Here, in a splattered cut-n-paste of the html from our main web site, are the listings we currently have for what is going on around Florida. If you would like to see all this great info better arranged and presented, simply go to http://www.jazzbluesflorida.com/MusicListings.htm and check it out. This was done simply to show the huge amount of info we track about the scene - just for you! Enjoy!
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BOCA RATON
Funky Biscuit: 303 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432 funkybiscuit.com (561)395-2929. Full Dinner Menu Nightly starting at 5pm, with new KILLER midnight menu. Every Mon: Jam with the Biscuit All Stars (John Tillman, Ron Tillman, Al Poliak, Kenny, Larry Dinan) Different local & national artists to be joining every week - 9pm; Every Tue: Billy Gilmore & Friends - 8pm; Every Wed: Classic Rock w/ Breeze - 8pm; Every Thur: Grateful Thurdays - 8:30pm; Every Fri: Funky Happy Hour Party w/ SoSos - 5-8pm, no cover; April 4-7: BISCUIT FEST! - April 4 (Thursday): Yo' Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Dr.Fameus w/ Georpge Porter Jr., Billy Iuso, Roosevelt Collier & Friends, Bad Apples Brass Band; 5 (Friday): Heavy Pets, Crazy Fingers, Georpge Porter Jr., Billy Iuso, Rockin' Jake & Friends, Bad Apples Brass Band; 6(Saturday): Tommy Malone, George Porter Jr.& The Runnin' Pardners, Billy Iuso, Bobby Lee Rodgers & Firends, SOSOS, Bad Apples Brass Band; 7(Sunday): Southern Hospitality, Albert Castiglia, David Shelley & Bluestone; Biscuit Allstar Finale Jam; 11: Reflections, 8:30 PM; 12: Turnstiles – Billy Joel Tribute, 9:30 PM; 13: The Fabulous Fleetwoods w/ Very Special Guests, 9:30 PM;18: Sol Driven Train Pre Wanee Fest Party, 9 PM; 19: Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs w/ Special Guests The Flyers, 9:30 PM; 20: The Valerie Tyson Band, 9:30 PM; 21: The Monophonics – Post Wanee Fest Party, 9 PM; 25: Unlimited Devotion, 8:30 PM; 26: LowDown 13, 9:30 PM; 27: Sigmund Floyd, 9:30 PM; 28: David Shelley & Bluestone & Special Guests BeatLink Music Network Benefit for St. Jude’s, 5 PM. MAP NEED A HOTEL?COCONUT CREEK
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek: 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek FL 33073 seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com (954)977-6700 8pm, April 20: 2-11 pm, Blues, Brews & BBQ w/ Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Albert Cummings, Bonerama w/ Guest Dave Malone, Tab Benoit, North Mississippi All-Stars. $25-$50.
CORAL SPRINGS
Mack House: 9118 SR 84, Davie FL 33324 stage84fl.com (954)474-5040. Every 3rd Thur: Len Perry Jazz Project.Tavolino Della Notte: 10181 W Sample Rd Coral Springs, FL 33065 Tavolinorestaurant.com (954) 509-0046 Live Jazz every Saturday 7:30 –11:30pm.
Whole Foods Market: 810 University Drive, Coral Springs FL 33071 wholefoodsmarket.com (954)753-8000 Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10am-1pm, $8.49 lb, Rick Combs.
DANIA Dania Beach Bar & Grill: 65 North Beach Road Dania Beach, FL 33004 daniabeachgrill.com (954) 923-4148 2:30-5:30pm Every Thur: Matthew Works performing Classic Blues/Jazz. April 6: Amy Arlo & Almost Blue 2-5pm. MAP
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.
DEERFIELD BEACH
City Pub: 956 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 (954)427-8213 7-11pm Every Sun: Jimmy Cavallo.FT. LAUDERDALE/LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA
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, April 12: (Friday) Mays at the Movies - Bill Mays Trio; May 8: By Request - South Florida Jazz Divas & Gold Coast Jazz Society Band w/ Steve Ahern. MAPArtserve: 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 goldcoastjazz.org 7:30pm, Every First Fri: First Friday Jazz Jams
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 8or8:30pm-midnight; Fri-Sun Live music 9pm-1am. 8:30pm, Every Tue: Latin Jazz & Mambo Madness featuring Eddy Balzola & Oriente; Every Wed: Danny Burger Musician Showcase (8pm-midnight). April 22: The Hope Band’s Official Coming Out Party. (F) (D) (I/O) MAP
Fishtales On 33rd: 3355 NE 33rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 fishtaleson33rd.com (954)689-2344. 8pm-midnight Every Wed: Bobby Nathan Band invitational jam. April 7: Dr. Lee & The "New" Regulators; 14: Rachelle Coba; 20: Bobby Nathan Band; 21: David Shelley & Friends; 28: Joey Gilmore; May 5: David Shelley and Bobby Nathan; 12: David Shelley & Bluestone; 19: Michael Locke & the Repeat Offenders; 26: JC Crossfire; June 2: JP Soars; 9: Josh Smith. MAP
Maguire's Hill 16: 535 North Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 maguireshill16.com (954)764-4453. March 30: David Shelley & Bluestone; April 6: Albert Castiglia; May 24: Albert Castiglia. Map This LocationManhattan's: 2871 E. Commercial Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954)533-6092
Miniaci Performing Arts Center: 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314 southfloridajazz.org (954)262-5479 South Florida JAZZ Season Series 8pm, 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. MAPNative Florida Tap Room & Music Hall: 2006 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020 (754)234-3865 nativeflorida.net
Original Fat Cats: 320 SW 2nd St , Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312 myspace.com (954)467-5867 April 16: Albert Castiglia . MAP
Pa’ DeGernnaro’s: 4331 N Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL 33308 padegennaro.com (954)351-0310 7pm, Every Mon: Gil Bennedetto, Dolph Castellano, Emilio Valenzuela and Rick Harris.
Revolution Live: 100 SW Third Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 jointherevolution.net (954)727-0950
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.
Timpano: 450 E. Las Olas, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301 timpanochophouse.net. (954)462-9119 7-11pm, Every Tues: Noreena Downey Quartet; 8pm-midnight, Every Sat: Noreena Downey Quartet.
HALLANDALE
Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar: 801 Silks Run, Suite 1580, Hallandale Beach FL 33009 paladarlatinkitchen.com & facebook.com/PaladarGulfstream (954)455-0700, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Every Thur: Latin Happy Hour w/ Tairon Aguilera and the Florida Latin Beat.
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 April 14: Dillard School Jazz Ensemble, 1-3pm.
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. April 2: Betty Padgett & Motel Mel; 10: Blues Brothers; 26: Circle of Trust.
Big Easy: 1925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020 thebigeasybarandgrille.com Closed Monday. 9pm-1am, Every Tues: George Caldwell; 7pm-midnight, Every Wed: Graham Drout & Mitch Mestel; Every Thur: Darrel Raines Group; Every Sun: Piano Bob's 88s; Live Music Thurs, Fri & Sat, 8-12 PM. Wed & Thur 7-11pm. Fri & Sat 8pm-midnight. April 3: Graham Drout & Mitch Mestel; 4: Crazy Fingers; 5: JP Soars & the Red Hots; 6: Otis Cadillac & The Eldorados Featuring the Seville Sisters; 7: Piano Bob 1-5pm; 9: George Caldwell; 10: Graham Drout & Mitch Mestel; 11: Rachelle Coba; 12: David Shelley & Bluestone; 13: Albert Castiglia; 14: Piano Bob 1-5pm; 16: George Caldwell; 17: Wed Graham Drout & Mitch Mestel; 18: Rachelle Coba; 19: Nicole Hart (CD Release Party); 20: Soulfonic; 21: Piano Bob 1-5pm, 23: George Caldwell; 24: Graham Drout & Mitch Mestel; 25: Tost Music; 26: East End Rose; 17: IKO IKO with Nicole Yarling; 28: Piano Bob 1-5pm; 30: George Caldwell. MAPNative Florida Tap Room & Music Hall: 2006 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020 nativeflorida.net (754)234-3865 April 5: Brittany Reilly Band.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino/Hard Rock Live: 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314 seminolehardrockhollywood.com
LAUDERHILL
Rosey Baby: 4587 North University Drive, Lauderhill, FL 33351 roseybaby.com (954)749-5627, 6-8pm Every Thur: Michael Beeson.
MIRAMAR
Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark: 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Florida 33025 miramarculturalcenter.org (954)602-4500 8pm, April 13: Howard Hewett & Michel’le; May 18: Renee Olstead. MAPPEMBROKE PINES
William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 ppines.com/parks/specialevents, Free, 3-5pm, April 4, May 19, Sept 22, Oct 27: Jazz Concerts
POMPANO
Henry's Hideaway: 1500 South Andrews Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (954)563-5390 HAGS Hot Jazz & Alligator Gumbo Society, Members $5 / Non-members $10, 1-4pm, Every fourth Sunday except July & August: Dixieland Jazz & Swing Jazz by various live bands.
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.
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EAST-CENTRAL FLORIDANorth 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 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 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 - open jam; 2nd Thurs of the Month: Alive After Five Street Party in Downtown Sanford, Paul Stott Group 5-8p. Apr 11: Paul Stott Group; 27: RobertTop Thomas, 9pm; May 9: Paul Stott Group. MAP
BB King's Blues Club: 9101 International Drive, Suite 1040, Orlando, FL 32819 bbkingclubs.com (407)248-1193
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; April 12: Duffy Kane & The Freedom Train; 20: RobertTop Thomas, 9pm. Map This Location
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.
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 2pm, April 14: Saltue to Jazz Month w/ Sary Hart & Ron Teixeira Trio.
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.
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. 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.
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
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 .GIF)
Earl’s Hideaway: 1405 Indian River Dr., Sebastian FL 32958 earlshideaway.com (772)589-5700 Tues set: 8-midnight (Every Other Tuesday - Ernie Southern Jamaroo), Fri set: 8:30pm-12:30am, Sat sets: 2-6pm & 8:30pm-12am; Sun set: 2pm start. April 6: ; 13: ; 20: ; 27: ; May 12: Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues; 24, 25 & 26: Earl's Annual Riverside Music Fest w/ Scott Holt, Betty Fox Band and many more TBA. (F)(D)(I/O) Map This Location Need a Hotel?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.
Gleason Performing Arts Center - FIT: 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne FL 32901 fit.edu/gleason (321)674-8082 April 16: FIT Panther Big Band Jazz Ensemble, 6-9pm.
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.
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: DownBeat Magazine February 2013 - voted as of the world's top jazz venues for 2013! : 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. April 5, 6: Jesse Jones Jr. accompanied by the Ron Teixeira Trio; 13: Miss Jacqueline Jones; 20: Ira Sullivan; June 6, 7: Valerie Gillespie; 29: Kenny Watson. MAP 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.
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. April 19, 20: Duffy Kane & The Freedom Train.
Island Spice Grill & Lounge: 4910 Stack Blvd., Melbourne FL 32909 islandspicegrillandlounge.com (321)722-4478 8-11pm, Every Wed: Matt Heister Jazz Jam.
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.
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.
Kenneth Parker Performing Arts Amphitheatre: 1000 City Center Parkway, Port Orange FL 32129 lakesidejazz.org (386)756-7200 Port Orange 16th Annual Lakeside Jazz Festival, April 19 & 20: TBA.
Kenny D's: 4711 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 (321)724-9462 (Formerly Beef O'Bradys) Thursdays 7:30-10:30pm It's Blues Night - with Stoney and Skip Gosselin and Special Guests.
King Center for the Performing Arts: 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 kingcenter.com (321)433-5720 April 27: Chris Botti.
Legendary Why Not Lounge: 230 West State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 legendarywhynotlounge.com (407)862-4455 Every Thur: Smokin' Torpedos, 9:30pm. April 4: RobertTop Thomas, 9:30pm; 11: Blues Harp Showdown w/ Rod Piazza, Madison Slim, Dennis Gruenling Featuring Doug Demning and the Jewel Tones w/ R.J. Harman opening at 7:30, $10.Lou's Blues: 3191 North A1A, Indialantic FL 32903 lousbluesupstairs.com (321)779-2299. 8pm, Every Mon: Rock & Blues Jam hosted by Dave Kury. April 2: Savoy Brown.
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 - hosted by Bossa Jazz - musicians welcomed to sit in.Lyric Theatre: 59 SW Flager Ave.Stuart, FL 34994 lyrictheatre.com April 6: Franco Corso & Lou Villano; 20: Esperanza Spalding.
Malabar Moe's: 2805 Malabar Road, Malabar FL 32950 malabarmos.com (321)725-8374 April 7: Absolute Blue.
McCalls: 999 Alvarez Avenue , The Villages, FL 32159 (352)750-9441 8-11pm, Every First Friday: Smokin' Torpedos; April 19: Little Mike & The Tornadoes; May 17: Little Mike & The Tornadoes . MAP .jpg){kind=logo}
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 - Apr 4: Kim Simmonds & Savoy Brown, $25 adv at ZShowz.com; 13: Revival, $10; 24: Big Bill Morganfield, $20; 27: Brian Lee & the Blues Power Band, $15; April 4: Nouveaux Honkies, $10; 24: Big Bill Morganfield, $20; April 31: Zac Harmon, $20; June 20: Cassie Taylor; July 18: Debbie Davis; Aug 10: Smokin' Joe Kubik & B'nois King. MAPMuldoon'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.
Pisces Rising: 239 West 4th Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757 piscesrisingdining.com (352)385-2669 6pm, April 27: Smokin' Torpedos. MAPPlazaLive: 425 North Bumby Avenue Orlando FL 32803 plazaliveorlando.com (407)228-1220. 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 Wednesday Jazz Jams Every Other Wednesday. April 3, 17: Wednesday Jazz Jams, 6:30-9:30pm, $3. MAPRed 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.
Reef Waterfront Restaurant: 4290 S.E.Salerno Rd., Stuart, FL 34997 facebook.com/pages/The-Reef-Waterfront-Restaurant/144862335681995 (772)210-2427, 8-11pm, Every Tues: Capt Reese & Son of Man w/ special guests. $5 - includes free drink, 4pm-1am, April 13: Reef Waterfront Blues Festival w/Captain Reese, Famous Frank Ward, Josh the Pitbull of Blues, Raul Hernandez and others.
Reef Waterfront Restaurant: 4290 SE Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997 facebook.com/pages/The-Reef-Waterfront-Restaurant/144862335681995 (772)210-2427 VIP Cocktail Party & Performance Benefiting Lung Cancer Research during The Reef Waterfront Blues Festival, Tickets start at $75 each at www.alcmi.net/bluesfestival, 7-9pm, April 13: Renowned New Orleans Jazz, Blues & Gospel Artist JUDY SPELLMAN. MAP
Schooner Room at Capt'n Butcher's Seafood Grille & Bar: 1732 Indian River Dr., Sebastian FL 32958 CaptnButcher.com (772)918-4229 DINNING AND DANCING TO LIVE JAZZ FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS. LATE NIGHT MENU AVAILABLE. MAPSea Breeze Steak House: 1940 SR A1A Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 (321)779-8980 6pm, Every Sat: Jazz guitarist Chuck Van Riper.
Space View Park - On the Indian River: 8 Broad Street, Titusville, FL 32796 2013 Indian River Jazz Festival, Noon-9pm, April 27: Astronaut High School Jazz Band, Carl Lewis, Lindy Romez, Ian Vidal, John Valeri, Jarritt Sheel featuring Blutet, Don Soledad, Tony Wynn featuring The Groove Factor.
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: 117 S Second Street Ft. Pierce FL 34950 sunrisetheatre.com (772)461-4775 jazzsociety.org, Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society MAPSunrise Theater: 117 S Second Street Ft. Pierce FL 34950 sunrisetheatre.com (772)461-4775 April 26: Chris Botti; May 12: Ana Popovic.
Sunrise Theater - Black Box: 117 S Second Street Ft. Pierce FL 34950 sunrisetheatre.com (772)461-4775 jazzsociety.org, Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society MAP 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.
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. April 5: Groder & Miano: Jazz On Edge NewStars w/ Brian Groder, Tonino Miano. $10; $5 students. 8pm.
Terra Fermata Tiki Bar: 26 SE 6th St. Stuart, FL 34994 terrafermata.com (772)283-3261 Monday Night Jazz 6:30pm
Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts: 283 College Dr., Orange Park, FL 32065 thcenter.org (904) 276-6750 April 5, 6: Too Marvelous for Words - The Songs of Johnny Mercer.
Timucua White House: 2000 S. Summerlin Ave, Orlando FL 32806 timucua.com April 7: Brian Groder & Tonino Miano , presented by Joseph Hayes-Jazz on Edge; April 14: La Lucha; June 2: Michiko and Marty Morell; June 3: Joe Mcphee and Peter Brötzmann.
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.
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; 10pm, Every Fri: Smokin' Torpedos. MAPVinz: 4885 Highway A1A, Vero Beach, Florida 32963 (772)224-1500 7-10PM, Every Fri & Sat: Live Jazz.
Wayne Densch PAC: 201-203 S. Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 waynedenschperformingartscenter.com (407) 321-8111 3pm, 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. First Fri: Music Rememberence Jazz Trio.
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Schedule Subject To Change
Schedule Subject To Change
Bayside Grille: 99530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo , FL 33037 keylargo-baysidegrill.com (305)451-4885 Dinner service starts at 5pm. Live music every evening Mon - Sat. SPECIAL TOURING ARTIST BLUES EVENTS - April 3: Victor Wainwright & WildRoots; April 13: Peter Karp & Sue Foley; April 17: Chris Duarte Group; May 8, 9 & 10!: Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues; May 23: Kelly Richey; May 25: Albert Castiglia; July 16, 17: Debbie Davies. 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!)
Mangrove Mama's: 9991 Overseas Hwy(mm 20), Summerland Key, FL 33042 mangrovemamasrestaurant.com (305) 745-3030 April 5, 6: Skinny Velvet; 19, 20: Rockin' Jake Band.
Schooner Wharf Bar: 2002 William St. Key West FL 33040 schoonerwharf.com (305) 292-3302
Sloppy Joe's: 201 Duval St, Key West FL 33040 sloppyjoes.com (305)296-2388
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
AVENTURASchedules Subject To Change
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center: 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura, FL 33180 aventuracenter.org 305-466-8002 $35/$50. 8:30pm, April 7: Too Marvelous For Words: The Songs of Johnny Mercer w/ Lee Lessack.
COCONUT GROVE
CocoWalk: 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133 (305)444-0777 cocowalk.net Jazz Pizzazz Thursdays, 6-10pm. April 4: Unclassified Band.
CORAL GABLES
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.
Fritz & Franz Bierhaus: 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Bierhaus.cc. (305)774-1883 10th Annual Coral Gables Paella Fest, FREE, April 12-14: Galo's Tribute to Santana, Conjunto Progreso and more TBA.
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 8pm, April 7: Terence Blanchard Presents Jazz in Film-Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra at UM Gusman Concert Hall- Jazz Arrangers Concert-Frost Concert Jazz Band at UM Gusman Concert Hall- Adults $20, Seniors $15, 4pm;
Red Koi Thai and Sushi Lounge: 317 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 33134 redkoilounge.com (305)446.2690, 7-10pm, Free, Every Wed: Buddha Jazz Wednesdays.
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 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.; 26: Hot Club of San Francisco, 8:30pm; 27: Hot Club of San Francisco, 8:30pm & 10:30pm.; May 24: Connie James - the Great American Songbook, 8:30 p.m.; 25: Connie James - the Great American Songbook, 8:30 p.m. & 10:30pm; 26: Connie James - the Great American Songbook, 3:30 p.m. MAPHOMESTEAD
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/MIAMI SHORES & LAKES/SUNNY ISLES
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. 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 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. MAP
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.
Avenue D Jazz and Blues Lounge: 8 South Miami Ave., Miami, Fl 33130 Live Music Every Fri & Sat. 9pm-midnight.
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.
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 April 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.
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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, $5-$15, 7:30pm, April 2: Jazz at the Wertheim Series - The FIU Faculty Jazz Quartet (Andy Laverne - piano; Gary Campbell - saxophone; Jamie Ousley - bass; Rodolfo Zuniga - drums) with special guest jazz pianist, Andy Laverne, performing original compositions. MAPGoodfellows Bar & Grill: 10442 SW 186th Street, Cutler Bay FL 33157 (305)254-0108 9pm, Every Thur: Jazz Jam
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.
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.
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, 30: Graham Wood Drout.
Miami Dade County Auditorium: 2901 W. Flagler St. Miami, FL 33135 www.fundarte.us (800)745-3000 April 6: 8pm, Gema Corredera in Concert - "Derramando Luz", Tickets: $55, $45, $35, $25 and $5 off in each price for students and seniors.
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. April 26: Troy Roberts.
PAX: 337 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130 paxmiami.com (305) 640-5847 May 4: Sergent Garcia. MAPThe Fish House: 10000 SW 56th St # 41 (Miller Road) Miami, FL 33165 thefishhouse.com (305)595-8453 7011pm, Every Fri: Papa Joe; No cover but buying food and contributing tips is recommended, 7-11pm, Bi-weekly Wednesdays (April 10, 24): Jazz jam w/ Lowell Ringel, Daniel Higuera, Ariel Pocock. MAP
Tobacco Road: 626 S Miami Ave., Miami, FL tobacco-road.com (305)374-1198 April 6: Aaron Lebos REALITY. MAP
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.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Miami: 7701 SW 76 Ave. Miami FL 33143 uumia.org (305)661-0023 April 28: Debbie Orta Quintet.
WDNA 88.9 FM Jazz Gallery: 2921 Coral Way, Miami FL 33145 wdna.org (305)662-8889 April 19: Jazz Encounters -Cris Cadenhead Group, Jam session to follow; 27: Sat., April 27, Daniel Susjnar Group (featuring Daniel Susnjar, drums, Cisco Dimas, trumpet, Dave Fernandez, Sax, Chad Bernstein, trombone, Nick Hetko, piano, Tim Jago, guitar, Josh Allen, bass, Michael Barroso, percussion) 8:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m., $25 for General Admission, $15 for WDNA members.
Will Call: 700 NE 2nd Ave., Miami FL 33132 willcallmiami.com (305)577-5900
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.
Wolfson Auditorium - MDC’s Wolfson Campus: Suite 1261, Building 1, 300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami FL 33132 noon, April 10: Randy Bernsen.
Wolfsonian: 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 wolfsonian.org (305)531.1001 FREE, 7pm, April 12: FIU School of Music at the Wolfsonian Series: FIU’s Jazz Combos present an evening of jazz including original compositions by group members and unique interpretations of standard jazz repertoire. MAPWynwood Kitchen & Bar: 2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami FL 33127 wynwoodkitchenandbar.com (305)722-8959 8-11pm, Every Thur, Fri & Sat: Live Jazz.
MAMI BEACH/N MIAMI BEACH/SUNNY ISLES
Canyon Ranch Hotel Lounge: 6801 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33141 (305)514-7000 Every Fri: Eddie Balzola and Oriente. MAP
Colony Theatre: 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 mdclivearts.org (305)237-3010 Miami Dade College Presents Pablo Aslan Quintet – The Rebirth of Jazz Tango, Ticket at mdclivearts.org/Pablo_Aslan_Quintet.aspx $25, 8pm, April 20: Pablo Aslan Quintet. MAPDuffy’s Sports Bar: 3969 NE 163 Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 DuffysMVP.com (305)760-2124 Free, 2–4pm, Every Tues: Jack Siegel’s Southlanders Dixieland Band.
Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. 6-9pm, 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.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-2pm, Every Sun: Sunday Jazz Brunch w/Arthur Barron and special guests.
Q Lounge: 841 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 qloungemiami.com (305)397-8056 7pm, Every Thur: Jazz by Hal Roland & Crew.
Van Dyke Upstairs: 846 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139 thevandykecafe.com (305)534-3600 9pm-1am, Music Nightly. April 14: Eddie Bazola and Oriente; 16: Daniel Susjnar Group; 21: Miami Jazz Project; May 29: Aaron Lebos REALITY; Aug 8: stephanie nakasian and hod o'brien. MAP
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, April 13: Marlow Rosado. MAP
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NORTHEAST FLORIDASchedules Subject To Change
North of Orlando and East of Perry. (Metropolitan areas of Ocala, Gainesville, JAX, St. Augustine, Daytona, New Smyrna Beach)
95 CORDOVA RESTAURANT LOUNGE/CASA MONICA HOTEL: 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine FL 32084 casamonica.com/dining/dining.asp (904)810-6810, 8pm-midnight, April 26: LISA KELLY JAZZ COLLECTIVE - "Swingin' Jazz Classics & More!" With Lisa Kelly/vox, Joshua Bowlus/pno, Rick Ravelo/bs & Ben Adkins/dms; 27: LISA KELLY JAZZ COLLECTIVE -"Swingin' Jazz Classics & More!" With Lisa Kelly/vox, Joshua Bowlus/pno, Rick Ravelo/bs & Ben Adlkins/dms; May 17: LISA KELLY JAZZ COLLECTIVE - "Swingin' Jazz Classics & More!" With Lisa Kelly/vox, Jeff Phillips/pno & bs and Clyde Connor/dms.. MAP
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.
ArtWalk Gainesville: Gainesville Downtown Community Plaza, E University Ave. and SE 1st St., Gainesville, FL 32601, 7pm. Every Fri: Middleground (in front of Starbucks).
Ballyhoo Grill: 3700 W University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607 ballyhoogrill.com (352)373-0059 April 2: Terraplane Duo; 16: Terraplane Duo; 30: Terraplane Duo. MAP
Bank & Blues Club: 701 Main Street, Daytona Beach FL 32118 (386)257-9272 8pm Every Wed, Chasin' the Blues Jam hosted by Chance Gardner. April 6: 8-Hour Blues Concert w/artists TBA, $10 Advance, $20 Door, 4-12am,, Hourly Raffles & Door Prizes & Hors D'oeuvres & Cash Bar, benefit for The Chase Academy. More info at: SupportinTheBlues@TCAofVolusia.org • 386-690-0893.
Blue Moon: 825 S Main St, High Springs, FL 32643 facebook.com/BlueMoonHighSprings (386)454-5514 MAP
Blues 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.
Bo Diddley Community Plaza: 111 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 Free, 8pm, May 17: THE BAND - A Musical Tribute w/ Tommy McCoy Band, Dan David & Mike Boulware, and Mick Marino All Stars, and Nook and Cranny.
Brick Restaurant: 3585 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 brickofavondale.com (904)387-0606 7:30pm - 12am, Every Fri & Sat: Hot Shock (Jazz Fusion)
Bull, The: 18 SW 1st Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 thebulldowntown.com (352)672-6266, Every Tues: 10pm-1am, Jazzology w/ Paul Johnson - sax, Brian Stevens - trombone, Chris Storey - guitar, Jarrod Doll - double bass, Dave Marsh - drums. April 9: Jazz & Blues Florida Promotion Give-away nite w/ Jazzology. Drawing for tix to NINETY MILES concert at UFPA. MAPCaribbean 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.
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 3-10pm April 7: Benefit for "EVERYBODY GETS THE BLUES" A blues concert benefiting Friends of the Crisis Center Featuring Little Mike & The Tornadoes and The Pete Karnes Band, Big Time Juke & the Joints, R. Mutt Blues Band, Butch Wise Band, Root Redemption, and 6th Street Rhythm & Blues Review! MAP
Dirty Bar: 2441 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606 (352)373-1141 North Central Florida Blues Society Jam: 3rd Sunday every month 8pm. Aug 18: Host Band - Bubba Can't dance Blues Band. MAPDirty Bar: 2441 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606 (352)373-1141 April 13: Big Time Juke & The Joints, 8pm-midnight.
Dogstar Tavern: 10 North 2nd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 facebook.com/dogstartavern (904) 277-8010 May 18: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. MAP
Dos Mama's Eastside Eatery: 2017 NE 27h Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609 facebook.com/DosMamasEastside (352) 505-0369, 8-11pm, Apr 12: Little Jake & The Soul Searchers; 19: Jacoby Brothers Blues Band; 26: Little Mike & The Tornadoes; May 10: Little Jake & The Soul Searchers; 17: Terraplane Blues Band; May 31: Little Mike & The Tornadoes; June 14: Little Jake & The Soul Searchers. MAPDowntown 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 - April 13: Duffy Kane & The Freedom Train; June 1: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. MAP
Downtown Jacksonville: 117 West Duval St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 jaxjazzfest.com 2013 Jacksonville Jazz Festival, May 23-26: Swingin’ Harpoon Blues Band; BWB featuring Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Euge Groove, Gerald Albright, Gregory Porter, Poncho Sanchez, Yellowjackets, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and many more TBA. MAP
Ellie Rays: 3349 NW 110 St, Branford, FL 32008 EllieRaysRiverLanding.com (386)935-1099 Apr 5 & 6: Little Mike & The Tornadoes 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): europeanstreet.com/locations.aspx (904)399-1740. 8:00 - 9:30pm, April 13: Beth McKee, $15; 25: JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ALLSTARS With JB Scott/tpt, Lisa Kelly/vox, Ken Calhoun/gtr & bjo, Dave Steinmeyer/tbn, Jim Snyder/clar, Stan Piper/bs & Eric Mason/dms; May 16: LISA KELLY & JOSHUA BOWLUS TRIO With Lisa Kelly/vox, Joshua Bowlus/pno, bass & drums TBA ; 30: JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ALLSTARS With JB Scott/tpt, Lisa Kelly/vox, Ken Calhoun/gtr & bjo, Dave Steinmeyer/tbn, Jim Snyder/clar, Stan Piper/bs & Eric Mason/dms.June 27: Joshua Bowlus Trio; August 17: Willie Green. MAP
Francesca's Trattoria: 4410 NW 25 Place, Gainesville, FL 32606 francescastrattoria.com (352)378-7152 6-9pm, Every Sun: Karl Weismantel Duo.
Francis Field: 14 W Castillo Drive, St Augustine, FL 32084 rhythmandribs.net (904)669-1872 St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary presents Rhythm and Ribs Festival 2013 April 5, 6 & 7: Toots Lorraine & The Traffic, Blistur, The Corbitt Brothers, The Lee Boys, Parker Urban Band, Herd of Watts, Love Chunk, Yankee Slickers, JJ Grey & Mofro, Grandpas Cough Medicine, The Impediments, Clark Hill, Swamp Cabbage.
Frappes North: 123 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, Fl 32174 frappesnorth.com (386)615-4888 No Cover, 7-10pm, April 12: Smooth Jazz with Saxophonist Pat D'Aguanno; April 26: Smooth Jazz with Saxophonist Pat D'Aguanno.
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 7-10pm, April 13: Little Mike & The Tornadoes; 19: Terraplane Blues Band; May 11: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. Map
High Dive: 210 SW Second Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 highdivegville.com (352)372-7320 April 16: RSB.
Jackie Robinson Ballpark: 105 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 daytonabluesfestival.com Daytona Blues Festival 2013, Oct 11-13: Tommy Castro, The Nighthawks, Grand Marquis, Matt Hill & the Deep Fryed Two, Harper and the Midwest Kind, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Biscuit Miller, Stacy Mitchhart, EG Kight, Hadden Sayers, Darren Johnson, Victor Wainwright and The WildRoots, JP Soars & the Red Hots, John “Boogie” Long, more, Brandon Santini, Too Slim and the Taildraggers, Alexis P. Suter.
James Paul Park (The Sinkhole Downtown): 200 N Main Street, High Springs FL 32643 (386)454-1416. High Springs Pioneer Days. 11:30am-12:45pm, April 27: Bubba Can't Dance Blues Band.
Jazzland Cafe: 1324 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211 jazzlandcafe.com (904)924-2324. Every Tue: $5 w/ no minimum, 6-9pm, Jazz Jam Session Happy Hour.
J B's Fish Camp: 859 Pompano Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 jbsfishcamp.com (386)427-5747 April 5: RobertTop Thomas, 4:30pm. MAP
Lakeside Jazz Festival (16th Annual): 1000 City Center Parkway Port Orange, FL 32127 (386)761-6096 and (386)290-6002 lakesidejazz@gmail.com Apr 19 & 20: 9am-9pm - Performances from over 60+ Middle School, High School & Collegiate Big Bands in an open air ampitheater by a beautiful lake! ADJUDICATORS/CLINICIANS: JB Scott, Lisa Kelly, Jeff Rupert, Leon Anderson & more! MAP
Leonardo’s 706: 706 West University Ave. Gainesville, FL (352)376-4567 Leonardos706.com 6:30-9:30pm, Every Mon: Hot Club de Ville; 7:30-10:30pm, Every Thur: Marty Liquori & Friends.
Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL 32609 satchelspizza.com (352)335-7272 6-9pm, April 11: Rick Randlett. MAP
Mad Hatter's Cafe: 25 NE 1st Ave., High Springs, FL 32643 (386)454-5700 April 5: Belmont & Jones, 8pm; May 3: Belmont & Jones 6pm. MAPGreat Outdoors Restaurant: 65 North Main Street High Springs, FL 32643 (386)454-1288 greatoutdoorsdining.com 7-10pm, April 13: Little Mike & The Tornadoes; 19: Terraplane Blues Band; May 11: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. Map
High Dive: 210 SW Second Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 highdivegville.com (352)372-7320 April 16: RSB.
Jackie Robinson Ballpark: 105 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 daytonabluesfestival.com Daytona Blues Festival 2013, Oct 11-13: Tommy Castro, The Nighthawks, Grand Marquis, Matt Hill & the Deep Fryed Two, Harper and the Midwest Kind, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Biscuit Miller, Stacy Mitchhart, EG Kight, Hadden Sayers, Darren Johnson, Victor Wainwright and The WildRoots, JP Soars & the Red Hots, John “Boogie” Long, more, Brandon Santini, Too Slim and the Taildraggers, Alexis P. Suter.
James Paul Park (The Sinkhole Downtown): 200 N Main Street, High Springs FL 32643 (386)454-1416. High Springs Pioneer Days. 11:30am-12:45pm, April 27: Bubba Can't Dance Blues Band.
Jazzland Cafe: 1324 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211 jazzlandcafe.com (904)924-2324. Every Tue: $5 w/ no minimum, 6-9pm, Jazz Jam Session Happy Hour.
J B's Fish Camp: 859 Pompano Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 jbsfishcamp.com (386)427-5747 April 5: RobertTop Thomas, 4:30pm. MAP
Lakeside Jazz Festival (16th Annual): 1000 City Center Parkway Port Orange, FL 32127 (386)761-6096 and (386)290-6002 lakesidejazz@gmail.com Apr 19 & 20: 9am-9pm - Performances from over 60+ Middle School, High School & Collegiate Big Bands in an open air ampitheater by a beautiful lake! ADJUDICATORS/CLINICIANS: JB Scott, Lisa Kelly, Jeff Rupert, Leon Anderson & more! MAP
Leonardo’s 706: 706 West University Ave. Gainesville, FL (352)376-4567 Leonardos706.com 6:30-9:30pm, Every Mon: Hot Club de Ville; 7:30-10:30pm, Every Thur: Marty Liquori & Friends.
Lightnin' Salvage: 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL 32609 satchelspizza.com (352)335-7272 6-9pm, April 11: Rick Randlett. MAP
Mojo Grill: 506 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 (352)369-6656 May 10: Big Time Juke & the Joints.
Mojo Kitchen: 1500 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217 mojobbq.com (904)247-6636 April 13: Tab Beniot; 17: RSB.
Museum of Arts & Science: 352 S. Nova Road - Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 moas.org (386)255-0285 North East Florida Jazz Association, $25-$30, tix at nefja.org, 2:30pm, April 21: Tribute to Cannonball Adderley & Nancy Wilson Featuring Al Waters and Gina Rene.
Oasis: 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 worldfamousoasis.com (904)471-3424 5-8pm, Every Wed: E.T. Swing w/ Don Durkee - piano, James Whitfield - sax, Ted Tadesco - bass, Eddie Trestor - drums.
Ocala Entertainment Complex: 1227 Southwest 17th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 ocalaentertainmentcomplex.com (352)433-2232 Brick City Blues Festival 2013 May 11: Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues.
Original First Turn Steakhouse: 5236 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127 (386)788-5434 April 6: RobertTop Thomas, 6pm; 26: RobertTop Thomas 6pm. MAP
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.
Peanuts Restaurant & Lounge: 421 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL (386)423-1469 May 17 & 18: RobertTop Thomas, 9pm; June 1: RobertTop Thomas 9pm; June 2: RobertTop Thomas 9pm. MAP
Phillips Center - University of Florida: 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 performingarts.ufl.edu (352)392-ARTS (2787) All shows 7:30 pm. April 12: Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour: 55th Anniversary. MAPPlayers Club: 2888 US Hwy 90 W, Lake City, FL 32055 (386)438-5200 May 4: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. MAP
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall: 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 pvconcerthall.com (904)209-0399 April 19: David Benoit & Brian Culbertson. Map This LocationRed 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; April 5: Terraplane Duo; 27: Terraplane Blues Band. MAP
Rhett’s Piano Bar: 66 Hypolita St, St. Augustine FL 32084 rhettspianobar.com (904)825-0502 Live Torch, Jazz, & Blues Nightly.
Royal Manor Winery: 223 Royal Ave Interlachen, FL 32148 royalmanorwinery.com (386)684-6270 Saturday, May 18, 19: Wine & Folk Music Fest - Bridget Kelly Band unplugged. MAP
St. Augustine Amphitheater: 1340 A1A S St Augustine, FL 32080 staugamphitheatre.com (904)471-1965 May 4: Gamble Rogers Folk Festival w/ Brian Smalley and many more.
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 April 18: Santa Fe's Jazz Up Spring.
Santa Fe College - North West Campus - Fine Arts Hall Theatre: North Road, Gainesville, FL 32606 (352)214.8178 "Hello World" - A Tribute to Lennie Kesl at SF College, doors 6pm, Lennie Kesl Art Exhibit 6-7pm, 7pm, April 4: "Hello World" a jazz concert by the Friends of Lennie. Performers include Frank Sullivan, Vic Donnell and Howard Wapner, piano; Omi Ajamu, Cathy DeWitt, Dawn Royston and Dan Stepp, vocals; Billy Bowker, Bill Hutchinson and Rob Rothschild, drums; David Ottenberg, Ron Thomas and Terry Plumeri, bass; Nick DeCarlis, cornet; Ben Grier, saxophone; Marty Liquori, guitar.
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: Jim McKaba and the After Hours Band, Dave Fields, E. G. Kight, David Gerald, Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown, The Lee Boys, Ed Cotton, Beech St Blues Band, David Gerald, Jim McKaba, Dave Fields, Linda Grenville, Peterson Brothers Band, Cedric Burnside Project, Damon Fowler Group, DieDra & the RuffPro Band, Victor Wainwright and the Wild Roots, Rachael Warfield, Selwyn Birchwood , Peter Karp / Sue Foley, Parker Urban Band, Willie Randolf and Friends, Zac Harmon.
Spirit of the Suwanne Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, FL 32060 musicliveshere.com (386)364-1683 Wanee Music Festival 2013, waneefestival.com April 18, 19, 20: Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, Gov't Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, Micheal branit & Spearhead, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Leon Russell, Tower of Power, Les Claypool's duo de Twang. Electric Hot Tuna. Maceo Parker, Steel Pulse, North Mississippi Allstars, Blackberry Smoke, Galatic and Friends, The Greyboy Allstars, Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Royal Southern Bortherhood, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, The Lee Boys, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Revivalists, Monophonics, Boombox, Oli Brown Band, Flannel Church, The Yeti Trio, Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch. MAPSpringtown Saloon: 11967 SW 51st Trail, Lake Butler, FL 32054 (386)496-3591 Apr 20: Little Mike & The Tornadoes
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.
Square at Tioga Town Center: 105 Southwest 128th St. Newberry, FL 32669 gnvfriendsofjazz.org (352)331-4000, 2013 Annual Gainesville Jazz Festival, FREE, May 4: 6pm - Zach Chester Quartet, 7pm - Hot Club de Ville, 8pm - Gruv Therapy, 9pm - Little Jake and the Soul Searchers, 10pm - Ben Champion Quartet. MAP
Thomas Center: 302 NE 6th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32602 Spring Arts Festival, 3:30pm, April 6: Gainesville Community Jazz Band.
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. April 13: RobertTop Thomas, 4pm; RobertTop Thomas, 3:30pm; June 2: RobertTop Thomas 3:30pm. MAP
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, 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. University Auditorium - University of Florida: 333 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611 performingarts.ufl.edu (352)392-ARTS (2787) All shows 7:30 pm. April 20: Al Stewart; 27: NINETY MILES featuring Stefon Harris, Nicholas Payton & David Sanchez. MAPUNF 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 JB Scott, Director.Urban Flats: 330 A1A North, Suite 208, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 urbanflats.net 7:30pm, Every Thur: High Tides of Jazz. MAP
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.
Wine Bank: 3510 S. Nova Road, Port Orange, Fl 32127 winebankportorange.com (386)492-4899. No Cover, 8-11 pm, April 13: Smooth Jazz with Saxophonist Pat D'Aguanno.
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! 9PM.
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.
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KEY: (F)=food, (D)=dancing, (I/O)=indoor/outdoor
NORTHWEST FLORIDA 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 Email: BSharps648@gmail.com, Tallahassee's historic home for real jazz, made by real people, in a real place. Apr 5: Eitenne Charles 8pm & 10pm; 6: Honesty, 8-9pm; 12: Bill Peterson, 8 & 10pm; 13: Scotty Barnhart; 19: Bill Kennedy; 26: Derrick Koelsch, 8 & 10pm; 27: David Meder, 8pm; . MAPBackwoods Bistro: 401 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 thebackwoodsbistro.com (850)320-6345 April 19: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band . 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! Apr 4: Bobby Messano, 8:30pm; 5: Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble; 6: Randell Bramlett Band; 9: Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown; 12: Southern Hospitality; 13: Brett Wellman and The Stone Cold Blues Band cd release party; 19: Big Bill Morganfield; 20: Mem Shannon; 26: John Primer; 27: Brandon Santini; 28: Moot Davis; May 2: Daddy Mack Blues Band; 3: The Head Honchos; 4: Benefit Festival for Big Bend Crimestoppers - The REAL Clarence Carter, Swingin Harpoon and Friends, 12pm-8pm; 5: Doug Deming w/ Dennis Gruenling; 10: Josh Garrett; 11: Selwyn Birchwood; 17: Kelly Richey; 18: Biscuit Miller & The Mix; 23: Scott Holt Band; 24: Nicole Hart Band; 25: Motor City Josh & The Big Three; 31: Robert "Top" Thomas & The Swamp Kings; June 1: Jamie Eubanks; 7: Clay Swafford; 8: Victor Wainwright & The WildRoots; 14: Cassie Taylor; 21: Jimmy Hall; 22: Tommy Talton Band; 28: Delta Moon; 29: Super ChiKan - Solo; July 5: The Swinging Harpoon Band; 6: The Deb Callahan Band; 12: The Debbie Davies Band; 13: Johnny Sansone; 26: Big Al & The Heavyweights; 27: Toots Lorraine & The Traffic. MAP (F)(D)(I/O)
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.
Handle Bar: 319 N Tarragona St Pensacola, FL 32501 (850)434-9060 pensacolahandlebar.com April 19: RSB.
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 May 3: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; June 28: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Sept 27: 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.
KC's Sandbar: 190 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 kcsfwb.com (850) 244-1087
Krewe de Gras: 1304 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303 www.krewedegras.com (850)222-0378 April 27: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band. MAP
Los Antojitos Restaurant: 4809 W Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401-1079 (850)784-6633 6-9pm Every Wed: Suzanne Stewart-McDowell.
Ouzts Too: 7968 Coastal Highway, Newport, FL 32327-2914 ouztstoo.com (850)925-6448 2:30-5:30pm, May 5: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; June 30: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; July 28: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Aug 25: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Sept 29: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Nov 3: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Dec 29: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band. MAP
Paperback Rack: 1005 N Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850)224-3455 MAP
Paradise Bar & Grill: 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach 32561 paradisebar-grill.com (850)916-5087 April 18, 19: Ben Prestage; 26: Paxton Norris; May 12, 14: Johnny Sansone; 19, 21: Biscuit Miller & The Mix; 23: Nicole Hart; 28, 29: Motor City Josh; . Map This Location Pensacola area: The week of April 1 through April 7 – “Viva Pensacola Jazz!” will feature jazz performances all over the Pensacola area. details at: jazzpensacola.com/jazzfest-2013-30th-anniversary.
Pier Park Amphitheater: Panama City Beach, FL seabreezejazzfestival.com Seabreeze Jazz Festival 2013, April 17-21: Steve Oliver, Margo Rey, Boney James, Ken Ford, Tim Bowman, Fourplay, Dave McMurray, Althea Rene, Ron Otis, Rayse Biggs, Yancyy, Ron Otis, Al Mackenzie, Paul Dozier, Gwen Foxx, William Pope, Kali Douglas, Kereem Warren, Brian Lanair, DW3, Peter White and Euge Groove, Peet Project. Brian Culbertson, BwB, Roman Street, The Southern Gentlemen, Yancyy, Average White Band, Pamela Williams, Athea Rene, Karen Briggs, Gail Jhonson, Maria Antionette, Tower of Power.
Plaza: 217 S. Broad St., Thomasville, GA 31792 thomasvilleplaza.com (229)226-5153 April 5: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; June 14: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Aug 30: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Oct 18: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band; Dec 27: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band. MAP
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.
Roberts Hall: 831 Florida Avenue, Lynn Haven FL 32499 luckymudmusic.com (850)722-4915 Americana Cafe Sundays at Roberts Hall, $5/donation, 5pm-?, May 19: Grant Peeples; July 14: Brian Smalley.
Seville Square: Downtown Pensacola, FL 32501 jazzpensacola.com Pensacola JazzFest 2013 April 6, 7: Bailey Middle School Jazz Ensemble, Booker T. Washington High School Jazz Ensemble, JSOP 2013 Student Competition Winners, Northwest Florida State College Jazz Ensemble, featuring Eric Doney, Pensacola State College Jazz Ensemble, featuring Marvin Stamm, Giacomo Gates, Rick Trolsen and the New Orleans Po’Boys, Harry Allen Quartet with Rossano Sportiello, Roman Street, Joe Occhipinti Big Band Plays the Music of Count Basie, Tate High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Tate High School Jazz Ensemble, Georgia College Jazz Ensemble, University of West Florida Jazz EVocal ensemble featuring Steve Williams, Rick Trolsen and the New Orleans Po’Boys, Roman Street, DownBeat Jazz Orchestra.
Southern Music Rising Festival: Downtown Monticello, FL southernmusicrising.com April 20: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band. MAP
Springtime Tallahassee Festival: 209 E Park Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32301 springtimetallahassee.com (850)224-5012 April 6: Swingin' Harpoon Blues Band. MAP
Tamara's Tapas Bar: 71 Market St., Apalachicola, FL 32320 tamarascafe.com (850)653-4111 MAP
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.
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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 May 12: Mother's Day Jazz Brunch w/ Deborah Paiva Jazz Duo. 1:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prices are $42.95 for adults and $19.95 for children 5-12 years plus tax and tip.
JazzizNightlife: Mizner Plaza, Boca Raton FL April 11: stephanie nakasian and hod o'brien; 18: Jana Herzen & Charnett Moffitt; 24: Troy Roberts.
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, April 4: The George Carroll Big Band; 18: JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ALLSTARS With JB Scott/tpt, Dave Steinmeyer/tbn, Jim Snyder/clar, Lisa Kelly/vox, Ken Calhoun/gtr & bjo, Jay Mueller/bs and Steve Salo/dms . 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.
BOYNTON BEACH
Downtown Boynton Beach, Ocean Avenue just east of Seacrest Boulevard, Boynton Beach FL 33435 Red Hot Blues Cruise -a gathering of spicy food, music and cars. FREE, 11am-9pm, April 20: The Joe Tenuto Band, Captain Reese, Boston's Blues All-Stars Bands -TBA, Blues Dragon and Lowdown 13.
DELRAY BEACH
Arts Garage: 180 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL, 33444 artsgarage.org (561)245-0180 All shows 8pm unless
noted. Tickets $25-$35/advance, $5 more at door. Apr 6: Texas Gypies; 13: Ed Calle - Jazz Project; 20: Gala Gig II | Arts Garage 2nd Anniversary Celebration Featuring the return of LITTLE JAKE & THE SOUL SEARCHERS!; 27: The Dan Miller - Lew Del Gatto Sextet, featuring Ben Wolfe - Jazz Project; May 11: Oriente - Jazz Project; 18: Doug Deming & Dennis Gruenling with The Jewel Tones - Garage Blues; 24: Aaron Lebos REALITY - CD RELEASE PARTY!; 25: Tiempo Libre - Jazz Project. MAPAtlantic Grille, Seagate Hotel Resort: 1000 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach FL 33483 theseagatehotel.com (561)665-4800 8pm, Every Thur: Joey Gilmore Trio.
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; 9pm, 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; April 2: Victor Wainwright & The WildRoots; 9: Lauren Mitchell Band; 16: Dave Fields; 30: Nicole Hart's "Split Second" CD Release Party; May 7: Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues; 14: Southern Hospitality; 21: TBA; 28: Josh Smith; June 4: Biscuit Miller. MAPJohnnie Browns: 301 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 johnniebrowns.com (561)243-9911 8pm, May 3: Bobby Nathan Band. MAP
Kevro's Art Bar: 166 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL kevroart.com (561)278-9675 7-10:30pm, Every Mon: Open Mic Blues Night. April 12: Albert Castiglia; 26: Bobby Nathan Band, 9pm. MAP
JUNO BEACH/JUPITER/TEQUESTA
Guanabanas Restaurant: 997 N Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477 guanabanas.com (561)747-8878 April 5: Albert Castiglia.
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 presenting at Mos'Arts.
LAKE WORTH:
Bamboo Room: 25 South J St., Lake Worth, FL 33460 bamboorm.com (561)585-2583 April 5: Kim Simmonds & Savoy Brown; 6: Peter Karp & Sue Foley; 14: Walter “Wolfman” Washington; May 18: Albert Castiglia . MAP
Cottage: 522 Lucerne Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33460 (561)586-0080 thecottagelw.com 4:30pm, Every Wed: Open Mic/Jam Hosted By Al Shay. Paying gig awarded monthly.
Havana Hideout: 509 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460 HavanaHideout.com (561)585-8444 7:15-10:15pm, April 3: Steve Ahern w/ The Tom Regis Trio. MAP
South Shores Tavern & Patio Bar: 502 Lucerne Avenue, Lake Worth FL 33460 southshorestavern.com Live music throughout week. Some blues, a bit of jazz. April 5 & 6: Bobby Nathan Band; May 10: Bobby Nathan Band. 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. MAPPALM BEACH GARDENS
Midtown Plaza Concert Series: 4801 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 midtownpga.com (561)630-6110 April 20: Peace, love & wellness fest w/Suenalo and others. MAP
WEST PALM BEACH
Back Yard Bar: 213 S. Rosemary Ave, WPB FL 33401 facebook.com/pages/the-backyard-bar/179280375496742 (561)339-2444 April 7: JP Soars & Scott Ankrom gypsy jazz duo; 10: Bobby Nathan Band; 19: Bobby Nathan Band; 24: Rockin Jake & Steve Laudicina duo.
BB King's Blues Club: 550 S Rosemary Ave #236, WPB FL 33401 bbkingclubs.com. 7-11pm, Every Mon: Bobby Nathan Band & Friends Jam; April 12: Bobby Nathan Band; 23: Albert Castiglia ; 27: Bobby Nathan Band, 5:30pm. 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. May 30: Clematis By Night, free, Damon Fowler Group, 6-9pm.
City Place Plaza: 700 S. Rosemary Avenue #200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 cityplace.com (561) 366-1000 7-11pm,
Kravis Center: 701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach FL 33401 kravis.org. (561)832-7469 April 11: Monterey Jazz Festival; 21: Chris Botti.
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach: 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, April 5: Steve Ahern with the Susan Merritt Trio. MAP
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.
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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)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. April 5: Bobby Messano; 20: Albert Castiglia. Map This LocationCafe 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, 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, 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.
Charlotte County Cultural Center: 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 CharlotteCountyBigBand.com Benefit Concert Series, April 15: Charlotte County Big Band Charity Event for Lemon Bay High School.
Charlotte County Cultural Center Theater: 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte FL 33952 pbttdev.com/ccjazz (941)625-4175 Doors open at 6:30 – Concerts begin at 7:00 PM, April 18: Spotlight on South Florida: Double Concert - Sir John Trio & Bob Zottola Quartet.
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.
Fred's Food, Fun & Spirits: 2700 Immokalee Road (Uptown Plaza), Naples, FL 34110 fredsdiner.com(239)431-7928 AMrch 16: Little Eddie & Fat Fingers.
Gatorz Bar & Grill: 3816 Tamiami Trl., Port Charlotte FL 33952 gatorzbar-grill.com (941)625-5000
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.Hut Restaurant: 5150 Buckingham Rd., Fort Myers FL 33905 hutrestaurant.com (239)694-4178 Every Thur: Tommy Lee Cook & The Boys of Buckingham; Every Fri: Harry Cassano & Tracey Mosley; Every Sat: Candace Zona & Certified.
Jack's: 201 West Marion Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941)637-9300 noon-3pm Every Sun: Lou Canoe doin' the blues...
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.
Laishley Park: 100 East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3651 puntagorda-chamber.com (941)639-3720
Mango's Dockside Naples: 760 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145 mangosdocksidebistro.com (239)393-2434 Shows 7-10pm except as noted. April 4, 11, 18, 25: Lauren Mitchell Band. MAPMiceli'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 with Stu Shelton on keyboard, Kevin Mauldin on bass and Bob Zottola on trumpet, 6:30-9pm.
New Life Lutheran Church: 8010 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL newlifesarasota.org (941)378-0885
New York Pizza & Pasta: 11140 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 33019 (239)594-3500 6-8:30pm Every Mon: Live Jazz w/the Expandable Jazz Band featuring Bob Zottola -trumpet/vocals, Stu Shelton-keyboard and James Martin-drums 6-9pm.
Old Fish House Marina: 4530 Pine Island Road NW Matlacha, FL 33993 jrmfishhouse.com (239)282-9577 May 11: Belmont & Jones, 1pm. MAP
Philharmonic Center for the Arts: 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples, FL 34108-2740 thePhil.org (239)597-1900 Apr 25: Dan Miller with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra Plays the Music of Jerome Kern Featuring guest artist Jerry Stawski (piano) - Two Shows: 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; May 14: Jazz at The Phil Latin Fest with Lew Del Gatto, Romaro Lubambo followed by Arturo Sandoval and his Band, 7pm; Jun 13: Dan Miller with The Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra Plays the Music of Dizzy Gillespie Featuring guest artist Dan Miller (trumpet), Glenn Basham (violin and harmonica), Lew Del Gatto (tenor saxophone), Jerry Stawski (piano), Mike Harvey (drums), Kevin Mauldin (bass) - 6pm & 8:30pm. 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. MAP
Snook Haven Smokehouse: 5000 Venice Avenue E, Venice FL 34292 snookhaven.com (941)485-7221, 11 AM - 1:30 PM, Every Thur: Gulf Coast Banjo Society.
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), 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 April 4: Sister Kaite; 9: Susie Hulcher; May 2: Susie Hulcher; 30: Sister Kaite; May 2: Susie Hulcher; 30: 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, Feb 28: Mac Chrupcala/Mike Renzi Dual Pianos w/Quartet; April 19: Lenny Wilson Quintet.
White Elephant Pub: 1855 Gulf Blvd, Englewood, Florida 34223 7pm, April 4: Sauce Boss
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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. 8pm Every Wed: Blues Jam April 5: Sauce Boss; 12: Selwyn Birchwood; 19: Billy Seward; May 3: Bryan Lee; 4: Mitch Clark; 25: Kelly Richey; June 15: Cassie Taylor and Soul Cavalry; July 19: Debbie Davis.
Al Lang Stadium parking lot: 180 2nd Ave SE, St Petersburg, FL Saturday Morning Market, 9am-2pm, April 13: Steve Arvey Band; 20: Charlie Morris Band.
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.
Basque: 28910 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761basqueexperience.com (727)330-7712 7-10pm, Every “Third Thursday” of each month: Rick Hatfield Solo.
Bilmar Beach Resort (Crystal Sands Ballroom): 10650 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island, FL 33706
bilmarbeachresort.com (877)424-4159 Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society, 6:30-9pm, April 11: Bobby Tess & The Dixie Chaps, 7-9:30pm, Crystal Sands Ballroom, $7.
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.
Blue Rooster: 1525 Fourth Street, Sarasota FL 34236 (941)388-7539 blueroostersrq.com Live blues (with some indie and rock and rockabilly thrown in) every other Tues and nightly Wed-Sun. 9pm-midnight April 19: Lauren Mitchell Band; May 5: Belmont & Jones, 6:30pm. MAP
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”.
Caragiulos Restaurant: S Palm Ave Sarasota, FL 34236 caragiulos.com (941)951-0866 5-8pm, Every Thu & Fri: Mike Markaverich.
Cold Storage Craft Brewery: 4101 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 grams-inn-tampa.com (813)221-0596
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.
David Cohen Hall: 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236 (941)953-4252, Munchtime Musicales Concerts, noon - 1pm, April 17: Mike Markaverich Trio with Ernie Williford, Bass & Vocals & Johnny Moore on Drums.
DC's Downtown: 110 East Tarpon Avenue,.Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-3452 (727)942-1900 7-11pm, Every Sun: Misbehavin' Blues Band.
Dunedin Brewery: 937 Douglas Ave. Dunedin, FL 34698 dunedinbrewery.com (727)736-0606 April 26: Brandon Santini.
Euphemia Haye Restaurant:5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key FL 34228 euphemiahaye.com (941)383-3633. 7:30-11pm, Every Sat & Sun: Mike Markaverich.
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.com (941)366-5555 9pm-1am, Every Mon: Blues Jam w/Al Fuller & Co.
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. Map This LocationGaspar's Grotto: 1805 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 gasparsgrotto.com (813)248-5900 9pm-12:30am, Every Wed: Blues and BarBQ Open Jam.
Glenridge Performing Arts Center: 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota, FL 34238 gpactix.com (941)552-5325 South County Jazz Club Presents, April 6: Marlene VerPlanck.
Graffiti Junktion: 3 - 2400 S Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 7:30-1030pm April 5: Blues Reaper.
Grand Central District: 2400 & 2500 Block of Central Ave, St. Petersburg FL, 33713 grandcentraldistrict.org (727)828-7006 Sunshine City Festival & Chili Cookoff, grandcentraldistrict.org/#!__sunshine-city-festival , 11am -4pm, Free! (Except Chili!) Cookoff taste tickets are $15 prior and $20 Day off. Tickets give you tastings of all the Chili participants.
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.
Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge: 540 1st St SE, St Petersburg, FL 33701 thehangarstpete.com (727)823-7767 8-10pm, Every First Mon: Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Club Jam.
Heads and Tails Lounge: 9211 S. Florida Ave, Floral City, FL 34436 8pm-midnight April 6: Blues Reaper
Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club: 6000 Sun Blvd W St Petersburg, FL 33715 isladelsolycc.com (727)906-4752 Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society Presents Pool Side Barbecue and Jazz Concert, $35/$40, 6-9pm, April 7: Bob Leary and The Three Thin Guys.
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.
Lake Mirror Amphitheater: 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 www.lakelandrotary.org Children of the Sun Jazz Fest, 3-10pm, April 6: 3:45pm – Florida Southern College Jazz Ensemble, 4:45pm – Free Time, 5:45pm – Jeff Phillips Jazz Collective with Jeff Phillips/pno & bs, Lisa Kelly/vox, Dave Mackenzie/reeds.
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.
Living Room on Main: 487 Main St Dunedin, FL 34698 thelivingroomonmain.com (727)736-5202 7-11pm.
Lobster Pot Restaurant: 17814 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores, FL 33708 lobsterpotrestaurant.com (727)391-8592 Every Sat: Nate Najar (When not touring - call for specifics). MAP
Mahaffey Theater: 400 First St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 mahaffeytheater.com (727)893-7832 April 10: Smokey Robinson.
Manatee County Fairgrounds: 1402 14th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221 (941)746-7470 gulfcoastribfest.com Gulf Coast Rhythm and Ribfest 2013, tix online and at participating Walgreens Stores in the Tampa Bay Area. Friday April 12: 6:30pm Boss Hawg Band, 8:30pm Eric Darius; Saturday April 13: 12:30pm Doug Demming & Dennis Gruenling With The Jewel Tones, 2:30pm Mitch Clark, 4:30pm The Lee Boys, 6:30pm Foghat, 8:30pm 38 Special; Sunday April 14: 1:00pm Trinity 7, 4:00pm Soul Crooners, 5:30pm Urban Mystic, 6:30pm Fantasia.
Mandalay Grill: 395 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767 mandalaygrill.net (727)441-3424 Every Sun: Johnny Greenwell & Tim Heding Blues Nite.
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.
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 Sat: 7pm, Big Band Jazz Dinner. Every Sun: 7pm, Bues Jam. Every Mon, 8pm, jazz jam.
Old Courthouse Heritage Museum: One Courthouse Square, Inverness, Florida 34450 (352)341-6427 Jazz at the Museum, $25, Doors 6pm, Shows 7-9pm, April 11: TBA.
Old Packinghouse Cafe: 987 S Packinghouse Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232 oldpackinghousecafe.com (941)371-9358
Paladium Theater at St. Petersburg College: 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg FL 33701 mypalladium.org (727)822-3590 April 5: Some Like it Hot, The Music of Marilyn Monroe w/ Harry Allen and Becky Kilgore w/ Nate Najar on guitar; 11: Nate Najar on electric guitar, Kenny Drew Jr on piano and John Lamb on bass; 12 & 13: Tampa Bay BluesFest Aftershows; 18: David Benoit and Brian Culbertson; 19: Albert Castiglia; 20: Mark Markham w/Tarpon Springs High School Leadership Conservatory for the Arts Jazz Ensemble; 26: Damon Fowler; 28: Shelly Berg, Jazz Piano; May 24: Nate Najar Trio featuring John Lamb on bass and Chuck Redd on drums and vibes. The trio will be celebrating the release of Nate’s new cd “Blues For Night People: The Nate Najar Trio Remembers Charlie Byrd.”; June 7: Kurt Elling's "1619 Broadway - The Brill Building Project" w/ Opening Act: Whitney James; Dec 14: Nate Najar's Jazz Holiday! MAP
Pastimes Pub: 6540 Superior Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231 myspace.com/pastimespub (941)924-7782 8pm, Every Tues: Jeff DeCoix Blues Band Jam.
Promenade at Bonita Bay: Intersection of U.S. 41 and South Bay Drive, (approximately 1.5 miles north of Bonita Beach Road) artcenterbonita.org/livepromenade.htm (239)495-8989 April 4: New York City jazz trumpeter Dan Miller (formerly with Harry Connick Jr, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman and Wynton Marsalis) brings a powerfully swinging jazz quintet to Bonita Springs. Playing a program of classic jazz music and standards from the 1950’s and 1960’s, this group features world class tenor saxophonist Lew Del Gatto (Saturday Night Live Band 1975-2005), Dan Heck (guitar), Stu Shelton (organ) and Patricia Dean (drums), 7pm, Tickets are $20 members/$25 non-members. 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).
Ricky P's Orleans Bistro: 1113 Central Avenue, St Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 821-4061 9:30pm-12:30am April 6: Back Track Blues Band; 20: Betty Fox Band. MAP
Ringside Café: 2742 4th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33716 myspace.com/ringsidecafe (727)894-8465 8pm-1am, Every Sun: Blues Jam.
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 April 3: Diana Krall; 18: David Benoit &Brian Culbertson; 27: Chris Botti; June 22: Bob James and David Sanborn.
Sims Park: 6342 Bank Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652 NPRMainStreet.com (727)842-8066 Cotee River Seafood & Blues Festival April 26-28: Michael Allman Band, Betty Fox Blues Band, Willie Lomax & Shawn Brown, Sarasota Slim.
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 April 19: Tinsley Ellis; May 4: Sauce Boss.
Sneaky's: 7500 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33771 (727)536-9000. sneakysbar.com, 8-midnight, Every Wed: House of Trouble Blues Jam.
Southeastern University Jazz Festival: Highland Park Church 4777 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813 seu.edu/jazzclinic/ (863)667-5000 April 22-23: Dan Miller and Antonio Hart - Two days of clinics and concerts with High School and University Bands. MAP
Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602 strazcenter.org (813)229-7827 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. MAPTreasure Island Beach: 104th & Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island, FL 33706 mytreasureisland.org (727)547-4575x247 Bikini Blues Bash, 11:30am-10pm, Free Entry, $10 Beach Parking, April 27: Latimore, Billy Seward and Soulfonic w/ Betty Padgett, Sarasota Slim, Ellie Lee & Blues Fury, Steve Arvey & Nirto, Charlie Morris, Tomkats Jazz Orchestra.
University Center Auditorium - South Florida State College: 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825 performances.southflorida.edu (863)784-7178 MAPVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall: 777 N. Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34236 vanwezel.org (800)826-9303 April 4: Diana Krall; 24: Chris Botti.
VFW Post 9226: 3511 12th Street East, Ellenton FL 34222
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.
Wellington at Seven Hills Club House: 400 Wexford Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609 hernandojazzsociety.org (352)666-6888, Buffet available, Non-members call 352-835-7183 to RSVP, 1:30-4:30pm, Apr 14: Hudson Middle School Jazz Band; May 19: Scholarship Show (Last show until September.)
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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This is a great idea ... however, half the clubs don't exist or do Blues anymore. It would be great if someone could update it for us career wandering performers.
ReplyDeleteWell, yes, these is simply a posting of what was happening then. No intention of foreseeing the future! See http://www.jazzbluesflorida.com/musiclistings.htm for current info.
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