Every Jazz & Blues event happening in clubs, concerts and festivals in Florida, almost!

Here is a quick plain-text cut-n-paste from our nine pages of listings of what is happening across Florida on the jazz & blues scene. A more orderly presentation can be found in our listings pages at www.JazzBluesFlorida.com, which are updated daily. Don't see your favorite venue or band listed? Let them know they should get a hold of us to discuss how to be included. Just send an email to Charlie@JazzBluesFlorida.com and we will respond ASAP. Thanks! LISTINGS AS OF 9AM, 12/12/12: 

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Schedules Subject To Change
NORTHEAST FLORIDA
North of Orlando and East of Perry. (Metropolitan areas of Ocala, Gainesville, JAX, St. Augstine, Daytona, New Smyrna Beach)
101 Downtown: 201 SE 2nd Ave, Gainesville FL 32601 8-10pm, Every Wed: Scott Wilson Jazz Band.
Alfredo’s Restaurant: 4647 S. Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129 (386)322-6090 alfredosfamilypizzeriarestorante.com 6-9pm, Every Sat: Jimmy Bryer.
Amelia's Restaurant: 235 S Main St., Gainesville FL 32601 Every Wed: Swanson-Hill Jazz Duo.
Ballyhoo Grill: 3700 W University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607 ballyhoogrill.com (352)373-0059 6:30-9:30pm, Every Tue: Marty Liquori & Friends.
Bank & Blues Club: 701 Main Street, Daytona Beach FL 32118 (386)257-9272 8pm Every Wed, Chasin' the Blues Jam hosted by Chance Gardner.
Barnies' Coffee & Tea: 5750 SW 75th St., Suite 60, Gainesville, FL, 32608 7pm, NBlues Rock Inn: 831 North 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 bluesrockinn.com (904)249-0007 7pm, Every Tue: Mike McKaba; 10pm, Every Thu: Franky Day & The Blues Rockers; 10pm, Every Fri: Franky Day & The Blues Rockers; 7pm, Every Sat: Mike McKaba; 10pm, Every Sat: Franky Day & The Blues Rockers; 8pm, Every Sun: The Burners.
Brick Restaurant: 3585 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 brickofavondale.com (904)387-0606 Fri 8pm - 12am, Sat 7:30pm - 11:30pm. Dec 14, 15: Joshua Bowlus Quartet.
Bull, The: 18 SW 1st Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 thebulldowntown.com (352)672-6266, Call for Dates: 10pm-midnight, Jazzology w/ Paul Johnson - sax, Brian Stevens - trombone, Chris Storey - guitar, Jarrod Doll - double bass, Dave Marsh - drums.
Cafe C: 424 N.W. 8th Ave, Gainesville FL 32601 (352)377-7433 celebrations-cafec.com 11am-3pm, Brunch served, Every Sun: Middleground (NCFBS 2013 IBC Duo Representative). MAP
Caribbean Jack's: 721 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach FL 32114 caribbeanjacks.com (386)523-3000 10am-2pm Every Sun: Jazz brunch with Ray Guiser.
Charlie Horse: 2426 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470 (352)622-4050 7-11pm, Every Mon: Blues Jam w/ Adams Bros.
Church of the Good Shepherd: 100 Stockton St, Riverside (JAX) FL 32204 riversidefinearts.org 7:30pm, March 14: Tierney Sutton Band.
Clancy's Cantina: 301 Flagler Avenue New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 clancyscantina.com (386)428-4500
Clara’s at the Cathedral: 256 E. Church St. Jacksonville, FL, 32202 (904)354-4162 Buffet $10. 11am-1pm Every Fri: ust Jazz Quartet jazz band.
Culhane's Irish Pub: 967 Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 culhanesirishpub.com 6-8pm, Every 1st Tues: John Thomas Group. 7-9pm, Every 3rd Tues: Indigo Blue Jazz.
Dirty Bar: 2441 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606 (352)373-1141 North Central Florida Blues Society Jam: 3rd Sunday every month 8pm; Feb 2: Little Mike & The Tornadoes . MAP
Dive Pub & Grub: 25 NE 1st Ave, High Springs FL 32643 facebook.com/TheDivePubGrub (386)454-5700 6-9pm, Dec14:  Rick Randlett.
Dog Star Tavern: 10 North 2nd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 facebook.com/dogstartavern (904)277-8010 Feb 2: Ben Prestage.
Dos Mama's Eastside Eatery: 2017 NE 27h Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609 facebook.com/DosMamasEastside (352) 505-0369, 8-11:00pm, Dec 14: Little Jake & The Soul Searchers; 21: Anna Marie & Friends; 28: Little Mike & The Tornadoes; 31: Middleground (NCFBS 2013 IBC Duo Representative) and (NCFBS 2012 IBC Representative) R. Mutt Blues Band (NCFBS 2013 IBC Band Representative); Jan 25: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. MAP
Downtown Blues Bar & Grille: 714 St John's Ave, Palatka FL 32177 downtownbluesbarandgrille.com (386)325-5454. The Best Blues Venue in North East Florida with real blues on every SMOKE FREE Saturday night w/ occasional special events (all shows are 'No Cover' except special events). Events are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise stated: Saturday shows start at 8:30. "The Weekend Starts on Wednesdays" features local talent with a mix of genre's from 6 to 9 PM, "The Garage Band 1*4*5 Jam every Friday at 8 PM with an exception for occasional Special Events. Acoustic Pickin Circle every Sunday at 2 PM and Hosted 1*4*5 Jam Sunday's at 4 PM. Full PA, Bass Rig, Guitar Amps, Keys, Drums, just show up and jam! For information call (386) 325-5454. CALENDAR LISTINGS -  Dec 15: Damon Fowler ($7 advance/$12 door); Jan 20: Kelly Richey; March 2: JP Soars & The Red Hots; 16: Albert Castiglia.  MAP
Embers: 3545 SW 34th St., Gainesville FL 32608 6-9pm Every Thu: Zac Chester Duo; Every Fri: Karl Weismantel Duo.
Emiliano's Cafe: 7 SE First Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32608 emilianoscafe.com (352)375-7381 6:30-10pm, 2nd & 4th Mondays: Combinations of Nick DeCarlis, Frank Sullivan & David Ottenberg; 1st & 3rd & 5th Monday: Brenda Bayne w/ Robert D'Amico & David Glennon; 6:30-10pm, Every Wed: Karl Weismantel Duo.
European Street Cafe Listening Room: (This club runs multiple venues, so please contct them for location of performances) Jacksonville, FL, europeanstreet.com (904)399-1740  SAN MARCOS - Dec 20: Linda Cole & The Joshua Bowlus Quartet; 27: JB Scott's Swingin' Allstars. BEACH BLVD -  Dec 22: Midnight Clear Holiday Jazz Concert w/ Bob Moore & Tony Steve.
Florida Theater: 128 E Forsyth St Jacksonville, FL 32202 floridatheatre.com (904)355-5661 Dec 9: Joe Bonamassa; 12: Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair; Jan 6: B.B. King; March 14: Steve Miller Band; 20: Jake Shimabukuro.
Francesca's Trattoria: 4410 NW 25 Place, Gainesville, FL 32606 francescastrattoria.com (352)378-7152 6-9pm, Every Sun: Karl Weismantel Duo.
Garlic: 556 East Third Ave, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 thegarlic.net (386)424-6660 6-10pm, Every Sun & Mon: Thom Chambers; 6-10pm Every Tue: Mike Lamy (joined every 2nd & 4th Tue by Linda Cole); 6-10pm Every Wed & Thur: Mark "Muddy Harp" Hodgson; 7-11pm, Every Fri & Sat: Mark "Muddy Harp" Hodgson; 5-7 pm, last Sunday of Every Month: Sounds of Sinatra with The Marc Monteson Quintet, no cover.
Great Outdoors Restaurant: 65 North Main Street High Springs, FL 32643 (386)454-1288 greatoutdoorsdining.com Dec 15: Little Mike & The Tornadoes; Jan 19: Little Mike & The Tornadoes.  Map
High Dive: 210 SW Second Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 (352)372-7320 Feb 1: Thomas Wynn & The Believers.
Jazzland Cafe: 1324 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211 jazzlandcafe.com (904)924-2324 DECEMBER - Dec 11: Jazzland Jam Session w/ Scott Mariash/Jack Pierson/Larry Nader, 7-10pm, No Cover for Participating Musicians; 18: Jazzland Jam Session w/ Scott Mariash/Jack Pierson/Larry Nader, 7-10pm, No Cover for Participating Musicians; 21: Jazzland's Rising Star Series - New Talent Search with Jose Bonilla, Open-to-Public Auditions & Live Performances, 8:00 PM 'til Midnight, $5; 22: Jazzland's Christmas Celebration - The Kenny MacKenzie Trio w/ John Pellegrino, Scott Mariash, 8pm-Midnight, $10 Cover & 2 Drink Minimum; 31: New Year's Eve Gala w/ The Southern Art Music Ensemble - Michael Ryce/Michael Decuir/George Rodgers/Alfred Salvant and Special Guests, Party Hats & Favors & Buffet Dinner & Midnight Champagne Toast and Balloon Drop, 8-Until, $35 per person - Reservations Reccomended.
Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL 32609 satchelspizza.com (352)335-7272  6-9pm, Dec 15: Bridget Kelly; 21: Cracker The Box; 22: Jazz Bandits; 27:  Rick Randlett; Jan 24:  Rick Randlett.
Mojo Kitchen: 1500 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217 mojobbq.com (904)247-6636 April 13: Tab Beniot.
Napolatano’s: 606 NW 75th St, Gainesville FL 32607 napolatanos.com (352)332-6671 Every Sunday 6-9:30pm
Panama Hatties: 361 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080 (904)471-2192 2-6pm, Every Sun: Jazz Jam Session w/ Bill Doyle - drums, Don Durkee - piano, Frank Capek - bass.
Phillips Center - University of Florida: 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 performingarts.ufl.edu (352)392-ARTS (2787) All shows 7:30 pm. Feb 22: Dark Star Orchestra; 26: Creole Choir of Cuba; March 1: Lúnasa; 20: Chick Corea and Bella Fleck; 30: One Night of Queen – Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works; April 12: Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: 55th Anniversary. MAP
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall: 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 pvconcerthall.com (904)209-0399 Dec 9: Tyrone Wells; 14: Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks; Jan 10: Tom Rush; 12: Marcia Ball and Her Band; 25: Marshall Crenshaw & The Bottle Rockets; Feb 7: Leon Redbone.  Map This Location
Red Onion Grill: 3885 NW 24th Blvd # A Gainesville, FL 32605 theredoniongainesville.com (352)505-0088  7pm, Every First Sat: Jazz Night w/ Cathy DeWitt - vocals, Frank Sullivan - piano; JT Plumeri - bass; Rob Rothschild - drums.
Rhett’s Piano Bar: 66 Hypolita St, St. Augustine FL 32084 rhettspianobar.com (904)825-0502 Live Torch, Jazz, & Blues Nightly.
Sandy's Place: 5001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605 Phone (352)367-9993 8-11pm, Every Wed: The Don David Band (Southern Rock/Blues).  MAP
Santa Fe College - North West Campus - Fine Arts Hall Theatre: North Road, Gainesville, FL 32606 sfcollege.edu Tix (352)395-4181 Feb 14: Santa Fe Big Band Swing Dance ; April 18: Santa Fe's Jazz Up Spring.
Shanghai Nobby's: 10 Anatasia Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 4:30pm-7:30pm, Every Sun: Morgan Green and the Blues Cats.
Seawalk Plaza: Jacksonville Beach, FL springingtheblues.com 2013 Springing the Blues Festival, April 5, 6 & 7: TBA
Southern Soul Restaurant & Lounge: 51 NE 2nd Ave, High Springs, FL 32643 (386)454-0429 facebook.com/SouthernSoulRestaurantLounge 7-11pm, Every Fri & Sat: Wayne & Ben & Phillip.
Squitieri Theatre - University of Florida: 3201 Hull Road (West Wing of the Phillips Center), Gainesville, FL 32611 performingarts.ufl.edu (352)392-ARTS (2787) All shows 7:30 pm. Feb 2, 3 (2pm): Good Lovelies; March 21: David Holt and Josh Goforth. MAP
Stingray's Sports Saloon: 230 South Beach St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114 stingrayssportssaloon.com (386)492-7785 Every Thurs: Ensemble Jam.
SummerGlen Grand Hall: 15480 SW 13th Circle Ocala, FL 34473 www.summerglen.com (352) 245-3897 Jan 17: Selwyn Birch (Suncoast Blues Society 2013 IBC Representative) 6pm. MAP
Three Layers Café: 1602 Walnut Street Jacksonville FL 32206 threelayersacoffeehouse.com Every Thur: Al Poindexter 7-7:45pm & jam til 10pm.
Tini Martini Bar, Casablanca Inn: 24 Avenida Menendez, St Augustine, FL 32084 tini-martini-bar.com 5:30-9:30pm Every Thur: Bob Fraioli playing Solo Piano.
Toni & Joe's Patio: 309 Beunos Aires Ave, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 toniandjoes.com (386)427-6850 6-9pm Every Thur: Rich Walker Quartet Feat. Linda Cole
Tree Steak House: 11362 San Jose Blvd, JAX FL 32223 thetreesteakhousejax.com (904)262-0006 7-9pm Every Thur: Biva Jazz.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 4225 Northwset 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605 uufg.org (352)377-1669 Gainesville Friends of Jazz Series (gnvfriendsofjazz.org), $10/$15/$20, 7:30pm, Feb 12: Bob James & Howard Paul; May 4: 11th Annual Gainesville Jazz Festival; July 9: Gary Langford & The Jazz Project.
University Auditorium - University of Florida: 333 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 performingarts.ufl.edu (352)392-ARTS (2787) All shows 7:30 pm. Jan 25: Steve Wilson & Wilsonian’s Grain; Feb 1: California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio; 16: LIVE AT BIRDLAND: Featuring the Birdland Big Band, directed by Tommy Igoe; March 3 (2pm): Apollo’s Fire 'Come to the River"; 24: John Williams and John Etheridge; April 20: Al Stewart;  27: NINETY MILES featuring Stefon Harris, Nicholas Payton & David Sanchez. MAP
UNF Fine Arts Center - Lazzrra Performance Hall: 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 unf.edu/fineartscenter (904)620-1000 25TH ANNIVERSARY of UNF's GREAT AMERICAN JAZZ SERIES. Tix at (904)620-2878. Lazzara Performance Hall, $8/$17/$25, 7pm, Feb 14: Vocalist Kevin Mahogany.
UNF Fine Arts Center - Robinson Theater: 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 unf.edu/fineartscenter (904)620-1000 25TH ANNIVERSARY of UNF's GREAT AMERICAN JAZZ SERIES. Tix at (904)620-2878. Robinson Theater, $8/$12/$20, 7:30pm, April 4: Arranger/Composer Maria Schneider and Saxophonist Donny McCaslin.Urban Flats: 330 A1A North, Suite 208, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 urbanflats.net 7:30pm, Every Thur: High Tides of Jazz.
VFW Post 4781: 9401 SW. 110th St., Ocala, FL, 34476 (352)746-5694 Ocala Jazz Society Jam, 2-5pm, third Sunday  of each month.
Westend Lounge: 24920 W. Newberry Road, Newberry FL 32669 (352)472-4229 8pm, 2nd Saturday of each month: Stonebranch Band.
WXJZ: Smooth Jazz 100.9, Gainesville, FL WXJZ.fm, 2-7pm Mon-Fri: QQuincy’s Smooth Jazz; Every Sat, 9pm-3am, Smooth Blues Saturday Night with Qquincy!
Yearling: 14531 East County Road 325 Hawthorne, FL 32640 yearlingrestaurant.net (352)466-3999 Thur-Sun: Florida Blues icon Willie "Real Deal" Green plays the blues. Call to confirm times and nights.


MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
AVENTURA
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center: 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura, FL 33180 aventuracenter.org 305-466-8002  $35/$50. 8:30pm, Feb 22: Jazz Around the World; April 7: Too Marvelous For Words: The Songs of Johnny Mercer w/ Lee Lessack.
COCONUT GROVE
Coconut Grove Sailing Club: 2990 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133-6096 cgsc.org (305)444-4571 8pm, Dec 31: IKO-IKO w/ Nicole Yarling.
CocoWalk: 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133 (305)444-0777 cocowalk.net Jazz Pizzazz Thursdays, 6-10pm
CORAL GABLES
BankUnited Center: 1245 Dauer Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146-2507 miami.edu/frost/index.php/frost (305)284-4940 Feb 20: Steve Miller: Rockin’ and Swingin’ with the Frost Concert Jazz Band.
Café: at Books & Books: 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables FL 33134  booksandbooks.com (305)442-4408 7pm,  Every Fri: outdoor Jazz, African, Latin, Island, World. Dec 22: Eddie Balzola and Oriente. MAP
Coral Gables Congregational Church: 3010 DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables FL 33134 communityartsprogram.org (305)448-7421 $25 general admission, 8pm, Dec 11: Tigertail Productions Presents Concert by Dutch trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and German pianist Florian Weber (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist). TICKETS: Buy online www.tigertail.org, or call 305 324 4337. MAP
Downtown Coral Gables: kingmangostrut.org 2pm, Dec 30: 31st Annual King Mango Strut - Commodore Plaza will remain closed until 6PM for the After-Strut-Party with Bands, Dancing & Merriment.
Fritz & Franz Bierhaus: 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Bierhaus.cc. (305)774-1883 15th Annual Coral Gables Blues Fest, Jan 24-27: Albert Castiglia, IKO IKO, John Lisi, Eric Charles Group, Bobby Stringer Blues Band, Papa Joe Blues Band, The Pat Hunter Project, JUKE, Transition Blues Band, Deck 52, Eric Austin-Electric Revolution. MAP
Globe Café & Bar: 377 Alhambra Cir. Coral Gables FL 33134 theglobecafe.com (305)445-3555. Sets: 9pm-1am. Every Sat: Jazz.
Gusman Concert Hall: Frost School of Music at the University of Miami: 1314 Miller Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33124 music.miami.edu/concerts Dec 29: Bobby Nathan Band 9pm. MAP
Titanic Brewery : 5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables FL 33134  titanicbrewery.com (305)667-2537. Every Wed: 9:30pm Blues Jam w/Chris Cosner Blues Band.
CUTLER BAY
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center: 10950 SW 211th Street, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 www.smdcac.org (786)573-5300 Jan 26 @ 8pm: Sweet Honey in the Rock(Main Stage); Jan 4: Flamenco: Spanish Heritage, 8:30pm;  5:  Flamenco: Spanish Heritage, 8:30pm and 10:30pm;  25 @ 8:30pm & 26 @ 8:30pm & 10:30pm & 27 @ 3:30pm: Rene Marie, Cabaret Series (Black Box); Feb 17 @ 7pm: Live At Birdland with Birdland Big Band (Mainstage); Feb 22 at 8:30pm & 23 at 8:30pm & 10:30pm & 24 @ 3:30pm: Siempre Flamenco, Cabaret Series (Black Box); March 9: Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra – Latin Jazz Septet (Mainstage); April 5: South American Fusion (from Brazil to Cuba) (Cabaret Series). 8:30pm; 6:  South American Fusion (from Brazil to Cuba) (Cabaret Series), 8:30pm and 10:30p.m.
HOMESTEAD
Black Point Marina Ocean Grill Restaurant: 24775 SW 87 Ave., Cutler Bay FL 33032 (305)258-3918 6-10pm Every Wed: Jazz Band Connections.
MIAMI/MIAMI GARDENS/N MIAMI/N MIAMI BEACH/MIAMI SHORES & LAKES
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts - Knight Concert Hall: 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami FL 33132 arshtcenter.org (305)949-6722  Jazz Roots Series 2012-13 Shows at 8pm. Dec 14: Super Sax w/ Maceo Parker, Candy Dulfer; Jan 11: Jazz and the Philharmonic w/ Bobby McFerrin, Dave Grusin, Eric Owens, Terence Blanchard, Mark O'Connor, Shelly Berg, The University of Miami Frost School of Music Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, Musicians of YoungArts, Presented with the Frost School of Music and YoungArts; Feb 15: Monk & Coltrane w/ T.S. Monk, Nnenna Freelon, Kevin Mahogany, Ernie Watts Quartet; March 22: CUBOP – Celebrating Diz & Chano w/ Paquito D'Rivera, Jon Faddis, Giovanni Hidalgo, Dave Samuels, Florida International University Jazz Big Band; April 12: Generation Next: Piano w/ Hiromi: The Trio Project, Gerald Clayton Trio. MAP Need a Hotel?
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami FL 33132 arshtcenter.org (305)949-6722 themiso.org 8pm, April 20: Miami Symphony Presents Symphonic Blues - Gershwin: Cuban Overture; Ravel: Concerto in G for Piano and Orchestra with Monique Duphil, piano; Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carla Maria von Weber; William Russo: Street Music, A Blues Concerto, Op. 65 with Corky Siegel, harmonica & piano.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami FL 33132 arshtcenter.org (305)949-6722 $35-$95, 8:30pm, April 2: Diana Krall; 19: Esperanza Spalding: Radion Music Society.
Alliance Francaise de Miami: 618 SW 8th Street, 33 130 Miami, FL 33130 afmiami.org (305)859-8760 7:30pm Feb 8: FIU School of Music at the Alliance Française Series: FIU’s Jazz Combo 1 presents an evening of jazz including original compositions by group members and unique interpretations of standard jazz repertoire. MAP
Avenue D Jazz and Blues Lounge: 8 South Miami Ave., Miami, Fl 33130 9pm-midnight, Jan 19: Johnny Holliday & Friends.
Bossa Nova Lounge @ Doral Golf Resort: 4400 N.W. 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33178 doralresort.com/About/Bossanova Live Latin and Jazz music daily 8pm-11pm, Sunday: Dianna & Eddy.
Calder Casino & Race Course - Twin Spires Restaurant: 21001 N.W. 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 calderracecourse.com (954)554-1800  Dec 8: Eddie Balzola and Oriente. MAP
Christy's Restaurant, Steakhouse Bar: 3101 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, FL 33134 christysrestaurant.com 33134 (305) 446-1400 Every Fri: Hal Roland & Matt Bonelli; Every Sat: Laurence Elder.
Churchill’s: 5501 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33137 churchillspub.com (305)757-1807 Every Mon: 9pm, Jazz Jam
Crescendo Jazz and Blues Lounge: 2201 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33137 crescendojazzandblues.com (305)967-8176 Every Wed: Lawvawn The Saxman Extraordinaire, 7-9pm; Every Thur: Dr. Detroit; Every Fri: Blues Night with either Eric Charles or Blues Doctor Mr. O, 9pm-midnight; Every Sat: Soul Jazz w/ Ernest Walker Jr., 9pm-midnight; Every Sun: Shenita, 2-6pm.
Downtown Financial Center - Sky Lounge: 100 SE Second Street, Miami FL 33131 MiamiJazzSociety.com (305)684-4564 Dec 12: Students from UM Jazz Band; Jan 9: Yvonne Brown and Gary Thomas Trio; Feb 13: Yvonne Brown and Gary Thomas Trio; Mar 13: Yvonne Brown and Gary Thomas Trio; Apr 10: Yvonne Brown and Gary Thomas Trio; May 8: Alice Day Band; Jun 12: Eddie Balzola and Oriente; Jul 10: Federico Britos; Aug 14: Jesse Jones Jr; Sep 11: Melton Mustafa;  Dec 11: New World School of the Arts HS Jazz Combo.
Fish House, The: 10000 SW 56th St # 41 (Miller Road) Miami, FL 33165 thefishhouse.com (305)595-8453 7011pm, Every Fri: Papa Joe; Jan 19: Bobby Nathan Band 8pm. MAP
FIU - Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center: 10910 SW 17th Street, Miami FL 33199 music.fiu.edu (305)348-0496 JAZZ at the Wertheim Series, $25/Gen Admin & $15/Students, 7:30pm, April 2: Jazz at the Wertheim SeriesThe FIU Faculty Jazz Ensemble performs in an exciting evening of new and well-known jazz classics as well as original compositions by group members. MAP
Goodfellows Bar & Grill: 10442 SW 186th Street, Cutler Bay FL 33157 (305)254-0108 9pm, Every Thur: Jazz Jam
Green House Miami: 3207 NE 163rd ST, Miami, Florida 33162 greenhousemiami.com (305)949-6787 MAP
Jada Coles: 2224 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145 facebook.com/JadaColes (305)456-9242 Sound Mind Jam Session Every other Thurs w/ Marcel Salas, Daniel Susnjar, Danny Hayoun.
Lagniappe: 3425 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami FL, 33137 lagniappehouse.com (305)576-0108 8pm, Dec 14: Joel DaSilva(SFBS 2012 IBC Representative) and Stefano Acoustic/Electric Duo.
Little Hoolie's Sports Bar & Grill: 13135 SW 89th PL, Miami, FL 33176 littlehoolies.com (305) 252-9155 7pm, Every Tue: Blues Night w/ Leo Casino.
MOCA: Museum of Contemporary Art. 770 NE 125th St. N Miami, FL 33161 mocanomi.org (305)893-6211. Every last Fri: 8pm free/adm Outdoor Concert.
PAX: 337 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130 paxmiami.com (305) 640-5847 Dec 12: Drive By Big Band; 14: Luis Bofill; 15: Spam Allstars; 21: Palo; 22: Locos Por Juana; 29: Leon "Foster" Thomas. Map This Location
Perricone’s: 15 SE 10 St., Miami FL 33131 perricones.com (305)374-9449.   Every Wed & Thurs: 7:30-10:30pm Jamie Ousley Duo.
Shantel Lounge: 5422 NW 7th Ave, Miami FL 33127 (305)751-6752 9pm, Every Sun: The Mighty No Name Band and Invited Guest Performers.
Southeast Financial Center: 200 South Biscayne Bl, Miami Fl 33131, MiamiJazzSociety.com, FREE Admission, 12 noon – 2pm, Dec 10: Federico Britos; 11: Eddie Balzola and Oriente Trio; 12: Gary Thomas Trio; 13: Wendy Pedersen Trio; 14: Yvonne Brown with Gary Thomas Trio. MAP
Stage, The: 170 NE 38th Street, Miami, FL 33137 thestagemiami.com (305)576-9577 Dec 17: MJC Rent Party w/ Jim Gasior.
Sun Life Stadium: 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 jazzinthegardens.com March 16 & 17: Najee, et al.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Miami: 7701 SW 76 Ave. Miami FL 33143 uumia.org (305)661-0023 Jan 13: Vince Maggio and Randall Dollahan; Feb 10: Wendy Pedersen; March 17: Ira Sullivan; April 28: Debbie Orta Quintet.
WDNA-FM 88.9 Jazz Gallery: 2921 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145 wdna.org (305)662-8889 8pm, Every 3rd Fri: Jazz Encounters - middle and high school musicians are invited to play with veterans.
WLRN: 91.3 Fm. wlrn.org (305) 995-2236. Fridays at 1:00pm EST: Ed Bell Presents South Florida Arts Beat (SFAB).  Live on the radio and internet studio performances & interviews.
WLRN: 91.3 Fm. wlrn.org (305) 995-2236 9:30pm-midnight, Mon-Fri: Evening Jazz w/ The Real Tracy Fields, w/irregular live interviews of local jazz artists. Every Monday night is Miami Locals night. Live interviews 10-10:30pm.
Will Call: 700 NE 2nd Ave, Miami FL 33132 willcallmiami.com (305)577-5900  Dec 29: Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl (SFBS 2013 IBC Representative)10pm. MAP
Wolfson Auditorium - MDC’s Wolfson Campus: Suite 1261, Building 1, 300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami FL 33132 Jan 23: John Goldsby; noon, Feb 20: Dr. Lonnie Smith; 5:40pm, March 19: Wolfson Jazz Ensembles; noon, March 20: Angela Hagenbach; noon, April 10: Randy Bernsen.
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar: 2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami FL wynwoodkitchenandbar.com (305)722-8959 8-11pm 27: Max Farber; 29: Lawrence Elder.
MIAMI BEACH/NORTH MIAMI BEACH/SUNNY ISLES
Betsy South Beach - Lobby Bar: 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 thebetsyhotel.com (305)760-8288 8-11pm, Every Wed and Thur: Live Jazz.
Heritage Park, City of Sunny Isles Beach. 6-7:30pm, April 14: Four Seasons Cultural Series Concert #4: The FIU Studio Jazz Big Band presents a concert of swinging jazz including exciting newer compositions and favorites of the big band era.
Luna Star Café: 775 NE 125th St., North Miami FL 33161 lunastarcafe.com (305)799-7123. Music Tues - Sat .... with special concerts some Sundays & Mondays. 8-11pm, Jan 16: Night Breeze; Jan 19: Diane Ward Trio; 26: Paul Geremia; Feb 14: Amy Arlo & Almost Blue -Valentine's Day - 8pm. MAP
Maxine’s Bistro at Catalina Hotel & Beach Club: 1732 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139  catalinasouthbeach.com (305)674-1160 6-10pm, Every Wed: Rose Max & Ramatis; Every Friday: Alex Weitz Trio; Every Sat: Jay Blues Band; 10am-1pm, Every Sun: Sunday Jazz Brunch w/Arthur Barron.
Q Lounge: 841 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 qloungemiami.com (305)397-8056 7pm, Every Thur: Jazz by Hal Roland & Crew.
Tuna's Raw Bar & Grill: 17850 West Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 miamimedia.us/tunas (305)932-0630 Most Tuesdays & Every Friday: Leo Casino.
Van Dyke Upstairs: 846 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139 thevandykecafe.com (305)534-3600 9pm-1am, Music Nightly. Dec 9: Eddie Balzola and Oriente; Jan 13: Eddie Balzola and Oriente. MAP
Wolfsonian: 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 wolfsonian.org (305)531.1001 7pm, Jan 11: FIU School of Music at the Wolfsonian Series: The FIU Jazz Guitar Ensemble.
PINECREST
Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens: 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest FL 33156, pinecrest-fl.gov/gardens  Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens, $20 & $25 Individual Shows, $15 & $20 by subscription, Tickets (877)496-8499 or (305)669-6990 or online at https://tickets.completeticketsolutions.com/PCG/Online/default.asp , 6:30pm Gate, 8pm Show, Jan 26: Maria Rivas; Feb 9: Mad Romance; March 16: Ed Calle Big Band; April 13: Marlow Rosado. MAP


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The Florida Keys
Bayside Grille: 99530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo , FL 33037 keylargo-baysidegrill.com (305)451-4885 Live music every evening Mon - Sat. SPECIAL TOURING ARTIST BLUES EVENTS:  6:30pm, Dec 14 & 15: Albert Castiglia; 6:30pm, Dec 22: Steve Arvey (Stone Crab Steve); 29: Bobby & The Renegades; Jan 5: Andrew Jr. Boy Jones; Jan 16: Kelly Ritchey; Feb 5 & 6: JW Jones Band; Feb 20: Biscuit Miller; Feb 23: Todd Wolfe; March 2: Joel DaSilva & The Midnight Howl; April 13: Peter Karp & Sue Foley; April 17 & 18: Chris Duarte Group. MAP NEED LODGING?
Cafe Sole: 1029 Southard St. Key West FL 33040 cafesole.com (305)294-0230 Jazz Brunch, noon-2pm, Every Sun: Libby York.
Caribbean Club: Mile Marker 104, Bayside, Overseas Highway, Key Largo , FL 33037 (305)451-4466 7:30pm, Every Sun: Blues Jam with Jimmy Hawkins.
Green Turtle Inn: 81219 Overseas Highway (MM 81.5) Islamorada, FL 33036 greenturtlekeys.com  (305)664-2006 8-11pm Every Fri: Jazz/Blues (and sometimes on Sat, too!)
Hurricane Grill: 4650 Overseas Hwy. (MM49), Marathon FL 33050 hurricaneblues.com (305)743-2220 Dec 14, 15: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Jan 18, 19: Rockin' Jake. MAP
Schooner Wharf Bar: 2002 William St. Key West FL 33040 schoonerwharf.com  (305) 292-3302 Dec 30: Legendary JC's, 9pm-midnight; 31: Legendary JC's, 9pm-late; Jan 1: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band, 7pm-midnight. MAP
Truman Little White House: 111 Front Street, Key West, FL (305)294-9911 Tickets at keystix.com, 8pm, Jan 14, 15: Libby York & Howard Alden.


 FLORIDA JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVALS
1) Blues is blues. Jazz is jazz. "Music" contains a substantial element of one or the other or both.
2) Highlighted and linked fests are those that support us (ad placements). Only fair!
3) Logo placement is in exchange for support (ad placements) and
permament placement of our logo on their links page.
*non-highlighted links lead to our listing pages where more info can be found on non-participating festivals.

Fest Name
Location
Start Date
Type

JazzFest at Sea
Ft. Lauderdale
12/1/12
Jazz
Bradenton Blues Festival
Bradenton
12/01/12
Blues
Southern Pines Blues & BBQ Fest
Perry
12/07/12
Blues
Heritage Fest
Tampa
1/17/13
Music
Las Olas Blues Festival
Ft. Lauderdale
1/17/13
Blues
Sunshine Blues Festival
Ft. Myers
1/18/13
Blues
SUNSHINE BLUES FESTIVAL
Boca Raton
1/19/13
Blues
Sunshine Blues Festival
St. Petersberg
1/20/13
Blues
Coral Gables BluesFest
Coral Gables
1/24/13
Blues
Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge Blues & Beer Fest
Punta Gorda
1/26/13
Blues
Sunshine Jazz Festival
Ocoee
2/2/13
Jazz
Cocoa Village Mardis Gras
Cocoa Village
2/9/13
Music
Mt. Dora Music Fest
Mt. Dora
2/14/13
Music
Punta Gorda Wine & Jazz Festival
Punta Gorda
2/15/13
Jazz
Clearwater Sea-Blues Fest
Clearwater
2/15/13
Blues
City of Orlando Blues B-Q
Orlando
2/16/12
Blues
Carnival on the Mile
Coral Gables
3/2/13
Music
Sarasota Jazz Fest
Sarasota
3/3/13
Jazz
 Festival of the Arts Boca
Boca Raton
3/7/13
Music
Bonita Blues Fest
Bonita Springs
3/8/13
Blues
Jazz in the Gardens
Miami Gardens
3/16/13
Music
Great Atlantic Music & Seafood
JAX Beach
3/23/13
Music
1st Annual Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Festival
Fort Pierce
3/24/13
Jazz & Blues
Springing the Blues
Jacksonville
4/5/13
Blues
Tampa Bay Blues Fest
St. Petersberg
4/12/13
Blues
Gulf Coast Rhythm and Ribfest
Bradenton
4/12/13
Music
Seabreeze Smooth Jazz Fest
Panama City
4/17/13
Jazz
Indian River Jazz Fest
Titusville
4/26/13
Jazz
Jacksonville Jazz Fest
Jacksonville
5/23/12
Jazz
Suncoast Jazz Classic
Clearwater Beach
11/22/13
Jazz
Blues, Brews & BBQ
 Polk
2013 TBA
Blues
Blues & BBQ Fest
Winter Garden
2013 TBA
Blues
University of Central Florida Jazz Festival
Orlando
2013 TBA
Jazz
Quincy Blues and Barbecue Festival
Quincy
2013 TBA
Blues
Funky Biscuit Blues Fest
Boca Raton
2013 TBA
Blues
Immokalee Balloon Festival
Immokalee
2013 TBA
Music
Child of the Sun
Lakeland
2013 TBA
Jazz
Wanee Fest
Live Oak
2013 TBA
Music
Southern Music Rising Fest
Monticello
2013 TBA
Music
Lakeside Festival of Jazz
Port Orange
2013 TBA
Jazz
Rhythms & Ribs Fest
St. Augustine
2013 TBA
Music
Bikini Blues Bash
Treasure Island
2013 TBA
Blues
North East Florida Jazz Association Festival
Palm Coast
2013 TBA
Jazz
WMNF Tropical Heatwave
 Ybor City
 2013 TBA
Music
Smokin' Blues, Bikes & BBQ
St. Cloud
2013 TBA
Blues
Pensacola Jazz Fest
Pensacola Jazz Fest
2013 TBA
Jazz
Mount Dora Blues & Wine Fest
Mount Dora
2013 TBA
Blues
Earl's Riverside Music Fest
Sebastian
2013 TBA
Music
Blue Crab Fest
Palatka
2013 TBA
Music
Florida Folk Fest
White Springs
2013 TBA
Music
Fest of Rhythm and Blues
Kissimmee
2013 TBA
Blues
Overtown Rhythm and Art Festival
Overtown/Miami
2013 TBA
Music
Boston's Red White & Blues
Delray Beach
2013 TBA
Music
Gainesville Jazz Festival
Gainesville
2013 TBA
Jazz
Latin Jazz and Art Festival
Casselberry
2013 TBA
Jazz
New Smyrna Beach Jazz Fest
New Smyrna Beach
2013 TBA
Jazz
Amelia Island Blues Fest
Fernandina Beach
2013 TBA
Blues
Hernando County Bluesapalooza
Spring Hill
2013 TBA
Blues
Space Coast Music Fest
Cape Canaveral
2013 TBA
Music
Tangerine Blues Fest
Gulfport
2013 TBA
Blues
Sarasota Blues Fest
Sarasota
2013 TBA
Music
SW Florida Blues Fest
Matlacha/Cape Coral
11/23/13
Blues
Palm Beach Jazz Fest
West Palm Beach
11/16/13
Jazz
Winter Garden Music Fest
Winter Garden
2013 TBA
Music
Daytona Blues Festival
Daytona
2013 TBA
Blues
Rhythm & Reels Redfish Tournament & Music Festival
Cape Coral
2013 TBA
Music
Amelia Island Jazz Fest
Amelia Islands
2013 TBA
Jazz

Red, White & The Blues
Lakeland
2013 TBA
Blues
Cotee River Fest
New Port Richey
2013 TBA
Music
JazzFest at Tioga Town Center
Tioga
2013 TBA
Jazz
Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest
Sunny Isles Beach
2013 TBA
Jazz
Hoodoo Voodoo Halloween Ball
Ft. Lauderdale
2013 TBA
Music
South Florida Dominican Jazz Fest
Miami
2013 TBA
Jazz
'Thin Man’ Watts Jazz Fest
DeLand
2013 TBA
Jazz
Magnolia Fest
Live Oak
2013 TBA
Music
Jazz Up! Dunnellon
Dunnellon
2013 TBA
Jazz
Festival Miami
Coral Gables
2013 TBA
Music
Pigz in Z'Hills BBQ and Blues Fest
Zephyr Hills
2013 TBA
Blues
Ybor Jazz Festival
Ybor City
2013 TBA
Jazz
Nature Coast Friend of Blues Annual Blues'n Bar-B-Que Fest
Homosassa
2013 TBA
Blues
DeLand Original Music Festival
DeLand
2013 TBA
Music
 Riverhawk Music Fest
 Polk City
 2013 TBA
 Music
Dunedin Wines the Blues
Dunedine
2013 TBA
Blues
 Destin Blues, Brews & BBQ Fest
 Destin
2013 TBA
Blues
South Florida Boogie Woogie Piano Fest
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2013TBA
Blues
SW Florida Blues Fest
Matlacha/Cape Coral
2013 TBA
Blues
St. John's River Blues Fest
Palatka
2013 TBA
Blues
1st St Jazz & Blues Fest
Sanford
2013 TBA
Music
Waterside Blues Festival
Ft. Pierce
2013 TBA
Blues


 EAST-CENTRAL FLORIDA
North of Palm Beach County, South of New Smyrna Beach, East of Rte 27; (Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Brevard, Osceola, Okeechobee, Orange, Seminole, & Eastern Lake Counties) (Metropolitan Areas of Orlando, Cocoa, Melbourne)
Abbey, The: 100 S. Eola Dr., Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32801 abbeyorlando.com (407)704-6261 Jan 13: The Phoenix Jazz Orchestra; Feb 10: Jarritt Sheel’s “Harlem Renaissance”; March 10: Frank and Heather Wosar's “Vivavity”; April 14: The U.C.F. Jazz Band; May 19: Pat Gullota's Dixie “Swamphogs”.
 Alley Blues Bar: 114 S. Park Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 thealleyblues.com &  www.facebook.com/The.Alley.Sanford  (407)328-4848  Business hours: 11am-midnight Sun, Tues & Wed; Closed Mondays; Open 11am-2am Thur, Fri & Sat. Music Schedule: Every Sun 5p: Blues & BBQ Jam hosted by Doc Williamson. Every Tues 8p: Comedy in The Alley hosted by Gramm Rich. Every Wed 8p: Ladies Night Blues Jam w/ Doc Williamson, Auggie Antoine, and Stephen Plotnick. Every Thurs 8p: Thursday Night Blues Jam w/ Bill Bairley, Auggie Antoine, and Scott Hazen. 2nd Thurs of the Month: Alive After Five Street Party in Downtown Sanford, Paul Stott Group 5-8pm.***** No Alive After Five in December - Poppa Chubby instead***** Dec  7: 9p Mike Quick & The Soul Power Band; 8: 9p Bill Bairley and the Mighty Band of Renown; 13: 8p Poppa Chubby Ticketed Show $10; 14: 9p Albert Bashor; 15: 9p Mud Rooster; 21: 9p Shaun Rounds; 22: 9p Betty Fox Band; 28: 9p Joe 'Survival' Caruso; 29: 9p Black Top Blues.  . MAP
BB King's Blues Club: 9101 International Drive, Suite 1040, Orlando, FL 32819 bbkingclubs.com (407)248-1193 4:30pm-8:30pm, Dec 29: Shaun Rounds.
Beach Shack: 1 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 beachshackbar.com. 321-783-2250. Ev. Fri-Sat: 8pm Blues; 8pm-midnight Every Thur: Spacecoast Playboys blues jam; Jan 28: Selwyn Birch (Suncoast BS 2013 IBC Representative) 8pm. Map This Location
Bouy 12A: 22 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (772)672-4524 Dec 29: Ernie Southern Solo 6:30pm. MAP
Brasas Steakhouse: 109 Orlando Ave., Cocoa Village, FL 32922 brasasgrillflorida.com (321)750-8227 6-9pm, Every Wed: Syl Lafata & Renee Waterman; 6-9pm, Every Sat: Ariel Tena trio Latin Jazz.
Chameleon Fusion Bistro: 4990 Stack Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901 (321)728-8020 6pm, 2nd & 4th Fri: Jerry Z & Ron Griffith.
Charlie and Jakes Bar-B-Que: 2725 Minton Rd , West Melbourne FL 32904 cjbrewery.com (321)345-4441 Thursday night gigs resume after the holidays. MAP
City of Sanford Senior Center: 401 E. Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 (407)688-5129 $4, 2-4pm. Every Wed through May: Wednesday Big Band Dance.
Cocoa Beach Country Club: 5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-2055 (321)868-3351 spacecoastjazzsociety.com
Cork and Tapas: 2101 Indian River Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960 corkandtapas.com (772)226-5249 Dec 21: Ernie Southern 7:30pm. MAP
Cork Room Bar and Grill: 671 South Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL 32822 (407)282-5852 8pm, Every Tues: Blues & More Jam w/ Kurt, Barry, Sherri, and Paul.
Cottage Pub: 366 N. Orlando Ave. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (321)784-2155 myspace.com/thecottagepub 8pm Every Wed: KC Connection with Steve Cochrane.
Courtyard by Marriott: 3435 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 (321)784-4800 Space Coast Jazz Society Annual Christmas Party, 6-10pm, Dec 19: Ron Pirtle Quintet with special guest vocalist Simone Kopmajer. $48 per person. Reservation deadline Dec. 2. For menu, mail-in coupon or to pay by credit card, go to: www.spacecoastjazzsociety.com.
Coyote Grill- Located in The Roadrunner Resort in Ft. Pierce): 5500 St. Lucie Blvd; Ft. Piece, FL 34946 roadrunnertravelresort.com (772)464-0969
Crazy Gators: 402 N. Bay Street, Eustis, Fl. 32726 thecrazygator.org (352)589-5885, 6-10pm, Every Wed: Papa Jack Solo.
Crawdaddy's: 1949 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, Fl. 34957 crawdaddysrestaurant.org (772)225-3444. 7:30pm, Every Thur: The Shakers. Jan 11: Rockin' Jake; Feb 8: Rockin' Jake; 9: Hurricane Hawk & The Invaders; March 9: Rockin' Jake; 22: Hurricane Hawk & The Invaders; April 26: : Rockin' Jake;  May 24: Hurricane Hawk & The Invaders; June 8: Rockin' Jake; 22: Hurricane Hawk & The Invaders.
Crush Wine Bar: 100 S Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994 CrushWineBarStuart.com (772)600-5836 7:30-10:30pm, Every Wed: Weekly Stuart Jazz Jam w/ Bossa Jazz playing American, Latin & Brazilian Jazz, Musicians welcome; 7-10pm, Every Thur: Blues Jam w/ Hawk's Blues. MAP
Del Frisco's Steakhouse: 729 Lee Road, Orlando FL 32810 DelFriscosorlando.com (407)645-4443 6-10pm Every Mon, Thur & Sat: Jerry Bruno; 6-10pm Every Tue, Wed & Fri: Dave Witte.
Dexters: 558 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 dexwine.com (407)629-1150. 8-10:30pm, Every Thur: American Rhythm & Blues Night
Downtown Fort Pierce Marina Square Gazebo: Melody Lane, Downtown, Ft. Pierce FL 34950 JazzSociety.org (772)940-1145 Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Presents The Jazz Market, Every Sat, 8:30am-12:30pm w/ Live Jazz at the Gazebo 9am-noon the first Saturday of each month. MAP
Downtown Fort Pierce Marina Square: Melody Lane, Downtown, Ft. Pierce FL 34950 JazzSociety.org (772)940-1145 Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society's  1st Annual Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Festival, March 24-29: Artists & schedule TBA. MAP
 DrummersOnly Drum Shop: 1532 SE Village Green Dr. Port St Lucie 34952 Drummersonly.net (772)337-4002 Drums, Percussion, Instruction - WE BUY, SELL, RENT & Repair all Vintage and New Percussion Equipment and Accessories.  Map This Location
 Earl’s Hideaway: 1405 Indian River Dr., Sebastian FL 32958  earlshideaway.com (772)589-5700 Tues set: 8-midnight, Fri set: 8:30pm-12:30am, Sat sets: 2-6pm & 8:30pm-12am; Sun set: 2pm start. Dec  9: Pat Travers; 16: Mike Zito; 21: Stoney & The House Rockers (Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast 2013 IBC Representative) & (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist) 8:30pm; 23: Selwyn Birchwood  (Suncoast BS 2013 IBC Representative) w/ Special guest Betty Lou Fox; 30: Sean Chambers. (F)(D)(I/O)  Map This Location  Need a Hotel?
Endless Summer Winery: 4200 Johnston Rd, Ft. Pierce FL 34951 endlesssummerwine.com (772)460-0500 Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society's Holiday Fling & Ring a Ding Ding w/ Big Band Swing, 7-10pm, Dec 19: FDO Big Band, $13/$15, tickets at (772)460-5299. MAP
Endless Summer Winery: 4200 Johnston Rd, Ft. Pierce FL 34951 endlesssummerwine.com (772)460-0500 Jan 27: Bluebird Productions Presents Grooving in the Vineyard - Out on Bail, Seefari, Zac Harmon Blues Band, 2-6pm, $30, Tix at webegroovin.com. MAP
Enigma Cafe: 1550 Highway A1a # 118 Satellite Beach, FL 32937 enigmabeachside.com (321)779-8202 6:30pm Every Sat: Pianist KC on the Keys.
Episcopal Church of the Nativity: 1151 SW Del Rio Blvd, Port St Lucie (772)343-0401 2012-2013 Jazz In the Sanctuary Season Concert Series. Tickets available in advance - donation $10, $12 at the door & a $10 dinner at 6pm will be available at each concert. 7:30pm, Dec 10: Christmas Jazz Concert featuring Victorya Cole, Mark Green & the Nativity Choir w/ Victorya, jazz vocalist & Mark on trumpet, flugelhorn and flute; Feb 11: Valentine’s Piano Explosion featuring Don Bestor and Jim van Vooheis on the keyboards and vocalist Debbie Bestor; April 8: Shelley Keelor & Bob Sagnella on alto sax.
Fossaner Museum of Art: 1463 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 visitspacecoast.com (321)433-4470
$10public/Free-members, Every third Fri: Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism Presents Jazz Friday.
Getaway Martini Bar: 7720-110 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940 getawaymartinibar.com (321)255-0052 8-11pm, Alternate Weds: Jazz Jam Hosted by Matt Heister.
Gleason Performing Arts Center - FIT: 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne FL 32901 fit.edu/gleason (321)674-8082
Grand Bohemian Hotel: 325 South Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 grandbohemianhotel.com (407)313-9000, Free valet parking, Sunday Jazz Brunch 10:30-2:30, Every Sun: Don Black & Wes Hamrick; Every Monday 8-11pm Jazz Jam at the Grand Bohemian, featuring Don Black & Joseph Jevanni; 7-11 pm, Every Thur: Bohemian Blues Night, featuring Don Black, Chris Rottmayer, Ashley Lockhead. 7-10pm, Every Fri: Jazz Night at the Grand Bohemian, featuring DaVonda Simmons & Wes Hamrick.
Grove Bar, The: (formerly Bodega Blue) 2115 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 569-4400 ‎Dec 28: Ernie Southern w/ Deltaholics 7pm. MAP
Harbor Cove Restaurant: 1930 Harbortown Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34946 (772) 429-5303 ‎Dec 22: Ernie Southern Duo with Pompano Pete 6-9pm.
Harry's Cigar & Brew: 1954 W SR426 #1118, Ovideo FL 32765 www.cigarandbrew.com (407)365-666 7:30pm, Dec 15: Paul Stott Group. MAP
Heidelberg Restaurant: 7 N. Orlando Ave. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 heidisjazzclub.com (321)783-4559 6pm, Tue-Sat: Pianist Mark HubrouckHeidelberg Restaurant: 7 N. Orlando Ave Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 heidisjazzclub.com (321)783-4559 Pianist Mark Hubrouck from 6 PM Tues-Sat in the restaurant. Vocalist Cindy Wallace on The Patio 6-8pm Sat & 5-7pm Sun.
Heidi’s Jazz Club: 7 N Orlando Ave. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931  heidisjazzclub.com 321-783-4559. Club Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-1am, Closed Mon & Tues; Every Wed & Fri: Steve Kirsner and Friends, 5-8pm; Every Wed: Rev. Billi C. Wirtz & the Profitz. 8pm-midnight; Every Thur: Rev. Billi C. Wirtz & the Profitz , 7-11pm; Every Fri: Steve Kirsner and Friends, 5-8pm & Ron Teixeira Trio , $5, 8:30-midnight; Every Sat: The Ron Teixiera Trio with Rabbit Simmons and Stan Soloko, often with featured performers, 8pm-midnight; Sun: Heidi's Famous Jam Session, 7-11; Dec 14: Sally Hart w/ Ron Teixeira Trio, 8:30pm, $15; 15: Sally Hart w/ Ron Teixeira Trio, 8pm, $15; 31: NYE Eve with the Ron Teixeira Trio $35 show only, $75 for gourmet dinner and show. (F)(D)(I/O). Map This Location Need a Hotel?
Henegar Center for the Arts: 625 E. New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 henegar.org (321)723-8698
Hillstone, (formerly Houston's): 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789-3657 (407)740-4005 7-10pm, Every Sat: Don Waldrop Trio, featuring Bob Glendon, piano, Barry Smith, drums, & Don Waldrop, bass.
Hilton At Rialto Place: 200 Rialto Place , Melbourne, FL 32901, Tickets at: (321)783-9004 and BrevardMusicGroup.com, 8pm, Jan 6: Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Holly & Dolly's: 500 S.R. 436 Regency Plaza, Casselberry FL 32707 (407)834-0069 7:30pm, Every Tue: Blues Jam hosted by Jerry Waller.
House of Blues: 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. Orlando FL 32830 hob.com/venues/clubvenues/Orlando (407)934–2583 10:30am, Every Sun: Gospel Brunch. MAP
Island Spice Grill & Lounge: 4910 Stack Blvd., Melbourne FL 32909 islandspicegrillandlounge.com (321)722-4478  8-11pm, Every Wed: Matt Heister Jazz Jam
JJ's Lounge: 24433 Hwy 46, Sorrento, FL 32776 9pm, Jan 18, 19: Paul Stott Group 9pm. MAP
JazzTastings: 164 Lake Ave Maitland , FL 32708 JazzTastings.com (407)661-1190 Jazz 6 nights a week, Tue-Thur 7pm, Friday,Saturday -8PM, Sun 5pm, $5per person during entertainment hours, Check Website for performers and dates.
Jesup Bay: 1802 W Broadway St., Oviedo FL 32765 jesupbay.com Map This Location
Jolly Gator Fish Camp: 4650 E State Road 46, Geneva, FL 32732 (407)349-5554 facebook.com/jollygator Blues on the River jam, 2-6pm, Every Sun: Hosted by the Parlor-Blender Project.
Kilted Mermaid: 937 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach, FL 32960 kiltedmermaid.com (772) 569-5533 Nov 30: Ernie Southern Duo 8-11pm MAP
King Center for the Performing Arts: 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 kingcenter.com (321)433-5720  Dec 11: Joe Bonamassa; Jan 20: Steve Lippia's Simply Sinatra.; March 24: The Four Tops & The Temptations.
Lake Mary High School Auditorium: 655 Longwood Lake Mary Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746 Tix at www.glennmillerorchestra.com (321)441-9135. 7pm, Jan 7: The Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Lazy Gator at Black Hammock: 2356 Black Hammock FC Rd., Oviedo, FL 32765 theblackhammock.com (407) 365-1244 Dec 28: Paul Stott Group 9pm. MAP
Legendary Why Not Lounge: 230 West State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 legendarywhynotlounge.com (407)862-4455 Jan 3( and then Every Thur): Smokin' Torpedos, 9:30pm.
Lou's Blues: 3191 North A1A, Indialantic FL 32903 lousbluesupstairs.com (321)779-2299.  8pm, Every Mon: Rock & Blues Jam hosted by Dave Kury.
Lyric's Flagler Center: 201 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart FL 34994 lyrictheatre.com (772)286-7827, 7-10pm, $5, 1st & 3rd Thursday Monthly: Stuart Jazz – Pro Jazz Jam - musicians welcomed to sit in);
Lyric Theatre: 59 SW Flager Ave.Stuart, FL 34994 lyrictheatre.com  Dec 14: The Kings of Swing; 15: Peter White Christmas; Jan 5: It was a very good year; 7: Great American Songbook; Feb 8: The Duprees; 22: The Bronx Wanders; 23: Indian River Pops Orchestra w/ Copeland Davis; March 14: Doc Grober & The Mudcats; April 6: Franco Corso & Lou Villano; 20: Esperanza Spalding.
Malabar Moe's: 2805 Malabar Road, Malabar FL 32950 malabarmos.com (321)725-8374 Dec 29: Sax on the Beach.
McCalls: 999 Alvarez Avenue , The Villages, FL 32159 (352)750-9441 8-11pm,  Dec 21: Smokin' Torpedos 8pm; Jan 4 (and then every first Friday): Smokin' Torpedos.  MAP
McGregors: 502 North Highland Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757 (352)735-7443 9pm, Dec 21, 22: Paul Stott Group. MAP
 McWell's Restaurant & Bar: 4757 S Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32806 mcwellsrestaurant.com (407)855-4006 all shows 8pm unless noted,  ZShowz Presents On the George Linson Stage - Dec 16: OBBS Toys for Tots Jingles Blues Party w/ bands from OBBS CD performing, 2-6pm; 31: New Year's Eve Revival - Allman Bros/Southern Rock Smorgasbord 9pm $12/$20 Couple; Jan 5: Rockin' Jake; 27: IBC or BUST - Fundraiser show for RJ Harman & Co (OBBS 2013 IBC Representative) and Selwyn Birchwood (SBS 2013 IBC Representative) to cover costs of participating in the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. MAP
Muldoon's Saloon: 7439 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792 muldoonssaloonorlando.com (407)657-9980 BeBop Blues Jam and Voodoo Party, 8:30pm, Every Thur: Little Mookie and the Half Pints.
Natura Coffee and Tea: 12078 Collegiate Way, Orlando, FL 32817 myspace.com/naturacoffeeandtea (407)482-5000 Wednesday Night Jazz Jam, 9:30PM-2AM, Free, Every Wed: Carey Frank-piano, Marco Bojorquez-bass & Derek Engstrom-drum.
Ocoee High School: 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway, Ocoee, FL 34761 Sunshine Jazz Festival, Advance Cost: $7 for Students / $12 for Adults, Day of Cost: $15 for Students / $20 for Adults, 7pm, Feb 2: University of Florida Gator Jazz Band, Ocoee High School Jazz Band, Blu-Tet, Jazz Legend Miss Jackie Jones.
Olivia's Coffeehouse:  113 North Bay StreetEustis, FL 32726 (352)357-1887  7-10pm March 9: Rick Randlett.
Pisces Rising: 239 West 4th Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757-5560 piscesrisingdining.com (352)385-2669 6pm, Dec 15: Nightly Blues Band; 28: Smokin' Torpedos 7pm; Jan 25: Paul Stott Group. Map This Location
PlazaLive: 425 North Bumby Avenue Orlando FL 32803 plazaliveorlando.com (407)228-1220.  Jan 12: David Bromberg Quartet; March 24: Orlando Jazz Orchestra Presents The Music of Bill Finegan and Gerry Mulligan; April 16: Esperanza Spalding Radio Music Society.
 Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens: 2410 Southeast Westmoreland Boulevard, Port St Lucie, FL 34952  jazzsociety.org, Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Outdoors Concert - bring your own chairs, moves indoors to pavilion if weather dictates, $3GA, 6:3-9:30pm. Dec. 12, 26. MAP
Red Fox Lounge: Best Western Mount Vernon, 110 S. Orlando Ave. (Highway 17-92), Winter Park, FL  32789  (407)647-1166 Every Mon – Sat: Mark Wayne and Lorna Lamby.
Sea Breeze Steak House: 1940 SR A1A Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 (321)779-8980 6pm, Every Sat: Jazz guitarist Chuck Van Riper; Dec 22: (Treasure Coast Blues Alliance 2013 IBC Representative) Stoney & The House Rockers (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist) 6-10pm. MAP
Squid Lips: 1660 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958 squidlipsgrill.com (772)589-3828 5-9pm Every Sun: Billy Mure's TOP HATS.
 Sunrise Theater - Black Box: 117 S Second Street Ft. Pierce FL 34950 sunrisetheatre.com (772)461-4775 jazzsociety.org, Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jams. 7-10pm, Dec 11: Jazz Jam to Benefit HARVEST FOOD AND OUTREACH CENTERS, $8; 18: Jazz Jam featuring the world class horns of Jim Hayward and Steve Ahern, $8; Jan 1: Norm Kubrin presents the Great American Songbook, $10; 22: Blues Night w/ David Shelley & Bluestone, $10.  Map This Location
Sunrise Theater's Black Box: 117 S 2nd St. Fort Pierce, sunrisetheatre.com. (772)461-4884  April 5: BlueBird Educational Productions Presents Kathy Kosins, 8pm, $35. Map This Location
Surf, The: 2 S. Atlantic. Ave., Cocoa Beach FL 32931 bernardssurf.com (321)783-24015:30-9:30pm Every Wed, Thur, Fri: Saxophonist Kenny Cohen.
Tanqueray's: 100 South Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801 (407)649-8540 10:30pm, Dec 15, 22, 29: RJ Harman & Co (OBBS 2013 International Blues Challenge Representative); Jan 12, 19: RJ Harman & Co (OBBS 2013 International Blues Challenge Representative).
Taste Restaurant: 717 W Smith Street, Orlando, FL 32804-5225 tastecp.com (407)835-0646 9pm-1am, Every Mon: Jazz perfromance & jam w/ varying performers.
Timucua White House: 2000 S. Summerlin Ave, Orlando FL 32806 timucua.com, 7:30pm - doors open at 7pm (open seating), Dec 16: LaRue Nickelson presents NPG.
Town Center 221 North Arrington Street – Oakland, FL 34760 winedine4arts.eventbrite.com Wine and Dine for Arts - HAPCO Music Foundation, 7:30-10:30pm, $60, Feb 1: University of Florida Gator Jazz Band and the Ocoee High School Jazz Band.
Tremain's Tavern @ Lakeside Inn: 100 North Alexander Street Mount Dora, FL 32757 lakeside-inn.com (800)556-5016 7-10pm, Every Sat: Johny Carlsson - Jazz Pianist.
Universal Studios Mardi Gras : Orlando Orlando, FL 32819 universalorlando.com/Events/Mardi-Gras.aspx April 13: Rockin' Jake.
University Center Auditorium - South Florida State College: 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825 performances.southflorida.edu (863)784-7178 $21-$26. All Shows 7:30pm. 2013 JAZZ SERIES LINEUP - Jan 16: Eddie Metz Jr. Trio, Rossano Sportiello (piano), and Nicki Parrott (bass and vocals); Jan 26: Jazz Professors - Bossas, Ballads and More w/ Jeff Rupert (sax), Marty Morell (drums), Per Danielsson (piano) and Richard Drexler (bass); Feb 9: Ed Calle; 23: Florida Jazz All Stars w/ Clyde Conner (drums), Mark Neuenschwander (bass), Allen Vache (clarinet), Charlie Bertini (trumpet), William Allred (trombone), and Johnny Varro (piano); March 2: Southern Fried Jazz Band; 27: Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers. MAP
VFW Post 8207: Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood FL 32750 6-10pm, Every Sun: BLUES 4 VETS Jam hosted by Full Circle Spirit.
Vines Grille & Wine Bar: 7563 West Sand Lake Rd., Orlando, FL 32819 vinesgrille.com (407)351-1227 Mon, Wed & Sun: Bernie Lee Trio; 7pm, Thur: Papa Jack Express; Fri & Sat: Legends of Jazz & Blues w/ Bernie Lee.
Vinz: 4885 Highway A1A, Vero Beach, Florida 32963 (772)224-1500
Wayne Densch PAC: 201-203 S. Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 waynedenschperformingartscenter.com (407) 321-8111 3pm, March 24: Sanford Jazz Ensemble; May 19: Sanford Jazz Ensemble - Spring Concert.
White Wolf Café: 1829 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL, 32804 whitewolfcafe.com (407)895-9911 9pm, Every Thur: Latin Lovers Night; Every Fri: Live Jazz; 8-11pm;  Dec. 7: Music Remembrance Jazz Trio, with Trombonist Andrea Rowlison, featuring Doug Mathews - bass & Tommy Calton - Guitar and special guest Tom Parmerter on Trumpet.
Wickham Park - Main Pavilion, 2500 Parkway Drive Melbourne, FL  MAP
Wing Shack: 4650 E. Michigan St., Orlando, FL 32812 wingshack.com (407)381-4798 8:30pm, Every Wed: Paul Stott Group. MAP

BROWARD COUNTY
COCONUT CREEK
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek: 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek FL 33073 8pm-midnight, Dec 15: Devon Allman's Honeytribe; 29: Dec 29: Nicole Hart & The Beats, 8pm-midnight.
COOPER CITY

American Legion 321: 9081 SW 51 ST, Cooper City, Florida 33328 8pm-midnight Dec 14: Hoodoo Blue.
CORAL SPRINGS

Mack House: 9118 SR 84, Davie FL  33324 stage84fl.com (954)474-5040. Every 3rd Thur: Len Perry Jazz Project.
Whole Foods Market: 810 University Drive, Coral Springs FL 33071 wholefoodsmarket.com (954)753-8000 10am-1pm, 7.99lb  Free, 7pm Every Friday: Blues and Brews. Dec 7: P.F.F. ; 14: Holly & the Hubcaps; 21: Grant Piper Trio; 28: Blues Bobby’s Bluesnake Acoustic Trio.
DAVIE
Big Dawgs 2: 7357 Davie Road Ext Hollywood, FL 33024 bigdawgssportscafe.com (954)272-3294 Blues Jam Night, 8pm-midnight, Free, Every Wed: Hosted by Niles "RedBean" Blaize w/ special guests.
Ye Olde Falcon Pub: 2867 S University Dr., Davie FL 33328 yeoldefalconpub.com (954)424-0300 free, 8-10pm, Every Thur: Mike Norris Big Jazz Band.
FT. LAUDERDALE
Amaturo Theater at the  Broward Center: 201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312 browardcenter.org (954)462-0222 Gold Coast Jazz Society ( goldcoastjazz.org ) 20th Anniversary Season! 6:30pm Pre-Show Happy Hour and Jazz Riffs with our host Stu Grant, Radio host of 'Sunday Brunch w/ Stu Grant' at all Amaturo shows, Concerts at 7:45pm, Dec 12: Let’s Misbehave, the Music of Cole Porter - Cheryl Bentyne, Jazz Vocalist (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist); Jan 9: Majesty of the Trumpet: From Armstrong to Faddis - Jon Faddis Quartet; Feb 8: (Friday @ Parker Playhouse!) Going to the Mardi Gras with Michael Kaeshammer - Michael Kaeshammer, Piano/Vocals; March 6: Long Live the King: Allan Harris Sings Nat King Cole - Allan Harris Quintet; April 12: (Friday) Mays at the Movies - Bill Mays Trio; May 8: By Request - South Florida Jazz Divas & Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. MAP
Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center: 201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312 browardcenter.org (954)462-0222 $37.50, 7:30pm,  MAP
Artserve: 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 goldcoastjazz.org 7:30pm, Every First Fri: First Friday Jazz Jams
Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center: 201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312 browardcenter.org (954)462-0222 $59.5-$139.50, 9pm, Dec 31: B.B. King; $55-$85, 7:30pm, Jan 14: Johnny Mathis; $59-$119, 8pm, Jan 22: Natalie Cole. MAP
Bienes Center for the Arts at St. Thomas Aquinas: 2801 SW 12 Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 bienescenterforthearts-sta.org (954)513-2272 7:30pm, Feb 2: WIJSF presents: Amazing Musicwomen Concert.
Blue Jean Blues: 3320 NE 33RD St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 bluejeanblues.net (954)306-6330. $5 cover Wed-Fri-Sat nights. Mon-Thur Live music 8pm-midnight; Fri-Sun Live music 9pm-1am. Every Sunday: Barb Van & Mike Orta Jazz Jam w/ 2-4-1 cocktails, 4-8pm; Every Wed: Danny Burger Musician Showcase (8pm-midnight);  Every Saturday: Troy Anderson Wonderful World Band w/ Danny Burger on drums (9pm-1am).  Dec. 7: Lourdes Valentin, 5-8pm; 8: Jimmy Cavallo/Wonderful World Band w/ Danny Burger on drums; 9: Maria Rivas/Danny Burger Trio; 10: Anthony Corrado Super Funky Jazz Band w/ Danny Burger on drums; 11: Tony Nicolosi Quartet w/ Danny Burger on drums; 12: Ira Sullivan/Danny Burger Trio w/ Danny Burger on drums; 15: Joe Donato/Wonderful World Band(Tito Cruz-Drums);  16: Rita Wilburn/Jeff Prine Group w/ Danny Burger on drums; 17: Greg Diaz Quartet w/ Danny Burger on drums; 19: Maria Rivas/Danny Burger Trio; 21: Lourdes Valentin, 5-8pm; 22: Jesse Jones Jr./Wonderful World Band w/ Danny Burger on drums; 23: Bobby Nathan Band 7pm; 25: Lourdes Valentin, 8pm-midnight; 26: Ben Champion/Jazzberry Patch Reuion Band w/ Danny Burger on drums; 29: Joe Donato/Wonderful World Band w/ Danny Burger on drums; 25: Lourdes Valentin, 8pm-midnight.(F) (D) (I/O) MAP
Downtowner: 10 South New River Drive East, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 downtownersaloon.com (954)463-9800 1-3pm, Every Sun: Solo blues artists during brunch; 8pm, Dec 22: IKO-IKO; 29: Albert Castiglia. MAP
Fishtales On 33rd: 3355 NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 fishtaleson33rd.com (954)689-2344. 8pm-midnight Every Tues: Bobby Nathan Band with Andy G on Drums, Muggie Doo Mark Leach on keyboards and Stephen Byczek on bass. Pro Jam after the first set;  4pm, Every Sun: All Pro Blues Jam (Jan 13 joined by Piano Bob). Dec 11: Bobby Nathan Band 9pm; 16: Albert Castiglia; 18: Bobby Nathan Band 9pm; Dec 23: Albert Castiglia; 29: Bobby Nathan Band 9:30pm; Jan 8: Bobby Nathan Band 9pm; 20: Bobby Nathan Band 7pm; 22: Bobby Nathan Band 8pm; 27: Albert Castiglia; 29: Bobby Nathan Band 8pm; Feb 5: Bobby Nathan Band 8pm; Feb 12: Bobby Nathan Band 8pm MAP
Green Room @ Revolution Live!: Revolution Live: 100 SW Third Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 greenroomlive.com (954)727-0950 Jazz Sessions with Bobby Lee Rodgers Jazz Trio
Maguire's Hill 16: 535 North Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 maguireshill16.com (954)764-4453. 9pm-12:30am, Dec 7: Uproot Hootenanny; 8: Randi & The Blue Fire Band; 15: David Shelley & Bluestone; 19: Albert Castiglia; 21: Slip & The Spinouts; 22: Uproot Hootenanny; 28: Tom Jackson- Country Music; 29: Randi & The Blue Fire Band; Dec 31: NYE w/ Albert Castiglia; Feb 2: Albert Castiglia.  Map This Location
Mango's: 904 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 mangosonlasolas.com (954)523-5001
Dec 8: Martin Hand Band, 9:30pm; 13: Jeff Taylor & Friends, 9pm; 20: Jeff Taylor & Friends, 9pm; 22: Martin Hand Band, 9:30pm; 27: Jeff Taylor & Friends, 9pm; 29: Martin Hand Band, 9:30pm.
Miniaci Performing Arts Center: 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314 southfloridajazz.org (954)262-5479 South Florida JAZZ Season Series 8pm Jan 12: Stanley Jordan Trio, Nat Reeves - bass,; Feb 9: 3 Cohens Sextet, Anat Cohen – clarinet, soprano and tenor saxophones, Avishai Cohen – trumpet, Yuval Cohen – soprano saxophone, Aaron Goldberg – piano, Matt Penman – double bass, Gregory Hutchinson - drums; March 9: Fred Hersch Trio, Fred Hersch – piano, John Hebert – double bass, Eric McPherson - drums; April 13: John Scofield's Hollow Body Band w/ 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. MAP
Original Fat Cats: 320 SW 2nd St , Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312 myspace.com (954)467-5867 Dec 18: Albert Castiglia 6:30 pm; Jan 15: Albert Castiglia. MAP
Parker Playhouse: 707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 browardcenter.org (954)462-0222 Feb 8: Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents Going to the Mardi Gras with Michael Kaeshammer - Michael Kaeshammer, Piano/Vocals. MAP
Revolution Live: 100 SW Third Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 jointherevolution.net (954)727-0950 Jan 6: Medeski, Martin & Wood; 19: Galactic.
Riverside Hotel Lawn: 620 E Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301 lasolasbluesfest.com Las Olas Blues Fest - Party on the Lawn, Jan 17-20: Thursday Jan-17: 5-6.30pm - Joey Gilmore Blues Band, 7-8.30pm - Pitbull of Blues, 9-10.30pm - Mike Quick & The Soul Power Band; Friday Jan-18: 5-6.30pm - Kim Reteguiz & The Black Cat Bones, 7-8.30pm – Soulfonic, 9-10.30pm - Blue Fire Band; 10pm-1am -  Bobby Nathan Band at Indigo Lounge (After Hour Party); Saturday Jan-19: 12.30-2.30pm - Jumpstreet 88s feat. Piano Bob & Stan Street, 3 -4.30pm - The Pat Hunter Project; 5-6.30pm - Bobby & the Renegades, 7-8.30pm - David Shelley & Bluestone; 9-10.30pm - Iko Iko; 10 pm -1am - Jeff Prine Group with Rita Wilburn at Indigo Lounge (After Hour Party); Sunday Jan-20: 1-3.30pm - King Muddfish, 4.30-6pm - Joel Da Silva, 6.30-8pm - John Lisi. MAP
Riverwalk: Along New River. Every 1st Sun: 11am-2pm SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch. fortlauderdale.gov/events (954)828-5363  11am-2pm, 1st Sunday Riverwalk Jazz.
Satchmo: 2861 E Commerical Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33308 satchmoblues.com (954)530-6147 TEMPORARY CLOSED BUT AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS.
HALLANDALE
Mardi Gras Gaming & Casino: 831 North Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 playmardigras.com (954) 924-3200 4pm, Feb 10: Mardi Gras Celebration w/Bobby Nathan Band 7pm; 12: Mardi Gras Celebration w/ IKO-IKO w/ Nicole Yarling. MAP
HOLLYWOOD
ArtsPark at Young Circle: 2600 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL 33020 visitHollywoodFL.org/events (954)924-2980 ARTSPARK LIVE! - Every Friday & Saturday, 8pm-9:30
Beach Theatre Band Shell: 100 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33020 (954)921-3404  hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx  Mon-Wed: 7:30-9pm Music & Dancing Under the Stars (weather permitting); Every Fri: 7:30-9pm Boardwalk Friday Fest. MAP
Big Easy: 1925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020 thebigeasybarandgrille.com. Closed Monday. 9pm-1am, Every Tues: Karaoke Night; 7pm-midnight, Every Wed: Ladies Drink Free Night; Every Thur: Darrel Raines Group; Live Music Thurs, Fri & Sat, 8-12 PM. Wed & Thur 7-11pm. Fri & Sat 8pm-midnight. Dec 12: Two Can Blue; 13: Swingin Harpoon Band; 14: David Shelley & Bluestone; 15: Soulfonic; 18: Albert Castiglia; 19: Joel DaSilva & The Midnight Howl (SFBS 2012 IBC Representative); 20: Josh Rowand & Friends; 21: Albert Castiglia; 22: Soulfonic; 26: Joel DaSilva & The Midnight Howl (SFBS 2012 IBC Representative); 27: Jacob Jeffries; 28: Mr. Nice Guy; 29: Cachet; 31: The Funkabilly Playboys; Jan 11: Bobby Nathan Band 8pm; Feb 15: Albert Castiglia. Map This Location
Native Florida Tap Room & Music Hall: 2006 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020 nativeflorida.net (754)234-3865 MAP
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino/Hard Rock Live: 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314 seminolehardrockhollywood.com Dec 13: Joe Bonamassa. MAP
West Hollywood Park: 6770 Garfield St, Hollywood, FL 33024 Boulevard Heights Amphitheater Blues, 7:30pm, Feb 9: King muDDfish. MAP
LAUDERHILL
Lieberman Botanical Gardens: 3801 Inverrary Blvd., Lauderhill FL 33319 (954)730-3000 City of Lauderhill Sunday Jazz Picnic in the Park, 10:30am-12:30pm, Dec 9: Jazz Survivors; Jan 13: Sound of Vision; Feb 10: Oop Bop Sh'Bam; March 10: Meryl Tanenger; April 14: Hook; April 20: Mary Washington Brooks Band.
Rosey Baby: 4587 North University Drive, Lauderhill, FL 33351 roseybaby.com (954)749-5627,  6-8pm Every Thur: Michael Beeson. 9:30pm-12:30am.
MIRAMAR
Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark: 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Florida 33025 miramarculturalcenter.org (954)602-4500 8pm, Dec 8: Shirley Caesar; Jan 25: Sweet Honey in the Rock; Feb 9: Harlem Gospel Choir; April 13: Howard Hewett & Michel’le; May 18: Renee Olstead.
PEMBROKE PINES
William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 ppines.com/parks/specialevents, Free, 3-5pm, Dec 16: Debbie Orta Jazz Quartet; Jan 27, Feb 24, March 24, April 4, May 19, Sept 22, Oct 27: TBA.
POMPONO
Herb Skolnick Center: 800 Southwest 36th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069  (954)786-4590 1-2:30pm, Dec 16: Steve Ahern Quartet.
SUNRISE
Buzz’s Lounge: 8931 W Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351 buzzsbar.com (954)749-1337. Every Thursday: 8pm Bluesbobby’s Thirsty Thursday Open Mic Blues Jam & Shivaree w/ host band Bluesnake.

 Red's Club: 2925 NE 45th St., Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312 (954)771-8360 Jan 11: Joel DaSilva & The Midnight Howl (SFBS 2012 IBC Representative)

NORTHWEST FLORIDA
A & M Theatre: 563 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32401 Dec 14: Belmont & Jones (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist) with country blues legend Paul Geremia 8pm ($10). MAP
All Saints Hopyard: 453 All Saints Street, Tallahassee FL 32301 MAP
American Legion Post 13 Hall: 229 Lake Ella Dr. Tallahassee, FL, 32303 floridalegionpost13.org (850) 222-3382 7-10pm Every Tue: Tallahassee Swing (17-pc big band & vocalists). MAP
B-Sharp's Jazz Café: 648 West Brevard Street Tallahassee, FL 32304 b-sharps.com (850)577-0748  Dec 14: Dr. John & Sarah Morrow in concert to benefit B-Sharps! shows at 8pm & 10pm, $55.
Black Dog Café: 229 Lake Ella Drive, Tallahassee, FL, 32303 (850)224-2518 MAP
 Bradfordville Blues Club: 7152 Moses Ln. Tallahassee FL 32309  bradfordvilleblues.com (850)906-0766 Tickets  Real-deal live blues music at Florida's most authentic juke joint every Friday & Saturday night w/ occasional special events. Events are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise stated: Weekend shows start at 10:00, doors open at 8:30. Weekday shows start at 8:30, doors open at 7:00. Reservations are available for most shows by calling the Club at (850) 906-0766.  All shows are now non-smoking!  Dec 12: Popa Chubby 8:30 pm; 14: Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues; 15: EG Kight; 21: Delta Moon; 22: Grayson Capps; 28: Betty Fox Band; 29: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; 31: New year's Eve with the Johnnie Marshall Blues Band; Jan 4: The Dizzy Jook Band; 5: Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones; 11: Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones; 12: Lauren Mitchell Band; 18 Eric Culberson; 19: IBC Sendoff with Jamie Eubanks & Critical Condition; 25: Gina Sicilia; 26: Zac Harmon; 31: Thursday at 8: 30 - Paul Geremia with Belmont & Jones (7pm) (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist); Feb 2: Col. Bruce Hampton; 8: Nikki Hill; 9: JW Jones Band; 14: Johnny Rawls 8:30pm; 16: Rich DelGrosso and Jonn Del Toro Richardson; 22: The Jeff Strahan Band; 23: Harper & Midwest Kind; March 1: TBA 2: The Reba Russell Band; 7: Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials 9: Albert Castiglia; 29: Toots Lorraine & The Traffic; Apr 13: Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys; 20: The Deb Callahan Band. MAP (F)(D)(I/O)
Corner Bar: 3763 FL GA Hwy  Havana, FL 32333 (850)539-3916, 8pm-midnight, Dec 16: Christmas party w/ The Wailin' Wolves; 8pm-1am, Dec 31: Wailin' Wolves.
Dixie Theatre: 21 Ave. E, Apalachicola, Fl 32320 dixietheatre.com (850)653-3200 Jan 11: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band. MAP
Gutter Lounge - New Liberty Lanes: 3200 N Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32501 gutterlounge.com (850)434-6441 Blues Society of Northwest Florida Presents Monday Blues Open Jam, 7:30-10:30pm, Every Mon: Different host band each week.
Hi Fi Jazz Café: 1617 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 hifijazzcafe.com (850)298-8092 9pm, Every Thur: Blackman/Khosla Qaurtet; Every Fri: The MikeTet; Every Sat: Joe Goldberg Trio/Jazz Poetry Session. 7-11pm, Every Sun: Crawford and Steele Ensemble, $10 table min.
Hobbit American Grill - South: 5032 Capital Circle SW #13, Tallahassee, FL 32311 myhobbitonline.com (850)-942-4505 9pm, Dec 28: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Feb 1: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Mar 29: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band.  MAP
Jambalaya’s Grill & Oyster Bar: 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-4461 (850)934-1600 7pm, $5 donation reguested, First Monday of Every Month: Jazz Society of Pensacola's Jazz Jam lead by Roger Villines.
Janet's Mustang Bar: 5260 Gulf Breeze Parkway  Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 janetsmustangbar.com (850)677-9541
Los Antojitos Restaurant: 4809 W Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401-1079 (850)784-6633 6-9pm Every Wed: Suzanne Stewart-McDowell.
Mockingbird Café: 1225 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303 mockingbirdtallahassee.com (850)222-4956 Jan 9: Belmont & Jones  Feb 28: Belmont & Jones  (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist) 7pm.  MAP
Monticello Opera House: 185 W Washington St Monticello, FL 32344 (850)997-4242 7:30pm, Dec 15: Belmont & Jones (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist) with country blues legend Paul Geremia 8pm ($15 tickets - contact Fran@monticellooperahouse.org; Dinner before show $20). MAP
North Florida Fairground: 414 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850)222-2043 2013 Southeast Regional Pigfest, Feb 16, 17: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band. MAP
Ouzts Too: 7968 Coastal Highway, Newport, FL 32327-2914 ouztstoo.com (850)925-6448 2:30-5:30pm, Dec 16: Wailin' Wolves. MAP
Paradise Bar & Grill: 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach 32561 paradisebar-grill.com (850)916-5087.  Dec 16: Victor Wainwright & The Wild Roots; 26: Bryan Lee; 29, 30: The Hangovers; Jan 13: Blues Society Jam; 20: Tommy Talton; 27: Blues Society Jam; Feb  Map This Location
Red Bar: 70 Hotz Ave, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 theredbar.com (850)231-1008 7-10pm, Every Tue: Red Bar Jazz Band; 7-11pm, Every Wed, Thur, Fri & Sat: Red Bar Jazz Band.
Vinyl Music Hall: 2 S. Palafox Street, Pensacola FL 32502 vinylmusichall.com Dec 15: Chris Thomas King; Jan 15: Galactic.
Wild Greens Cafe: 915-2 Railroad Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32310 www.facebook.com/WildGreensCommunityCafe (850) 694-1704  MAP
Wisteria Tavern: 3808 N 12th Avenuw, Pensacola, FL 32503 wisteriatavern.com (850)433-9222 8-11pm, Every Thur: Michael Lockwood.
Zachary's American Bistro: 228 Harrison Avenue Panama City, FL 32401-2761 zacharyscafe.com (850)215-5005 Every Wed: 5pm Suzanne McDowell & 7:30pm Gulf Jazz Society's Open Jam.



PALM BEACH COUNTY
PALM BEACH COUNTY LISTINGS (by metropolitan area)
BOCA RATON
Back Room Blues Bar & Grill: 7200 N Dixie Hwy Boca Raton FL 33487-1637 thebackroombluesbar.com CLOSED.
FAU Performing Arts Auditorium: 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton FL 33431 fauevents.com (800) 564-9539 March 3: Aaron Kula's 25-piece KCO (Klezmer Company Orchestra presents 2nd AVENUE JAZZ'N JIVE.
 Funky Biscuit: 303 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432 funkybiscuit.com (561)395-2929.  Full Dinner Menu Nightly. 8pm, Every Mon: Biscuit Jam with The Funky Biscuit All Stars - John Tillman, Ron Tillman, Al Poliak, Kenny, Larry Dinan) Different local & national artists to be joining us every week; Every Tue: Rosco Martinez & Friends - Acoustic Night, 8PM - $5, No Cover 5-8PM with purchase of entree. Every Wed: Classic Rock w/ Breeze, 8PM - $5, No Cover 5-8PM with purchase of entree. Shows at 8pm unless noted. Dec 11: Rosco Martinez & Friends; 12: Breeze; 13: Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band with Special Guests Roosevelt Collier &The Resolvers; 14: Funky Biscuit Friends & Family Holiday Party with Valerie Tyson; 15: Mike Zito with Special Guest Teri Catlin; 18: Rosco Martinez & Friends; 19: Breeze; 20: The Resolvers; 21: The Flyers with Special Guest David Shelley; 22: Bluefire Band; 24: Closed; 25: Closed Christmas; 26: Breeze; 27: The Resolvers; 28: Albert Castiglia; 29: David Shelley & Bluestone; 31: New Years Eve with Crazy Fingers. MAP
Mizner Park Amphitheater: 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton FL 33432 mizneramphitheater.com (561)544-8600 SUNSHINE BLUES FESTIVAL,  Sat, Jan 19: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Walter Trout, Sonny Landreth, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, Matt Schofield, The Wood Brothers, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Dr John, Joe Louis Walker, Sean Chambers. MAP
Mizner Park Amphitheater: 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton FL 33432 mizneramphitheater.com (561)544-8600 7th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA, March 7 - 16, 2013. Tickets $15 - $100 at www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or call 866-571-ARTS, March 7: Festival kick-off w/ “Bourbon Street Meets Boca” with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Pavilion Grille: 301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431 (Located in the Atrium of the Stonegate Bank Building 1/4 mile East of I-95 on the N.E. Corner of Dixie Highway & Yamato Road) paviliongrille.com (561)912-0000  Dec 14: Joey & the Gigolos Doo-Wop Night; 15: Latin Night with Miami’s Gaby Gabriel and Maribel Diaz; 18: Pavilion Grille Holiday Party - Dancing to Manhattan Harmony; 21: Joey & the Gigolos Doo-Wop Night; 22: Al Cabrera & the Cachet Band - Mega Singles Dance; 28: Manhattan Harmony. MAP
Spanish River PAC: 2400 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431 swingandjazzpreservationsociety.org &
facebook.com/SwingJazzPreservationSocietyPalmBeachCounty (561)499-9976 Swing & Jazz Preservation Society Presents, 7:30 PM to 9:45 PM, Dec 13: John Branzer Big Band; Jan 17: The Bill Prince Band; Feb 21: Gary Farr and All-Star 16 piece Band; March 21: The Four Aces and Sid Parker Big Band; April 4: The George Carroll Big Band . MAP
Turn 3 Sports Bar: 23032 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive, Boca Raton FL 33428 turn3sportsbar.com (561)483-1964 10:30pm-1:30am, Every Mon: Jam night hosted by Stet Blanchett;  Tuesday Dec11:  Benefit for The Legionary Blues Guitarist Harvey Mandel 8pm until ?  Harvey w/be sending signed photographs & CD's plus there will a 50/50 cash drawing, give-aways, & plenty of music. Please come in and support the cause - Harvey really would appreciate it!
BOYNTON BEACH
Backyard: 511 NE 4th Street, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561)740-0399 Jan 4: Bobby Nathan Band 3pm. MAP
DELRAY BEACH
75 Main: 270 East Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach FL 33444 (561)450-7557 8-11:30pm, Dec 14: Deborah Paiva w/ Ken Burkhart, 8-11pm; Dec 31: Jr. Drinkwater & The Westside Blues Band.
Arts Garage: 180 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL, 33444 artsgarage.org (561)245-0180 All shows 8pm unless noted. Dec  15: Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues; 22: Antonio Madruga Trio (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist); 29: Dr. Lonnie Smith.
Boston’s on the Beach: 40 S Ocean Blvd. (A1A), Delray Beach FL 33483 bostonsonthebeach.com (561)278-3364. Every Sun: Grateful Dead Night w/ Crazy Fingers; Every Mon: Reggae night w/ Rhythmation; Every Tuesday, 8:30pm, or so, Every Tue: Famous Frank Hosts Blue Tuesday w/ very, very special guests, Cover Charge $5-$10; 9pm Every Thur: Classic Rock w/ Breeze; 5-8pm  Every Fri: Mark Pissari & Daniel Lombardi; Dec 11: Albert Castiglia; 15: Son of Man w/ Richie and Teresa from Toucan Blue and Raul on drums; 18: Mike Zito; 25: Rockin' Jake (No Cover Christmas!); Jan 1: Bryan Lee and the Bluespower Band; 8: Southern Hospitality; 15: Nico Wayne Toussaint w/Bobby Nathan 8pm; 22: Gina Sicillia with Dave Gross; 29: Mitch Woods (Tentative); Feb 22: Nikki Hill; 19: Joe Moss. MAP
Dada: 52 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 sub-culture.org/dada (561)330-3232 Dec 22: Bobby Nathan Band 8pm MAP
Kevro's Art Bar: 166 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL kevroart.com‎ (561)278-9675 7-10:30pm, Every Mon: Backroom Open Mic Blues Night; Dec 15: Bobby Nathan Band 9pm. MAP
Old School Square - Crest Theater: 51 N Swinton Ave. Delray Beach FL 33444 oldschool.org (561)243-7922 Free Friday Concert Series - FREE ADMISSION!  Donations appreciated. Dec 14: Ike & Val (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist); 31: 1st Night Celebration w/ Son of Man  w/ Big Dog, the Pitbull, and Rob; Jan 18: La Requina.
JUNO BEACH/JUPITER/TEQUESTA
Chef John's American Bistro & Blues Bar: 287 E Indiantown Rd Ste 10, Jupiter, FL 33477 CLOSED AS OF 3/31/12
Guanabanas Restaurant: 997 N Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477 guanabanas.com (561)747-8878. Dec 15: Ben Prestage; 22: Bobby Lee Roders.
Jupiter Theatre: 1001 E Indiantown Rd. Jupiter, FL 33477 Jupiter, FL 33477 jupitertheatre.org (561)743-2666. Feb 18: The Platters, 7:30PM, $45; March 27: John Pizzarelli Quartet, 7:30PM, $50.
Lighthouse Art Center: 373 Tequesta Drive  Tequesta, FL 33469 lighthousearts.org (561)746-3101 Jupiter Performing Arts Fund Presents 2013 Annual Music Gala, $75, Tix at jpaf.org or (872)222-5723 or events@JPAF.org , 7-10pm, Jan 26: Bill Mays - piano, Kurt Elling - vocals, Steve Gilmore - bass.
Ralphs Stand Up Bar: 113 Center Jupiter, FL 33458 (561)746-6812  Dec 28: Big Vince and the Phat Cats - 7:30-11:30pm.
LAKE PARK / NORTH PALM BEACH
Mos'Art Theater: 700 Park Ave, Lake Park FL 33403 mosarttheatre.com (561)337-6763 MAP
The Orange Door: Now operating at Mos'Arts.
LAKE WORTH:
Bamboo Room: 25 South J St., Lake Worth, FL 33460 bamboorm.com (561)585-2583 Dec 21: Joel Dasilva & The Midnight Howl (SFBS 2013 IBC Representative). MAP
Havana Hideout: 509 Lake Ave, Lake Worth FL 33460 Havanahideout.com (561)585-8444 7-10pm, Dec 19: Steve Ahern Jazz Quartet.
Lake Worth Playhouse: 713 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460 lakeworthplayhouse.org $35, 8pm, Dec 31: Missy McArdle and the Glen Rovinelli Orchestra.
South Shores Tavern & Patio Bar: 502 Lucerne Avenue, Lake Worth FL 33460 southshorestavern.com Open Daily 11:30am-2am. KITCHEN HOURS: Monday through Thursday 11:30AM-10PM, Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM-Midnight, Sunday Noon-10 PM. Happy Hour 2-7 Monday-Sunday. Every Tues: Jam Night 7-11pm.  Dec 14: King muDDfish; 21: Blues Dragon, 8p-12a; 31: NYE w/ JP Soars & The Red Hots; Jan 12 & 25: Bobby Nathan Band 8pm.  MAP
LANATA
Old Key Lime House: 300 East Ocean Avenue  Lantana, FL 33462 oldkeylimehouse.com (561)582-1889 8pm-midnight, Dec 22: Son of Man w/ Josh the Pitbull of Blues and Rico. MAP
PALM BEACH
264 The Grill: 264 S County Rd Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561)833-6444 264thegrill.com Open for Lunch & Dinner, Mon-Sat open at 11:30am, Sun open at 5pm, Dinner served daily from 5-10pm. Sun 7:30-10:30pm, Every Wed: The Great American Songbook with the Susan Merritt Trio featuring Norm Kubrin on piano and Marty Campfield on drums; 8-11:30pm, Every Fri: The Switzer Trio - music and dancing; 7:30-10:30pm, Every Sat: The Norm Kubrin Trio; 7:30-10:30pm, Every Sun: Susan Merritt Trio Jazz Party & Jam. MAP
O-Bar at the Omphoy Ocean Resort: 2842 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, FL 33480 omphoy.com (561)540-6440 7pm, Dec 16: Bobby Nathan Band 12pm; 26: Bobby Nathan Band 7pm; Jan 23: Bobby Nathan Band 7pm; 27: Bobby Nathan Band 12pm; Mar 3, 17 & 24: Bobby Nathan Band 12pm.  MAP
Royal Room at the Colony Palm Beach: 155 Hammon Ave, Palm Beach FL 33480 thecolonyPalmBeach.com (561)-655-5430 $50 Show only or $90 Dinner and Show, Dec 12-15: The Four Freshmen.
PALM BEACH GARDENS
Burger Bar: 4650 Donald Ross Road Palm Beach Gdns, FL 33418 burgerbar.com/ (561)630-4545 Dec 22: Rockin' Jake.
PALM SPRINGS
Johnny Qs: 3801 10th Ave N, Palm Springs, Florida 33461 7:30pm, Every Sun: Blues Jam w/ Steve Siciliano.
WEST PALM BEACH
BB King's Blues Club: 550 S Rosemary Ave #236, WPB FL 33401 bbkingclubs.com Dec 12: Bobby Nathan Band 7pm; 19: Bobby Nathan Band 7pm; Jan 5: Bobby Nathan Band 5:30pm; 26: Bobby Nathan Band 5:30 pm; Feb 16: Bobby Nathan Band 5:30pm. MAP
Backyard: 511 NE 4 St, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561)740-0399 thebackyardboyntonbeach.com  Jan 18: Bobby Nathan Band 8pm. MAP
Centennial Square: 100 Block Clematis Street, Downtown West Palm Beach FL 33401 clematisbynight.net  (561)822-1515 Clematis by Night & Jazz on the Palm, Dec 21: Jazz on Six, 7-7:45pm.
City Place Plaza: 700 S. Rosemary Avenue #200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 cityplace.com (561) 366-1000 Jan 5: Terry Hanck w/ Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones 7pm. MAP
Kravis Center: 701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach FL 33401 kravis.org. (561)832-7469 Jan 21: Pink Martini; 23: Natalie Cole; Feb 9: Michael Feinstein; March 2: Tony Bennett; 21: Chick Corea and Béla Fleck; April 11: Monterey Jazz Festival; 21: Chris Botti.
West Palm Beach Public Library: 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 mycitylibrary.org (561)868-7700 Friday Night Jazz – Sponsored by the Friends of the West Palm Beach Public Library, friendswpblibrary.org, 5:30-7:3pm, $5 Friends Members/$10 General Public, Dec 14: Joe Mal and with the Joe Scott Trio; Jan 4: Jim Hayward with the Paul Tardif Trio; Feb 1: nne Simone with the Susan Merritt Trio; March 1: Sam Hiukkanen with the Evan Powell Trio; April 5: Steve Ahern with the Patti Wicks Trio.
Wine Dive: 319 Clematis St., West Palm Beach FL 33401 mywinedive.com (561)318-8821 7:30-10:30pm, Every Thu: Susan Merritt & Marty Campfield w/ special guests weekly. MAP.



SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
North of The Keys to, and including, Venice and west of Miami/Dade, Broward, Palm Beach; (Monroe, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte & Lee Counties) (Metropolitan areas of Naples, Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte)
American Legion Post 123: 4249 Sanibel-Captiva Road Sanibel, FL 33957 (239)472-9979 5-8pm, MAP
Bert's Bar & Grill: 4271 Pine Island Rd NW Matlacha, FL 33993 bertsbar.us (239) 282-3232 7:30-11pm Every Thur: Deb & The Dynamics.
Brew Babies Garden Bistro: 1520 Lafayette St., 1520 Lafayette Street, Cape Coral FL 33904 mybrewbabies.com (239)542-2224 Every Thur: Jazz & Blues & Beyond Jam w/ Catman Doodz, 7pm-? MAP
 Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd. Fort Myers, buckinghambar.com 239-693-7111. All shows at 9pm, except Bluesfests. Every Sun: Open Blues Jam, 3pm; Every Wed: Blues Jam night, 8pm; Thursday, Friday, Saturday shows, free or pay, are no-smoking. Inside shows 9pm start. Backyard Blues Fest shows 2pm start. Dec  7: Albert Castiglia; 14: Bobby & The Renegades; 29, 30: Victor Wainwright & The WildRoots; Jan 4: Rockin' Jake; 12: Backyard Blues Fest w/ The Nouveaux Honkies - Outside 2pm, opening act TB. 3:30pm, Tommy Lee Cook & The Boys of Buckingham. 5:30pm, The Nouveaux Honkies. Inside 7pm, Tommy Lee Cook and the Boys of Buckingham. 8pm, The Nouveaux Honkies and guests. Map This Location
Cafe Alfredo: 2359 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples FL 34109 cafealfredonaples.com (239)431-8605 6-8;30pm, Every Thur: Live Jazz.
Cambier Park Bandshell: 735 8th Street South Naples, FL 34102 7-9pm, Naples Jazz Orchestra Presents, Dec 10: Jazz for the Holidays; Jan 14: The NJO Plays Ellington; 28: Buddy Rich/Gene Krupa Show; Feb 11: The Music of Henry Mancini; 25: The Music of The Stan Kenton Orchestra; March 11: Free Public Concert featuring Miss Carmen Bradford; 25: Free Public Concert Feat. Byron Stripling; April 1: Free Public Concert Feat. Michelle Amato; 8: Free Public Concert - Audience Request Show.
Cambier Park Bandshell: 735 8th Street South Naples, FL 34102 The Gulf Coast Big Band Concerts to benefit scholarships, 2-4pm, Dec 16: The Gulf Coast Big Band under the direction of Dan Miller; Jan 27: The Gulf Coast Big Band under the direction of Dan Miller; Feb 17: The Gulf Coast Big Band under the direction of Dan Miller; March 10: The Gulf Coast Big Band under the direction of Dan Miller; April 7: The Gulf Coast Big Band under the direction of Dan Miller. MAP
Campiello: 1177 3rd Street South, Naples, FL 341027 campiello.damico.com (239)435-1166 7-10pm, Every Wed & Thur: Rebecca Richardson duo. 8-11pm, Every Fri & Sat: Rebecca Richardson Trio featuring Dan Heck (every Sat w/ Dan Miller). MAP
Captain's Table at Fishermen's Village: 1200 West Retta Esplanade, #55, Punta Gorda, FL 33951-1289 thecaptainstable.com (941)637-1177 7-10pm, Every Fri & Sat: Bob Hanson Trio.
Celtic Ray Public House: 145 East Marion Avenue Punta Gorda FL 33950 (941)916-9115 7-10pm, Dec 12: Lauren Mitchell Band.
Centennial Park: 2000 W First St Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239)321-7524 Sunshine Blues Festival. $63, Noon, Jan 18: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Walter Trout, Sonny Landreth, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, The Wood Brothers, Matt Schofield, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Joe Louis Walker, Sean Chambers. MAP
Charlotte County Cultural Center: 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 CharlotteCountyBigBand.com Benefit Concert Series, Dec 17: Charlotte County Big Band (Benefit for Punta Gorda Middle School); Jan 28: Charlotte County Big Band (Benefit for LAAinger Middle School); Feb 18: Naples Jazz Orchestra.
Crusier’s Lounge: 1517 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 4-7pm, Every Sun: Happy Hour Jazz Jam Hosted by Father Al and The Jazz Congregation.
Doc Ford's: 708 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931 (239)765-9660 docfordsfortmyersbeach.com 2-5pm, Every Sun: Deb & The Dynamics.
Dolphin Tiki Bar & Café: 1001 North Barfield Driv, Marco Island, FL 34145-2354 (239)394-4048 3pm, Every Sun: Ryan Darling and Triple Shot.
Englewoods on Dearborn: 362 West Dearborn St. Englewood, FL 34223 englewoods.tripod.com (941)475-7501 7-10pm, 20: Trampled Under Foot (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist); Feb 14: : Rockin' Jake.
Englewood Art Center: 350 South McCall Road Englewood, FL 34223 (941)474-5548 South County Jazz Club (southcountyjazz.org) Presents, 2-4pm, $10GA/$5members, Dec 14: Bob Zottola Quartet w/ Henry Ettman; Jan 4: Rick Peterson/Jeff Sack Guitar Duo; Feb 1: Nate Najar Trio - Featuring John Lamb on bass and Stephen Bucholtz on drums; March 1: Valerie Gillespie Trio. MAP
Fred's Food, Fun & Spirits: 2700 Immokalee Road (Uptown Plaza), Naples, FL 34110 fredsdiner.com(239)431-7928
Freddie Rebel's: 5310 Shirley Street, Naples, FL 34109 Jan 26: : Rockin' Jake.
German American Social Club: 2101 SW Pine Island Road (State Route 78), Cape Coral Florida 33991 southwestfloridabluesfestival.com 14th Annual Southwest Florida Blues Festival. Nov 23, 2013.
Hodges University: 2655 Northbrooke Drive, Naples, FL 34119 hodges.edu (239)513-1122 March 2: Footsteps to the Future Annual Jazz Benefit Concert. Details TBA. More info at footstepstothefuture.org. MAP
Hut Restaurant: 5150 Buckingham Rd., Fort Myers FL 33905 (239)694-4178 8pm Every Fri: Danny Shepard Band.
Jack's: 201 West Marion Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941)637-9300 noon-3pm Every Sun: Lou Canoe doin' the blues...
Jack's Bait Shack Seafood Bar and Grill: 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, Naples, FL 34110 (239)594-3460 jacksseafoodbarandgrill.com  Dec 21, 22: King muDDfish. Map
JD's Bistro: 1951 Tamiami Rd, Port Charlotte Fl, 33948 jdsbistroandgrille.com (941)255-0994. 6-9pm, Every Tue: BK Davis; 6-9pm, Every Thur: Patricia Dean Trio; 7-10pm, Every Fri: Danny Sinoff Trio; Every Sat: Kitt Moran Trio; Dec 31: NEW YEARS EVE @ JD'S BISTRO - Dan Miller with an All Star Jazz Quintet (Dan Miller-trumpet, Lew Del Gatto-tenor saxophone, Kenny Drew Jr.-piano, Marty Morell-drums, Richard Drexler-bass) 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. MAP
Laishley Park: 100 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3651 Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge, Blues, & Beer Festival, Jan 26: PERFORMERS TBA.
Little Bar Restaurant: 205 Harbor Place, Goodland, FL 34140  littlebarrestaurant.com  (239)394-5663  Jan 25: Rockin' Jake. MAP
Lock And Key Restaurant: 2045 North Beach Road Englewood FL 34223 (941)474-1517 Dec 27: LMB3 Trio.
Miceli's: 3930 Pine Island Road Matlacha, FL 33993 micelis-italian.com (239)282-8233 4-8 Every Sun: Stringtown.
Naples Flat Bread & Wine Bar: 9118 Strada Pl #8170 Naples, FL 34108 (239)431-8259 6:30-9pm, Every Sun: Live Jazz.
New York Pizza & Pasta: 11140 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 33019 (239)594-3500 Every Mon: Live Jazz.
Philharmonic Center for the Arts: 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples, FL 34108-2740 thePhil.org (239)597-1900 Dec. 12: Steve Turre with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra featuring Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica), Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone), Jerry Stawski (piano), Mike Harvey (drums), Kevin Mauldin (bass), Dan Miller (trumpet), 6pm & 8pm; Jan 17: Randy Brecker with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra featuring Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica), Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone), Jerry Stawski (piano), Mike Harvey (drums), Kevin Mauldin (bass), Dan Miller (trumpet) 6pm & 8:30pm; Feb 14: Carla Cook with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra featuring Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica), Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone), Jerry Stawski (piano), Mike Harvey (drums), Kevin Mauldin (bass), Dan Miller (trumpet), 6pm & 8:30pm; March 28: Dick Hyman with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra featuring Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica), Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone), Jerry Stawski (piano), Mike Harvey (drums), Kevin Mauldin (bass), Dan Miller (trumpet), 6pm & 8:30pm; May 14: Romero Lubambo with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra featuring Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica), Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone), Jerry Stawski (piano), Mike Harvey (drums), Kevin Mauldin (bass), Dan Miller (trumpet), 6pm & 8:30pm. MAP
New York Pizza & Pasta: 11140 Tamiami Trail North Naples 33019 (239) 594-3500 6-8:30pm Mondays: Expandable Jazz Band featuring Bob Zottola on Trumpet, James Martin on drums, and Stu Shelton on keyboard.
Riverside Park: 9101 Bonita Beach Rd SE (old 41) Bonita Springs, FL 34135 bonitablues.com (239)947-0715 Bonita Blues Festival 2013, Adv Sales: Fri tix - $20, Sat tix $30, Fri & Sat $30. $40 at Gate. March 8: The Certified Band - 2pm, Big Buck & the Biscuit Boys - 3:15pm, Reba Russell Band - 4:30pm, Southern Hospitality - 6:15pm, Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers - 8:15pm; 9: Cracker Blues Band - 11:30am, Deb & The Dynamics - 12:45pm; The Juice - 2:45pm, Skyla Burrell - 3:15pm, Biscuit Miller & The Mix - 4:45pm, Li'l Ronnie Owens - 6:30pm, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - 8:15pm. MAP
Roadhouse Cafe: 15660 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33908 RoadhouseCafeFl.com (239)415-4375. 7-10pm, Every Tue: Dan Miller - Lew Del Gatto Quartet w/ Stu Shelton & Patricia Dean; Every Wed: Bonnie Lancaster; Every Thur: Danny Sinnoff Trio; Every Fri: Woody Brubaker & Marvilla Marzan; Every Sat: Roadhouse Jazz Trio; Every Sun: Jazz Jam; Dec 11: Dan Miller - Lew Del Gatto 7pm; 18: Dan Miller - Lew Del Gatto Quartet 7-10pm. MAP
Sharkey's On The Pier: 1600 Harbor Drive South Venice FL 34285 (941)488-1456 6-10pm Dec 26: Lauren MItchell Band.
Snook Haven Restaurant: 5000 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34292 snookhaven.com (941)485-7221 Every Wed: Silver String Dulcimer Band Noon-2:00PM, Greg Allen Dixie Land 5:30-8:30pm.
Stillwater Grille: 13451 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers FL 33919 stillwatergrille.com (239)791-8554 5:30-8:30pm Every Wed: Saxdance - Andy Lutkoff, Carl Conley, Brad Brown, Terry Hill &Trimble McCullough; 4:30-7:30 Every Fri: Saxdance - Andy Lutkoff, Carl Conley, Brad Brown, Terry Hill & Trimble McCullough.
Sugden Regional Park: 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples, FL 34112 collierparks.com (239)793-4414 Jazz in the Park 2012-13, 2-4pm, Free (adjacent parking $5), Dec 16: Jerry Stawski Quartet; Jan 20: Bob Zottola EJB Quartet; Feb 17: Rebecca Richardson-Heck Quartet and Dan Miller - Lew Del Gatto Quintet; Mar 17: Stu Shelton Quartet; April 21: Gulf Coast HS & Barron Collier HS & Palmetto HS Jazz Bands Featuring Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto. MAP
Tarpon Lodge and Restaurant: 13771 Waterfront Drive Pineland, FL 33945 (239) 283-3999 tarponlodge.com Dec 6: Sister Kaite; 18: Sister Kaite; 27: Susie Hulcher; Jan 3: Sister Kaite; 17: Susie Hulcher; 24: Sister Kaite.
Traditions on the Beach at the Island Inn: 3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 islandinnsanibel.com (800)851-5088 Mon-Sat: Joe McCormick on piano featuring vocalists Marvilla Marzan or Barbara Smith.
Valenti's Allegro Bistro, 1740 E. Venice Ave., Venice FL 34292 (941)484-1889 5:30-8:30pm, $10min, Every Tues: South County Jazz Club Jam Session.
Venice Art Center: 390 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL 34285 veniceartcenter.com (941)485-7136 South County Jazz Club (southcountyjazz.org) Presents, 2-4pm, $10GA/$5members, Dec 21: in “Jingle & All That Jazz”  w/ Heffner & Hefner Group -  Stan ’the Man’ on Hammond B3, Jazz and R&B Stylist/Entertainer Katt Hefner, and Joe Renda on drums. Jan 11: Jim Wellen Quintet; 24: Al Hixon’s Underheard Herd; Feb 8: Lorri Hafer Quartet; 28: Mac Chrupcala/Mike Renzi Dual Pianos w/Quartet; March 15: Greg Nielsen Quartet; 28: Bud Leeds Ensemble; April 19: Lenny Wilson Quintet. MAP



 WEST-CENTRAL FLORIDA

West Central: North of Venice to Rt 44 and east to Rte 27. (Metropolitan areas of Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Lakeland)
Aces Lounge: 4343 Palma Sola Blvd. Bradenton FL 34210 AcesLiveMusic.com (941)795-3886. Every Wed: 8pm Blues Jam; Every Monday is Damon Fowler's Sugar Shack Monday w/ Special Guests. 8pm Every Wed: Blues Jam. Dec 14: Mike Zito; 21: Kettle of Fish; 29: Beth McKee Band; Jan 27: Rockin' Jake. MAP
Ale and the Witch: Tower Plaza Courtyard, 111 2nd Avenue Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 thealeandthewitch.com (727)821-2533, 7-9pm , Every Sun: The Sunday Jazz Sessions w/ Sasha Tuck.
Barley Mow Brewing Company: 518 West Bay Drive, Largo, FL (727)584-7772 8pm-midnight, Dec 21: Rick Hatfield Duo.
Basque: 28910 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761basqueexperience.com (727)330-7712 7-10pm, Every “Third Thursday” of each month: Rick Hatfield Solo.
Blue Parrot: 85 Corey Circle, St Petersburg Beach, Florida 33702 blueparrotbch.com  (727)368-9619 7-9:30pm, Every Mon: Jazz Night TOMKATS Jazz Orchestra performing Jazz, Big Band and Swing; 6-10pm, Every Thu: Freddie Mac and the New Orleans Jazz Band.
Boulevard Grille: 7081 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727)623-9995 theboulevardgrille.com 7-10pm, Dec 14, 21, 29:: Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues.
Bradenton Downtown Riverwalk: Downtown Bradenton, FL Bradenton Blues Festival, $25adv/$30gate, Dec 1: Steve Arvey Horn Band featuring Henry Lawrence, Homemade Jamz, Southern Hospitality, Johnny Sansone (Jazz & Blues Florida November 2012 Featured Artist/Show), Dave “Biscuit” Miller, Kenny Neal, Ruthie Foster(Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist), Ben Prestage.
Bradenton Woman's Club: 1705 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL 34205 (941)773-0177 ladiessingtheblues.org $10, 5-10pm, Dec 23:Ladies Sing The Blues.
Brady’s Backyard BBQ: 340 Main Street, Safety Harbor, Florida 34695, (727)712-3727 7-11pm, Every “Second Wednesday” of the month: Rick Hatfield Solo “Invitational Blues Jam”.
Cafe Bohemia : 937 Central Avenue , St. Petersburg , FL 33705 thecafebohemia.com (727)895-4495 Dec 21: Belmont & Jones (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist) 8pm. MAP
Caragiulos Restaurant: 69 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota FL 34236 italiansoulfood.com (941)951-0866 5-8pm, Every Thu & Fri: Mike Markaverich Jazz Trio.
Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618 carrollwoodcenter.org (813)269-1310 Dec  14: Jazz w/ Jim 7:30pm; Jan 24: Jazz w/ Jim 7:30pm.
Cork's Cigar Bar: 425 12th St. W., Bradenton FL 34219 corkscigarbar.com (941)744-2589, Every Sun: Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones; 9pm-1am, Every Tue: Blues/Open Jam.
Dave’s Aqua Lounge: 10820 Gandy Blvd N, St Petersburg, FL 33702 davesongandy.com (727)576-1091 9pm, Every Wed: Open Blues Jam Hosted by Cannon Quinn.
D' Cajun Blues Roadhouse : 3090 34th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33713 facebook.com/DCajunBlues (727)202-8943 6:30-10:30pm, Dec 28: Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues.
DC's Downtown: 110 East Tarpon Avenue,.Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-3452 (727)942-1900 7-11pm,  Every Sun: Misbehavin' Blues Band.
Donk's Tavern: 7630 34th Ave. N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33713 (727)341-2070 8pm-midnight Dec 29: Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues.
Dunedin Smokehouse: 471 Main St., Dunedin, FL 34698 thedunedinsmokehouse.com 8-11pm, Dec 21: Betty Fox Band; 29:  Lauren Mitchell Band.
Euphemia Haye Restaurant: (the Haye Loft upstairs lounge and dessert room): 5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228 (941)383-3633 7:30-11pm, Every Sat & Sun: Mike Markaverich Jazz Trio.
Finley's Irish Pub: 13477 Belcher Rd South Largo, FL 33771 finleysirishpub.com (727)535-7858 8-Midnight, Every Thur: Al Razz Blues Jam.
Five O'clock Club: 1930 Hillview Street, Sarasota, FL 34239 5oclockclub.net (941)366-5555 9pm-1am, Every Mon: Blues Jam w/ Al Fuller & Co.
Floribbean: 1400 Main Street, Sarasota FL 34236 floribbeanrestaurant.com (941)365-2266 6-8pm, Every Other Fri: George Carroll/Henry Ettman Jazz Trio; 6:30pm, Dec 14: Heffner & Hefner Group -  Stan ’the Man’ on Hammond B3, Jazz and R&B Stylist/Entertainer Katt Hefner, Vincent Sims on guitar, Butch Thomas on sax and Joe Renda on drums; 28: Pre-New Year’s Eve Bash w/ Heffner & Hefner Group -  Stan ’the Man’ on Hammond B3, Jazz and R&B Stylist/Entertainer Katt Hefner, Vincent Sims on guitar, Butch Thomas on sax and Joe Renda on drums. MAP
Fox Jazz Cafe: 5401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33601 foxjazzcafe.com (813)639-0400 thefoxjazzcafe.com 8:30pm, Every Fri & Sat: BK Davis Group.
 Garden Café: 14227 7th St., Dade City, FL 33523 (352)567-7277 dineinthegarden.com, Indoor & outdoor fine dining cafe, located right in the heart of beautiful, historic downtown Dade City, serving Sun-Fri 11am -3pm, open until 9 on Fridays with live music and drink specials.  Dec 14: Wine Down w/ Valerie Gillespie. Map This Location
Gaspar's Grotto: 1805 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 gasparsgrotto.com (813)248-5900 9pm-12:30am, Every Wed: Blues and BarBQ Open Jam.
Gator Club, The: 1490 Main Street Sarasota FL 34236 (941)366-5969, 9pm-1am Dec 28: Lauren Mitchell Band.
Glenridge Performing Arts Center: 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota, FL 34238 gpactix.com (941)552-5325 South County Jazz Club Presents, Dec 10: Greg Abate Quartet; Jan 19: Cynthia Sayer; 21: Amanda Carr-Arnie Krakowsky Quintet; Feb 9: Ira Sullivan; March 16: Johnny Varro; April 6: Marlene VerPlanck.
Green Iguana Bar & Grill: 4029 S Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629 greeniguana.com (813)837-1234 10pm-2am-ish, Every Mon: House of Troubles Blues Jam Hosted by B3 Dean & Benny on bass.
Gulfport Casino: 5500 Shore Blvd. S Gulfport FL 33707  (727)893-1070   The City of Gulfport presents “A New Year’s Eve Harbor Lights Soiree”, Doors 7:30P.  Event: 8P – 12:30P, w/ Heffner & Hefner Group -  Stan ’the Man’ on Hammond B3, Jazz and R&B Stylist/Entertainer Katt Hefner, Vincent Sims on guitar, Butch Thomas on sax and Joe Renda on drums. MAP
Gulfport on the Rocks: 5413 Shore Blvd South, Gulfport, FL 33707 gulfportontherocks.com 727-321-8318 Dec 22: Belmont & Jones (Jazz & Blues Florida December 2012 Featured Artist) 3pm MAP
Holley Hall at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center: 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 jazzclubsarasota.com 7:30pm, Dec 14: Nate Najar Quartet (Nate on guitar, Chuck Redd on vibraphone, John Lamb on bass, and Steve Bucholtz on drums) w/ Clarinetist Ken Peplowski. MAP
Incognito Lounge: In The Mira Bay Village, 131 Harbor Village Ln, Apollo Beach FL 33572 IncognitoLounge.com (813)645-9700 Every Thurs 6-8pm live jazz by Gene Cannon; 5-9pm, Every Sun: Blues Jam hosted by Gypsy Hyway.
JolliMon’s Grill 941 Huntley Ave., Dunedin, FL 35698 4-8pm, Every “Third Sunday” of the month: Rick Hatfield with Bobcat Paskowsky on upright bass. This is an outdoor show and may be cancelled because of stormy weather. Be certain to call first.
Karl Reef: 6307 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey, FL 34652 (727) 848-7838 8pm-midnight, Every Wed: Open Mic Blues Jam with Shawn Paige Blues Band.
Largo Cultural Center: 105 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL 33771 (727)587-6793 largoarts.com Jan 11: Tom Rush; Feb 14: Jane Monheit; March 4: Mickey Finn & Company; 13: Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute.
Lemon Bay Playhouse: 96 West Dearborn Street Englewood, FL 34223 (941)474-4007 lemonbayplayhouse.com Feb 23: Whitney James Quintet.
Levee: 20583 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Dunnellon, FL 34431-6737 leveemusicbar.com (352)465-3890 7pm, Every Tues: Live Jazz with Rudy Turner; 8pm, Every Thur: Blues Jam w/ Jimmy Sparks; 2-6pm, Every Sat: Jimmy Sparks Band.
Mahaffey Theater: 400 First St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 mahaffeytheater.com (727)893-7832 Jan 19: Mavis Staples; 20: Natalie Cole; Feb 17: American Legacies: Preservation Hall Jazz Band & The Del Maccoury Band; March 15: Canadian Brass; April 10: Smokey Robinson. MAP
Mainstage Theatre - HCC Ybor City Campus Performing Arts Building: 2204 N. 15th Street Tampa, FL 33605 tampajazzclub.com, Tampa Jazz Club Concert Series, $20/$15/$10,Free to staff & students of HCC, 3pm, Feb 10: Ira Sullian. MAP
Mandalay Grill: 395 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767 mandalaygrill.net (727)441-3424 Every Sun: Johnny Greenwell & Tim Heding Blues Nite. 9-midnight, Dec 28, 29: Rick Hatfield Duo.
Marina Jacks: 2 Marina Place, Sarasota,. FL 34236 marinajacks.com (941)365-4232 6-10pm, Every Wed: The Venturas.
Mattison's City Grille: 1 North Lemon Avenue, downtown Sarasota, FL 34236 mattisons.com (941)330-0440 8pm-midnight Every Sat: TC & The Trouble Makers; 7-10pm Every Sun: Debbie Keeton Jazz Quartet; 7-11pm, Every Thur: The Venturas; 7-11pm, Every Wed: Big T & The Tornadoes.
Meadows Village Pub: 5013 Ringwood Meadows, Sarasota, FL 34235 meadowsvillagepub.com (941)342-9135 6:30pm, Every Sun: Blues Jam hosted by Velvet Hammer or Bluestar.
Michael’s On East: 1212 East Ave Sarasota, FL 34239 www.bestfood.com/restaurant/ (941)366-0007 MAP
Neon Leon's Zydeco Steakhouse: 10350 West Yulee Drive Homosassa, FL 34448 Neonleonszydecosteakhouse.com (352)621-3663 5-9pm, Every Fri, Sat & Sun: Cajun Dave.
O'Boobigans: 6250 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater FL 33760 oboobigansbarandgrill.com (727)531-3500 8pm-midnight, Every Wed: Jerry Chase Blues Jam.
Ocean Blues: 1936 Hillview Street, Sarasota, FL 34239 oceanblues.net (386)676-4608  Every Sun, 7pm, Bues Jam.  9pm-1am, Dec 13: LMB3 Trio; 28: Sylwyn Birchwood 9pm (Suncoast BS 2013 IBC Representative); Jan 15: Selwyn Birchwood 9pm (Suncoast BS 2013 IBC Representative). MAP
Old Packinghouse Cafe: 987 S Packinghouse Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232 oldpackinghousecafe.com (941)371-9358  7-10pm, Dec 20: Lauren MItchell Band. MAP
Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College: 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg FL 33701 mypalladium.org (727)822-3590  Dec 15: Nate Najar Quartet Holiday Show (Nate on guitar, Chuck Redd on vibraphone, John Lamb on bass, and Steve Bucholtz on drums) w/ Clarinetist Ken Peplowski and vocalist Sharon Scott; Jan 11 & 12: Damon Fowler & Southern Hospitality, Blues, Side Door; 17: Nicki Parrott & Rossano Sportiello, Side Door Jazz; 18: Roy Book Binder, Blues, Side Door; Feb 9: Michael Kaeshammer Trio; 23: Palladium’s Fourth Annual Boogie Woogie Blues Stomp; March 2: Herb Alpert, Lani Hall & Michael Franks; 7: Fred Hersch Trio, Side Door; April 5: Some Like it Hot, The Music of Marilyn Monroe w/ Harry Allen and Becky Kilgore; 12 & 13: Tampa Bay BluesFest Aftershows. MAP
Pastimes Pub: 6540 Superior Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231 myspace.com/pastimespub (941)924-7782 8pm, Every Tues: Jeff DeCoix Blues Band Jam.
Phillippi Estate Park: 5500 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231 (941)316-1309 Sarasota Jazz Fest (more info at jazzclubsarasota.org) free, 2-4pm, March 3: Jazz in the Park.
Players Theatre: 838 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34236 theplayers.org (941)365-2494 Sarasota Jazz Fest (more info at jazzclubsarasota.org) 7:30pm, March 5: JB Scott's Allstars; 7: Giacomo Gates with Kenny Drew Jr., Patricia Dean and John Lamb; 8: Terry Myers Orchestra- 17 piece Big Band; 9: The Four Freshmen.
Polo Grill and Bar: 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 pologrillandbar.com (941)782-0899 9pm-midnight, Dec 21: Lauren Mitchell Band.
Prana Restaurant & Lounge: 1118 N. Washington Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 (941)343-2614 6-10pm, Dec 22: w/ Heffner & Hefner Group -  Stan ’the Man’ on Hammond B3, Jazz and R&B Stylist/Entertainer Katt Hefner, Vincent Sims on guitar, Butch Thomas on sax and Joe Renda on drums. MAP
RBeach: 4054 Shoal Line Blvd Hernando Beach, FL 34607 rbeachrestaurant.com (352)592-5556 6-9pm Every Wed: Jazz w/ Norm Bernard (Southern Exposure).
Rick's On The River: 2305 North Willow Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607 ricksontheriver.com (813)251-0369 Dec 14: Backwater Blues Band.
Ricky P's Orleans Bistro: 1113 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL rickyps.com (727) 821-4061 Dec 15: (Suncoast 2012 IBC Representative) Sandy Atkinson and Carroll St Clair. MAP
Ringside Café: 2742 4th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33716 myspace.com/ringsidecafe (727)894-8465 8pm-1am, Every Sun: Blues Jam. 9pm-1am, Jan 22: Selwyn Birch (Suncoast BS 2013 IBC Representative) IBC Fundraiser - 3pm. MAP
Ruby's Elixir: 15 3rd St N, St Petersburg, FL 33701 rubyselixir.com (727)-898-9322 8-11pm, Every Sun: Jimmy Griswald Duo; 8-11pm, Every Wed: Lounge Cats Duo.
Ruth Eckerd Hall: 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater FL 33759 rutheckerdhall.com (727)791-7060 Jan 5: BB King; Jan 11: Dave Bromberg; 14: Great American Songbook; Feb 1: Glenn Miller Orchestra; Feb 8: Leon Redbone; 13: Steve Miller Band; March 1: Keb Mo & Los Lobos; 2: Herb Alpert & Michael Franks;
Sheraton Sand Key Resort Hotel: 1160 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 sheratonsandkey.com (800) 456-7263 Arbors Records' Fifth Annual Arbors Records Invitational Jazz Party. CANCELLED.
Siesta Key Chapel: 4615 Gleason Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34242 (941)349-1166 4pm, Feb 10: Mike Markaverich Jazz Trio- Mike Markaverich, Piano and vocals, Ernie Williford, bass and vocals and Johnny Moore on drums.
Sims Park Amphitheater: 6342 Bank Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652 chascofiesta.com Chasco Fiesta's Rhythm and Blues Masters night, 5:30-10pm, Apr 11: Southern Hospitality.
Skipper's Smokehouse: 910 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL 33613 skipperssmokehouse.com (813)971-0666 Dec 15: Selwynn Birchwood w/Popa Chubby; 29, 30, 31: Donna The Buffalo. MAP
Sneaky's: 7500 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33771 (727)536-9000. sneakysbar.com,  8-midnight, Every Wed: House of Trouble Blues Jam.
Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602 strazcenter.org (813)229-7827 Jan 4: Florida Orchestra presents Jump, Jive an’ Wail - Carol Morsani Hall; Feb 15: Carolina Chocolate; Drops - Ferguson Hall; Feb 27: Jazz Nights - Maestro's Restaurant; March 3: Creole Choir of Cuba - Ferguson Hall; March 8: Florida Orchestra presents A Night at the Cotton Club - Carol Morsani Hall; March 27: Jazz Nights - Maestro's Restaurant; April 13: Straz Student Jazz Festival - Ferguson Hall; April 13: Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour - Ferguson Hall; April 17: Jazz Nights - Maestro's Restaurant; May 2: James Gavin’s Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne Project starring Mary Wilson - Ferguson Hall. MAP
Three Birds Tavern: 1492 4th Street North, St.Petersburg, FL 33704 threebirdstavern.com (727)895-2049 8-11pm, Dec 14: LMB3 Trio.
United Methodist Church of Sun City Center: 1210 del Webb Blvd West, Sun City Center, FL (813)634-2539 6:30-8pm, Feb 1: Mike Markaverich Jazz Trio - Mike Markaverich, Piano and vocals, Ernie Williford, bass and vocals and Johnny Moore on drums.
University Center Auditorium - South Florida State College: 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825 performances.southflorida.edu (863)784-7178 $21-$26. All Shows 7:30pm. 2013 JAZZ SERIES LINEUP - Jan 16: Eddie Metz Jr. Trio, Rossano Sportiello (piano), and Nicki Parrott (bass and vocals); Jan 26: Jazz Professors - Bossas, Ballads and More w/ Jeff Rupert (sax), Marty Morell (drums), Per Danielsson (piano) and Richard Drexler (bass); Feb 9: Ed Calle; 23: Florida Jazz All Stars w/ Clyde Conner (drums), Mark Neuenschwander (bass), Allen Vache (clarinet), Charlie Bertini (trumpet), William Allred (trombone), and Johnny Varro (piano); March 2: Southern Fried Jazz Band; 27: Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: 777 N. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34236 vanwezel.org (800)826-9303 Jan 24: Natalie Cole; April 4: Diana Krall; 24: Chris Botti.
Vinoy Waterfront Park: 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Sunshine Blues Festival $63, Noon, Jan 20: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Walter Trout, Sonny Landreth, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, The Wood Brothers, Matt Schofield, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Joe Louis Walker, Sean Chambers. MAP
Vinoy Waterfront Park: 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727)823-8534 Tampa Bay Blues Fest, Apr 12-14: Fri-12:30pm Dave Fields, Lucky Peterson, Janiva Magness, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, Dickey Betts & Great Southern; Sat-12:30pm Marquis Knox, Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, Sugar Ray & The Bluetones, Curtis Salgado, Jonny Lang; Sun-1pm Rosie Ledet, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Tab Benoit, Trombone Shorty.
Wild Indian Saloon: 1158 7th St NW, Largo, FL 33770 (727)588-7660 9pm-midnight, Every Wed: Blackjack Blues
Wine Toad: 14251 Powell Road, Brooksville, FL 34609 (352)796-9463 9-11pm,  Every “Last Thursday” of the month: Rick Hatfield Solo

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