Calendar

The performance area covered by the Sarasota Folk Club is from Bradenton south to Punta Gorda. These events listings are gathered from the FOFF Newsletter, performers, or venues and are offered as a service to fellow folkies. Any area folk performer or folk venue may contact carolyn.dunn@usa.net to have a folk concert or performance listed on this web page or to make a correction in a listing.

July

July 4, Friday, RADIO-FREE CARMELA and the TRANSMITTERS, 7:00pm, The Bungalow Restaurant, 301 South Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL (941) 365-4430. www.radiofreecarmela.com

July 5, Saturday, Sarasota, Sarasota Folk Club 4TH of July Weekend Potluck & Jam at the Hewitt’s, 1625 Vereda Verde. 5 pm. Info: Jean - 941.377.9256 or cell - 941.320.4774 or jvhewitt@pobox.com

July 5, Saturday, Bradenton, Songwriter Showcase with LORRAINE BAKER, BILL VINHAGE, and MYAKKA. Barnie’s Coffee & Wine Bar, 2127 Cortez Rd. West, 7 – 9 pm. Info: 342-6419.

July 5, Saturday, RADIO-FREE CARMELA and the TRANSMITTERS with Tanya Radtke & Friends and Acoustic Sunshine , 9:00pm, Pastimes Pub, 6540 Superior Ave. Sarasota, FL 941-924-7782 www.radiofreecarmela.com

July 12, Saturday, Bradenton, MIKE CAMPBELL, all the way from Anchorage, Alaska!! Barnie’s Coffee & Wine Bar, 2127 Cortez Rd. West, 7 – 9 pm. Info: 342-6419.

July 16, Wednesday, Another special mid-week return engagement with Dean Johanesen of The Human Condition, showcasing more of his classic original songwriting and great guitar playing.

July 23, Wednesday, Patti B – Singer/songwriter and hard country rocking Bradenton guitarist wowed the audience both times she has played at Barnie’s!! Come on out!

July 26, Saturday, Big D [Denise] of Big D and the Good News Blues unplugged! Last time Big D played at Barnie’s, she brought the house down (figuratively)! Come out and see what the buzz is all about.

July 28, Monday, Sarasota, MATTHEW SABATELLA at the Sarasota Folk Club concert at the Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Open Mic 7:15, concert 8:30. $5 or more donation requested. Info: Jean 941.377.9256 or cell- 941.320.4774 or jvhewitt@pobox.com or www.matthewsabatella.com

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