: Wine & Folk Music Fest featuring Bridget Kelly Band unplugged.
Jacksonville
3585 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 • brickofavondale.com • (904) 387-0606
Every Fri and Sat: Hot Shock (jazz fusion), 7:30 pm–midnight.
256 E Church St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 • (904) 354-4162
Every Fri: Just Jazz Quartet, 11 am–1 pm. Buffet $10.
117 West Duval St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 • jaxjazzfest.com
May 23–26: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band, BWB featuring Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Euge Groove, Gerald Albright, Gregory Porter, Poncho Sanchez, Yellowjackets, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and many more TBA.
Multiple locations — see europeanstreet.com/locations.aspx • (904) 399-1740
8–9:30 pm. April 13: Beth McKee, $15. April 25: JB Scott's Swingin' Allstars with JB Scott (trumpet), Lisa Kelly (vocals), Ken Calhoun (guitar and banjo), Dave Steinmeyer (trombone), Jim Snyder (clarinet), Stan Piper (bass), Eric Mason (drums). May 16: Lisa Kelly & Joshua Bowlus Trio with Lisa Kelly (vocals), Joshua Bowlus (piano), bass and drums TBA. May 30: JB Scott's Swingin' Allstars (same personnel as April 25). June 27: Joshua Bowlus Trio. August 17: Willie Green.
1324 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211 • jazzlandcafe.com • (904) 924-2324
Every Tue: Jazz Jam Session Happy Hour, 6–9 pm, $5 with no minimum.
1500 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217 • mojobbq.com • (904) 247-6636
April 13: Tab Benoit. April 17: RSB.
1602 Walnut Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 • threelayersacoffeehouse.com
Every Thu: Al Poindexter, 7–7:45 pm, then jam until 10 pm.
11362 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223 • thetreesteakhousejax.com • (904) 262-0006
Every Thu: Biva Jazz, 7–9 pm.
1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 • unf.edu/fineartscenter • (904) 620-1000
25th Anniversary of UNF's Great American Jazz Series. $8/$12/$20, 7:30 pm. Tickets: (904) 620-2878. April 4: Arranger/Composer Maria Schneider and Saxophonist Donny McCaslin; JB Scott, Director.
Jacksonville Beach
831 North 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 • bluesrockinn.com • (904) 249-0007
Every Tue: Mike McKaba, 7 pm. Every Thu: Franky Day & The Blues Rockers, 10 pm. Every Fri: Franky Day & The Blues Rockers, 10 pm. Every Sat: Mike McKaba, 7 pm; Franky Day & The Blues Rockers, 10 pm. Every Sun: The Burners, 8 pm.
Jacksonville Beach, FL • springingtheblues.com
April 5–7: Jim McKaba and the After Hours Band, Dave Fields, EG Kight, David Gerald, Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown, The Lee Boys, Ed Cotton, Beech St Blues Band, Linda Grenville, Peterson Brothers Band, Cedric Burnside Project, Damon Fowler Group, DieDra & the RuffPro Band, Victor Wainwright and the Wild Roots, Rachael Warfield, Selwyn Birchwood, Peter Karp / Sue Foley, Parker Urban Band, Willie Randolph and Friends, Zac Harmon.
Lake Butler
11967 SW 51st Trail, Lake Butler, FL 32054 • (386) 496-3591
April 20: Little Mike & The Tornadoes.
Lake City
2888 US Hwy 90 W, Lake City, FL 32055 • (386) 438-5200
May 4: Little Mike & The Tornadoes.
Live Oak
3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, FL 32060 • musicliveshere.com / waneefestival.com • (386) 364-1683
April 18–20: Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, Gov't Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Leon Russell, Tower of Power, Les Claypool's Duo de Twang, Electric Hot Tuna, Maceo Parker, Steel Pulse, North Mississippi Allstars, Blackberry Smoke, Galactic and Friends, The Greyboy Allstars, Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, The Lee Boys, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Revivalists, Monophonics, Boombox, Oli Brown Band, Flannel Church, The Yeti Trio, Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch.
New Smyrna Beach
556 East Third Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 • thegarlic.net • (386) 424-6660
Every Sun and Mon: Thom Chambers, 6–10 pm. Every Tue: Mike Lamy (joined every 2nd and 4th Tue by Linda Cole), 6–10 pm. Every Wed and Thu: Mark "Muddy Harp" Hodgson, 6–10 pm. Every Fri and Sat: Mark "Muddy Harp" Hodgson, 7–11 pm. Last Sun of every month: Sounds of Sinatra with The Marc Monteson Quintet, 5–7 pm, no cover.
859 Pompano Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 • jbsfishcamp.com • (386) 427-5747
April 5: RobertTop Thomas, 4:30 pm.
421 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 • (386) 423-1469
May 17–18: RobertTop Thomas, 9 pm. June 1: RobertTop Thomas, 9 pm. June 2: RobertTop Thomas, 9 pm.
309 Buenos Aires Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 • toniandjoes.com • (386) 427-6850
Every Thu: Rich Walker Quartet featuring Linda Cole, 6–9 pm. April 13: RobertTop Thomas, 4 pm and 3:30 pm. June 2: RobertTop Thomas, 3:30 pm.
Newberry
105 SW 128th St, Newberry, FL 32669 • gnvfriendsofjazz.org • (352) 331-4000
May 4: Free. 6 pm: Zach Chester Quartet. 7 pm: Hot Club de Ville. 8 pm: Gruv Therapy. 9 pm: Little Jake and the Soul Searchers. 10 pm: Ben Champion Quartet.
24920 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669 • (352) 472-4229
Every 2nd Sat: Stonebranch Band, 8 pm.
Ocala
2426 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470 • (352) 622-4050
Every Mon: Blues Jam with Adams Bros, 7–11 pm.
506 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 • (352) 369-6656
May 10: Big Time Juke & the Joints.
1227 SW 17th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 • ocalaentertainmentcomplex.com • (352) 433-2232
May 11: Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues.
9401 SW 110th St, Ocala, FL 34476 • (352) 746-5694
Every 3rd Sun, 2–5 pm.
Ormond Beach
123 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 • frappesnorth.com • (386) 615-4888
No cover, 7–10 pm. April 12: Smooth Jazz with Saxophonist Pat D'Aguanno. April 26: Smooth Jazz with Saxophonist Pat D'Aguanno.
Palatka
714 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177 • downtownbluesbarandgrille.com • (386) 325-5454
Smoke-free venue. No cover except for special events. Wed: Local talent, mix of genres, 6–9 pm. Fri: The Garage Band 1-4-5 Jam, 8 pm (except special events). Sat: Blues, 8:30 pm. Sun: Acoustic Pickin' Circle, 2 pm; Hosted 1-4-5 Jam, 4 pm. Full PA, bass rig, guitar amps, keys, and drums available — just show up and jam. April 13: Duffy Kane & The Freedom Train. June 1: Little Mike & The Tornadoes.
Ponte Vedra Beach
1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 • pvconcerthall.com • (904) 209-0399
April 19: David Benoit & Brian Culbertson.
330 A1A North, Suite 208, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 • urbanflats.net
Every Thu: High Tides of Jazz, 7:30 pm.
Port Orange
4647 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129 • alfredosfamilypizzeriarestorante.com • (386) 322-6090
Every Sat: Jimmy Bryer, 6–9 pm.
1000 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32127 • lakesidejazz@gmail.com • (386) 761-6096
April 19–20: 9 am–9 pm. Performances from 60+ middle school, high school, and collegiate big bands in an open-air amphitheater. Adjudicators/clinicians: JB Scott, Lisa Kelly, Jeff Rupert, Leon Anderson, and more.
5236 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127 • (386) 788-5434
April 6: RobertTop Thomas, 6 pm. April 26: RobertTop Thomas, 6 pm.
3510 S Nova Road, Port Orange, FL 32127 • winebankportorange.com • (386) 492-4899
No cover, 8–11 pm. April 13: Smooth Jazz with Saxophonist Pat D'Aguanno.
St. Augustine
95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 • casamonica.com • (904) 810-6810
8 pm–midnight. April 26: Lisa Kelly Jazz Collective — "Swingin' Jazz Classics & More!" with Lisa Kelly (vocals), Joshua Bowlus (piano), Rick Ravelo (bass), Ben Adkins (drums). April 27: Lisa Kelly Jazz Collective — "Swingin' Jazz Classics & More!" with Lisa Kelly (vocals), Joshua Bowlus (piano), Rick Ravelo (bass), Ben Adkins (drums). May 17: Lisa Kelly Jazz Collective — "Swingin' Jazz Classics & More!" with Lisa Kelly (vocals), Jeff Phillips (piano and bass), Clyde Connor (drums).
14 W Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084 • rhythmandribs.net • (904) 669-1872
April 5–7: Toots Lorraine & The Traffic, Blistur, The Corbitt Brothers, The Lee Boys, Parker Urban Band, Herd of Watts, Love Chunk, Yankee Slickers, JJ Grey & Mofro, Grandpa's Cough Medicine, The Impediments, Clark Hill, Swamp Cabbage.
4000 A1A and Ocean Trace Rd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 • worldfamousoasis.com • (904) 471-3424
Every Wed: ET Swing with Don Durkee (piano), James Whitfield (sax), Ted Tadesco (bass), Eddie Trestor (drums), 5–8 pm.
361 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080 • (904) 471-2192
Every Sun: Jazz Jam Session with Bill Doyle (drums), Don Durkee (piano), Frank Capek (bass), 2–6 pm.
66 Hypolita St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 • rhettspianobar.com • (904) 825-0502
Live torch, jazz, and blues nightly.
10 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Every Sun: Morgan Green and the Blues Cats, 4:30–7:30 pm.
1340 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080 • staugamphitheatre.com • (904) 471-1965
May 4: Gamble Rogers Folk Festival with Brian Smalley and many more.
24 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084 • tini-martini-bar.com
Every Thu: Bob Fraioli, solo piano, 5:30–9:30 pm.
