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Recurring Events The following are area on-going events. For Jams, it's suggested that you bring lawn or folding chairs and instruments and get ready to play, sing or listen. |
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JAMS Monday Venice, "Books A Million" Bookstore, Rt. 41, 2 blocks south of Jacaranda Blvd, Folk Jam Monday nights 7:30 to 10PM. bruceb@onsync.com 941-492-6704 Englewood, INDIAN MOUNDS PARK, Monday nights, Folk, Country & Bluegrass Jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Morris Campbell, 941-468-8652. Venice, Beach Pavillion, Bluegrass jam hosted by Swinging Bridge. 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Wednesday Sarasota, WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAMMERS, rotating locations, public welcome (listeners/players/singers), around 9:30 p.m. Jim Glover, jim.glover@gte.net or Jim Leps, 941-747-2096. Thursday Punta Gorda, GILCHRIST PARK, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., three song circles, Folk, Bluegrass & Country. Retta Esplanade Dr. next to the Best Western. James Hawkins, 941-496-8395 Sarasota, Sarasota Folk Club OLD TIME FOLK JAM, 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30-11 p.m. Musicians (any level of proficiency) singing and playing folk music from the 60's and earlier. Audience welcome. Jean Hewitt's, 1625 Vereda Verde. 941-377-9256, 941-320-4774, email jvhewitt@pobox.com. Sarasota, Bluegrass jam every Thursday 7-10 pm at Bee Ridge Park pavilion, corner Wilkinson & Lockwood Ridge. Info 861.5000 Friday Sarasota, BOOKS A MILLION, Pavilion Shopping Center (the old Gulfgate Mall), 6591 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Jam - folk/rock/blues/country/bluegrass. 7:30 - 10:30pm. [For more information contact Brad Fitzgerald at 342-6419 or brad@andro-tech.net] Bradenton, VI OAKS GALLERY, 1st Friday, Art & Music, 6 p.m. Potluck, 9 p.m. Acoustic Jam. 1110 15th Ave. W. Karen Klosky, 941-747-0093 Saturday Barnie’s Coffee & Wine Bar in Bradenton is now hosting acoustic/folk shows every Saturday evening from 7-9 pm. The shows are free and the public is invited to attend; a tip jar will be available for patrons to show their appreciation. Folk music will be prevalent, and performers might also play a mix of genres including bluegrass, country, swing, blues, pop and soft rock, similar to the content of the Sunday concerts at Sarasota Book-A-Million. [For more information and booking contact Brad Fitzgerald at 342-6419 or brad@andro-tech.net]
Englewood,
THE
GUITAR COTTAGE, 530
West Green Street Englewood, Fl. 34223, 941-475-4300 Hosting
a Saturday evening jam every Saturday (weather permitting) from
7pm-9pm. Pickers are welcome . Please bring a lawn chair and refreshments.
Other Events Sunday Building on the success of its Friday evening folk circle jams, the Sarasota Books-A-Million store at Gulfgate Mall (off Route 41 and Clark Road) has arranged to host a series of Sunday afternoon 2-hour free concerts at the store. The concerts will be held from 2 – 4 pm every Sunday afternoon and the public is invited to attend. Folk music will be prevalent, and performers may also play a mix of genres including bluegrass, country, swing, blues, pop and soft rock, similar to the content of the Friday night jam circles. [For more information contact Brad Fitzgerald at 342-6419 or brad@andro-tech.net] Palmetto, SARAH MITCHELL'S OPEN MUSIC PARTY 2nd Sunday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. This is a nice party that usually features Irish tunes, Contra Dance tunes and even some Old Time, and usually also some guitar/folk song type stuff. It is a potluck affair, so bring some food and brews!!!!! Sarah also has a wonderful garden in her backyard, so if you are a plant buff you are in for a real treat (plus, she is VERY generous with her plants, and if she has something that strikes your fancy you can probably get a clipping or two). For directions to Sarah's you can reach her at mitchell8manatee@yahoo.com Monday Sarasota, Sarasota Folk Club SAILING SQUADRON CONCERTS, last Monday of each month unless specified, Open Mike 7:15 p.m., Feature 8:30 p.m. $5 donation, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy, contact Jean Hewitt, 941-377-9256, 941-320-4774, email jvhewitt@pobox.com Tuesday Sarasota, SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR, 7-11 p.m. every Tuesday Acoustic Open Mic/Jam Night, hosted by Noel Harris, 5238 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key (941)346-5443 www.skob.com Thursday Sarasota, FRUITVILLE LIBRARY, Storytelling Events, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday Sarasota, RISING TIDE INTERNATIONAL, Dances of Universal Peace, Dances 1st Saturday September thru June from 8 to 9:30 p.m., 5102 Swift at Grafton, between Proctor and Ashton www.RisingTideInternational.org Venice, CONTRA DANCE, 3rd Saturday of month. Live music, all ages, no experience or partner necessary, Beginner's lesson 7:30 PM, Band plays 8-11 PM. Adults: $10, Students: $8. Laurel Park, Laurel Community Center, 509 Collins Road,Laurel. Info: Shirley at 941-966-1847, Edna at 941-485-2880
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