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February 2012 - Calendar

February 14, Tuesday, St Augustine, BOB PATTERSON performs “Florida Stories & Songs” Road Scholar Program, Holiday Isle Resort, 860 A1A Beach Blvd. 7 pm. Info: 904.797.5262 or http://holidayisleoceanfront.com. http://www.bobandjoline.com/

 

February 14, Tuesday, Palmetto, ANNIE WENZ, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com. http://www.anniewenz.com/home.html

 

February 14, Tuesday, Tampa, AUDREY AULD, GURF MORLIX, w/SAM BAKER (from Austin, TX), at the UU Church of Tampa, 11400 Morris Bridge Rd. 8 pm; doors open 7:30 pm. $15 adv/$20 door. Info: UU Church: 813.988.8188 or http://www.uutampa.org. Gloria: 813.837.6572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.gloriasmusic.blogspot.com. http://www.audreyauld.com/ http://gurfmorlix.com/ http://sambakermusic.com/

 

February 14, Tuesday, Ponte Vedra Beach, ROBERT CRAY BAND, w/WILLIE GREEN opening, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N. 8 pm; doors open 7 pm. $55 to $75. Tickets: Ticketmaster or St Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office; 904.209.0367. Info: 904.471.1965 or http://www.pvconcerthall.com/. http://robertcray.com/

 

February 16, Thursday, Naples, PATCHOULI at Thursdays on Third, in front of Bad Ass Coffee Co, 3rd Ave S. 6 - 9 pm. Info: http://www.patchouli.net

 

February 16, Thursday, St Augustine, BOB PATTERSON, OC White’s, 118 Avenida Menendez. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Info: 904.824.0808 or http://www.ocwhites.com/. http://www.bobandjoline.com/

 

February 16, Thursday, St Pete Beach, ANNIE WENZ at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/. http://www.anniewenz.com/home.html

 

February 16, Thursday, West Palm BeachTHE PORCHDOGS at Norton Museum Art After Dark, 1451 S Olive Ave.  7 – 9 pm.   Info: 561.832.5196 or http://www.norton.org/. http://www.porchdogs.net

 

February 16, Thursday, Tallahassee,  GURF MORLIX, SAM BAKER (from Austin, TX), w/GRANT PEEPLES opening, Silver Moon Lounge at the Moon, 1105 E Lafayette St. 7:30 pm. $15. Info: 850.878.6900 or http://222moon.com/silverlounge.cfm. http://www.grantpeeples.com http://gurfmorlix.com/ http://sambakermusic.com/

 

February 16, Thursday, Jacksonville, RONNY COX at the European Street Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd. 7:30 pm. $15. Reservations: 904.399.1740 or http://ray.ticketleap.com/. Info: Ray: 904.635.4167 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.ronnycox.com

 

February 16 - 18, Thu - Sat, Palatka, 8th Annual Palatka Bluegrass Fest at the Rodeheaver Boy’s Ranch, 380 Boy’s Ranch Rd; 10 miles S of Palatka, on SR 19. 12 noon – 11 pm. Bring lawn chairs (get chair placement #s starting Feb 15). Free parking. Camping, w/hookups: 386.328.1281. Info: 706.864.7203 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or   http://www.aandabluegrass.com/Festivals/PalatkaBluegrassFestival.html

 

February 16 - 19, Thu - Sun, Mt Dora, 15th Annual Mt Dora Music Festival,. Workshops, jams, concerts. Performers include: Jonathan Hodges, The Porchdogs http://mountdoramusicfest.com/

 

February 17, Friday, St Petersburg, JUNIPER at The Sacred Lands “Music & A Meal” Series, 1700 Park St N. Park St to Elbow Ln, go west past valet guys and turn left into gravel parking lot. Doors open 6:30 pm. $10. Healthy food/drinks available for purchase. Reservations & info: 727.432.9271 or 727.347.0354 or http://www.sacredlands.info. http://www.junipertrio.com/

February 17, Friday, Jacksonville, STREAK OF LEAN at Green Erth Bistro, 1520 Hendricks Ave. 7 – 9 pm. Info: 904.398.9156 or http://green-erth-bistro.com/.

 

February 17, Friday, Sarasota,  ROD MacDONALD, w/MICHAEL MILLER opening, in a WSLR 96.5 FM concert,525 Kumquat Circle (one block north of Fruitville Rd, between Orange & Lemon Aves).  8 pm. $10 adv/$12 door. Info & reservations: 941.894.6469 or http://www.wslr.org. http://www.rodmacdonald.net

 

February 17, Friday, Melrose (Hawthorne), BROOKS WILLIAMS at the Lakehouse, 221 Long Lake Rd, Hawthorne. 8 pm; doors open 7:30 pm. $20 artist donation. Info & reservations: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 352.475.3243 or http://www.myspace.com/lakeconcerts. http://www.brookswilliams.com/

 

February 17, Friday, Davie, RONNY COX at the River of Grass Cafe, UU River of Grass Congregation, 11850 W SR 84 Suite 1. 8 pm. $15. Info & reservations: 954.484.7444 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.riverofgrass.org. http://www.ronnycox.com



February 17, Friday, St. Petersburg, GRANT PEEPLES & THE PEEPLES REPUBLIK BAND, Hideaway Café, 1756 Central Ave. 8 pm. $10. Info & tickets: 727.644.7895 or http://www.hideawaycafe.biz/. http://www.grantpeeples.com

 

February 17 - 19, Fri - Sun, Brooksville, Broken String Fling, Volunteer Weekend, Sertoma Youth Ranch, 1 1/2 miles east of I-75 (Exit 293) on County Road 41. On-site camping. Info, tickets & camping: 352.754.3082 or 863.984.8445 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://sertomayouthranch.org/Home.php.

February 18, Saturday, Tampa, !!!cancelled!!! TANTALUS GUITAR QUARTET, South Tampa house concert. Info: Gloria: 813.837.6572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.gloriasmusic.blogspot.com. http://tantalusquartet.net/

 

February 18, Saturday, Eustis, GRANT PEEPLES at Olivia’s Coffeehouse, 113 N Bay St (US19) downtown. 7 - 10 pm. $7. Reservations suggested. Info & reservations: 352.357.1887 or http://www.oliviascoffeehouse.com/ http://www.grantpeeples.com

 

February 18, Saturday, Jupiter, Phil Ochs Song Night, w/Nick Annis, Ellen Bukstel, Rod MacDonald, Amy Carol Webb, Annie Wenz, directed by Sonny Ochs, Lifelong Learning Auditorium, Florida Atlantic University.  7 pm. Venue: 561.799.8547. http://www.sonnyochs.com/

 

February 18, Saturday, Eustis, DANA & SUSAN ROBINSON, 3rd Saturday for Folk, Trout Lake Nature Center. Potluck: 7 pm; concert: 8 pm; song circle: 9 pm. $10. Info: 352.357.7536. http://www.robinsongs.com/

 

February 18, Saturday, White Springs, PAUL GARFINKLE, w/ASHLEY GANG, at the White Springs Folk Club’s concert, Telford Hotel, 3 River St. 7:30 pm (concert room opens 6:30). $12.50, includes refreshments. BYOB. Reservations recommended. Info & reservations for concert: 386.269.0056 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/whitespringsfolkclub. Dinner & lodging available at the hotel: 386.397.2000. http://www.reverbnation.com/paulgarfinkel http://www.ashleygang.com

 

February 18, Saturday, Northdale (Tampa), RONNY COX, KAREN MAL, RADOSLAV LORKOVIC in a Lunazoot house concert. Potluck: 7 pm; music: 8 pm. $20 suggested donation. Bring drinks & a covered dish to share & a folding chair. Info & directions: Susan: 813.962.0135 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.lunazoot.net. http://www.ronnycox.com http://www.karenmal.com/

http://www.radoslavlorkovic.com/

 

February 18, Saturday, St Petersburg, NOEL PAUL STOOKEY at the Palladium, 253 FifthAve N. 8 pm. $35 - $47.50. Tickets: 727.822.3590 or http://www.mypalladium.org. http://www.noelpaulstookey.com/

 

February 18, Saturday, Coral Springs, BROOKS WILLIAMS in a Boumel house concert.  8 pm; doors open 7:30 pm. $15 adv/$20 door. Bring a dessert or healthy finger food snack to share. Reservations required. Info & directions: 954.341.0086 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.myspace.com/kolishamusic. http://www.brookswilliams.com/

 

February 18, Saturday, Mt Dora, JOHN FRENCH at Mt Dora/Rocking Rabbit Brewing, 405 S Highland St. 8-11 pm. Info: http://www.mountdorabrewing.com. http://www.johnfrenchsongs.com

 

February 18 - 19, Sat - Sun, Cortez, Commercial Fishing Festival, Cortez Village, 4600 124th St W. 10 am – 6 pm. $2, children under 12: free. Performers include: Brian Smalley, Manatee River Bluegrass Band, Main Hatch Motley Sea & St Pete Shanty Singers. Info: http://cortezvillage.org/FishingFestival.aspx

 

February 19, Sunday, Tampa,ANNA GAVIN & JIMMY PAYNE, featured artists, at the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm Market & Music Series, 6942 W Comanche Ave. Open to the public: 12 noon - 4 pm. Featured artists: 1 & 2 pm; open mic: 12 noon & 3 pm. Free. Info: Susan: 813.251.6400 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sweetwater: 813.887.4066 or   http://sweetwater-organic.org/. http://www.reverbnation.com/annagavin



February 19, Sunday, Lake Worth, Phil Ochs Song Night, w/Ellen Bukstel, Rod MacDonald, Mel & Vinny, Tracy Sands & others tba, directed by Sonny Ochs, Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave.  Two shows: 2 pm & 7 pm. Venue: 561.586.6410 or

http://lakeworthplayhouse.org/. http://www.sonnyochs.com/

 

February 19, Sunday, Tampa, RONNY COX, KAREN MAL, RADOSLAV LORKOVIC, at the UU Church of Tampa, 11400 Morris Bridge Rd. 3 pm; doors open 2:30 pm. Info: UU Church: 813.988.8188 or http://www.uutampa.org. Gloria: 813.837.6572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.gloriasmusic.blogspot.com. http://www.ronnycox.com http://www.karenmal.com/

http://www.radoslavlorkovic.com/

 

February 19, Sunday, Lakeland, RONNY COX, KAREN MAL, RADOSLAV LORKOVIC, Among Friends house concert. 7:30 pm; Suggested artist donation: $20. RSVPs required. Info: Becky: 863.640.1763 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or

http://www.amongfriendsmusic.com/. http://www.ronnycox.com http://www.karenmal.com/

http://www.radoslavlorkovic.com/

 

February 20, Monday, Sarasota, BILL SCHUSTIK at the Angry Pickle Pub & Grill (prev. Irish Rover), 6518 Gateway Ave. 6:30 – 10 pm.   Venue: 941.487.8983. http://billschustik.com/

 

February 21, Tuesday, St Augustine, BOB PATTERSON performs “Florida Stories & Songs” Road Scholar Program, Holiday Isle Resort, 860 A1A Beach Blvd. 7 pm. Info: 904.797.5262 or http://holidayisleoceanfront.com. http://www.bobandjoline.com/

 

February 21 Tuesday, Palmetto, CHARLEY GROTH, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com. http://www.cgmusicman.com

 

February 22 - 26, Wed - Sun, Memphis, TN,­ 24th Annual Folk Alliance Conference. http://www.folkalliance.org

 

February 23, Thursday,St Augustine, BOB PATTERSON, OC White’s, 118 Avenida Menendez. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Info: 904.824.0808 or http://www.ocwhites.com/. http://www.bobandjoline.com/

 

February 23, Thursday, St Pete Beach, KELLY GREEN, w/TERRY PLUMERI, at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/.

 

February 23, Thursday, Eustis, PAUL KAMM & ELEANOR MacDONALD at Olivia’s Coffeehouse, 113 N Bay St (US19) downtown. 7 - 9:30 pm. Reservations suggested. Info & reservations: 352.357.1887 or http://www.oliviascoffeehouse.com/ http://www.kammmac.com/

 

February 23, Thursday, Jacksonville, SPECIAL CONSENSUS at the European Street Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd. 8 pm. $15. Reservations: 904.399.1740 or http://ray.ticketleap.com/. Info: Ray: 904.635.4167 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.specialc.com/

 

February 23 - 26, Thu - Sun, Waldo, Dixieland Spring Bluegrass Festival, at the Dixieland RV & Music Park, 17500 NE US 301. Bring your own chairs (no high backs, please).   Camping available – 352.468.3988. Cutoff for adv tickets: 02/14/12. Tickets & info: Ernie: 904.886.8378 or 904.545.3079 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://dixielandmusicpark.net/ or http://evansmediasource.com/Waldo_feb_2012.pdf

 

February 24, Friday, MiamiPhil Ochs Song Night, w/Nick Annis, Ellen Bukstel, Rod MacDonald, Amy Carol Webb, Annie Wenz, directed by Sonny Ochs, at the UU Church, 7701 SW 76th Ave. 7 pm. Advance tickets not needed. Venue: 305.667.3697 or http://uumia.org/.

http://www.sonnyochs.com/

 

February 24, Friday, Tallahassee, Contra Dance at the Tallahassee Senior Ctr, 1400 N Monroe St. Band: Greasy Strings. Caller: Tom Greene. 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Adults: $8; seniors over 55: $7, students: $5; children: $3. $1 off if you arrive by 7:30. Bring a snack to share. Info: Mary - 850.421.1559 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.tallydancer.com

 

February 24 - 26, Fri - Sun, No Miami Beach, 34th Annual Everglades Bluegrass Festival, featuring STEEP CANYON RANGERS & MARK JOHNSON & EMORY LESTER, at Greynolds Park, 17530 W Dixie Hwy. Fri: 5 -11 pm; Sat: 11 am – 11 pm; Sun: 11 am – 5 pm. Advance 3-day ticket available. Rough camping available.   Park: 305.945.3425.  Info: 305.358.1800 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or   http://southfloridabluegrass.com. http://www.steepcanyon.com/ http://www.markandemory.com/

 

February 25, Saturday, Delray Beach, ROD MacDONALD at St Vincent’s Festival, 840 George Bush Blvd. 3:30 pm. Info: 561.276.6892 or http://www.festivaldelray.com/.http://www.rodmacdonald.net

 

February 25, Saturday, Eustis, PATCHOULI at Olivia’s Coffeehouse, 113 N Bay St (US19) downtown. 7-10 pm. Reservations suggested. Info & reservations: 352.357.1887 or http://www.oliviascoffeehouse.com/ http://www.patchouli.net/

 

February 25, Saturday, Sarasota,  PAUL GEREMIA, w/BELMONT & JONES opening, in a WSLR 96.5 FM concert,525 Kumquat Circle (one block north of Fruitville Rd, between Orange & Lemon Aves).  8 pm. $10 adv/$12 door. Info & reservations: 941.894.6469 or http://www.wslr.orghttp://www.paulgeremia.org/ http://www.facebook.com/belmontandjones

 

February 25, Saturday, Winter Haven, PAUL KAMM & ELEANORE MacDONALD, at the Lakeside Music Room. 7:30 pm; doors open 6:45 pm. Suggested donation: $12. Reservations & directions: Sally - 863.293.1510 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.kammmac.com/

 

February 25, Saturday, West Broward Co., MINDY SIMMONS, ELLEN BUKSTEL & LARRY MANGUM, in the round, at the Shack in the Back, off I-75 at Sheridan exit. 8 pm. $20 artist donation. Concert is outdoors, under cover. Reservations required. Bring a dessert to share. Info & reservations: 954.880.0250 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.ellenbukstel.com. http://www.mindysimmons.com http://www.reverbnation.com/larrymangum

 

February 25, Saturday, Palm Beach Gardens, ROD MacDONALD w/TRACY SANDS & REX BLAZER, at Paddy Mac’s, 10971 N Military Tr. 8 pm. Info: 561.691.4366 or http://paddymacspub.com/.http://www.rodmacdonald.net

 

Febuary 25, Saturday, St Petersburg, GRANT PEEPLES, w/GURF MORLIX, in a Sylvia Rusche concert, The Studio@620, 620 First Ave S.  8 pm; doors open: 7:30 pm.   $15 minimum artist donation requested; $5 students. Venue: 727.895.6620 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.studio620.org/620/. Info: 850.322.6917.

http://www.grantpeeples.com http://gurfmorlix.com/

 

February 25 - 26, Sat - Sun, Orlando,Pine Castle Pioneer Days, Cornerstone Charter Academy, 5903 Randolph Ave. Performers include: Backintyme, Bardic Rose, “Mrs Kate” Carpenter, Jackson Creek String Band, Morse Family Band, New River Bluegrass, Ken Skeens & Leigh Goldsmith, 97th Regimental String Band. Info: 407.427.9692 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.pinecastlepioneerdays.org

 

February 26, Sunday, Tampa,JOHN PAUL GEOTSCH & MALLORY MOYER, featured artists, at the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm Market & Music Series, 6942 W Comanche Ave. Open to the public: 12 noon - 4 pm. Featured artists: 1 & 2 pm; open mic: 12 noon & 3 pm. Free. Info: Susan: 813.251.6400 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sweetwater: 813.887.4066 or   http://sweetwater-organic.org/.

 

February 26, Sunday, Orlando, CASTLEBAY, Songs of the Irish Poets, Broadway United Methodist Church,

Info: 352.291.4460 or 352.291.4455 or http://www.appletonmuseum.org/. http://www.castlebay.net/



February 26, Sunday, Orlando, MICHAEL RENO HARRELL, Fodor’s Grove, 2218 Vincent Rd. 7 pm doors.$15. Info: 407.923.0712 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/fodorsgrove. http://www.michaelreno.com/

 

February 26, Sunday, Orlando , GRANT LIVINGSTON, w/STONE FAMILY BAND opening, at Villa Conroy, 1521 W Ivanhoe Blvd. 2:30 pm. Jam session: 5 pm. $12 donation. Info: Sheila 407.679.6426 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.cffolk.org. http://www.grantlivingston.com/ http://stonefamilyband.com/

 

February 26, Sunday, Ft LauderdalePhil Ochs Song Night, w/Nick Annis, Ellen Bukstel, Rod MacDonald, Amy Carol Webb, Annie Wenz, Jennings & Keller, directed by Sonny Ochs, at the Labyrinth Café, UU Church, 3970 NW 21st Ave. 2 pm. Venue: 954.478.8637 or http://labyrinthcafe.com.

http://www.sonnyochs.com/

 

February 26, Sunday, Cocoa, SPECIAL CONSENSUS at Central Church of Christ Auditorium, 2010 N Cocoa Blvd (US 1). 6 pm; doors open 5:30 pm. Individuals: $16 adv/$20 door; families: $41adv/$45 door. Advance pymt online, credit card or paypal: http://www.terry.ticketleap.com.   Info & reservations: Terry 321.480.5616 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  http://www.specialc.com/

 

February 26, Sunday, Tampa, THE NUTOPIANS (prev. The John Lennon Song Project) tribute: John Lennon Imagined: Beatles and Solo Years, at The Friday Morning Musicale, 809 Horatio Ave. 7 pm. $20 adv/25 door.   Info: 813.251.1990 or WMNF: 813.238.8001 or http://www.wmnf.org/. http://thenutopians.com/

 

February 26, Sunday, Naples, IRISH ROVERS at Hayes Hall, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. 8 pm. $49 - $59. Info: 239.597.1900 or http://www.thephil.org/  http://www.irishrovers.info/

 

February 27, Monday, Sarasota, BILL SCHUSTIK at the Angry Pickle Pub & Grill (prev. Irish Rover), 6518 Gateway Ave. 6:30 – 10 pm.   Venue: 941.487.8983. http://billschustik.com/



February 27, Monday, Sarasota, GEOFF KAUFMAN at the Sarasota Folk Club concert at the Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Open Mic 7:15, concert 8:30. $6 or more donation requested. Info: Jean 941.377.9256 or cell - 941.320.4774 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.sarafolk.org. http://geoffkaufman.com/

 

February 27, Monday, Sarasota, IRISH ROVERS at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall,  777 N Tamiami Tr. 8 pm. $25 - $45. Info: 941.955.7676 or http://www.vanwezel.org. http://www.irishrovers.info/

 

February 28, Tuesday, St Augustine, BOB PATTERSON performs “Florida Stories & Songs” Road Scholar Program, Holiday Isle Resort, 860 A1A Beach Blvd. 7 pm. Info: 904.797.5262 or http://holidayisleoceanfront.com. http://www.bobandjoline.com/

 

February 28, Tuesday, Palmetto, ELLEN BUKSTEL, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com. http://www.ellenbukstel.com

 

February 28, Tuesday, Clearwater, IRISH ROVERS at Ruth Eckerd Hall,  1111 N McMullen Booth Rd. 1 pm. $18 - $25. Info: 727.791.7400 or http://www.rutheckerdhall.com. http://www.irishrovers.info/

 

February 29, Wednesday, Tampa, CASTLEBAY, South Tampa house concert. 8 pm; doors open: 7:30 pm. $10-$20 suggested artist donation. RSVPs required. Info: Gloria: 813.837.6572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.gloriasmusic.blogspot.com. http://www.castlebay.net/

 

 
March 2012 - Calendar

Note: We do our best to ensure that the information contained in the calendar is accurate, based on information that is sent to us and information on the performers' websites.  However, all events are subject to change, so before you attend an event listed in the calendar, we suggest that you check with the producer or the venue to verify that the event is still taking place.

 

March 2012

 

March 1, Thursday, Ocala, CASTLEBAY, Songs of the Irish Poets, Appleton After Hours, Appleton Museum Of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd. 5 – 8 pm. Info: 352.291.4460 or 352.291.4455 or http://www.appletonmuseum.org/. http://www.castlebay.net/

 

March 1, Thursday, St Pete Beach, ELLEN BUKSTEL, at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/. http://www.ellenbukstel.com

 

March 1, Thursday, Naples, PATCHOULI at Evening on the Avenue, Fifth Ave S. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Info:   http://www.patchouli.net/

March 1, Thursday, Sarasota, FLORIDA MOUNTAIN BOYS at JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 S Packinghouse Rd. 7-10 pm. Info: 941.371.9358 or http://www.oldpackinghouse.net. http://floridamountainboys.com/

 

March 1 - 4, Thu - Sun, Palmdale, Sabal Palm Old Country & Bluegrass Festival, at Sabal Palm RV Resort & Campground, 1947 Main Ave. 10% discount on tickets before 02/22/12. Info: 863.675.1778 or http://www.sabalpalmrv.co/id7.html

 

March 2, Friday, Tampa, ALICIA McGOVERN, Live Music Showcase, WMNF 88.5 FM. 2 - 3 pm. WMNF: 813.238.8001 or http://www.wmnf.org/.   http://aliciamcgovernmusic.com/

 

March 2, Friday, Lecanto, PATCHOULI at the Woodview Coffee House, 2628 Woodview Ln (just off CR 491). Doors open: 6:30 pm. Talent showcase: 6:30 pm; feature: 8 pm & 9 pm. $7. Refreshments available. Info: Jim: 352.726.9814 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://woodviewcoffeehouse.org/. http://www.patchouli.net/

 

March 2, Friday, Delray Beach, ROD MacDONALD & REX BLAZER at T.J. Finnegan’s Irish Pub, 1725 S Federal Hwy. 6:30 pm. Info: 561.330.3153 or http://timfinnegansirishpub.com/.   http://www.rodmacdonald.net

 

March 2, Friday, Tallahassee, Bob Dylan - All Dylan, All Nite Long w/, GRANT PEEPLES, THE SARAH MAC BAND, BELMONT & JONES, THE NEW 76ers, at the American Legion Hall, 229 Lake Ella Dr.  7:30 pm. $10.   Info: 850.322.6917 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Venue:  850.222.3382 or http://www.floridalegionpost13.org/. http://www.grantpeeples.com http://sarahmacband.com/ http://www.facebook.com/belmontandjones http://www.myspace.com/thenew76ers

 

March 2, Friday, Davie, THE LAWS, featured performers at open mic, Your Big Picture Cafe, 4900 S University Dr, Suite 110. Open mic; 7:30 pm; concert: 9 pm. Folk club members: $5; non-members: $8. Venue: 954.252.5644. Info: 954.567.1990 or http://browardfolkclub.com/. http://www.thelaws.ca


March 2, Friday, Apalachicola, DEL SUGGS, at The Dixie Theatre, 21 Avenue E. 8 pm. $20; season & group discounts available. Info & reservations: 850.653.3200 or http://dixietheatre.com/. http://saltwatermusic.com/

March 2, Friday, Gainesville, STILL ON THE HILL in a Sandhill Stage concert, Prairie Creek Lodge, 7204 CR 234. 7:30 pm. $20. Info & reservations: 352.373.1078 or 352.375.8739 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.conservationburialinc.org http://alachuaconservationtrust.org/images/PrairieCreekLodgeDirections.pdf. http://www.stillonthehill.com/

 

March 2, Friday, Tampa,     WORK O’ THE WEAVERS, at The Friday Morning Musicale, 809 Horatio Ave. 8 pm. $20 adv/25 door.   Info: 813.251.1990 or WMNF: 813.238.8001 or http://www.wmnf.org/. http://workotheweavers.com/

 

March 2, Friday, Delray Beach, HYMN FOR HER at Dada, 53 N Swinton Ave. 10 pm.  Info: 561.330.3232 or http://www.sub-culture.org/dada/home-dada/. http://www.hymnforher.com/

 

March 3, Saturday, Ozona, BARNKICKERS, at Ohana Café, 306 Orange St (W of alt. 19). 6:30 -9:30 pm. Info: 727.787.1234 or http://www.theohanacafe.com/.http://www.thebarnkickers.com/

 

March 3, Saturday, St. Petersburg, ROY SCHNEIDER, Hideaway Café, 1756 Central Ave. 8 pm. $10. Info & tickets: 727.644.7895 or http://www.hideawaycafe.biz/. http://www.royschneider.com/

 

March 3, Saturday, Seminole, ALICIA McGOVERN,at a Huegel house concert, 9900 133rd St N. 8 pm. $15. Reserve in advance: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .   Info: 727.526.4714 or 941.724.1459 (cell) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.ourkindoffolk.com. http://aliciamcgovernmusic.com/

 

March 3, Saturday, Sarasota, WORK O’ THE WEAVERS, in a WSLR 96.5 FM/UU Church concert, UU Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd. 8 pm. $15 adv/$20 door. Info & reservations: WSLR: 941.894.6469 or http://www.wslr.org or UU: 941.371.4974 or http://www.uusarasota.com. http://workotheweavers.com/



March 3, Saturday, Apalachicola, THE MAYHAWS, at The Dixie Theatre, 21 Avenue E. 8 pm. $20; season & group discounts available. Info & reservations: 850.653.3200 or http://dixietheatre.com/. http://www.themayhaws.com

 

March 4, Sunday, Tampa,DENNIS DEVINE & SWEETWATER SISTERS, featured artists, at the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm Market & Music Series, 6942 W Comanche Ave. Open to the public: 12 noon - 4 pm. Featured artists: 1 & 2 pm; open mic: 12 noon & 3 pm. Free. Info: Susan: 813.251.6400 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sweetwater: 813.887.4066 or   http://sweetwater-organic.org/. http://www.reverbnation.com/dennisdevine



March 4, Sunday, Citrus Springs, SINGING TREE (Ray Belanger & Lloyd Goldstein) concert in the Sanctuary of the Nature Coast UU Fellowship, 7633 N Florida Rd. 2 - 4 pm; doors open 1:30 pm. $10. Info: Ray: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 813.920.8773 or Diane: 352.628.2446. Advance tickets: 352.746.0655. http://www.lloydgoldstein.com

 

March 4, Sunday, Punta Gorda, STILL ON THE HILL w/STILL FRIENDS opening, Stevefest Concert Series, The Meeting Place, 3712 Balboa Ct. 4 – 7 pm. Suggested donation: $15; children under 12 free. Info: 941.457.7183 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.musicbystillfriends.com/. http://www.stillonthehill.com/
  
March 4, Sunday, Bradenton, THE KRUGER BROTHERS, DeSoto National Memorial, 8300 DeSoto Memorial Hwy. 5:30 pm. Free. Food sales by the Chop Shop. Bring blankets & chairs. Info: 941.792.0458 or http://www.nps.gov/deso/index.htm. http://www.krugerbrothers.com

March 6, Tuesday, Lakeland, STILL ON THE HILL, Among Friends house concert. 7 pm; Suggested artist donation: $15. RSVPs required. Info: Becky: 863.640.1763 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.amongfriendsmusic.com/. http://www.stillonthehill.com/

March 6, Tuesday, Palmetto
, BRENDAN NOLAN, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com. http://www.brendannolan.com

March 7, Wednesday, Orlando, PAUL GEREMIA at an Azalea Park house concert (home of Gloria’s mom). Doors open: 7:30 pm, concert: 8 pm. $10 - $20 suggested donation. RSVPs required. Info: Gloria: 813.837.6572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.gloriasmusic.blogspot.com. http://www.paulgeremia.org/

March 7, Wednesday, Pensacola, GRANT PEEPLES at a Donovan House Concert, East Hill area. 7:30 pm. $10. Info & directions: Tim: 850.501.414 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.grantpeeples.com

 

March 8, Thursday, Citrus Springs, MINDY SIMMONS, keynote singer, Celebration of Women’s Day, at the Nature Coast UU Church, 7633 N Florida Ave (Rt 41). 4 - 6 pm. Free. Reservations: 352.465.4225. Venue: http://www.naturecoastuu.org/.

http://www.mindysimmons.com

 

March 8, Thursday, Temple TerraceEDDIE & MARTHA ADCOCK, at Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 Druid Hills Rd. 7 pm. $15. Info: 813.988.4025 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.corlutheran.org.

 

March 8, Thursday, St Pete Beach, JAYNE KELLI, at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/.

 

March 8, Thursday, Sarasota, WOMEN OF IRELAND – CELTIC GODDESS at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall,  777 N Tamiami Tr. 8 pm. $35 - $50. Info: 941.955.7676 or http://www.vanwezel.org.

 

March 9, Friday, Punta Gorda, PATCHOULI, Center Stage at Fisherman’s Village. 5 - 9 pm. Venue: http://www.fishville.com/. http://www.patchouli.net/

 

March 9, Friday, Tallahassee, Contra Dance at the Tallahassee Senior Ctr, 1400 N Monroe St. Band: Avant Gardeners. Caller: Andy Kane. 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Adults: $8; seniors over 55: $7, students: $5; children: $3. $1 off if you arrive by 7:30. Bring a snack to share. Info: Mary - 850.421.1559 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.tallydancer.com

March 9, Friday, Coconut GroveBOB INGRAM at Barnacle Under the Moonlight, Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy. 7 pm; gates open 6 pm. $7: ages 10 and up; $3: ages 6 – 9; free: 5 and under. Info: 305.442.6866 or http://www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle/Events.cfm. http://www.floridamusic.org/cgi-bin/musicians.cgi?num=71

 

March 9, Friday, St Petersburg, PAUL McKENNA BAND, at the Palladium, 253 FifthAve N. 7:30 pm. $20 adv/$25 door. Tickets: 727.822.3590 or http://www.mypalladium.org.

Info: 800.351.8992 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.caberfeidhproductions.com. http://www.paulmckennaband.com/

 

March 9, Friday, St Petersburg,­ HYMN FOR HER at The Ale & The Witch, 111 2nd Ave NE. 8:30 pm. Venue: 727.821.2533 or http://www.thealeandthewitch.com. http://www.hymnforher.com/

 

March 9 - 10, Fri - Sat, Orlando, Lowebow Festival, featuring Lowebow cigar box guitars, SIP, 724 Virginia Dr. Performers include: Johnny Lowebow, Purgatory Hill, Hymn for Her, Jukka Juhola (Finnish bluesman). http://sip-orlando.com/. http://www.hymnforher.com/



March 9 - 11, Fri - Sun, Brooksville, Will McLean Festival, Sertoma Youth Ranch, Sertoma Youth Ranch, 1 1/2 miles east of I-75 (exit 293) on County Road 41. Noon Fri – sunset Sun. Weekend : $30 adv/$35 gate. Fri. gate: $15; Sat. gate: $18, Sun. gate: $15. Children under 12: free. On-site camping, fees additional: 352.465.7558. Info: Margaret: 352.465.7208 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Tickets: Nikki: 352.465.2167 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.willmclean.com/  http://sertomayouthranch.org/Home.php

March 10, Saturday, Naples, PATCHOULI at the Old Naples Farmer’s Market. 7:30 – 11:30 am; Patchouli performs 8:30 am. Info: 239.261.8936. http://www.patchouli.net

 

March 10, Saturday, Ft LauderdaleNICK ANNIS w/SAM PACETTI, Labyrinth Café Concert at the UU Church, 3970 NW 21st Ave. 7:30 pm; doors open 7 pm. Suggested donation $12 adv (rec’d by prev. Wednesday); $15 door, plus non-perishable item for local Co-op feeding program. Season pass: $100. Info: Susan: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 954.478.8637 or http://labyrinthcafe.com or http://www.labyrinthcafe.com/LABYRINTHCAF_2011-2012flyer.pdf or http://uucfl.org. http://www.nickannis.com/ http://sampacetti.com/

 

March 10, Saturday, Apalachicola, SARAH MAC BAND, at The Dixie Theatre, 21 Avenue E. 8 pm. $20; season & group discounts available. Info & reservations: 850.653.3200 or http://dixietheatre.com/. http://sarahmacband.com/

 

March 10, Saturday, Palm Harbor,­ GYPSY WIND at The Witches Brew, 1219 Florida Ave. 7 – 11 pm. Venue: 727.483.9210 or http://www.thewitchsbrew.com. http://www.gypsywindband.com/

 

March 10, Saturday, Palm Beach Gardens, ROD MacDONALD w/TRACY SANDS & REX BLAZER, at Paddy Mac’s, 10971 N Military Tr. 8 pm. Info: 561.691.4366 or http://paddymacspub.com/.http://www.rodmacdonald.net

 

March 10, Saturday, Tampa, AZTEC TWO STEP, w/special guest PETE FORNATALE, Simon & Garfunkel Songbook, at The Friday Morning Musicale, 809 Horatio Ave. 8 pm. $20 adv/25 door. Aztec plays their own music and Simon & Garfunkel music.  Info: 813.251.1990 or WMNF: 813.238.8001 or http://www.wmnf.org/. http://aztectwostep.com/ http://petefornatale.com/

March 10, Saturday, Mt Dora, JOHN FRENCH at Mt Dora/Rocking Rabbit Brewing, 405 S Highland St. 8-11 pm. Info: http://www.mountdorabrewing.com. http://www.johnfrenchsongs.com

 

March 10 - 11, Sat - Sun, St. Augustine, Celtic Music & Arts Festival, events field, 14 W Castillo Dr. Performers include: Dublin City Ramblers. Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or

http://www.romanzafl.org/romanza-staugustine-celtic-festival.php

 

March 11, Sunday, Punta Gorda, 12th Annual David Lee Parker Annual Peace River Celtic Festival, Elks Lodge, 25538 Shore Dr. 12:15 – 6 pm; gates open: 11 am. Admission/donation: $5. Bring lawn chairs; no coolers. Info: 941.637.2606 (Lodge) or 941.625.8544 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.celticheritageproductions.com/peace_river.htm

 

March 11, Sunday, Punta Gorda, HYMN FOR HER at Tilly’s Tap, 53 3149 Duncan Rd (Hwy 17). 1 pm.  Info: 941.505.0798. http://www.hymnforher.com/

 

March 11, Sunday, Boca Raton, ROD MacDONALD, Sunday Matinee, Spanish River Library. 3 pm. Info: 561.451.3452. http://www.rodmacdonald.net

March 11, Sunday, San Carlos Park, PATCHOULI in a Zingraff House Concert. Doors open: 4 pm. Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.patchouli.net

March 12, Monday, Winter Haven, MICK MOLONEY & ATHENA TERGIS, at the Lakeside Music Room. 7:30 pm; doors open 6:45 pm. Suggested donation: $12. Reservations & directions: Sally - 863.293.1510 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://mickmoloney.com/ http://compassrecords.com/athena-tergis

 

March 13, Tuesday, Palmetto, KELLY GREEN, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com.

 

March 13, Tuesday, Tampa, PAUL GEREMIA at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Rd (at Nebraska). 7 pm. $10. Info: 813.971.0666 or http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com. http://www.paulgeremia.org/

March 14, Wednesday, Tampa, ACOUSTIC EIDOLON, South Tampa house concert. 8 pm; doors open: 7:30 pm. $10-$20 suggested artist donation. RSVPs required. Info: Gloria: 813.837.6572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.gloriasmusic.blogspot.com. http://www.acousticeidolon.com

March 14 - 18, Wed - Sun, Tampa Bay Area, Listening Room Festival, dozens of house concerts, with the Hideaway Café, the hub of the festival, hosting 20 showcases & artist workshops during the daytime conference.  Info: http://www.listeningroomfestival.com/. Hideaway: 1756 Central Ave, St Petersburg, 727.644.7895 or http://www.hideawaycafe.biz/

 

March 15, Thursday, Naples, PATCHOULI in front of Bad Ass Coffee Co, 3rd Ave S. 6 - 9 pm. Info: http://www.patchouli.net

 

March 15, Thursday, St Pete Beach, EVERGREEN, at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/.

 

March 15, Thursday, Tampa,  HYMN FOR HER at Flicks and Foodtrucks, Grand Central, 1208 E Kennedy Blvd. 6 - 10 pm. Info: http://www.tampabaymarkets.com/flicks-and-food-trucks. http://www.hymnforher.com/

 

March 15, Thursday, InvernessJIMMY CROWLEY at The Old Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Sq.  7 – 9 pm; doors open 6:15 pm. $10. Includes refreshments; adult beverages available for purchase. Info & reservations: 352.341.6427. http://www.cccourthouse.org/events-calendar.php.   http://www.jimmycrowley.com

March 15, Thursday, Jacksonville, ACOUSTIC EIDOLON, at the European Street Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd. 8 pm. Reservations: 904.399.1740 or http://ray.ticketleap.com/. Info: Ray: 904.635.4167 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.acousticeidolon.com

 

March 15 - 18, Thu - Sun, Auburndale, 35th Annual Market World Bluegrass & Alligator Festival, at Market World, 1052 US 92 W. Camping available. Info: 863.665.0062 or

http://www.intlmarketworld.com/35th-annual-bluegrass-music-alligator-festival-march-151617-18-2012

 

March 16, Friday, Eustis, ACOUSTIC EIDOLON, State Theatre, 109 N Bay St. 7:30 pm. Info: 352.357.8555 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.eustismainstreet.org/. http://www.acousticeidolon.com

 

March 16, Friday, Palm Beach Gardens, ROD MacDONALD, w/REX BLAZER & BILL WALLACH, at Paddy Mac’s, 10971 N Military Tr. 8 pm. Info: 561.691.4366 or http://paddymacspub.com/. http://www.rodmacdonald.net

 

March 16, Friday, Sarasota, MOODY BLUES at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall,  777 N Tamiami Tr. 8 pm. $55 - $80. Info: 941.955.7676 or http://www.vanwezel.org. http://moodybluestoday.com/

 

March 16 - 18, Fri - Sun, High Springs, 7th Annual Suwannee Banjo Camp, O’Leno State Park, 410 SE O’Leno Park Rd. Camp fiddler: Erynn Marshall. Must register to attend; please register early. On-site cabins. RV & tent camping at State Park, reserve thru park - 386.454.1853. Info: Chuck Levy: 352.375.1004 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Ken Perlman: 812.334.7992 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.suwanneebanjocamp.com or http://www.floridastateparks.org/oleno/default.cfm

 

March 16 - 18, Fri - Sun, St Augustine, 30th Annual Seafood & Music Festival, to benefit Lion’s charities, Francis Field, 29 W Castillo Dr. $2 adults; kids 12 & under free. Info: 904.825.0850 or 904.829.1753 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://lionsfestival.com/Index.shtm. http://www.valeriesmithonline.com/

 

March 16 - 25, Fri - Sun, Sarasota, Sarasota County Fair, Cracker Land Stage; performers tba at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd. Info: http://www.sarasotafair.com

 

March 17, Saturday, Yalaha, PATCHOULI at the Yalaha Bakery, 8210 CR 48. 11 am. Info: 352.324.3779 or 352.324.3366 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.yalahabakery.com. http://www.patchouli.net/


March 17, Saturday, Palm Beach Gardens, St Patricks Day Celebrations, ROD MacDONALD, w/REX BLAZER, BILL WALLACH & TRACY SANDS at Paddy Mac’s, 10971 N Military Tr. 12 noon - 1 am. Info: 561.691.4366 or http://paddymacspub.com/. http://www.rodmacdonald.net

 

March 17, Saturday, Ozona, BARNKICKERS, at Ohana Café, 306 Orange St (W of alt. 19). 6:30 -9:30 pm. Info: 727.787.1234 or http://www.theohanacafe.com/.http://www.thebarnkickers.com/

 

March 17, Saturday, Lake Park, MACK BAILEY in a Garden Folk house concert, Mos’ Art Theatre, 700 Park Ave. 7 pm; doors open: 6:30 pm. $15 adv/$20 door artist donation. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share, if you wish. Reservations & info: 301.807.7801 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.gardenfolkconcerts.org. http://www.mackbailey.com/

 

March 17, Saturday, Northdale (Tampa), SUSAN ENAN, in a Lunazoot house concert. Potluck: 7 pm; music: 8 pm. $15 suggested donation. Bring drinks & a covered dish to share & a folding chair. Info & directions: Susan: 813.962.0135 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.lunazoot.net. http://www.susanenan.com/

 

March 17, Saturday, White Springs, SCOTT & MICHELLE DALZIEL, at the White Springs Folk Club’s concert, Telford Hotel, 3 River St. 7:30 pm (concert room opens 6:30). $12.50, includes refreshments. BYOB. Reservations recommended. Info & reservations for concert: 386.269.0056 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/whitespringsfolkclub. Dinner & lodging available at the hotel: 386.397.2000. http://www.dalziel.net/

 

March 17, Saturday, DeBary,

ACOUSTIC EIDOLON at Gateway Center for the Arts, 880 N Hwy 17-92. 7:30 pm. Info: 386.668.5553 or

http://www.gatewaycenterforthearts.org/. http://www.acousticeidolon.com

 

March 17, Saturday, West Broward Co., ELLEN & GARY BUKSTEL at the Shack in the Back, off I-75 at Sheridan exit. 8 pm. $20 artist donation. Concert is outdoors, under cover. Reservations required. Bring a dessert to share. Info & reservations: 954.880.0250 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.ellenbukstel.com.

 

March 17, Saturday, Coral­ Springs, HANS YORK in a Boumel house concert.  8 pm; doors open 7:30 pm. $15 adv/$20 door. Bring a dessert or healthy finger food snack to share. Reservations required. Info & directions: 954.341.0086 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.myspace.com/kolishamusic. http://hansyork.com/

March 17, Saturday, St Petersburg, SPIDER JOHN KOERNER, patio concert in the Driftwood neighborhood. 8 pm; doors open: 7:30 pm.   $20 minimum artist donation requested; $5 students & the un/underemployed. Info, reservations & directions:

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.mwt.net/~koerner/

 

March 17, Saturday, St Augustine, MOODY BLUES, St Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C SR A1A S. 8 pm; doors 7 pm. $39.50 - $79.50.  Info: 904.471.1965 or http://www.staugamphitheatre.com/. http://moodybluestoday.com/

 

March 17, Saturday, Apalachicola, THE NED DEVINES, at The Dixie Theatre, 21 Avenue E. 8 pm. $20; season & group discounts available. Info & reservations: 850.653.3200 or http://dixietheatre.com/.

 

March 18, Sunday, St Petersburg, PATCHOULI at Music Fest by the Bay, 800 2nd Ave NE. 1 – 4 pm. Info: 727.821.6443 or http://www.stpetepier.com http://www.patchouli.net/

 

March 18, Sunday, Tampa, ARVEL BIRD at the UU Church of Tampa, 11400 Morris Bridge Rd. 3 pm; doors open 2:30 pm. Info: UU Church: 813.988.8188 or http://www.uutampa.org. Gloria: 813.837.6572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.gloriasmusic.blogspot.com. http://arvelbird.com/

 

March 18, Sunday, Cocoa, CLAIRE LYNCH BAND at Central Church of Christ Auditorium, 2010 N Cocoa Blvd (US 1). 6 pm; doors open 5:30 pm. Individuals: $16 adv/$20 door; families: $41adv/$45 door. Advance pymt online, credit card or paypal: http://www.terry.ticketleap.com.   Info & reservations: Terry 321.480.5616 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.clairelynch.com/

March 18, Sunday, Lake WalesACOUSTIC EIDOLON at the Bok Tower Gardens, CR 17A (Burns Ave). 7:30 pm. Info: 863.676.1408 or http://www.boktowergardens.org. http://www.acousticeidolon.com

March 19, Monday, Tampa, THE NIELDS at Jaeb Theatre, David A. Straz Jr Centre for Performing Arts, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Pl. 7:30 pm. Season tickets available. Info: 813.229.7827 or 800.955.1045 or http://www.tbpac.org. http://www.nields.com/index.html

 

March 19, Monday, Pt. Charlotte,   ACOUSTIC EIDOLON at UU Fellowship of Charlotte County, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd. 7 pm. $10. Info: Jack Osborne: 941.505.9618 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://uufcc.org/ http://www.acousticeidolon.com

 

March 20, Tuesday, Palmetto, EVERGREEN, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com.

 

March 20, Tuesday, Orlando, Acoustic Eidolon at the Timucua White House, 2000 S Summerlin. 7:30 pm. Info: 407.595.2713 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.timucua.com/. http://www.acousticeidolon.com

 

March 21, Wednesday, Lakeland, CHUCK BRODSKY, Among Friends house concert. 7 pm; Suggested artist donation: $15. RSVPs required. Info: Becky: 863.640.1763 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or

http://www.amongfriendsmusic.com/. http://www.chuckbrodsky.com/

March 21, Wednesday, Gainesville, ACOUSTIC EIDOLON in a Sandhill Stage concert, Prairie Creek Lodge, 7204 CR 234. 7:30 pm. $20. Info & reservations: 352.373.1078 or 352.375.8739 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.conservationburialinc.org http://alachuaconservationtrust.org/images/PrairieCreekLodgeDirections.pdf. http://www.acousticeidolon.com

 

March 22, Thursday, Temple TerraceCLAIRE LYNCH BAND, at Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 Druid Hills Rd. 7 pm. $15. Info: 813.988.4025 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.corlutheran.org. http://www.clairelynch.com/

 

March 22, Thursday, St Pete Beach, REBEKAH PULLEY at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/.

March 22, Thursday, Tampa,  ACOUSTIC EIDOLON at the Center for Spiritual Living, 4600 E Busch Blvd. 7 pm. Info: 813.610.0603 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.csltampa.org/. http://www.acousticeidolon.com

 

March 22, Thursday, Gainesville,  BILL STAINES, house concert, 1804 SW 35th Pl. 7:30 pm. $15. Info: Alan or Jacki, 352.372.3836 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .   http://www.acousticmusic.com/staines/

March 22, Thursday, Naples, PATCHOULI at Evening on the Avenue, Fifth Ave S. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Info:  http://www.patchouli.net/

 

March 22 - 25, Thu - Sun, Leesburg28th Annual FSA StoryCamp, "Timeless”; workshops, concerts, networking, at the Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center, 39034 CR 452. Camping. Info: 800.940.1972 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.flstory.org or http://flstory.org/storycamp/. Venue: 352.357.3050 or http://www.lybcc.com/.

 

March 22 - 25, Thu - Sun, Live Oak, 16th Annual Suwannee Springfest at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Dr. Headliners include: Yonder Mountain String Band, Peter Rowan & Tony Rice duo, Justin Townes Earle. Weekend passes, including camping, available.   Advance prices vary depending on when tickets are purchased. Info: 386.330.2584 or 904.249.7990 or http://www.suwanneespringfest.com/ Venue: http://www.musicliveshere.com

March 23, Friday, Tallahassee, Contra Dance at the Tallahassee Senior Ctr, 1400 N Monroe St. Band: Killavil. Caller: Vicki Morrison. 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Adults: $8; seniors over 55: $7, students: $5; children: $3. $1 off if you arrive by 7:30. Bring a snack to share. Info: Mary - 850.421.1559 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.tallydancer.com

 

March 23, Friday, Sarasota,  STORYHILL in a WSLR 96.5 FM concert,525 Kumquat Circle (one block north of Fruitville Rd, between Orange & Lemon Aves).  7:30 pm. $12 adv/$15 door. Info & reservations: 941.894.6469 or http://www.wslr.org. http://www.storyhill.com/


March 23, Friday, Ozona, REBECCA ZAPEN & LaRUE NICKELSON, at Ohana Café, 306 Orange St (W of alt. 19). 6:30 -9:30 pm. Info: 727.787.1234 or http://www.theohanacafe.com/.http://zapen.com/ http://www.laruenickelson.com/

 

March 23, Saturday, Punta Gorda,  HYMN FOR HER at the Icehouse Pub, 408 Tamiami Tr. N. 8 pm. Info: 941.575.0866 or http://www.theicehousepub.com/. http://www.hymnforher.com/.

 

March 23, Friday, Boca Raton,  BIG BRASS BED at the Wishing Well, 111 SE Mizner Blvd. 9:30 pm. Info: 561.750.5028.

http://www.rodmacdonald.net/big_brass_bed.htm

March 23, Friday, Venice, PATCHOULI, Friday Night Live.

Info: http://www.patchouli.net/

 

March 23 - 24, Fri - Sat, Jupiter, 1st Annual South Florida Music Festival, bluegrass, at Abacoa Town Center, 1155 Main St.    Performers include: The Ashley Gang, Rowan Cunningham Band. Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or   http://southfloridamusicfest.info/

March 23 - 25, Fri - Sun, High Springs, Vernals Annual Equinox Dance & Music Weekend, mostly contra dancing, featuring Montage, On the Fly, Beth Monlaro, O’Leno State Park, 410 SE O’Leno Park Rd.   Group cabins & shared site camping included with admission. Camping at other areas: Reserve America: 800.326.3521.   Park: 386.434.1853 or http://www.floridastateparks.org/oleno/default.cfm.

Info: Tara: 905.928.7993 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.tarabolker.com/vernals/

March 24, Saturday, Naples, PATCHOULI at the Old Naples Farmer’s Market. 7:30 – 11:30 am; Patchouli performs 8:30 am. Info: 239.261.8936. http://www.patchouli.net

 

March 24, Saturday, Hollywood, CARRIE NEWCOMER, Emerald Concerts, St John’s Lutheran Church, 2919 Van Buren St. 7:30 pm. $20 adv/$25 door. Reservations & info: Leni or David: 954.981.4141 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.carrienewcomer.com

 

March 24, Saturday, St Augustine, PATTY LARKIN, MICHAEL RENO HARRELL, in a benefit concert for the 2012 Gamble Rogers Folk Festival, Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St. 7 pm; doors open 6 pm. Reserved seats: $35 VIP; $25 general. Tickets: Music Matters (312 & US 1), Simple Gestures. Info & tickets: Paul: 904.794.4163 or 904.377.4163. http://www.gamblerogersfest.org/. http://www.michaelreno.com/ http://www.pattylarkin.com/

 

March 24, Saturday, Palm Beach Gardens, ROD MacDONALD w/TRACY SANDS & REX BLAZER, at Paddy Mac’s, 10971 N Military Tr. 8 pm. Info: 561.691.4366 or http://paddymacspub.com/.http://www.rodmacdonald.net

March 24, Saturday, St Petersburg, TWO GENTLEMEN BAND, patio concert in the Driftwood neighborhood. 8 pm; doors open: 7:30 pm.   $20 minimum artist donation requested; $5 students & the un/underemployed. Info, reservations & directions:

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.thetwogentlemen.com/

 

March 24, Saturday, Sarasota,  HYMN FOR HER at the Rusty Hook, 3824 S Tuttle Ave. 10 pm. Info: 941.706.1071. http://www.hymnforher.com/.

 

March 24 - 25, Sat - Sun, Osprey Sarasota Folk Festival, headliners: Sam Pacetti, Roy Schneider, Gove Scrivenor, Mindy Simmons, at Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S Tamiami Tr.    Sat: 11 am – 10 pm (dinner break: 5 – 6 pm): evening concert: 6 pm; Sun: 11 am – 4 pm. Kids 15 & under free. Info: http://www.floridastateparks.org/OscarScherer/ or   http://www.sarafolk.org or   http://www.sarasotafolkfestival.org/

 

March 25, Sunday, Orlando , C. DANIEL BOLING, w/BACKINTYME opening, at Villa Conroy, 1521 W Ivanhoe Blvd. 2:30 pm. Jam session: 5 pm. $12 donation. Info: Sheila 407.679.6426 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.cffolk.org. http://www.danielboling.com/ http://backintyme.com/performances.php

March 25, Sunday, Tampa,  ACOUSTIC EIDOLON at the Unity of Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette Rd. 3 pm. Info: 239.278.1511 or http://www.unityoffortmyers.org/tp40/Default.asp?ID=175859. http://www.acousticeidolon.com

 

March 25, Sunday, Tampa, HYMN FOR HER at Ella’s Folk Art Cafe, 5119 N Nebraska Ave. 4 - 7 pm.  Info: 813.234.1000 or http://ellasfolkartcafe.com/Site_2/Home.html. http://www.hymnforher.com/

 

March 25, Sunday, Tarpon Springs, DONNA ULISSE & THE POOR MOUNTAIN BOYS at a Hoffman house concert & potluck dinner, 216 George St. Reserve in advance: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 7 pm. $15. Info: 727.937.6592 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.ourkindoffolk.com. http://www.donnaulisse.com/

 

March 25, Sunday, Orlando, ANDY McKEE w/ANTOINE DUFOUR, at the Plaza Theatre, 425 N Bumby. 8 pm; doors: 7 pm.   $16 - $26. Info & box office: 407.228.1220 or http://www.plazaliveorlando.com/. http://www.andymckee.com/ http://www.antoinedufourmusic.com/

 

March 26, Monday, Sarasota, No concert at the Sailing Squadron, due to the Sarasota Folk Club festival, March 24 & 25. Info: Jean 941.377.9256 or cell - 941.320.4774 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.sarafolk.org.

March 27, Tuesday, Bokeelia (Pineland), ROY SCHNEIDER & KIM MAYFIELD, Tarpon Lodge, 13771 Waterfront Dr. 6 - 9 pm. Venue: 239.283.3999 or http://www.tarponlodge.com/home/. http://www.royschneider.com/

 

March 27, Tuesday, Palmetto, RAY VILLADONGA, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com.

March 28, Wednesday, Sarasota, ROY SCHNEIDER at JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 S Packinghouse Rd. 7-10 pm. Info: 941.371.9358 or http://www.oldpackinghouse.net. http://www.royschneider.com/

March 28, Wednesday, Coral Springs, JUDY COLLINS at Coral Springs Center for the Arts,  2855 Coral Springs Dr. 8 pm. $40 - $50. Info: 954.344.5990 or http://www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com/home.cfm. http://www.judycollins.com/index1.php

 

March 28, Wednesday, Orlando, JAKE SHIMABUKURO, at the Plaza Theatre, 425 N Bumby. 8 pm; doors: 7 pm.   $20 - $30. Info & box office: 407.228.1220 or http://www.plazaliveorlando.com/. http://jakeshimabukuro.com/home/

March 29, Thursday, Naples, PATCHOULI at Evening on the Avenue, Fifth Ave S. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Info:  http://www.patchouli.net/

March 30, Friday, Northdale (Tampa), TOM NIELSON, in a Lunazoot house concert. Potluck: 7 pm; music: 8 pm. $15 suggested donation. Bring drinks & a covered dish to share & a folding chair. Info & directions: Susan: 813.962.0135 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.lunazoot.net. http://tomneilsonmusic.com/

 

March 30, Friday, Tallahassee, GRANT PEEPLES & THE PEEPLES REPUBLIK BAND, at The Mockingbird Café, 1225 N Monroe St. 8 pm. $10. Info & reservations: 850.222.4956 or http://www.mockingbirdtallahassee.com/. http://www.grantpeeples.com

 

March 30 – April 1, Fri - Sun, Brooksville, Spring Bluegrass Festival, Sertoma Youth Ranch, 1 1/2 miles east of I-75 (Exit 293) on County Road 41. On-site camping. Info, tickets & camping: 352.754.3082 or 863.984.8445 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://sertomayouthranch.org/Home.php.

 

March 31, Saturday, Eustis, MINDY SIMMONS at Olivia’s Coffeehouse, 113 N Bay St (US19) downtown. 7-10 pm. Reservations suggested. Info & reservations: 352.357.1887 or http://www.oliviascoffeehouse.com/.

 

March 31, Saturday, Sarasota,  ROY BOOK BINDER in a WSLR 96.5 FM concert,525 Kumquat Circle (one block north of Fruitville Rd, between Orange & Lemon Aves).  7:30 pm. $15 adv. Info & reservations: 941.894.6469 or http://www.wslr.org. http://www.roybookbinder.com

 

March 31, Saturday, Coral­ Springs, PAUL ASBELL in a Boumel house concert.  8 pm; doors open 7:30 pm. $15 adv/$20 door. Bring a dessert or healthy finger food snack to share. Reservations required. Info & directions: 954.341.0086 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.myspace.com/kolishamusic. http://paulasbell.com/

 

March 31, Saturday, West Broward Co., BILL WARD & ROD MacDONALD at the Shack in the Back, off I-75 at Sheridan exit. 8 pm. $20 artist donation. Concert is outdoors, under cover. Reservations required. Bring a dessert to share. Info & reservations: 954.880.0250 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.ellenbukstel.com. http://www.myspace.com/therealbillward

 

March 31, Saturday, Jacksonville, LARRY MANGUM’s Songwriters’ circle, w/guests SCOTT & MICHELLE DALZIEL, European Café & Listening Room, 5500 Beach Blvd. 8 pm. $10. Reservations: 904.399.1740 or http://ray.ticketleap.com.   Info: Ray: 904.635.4167 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.reverbnation.com/larrymangum http://www.dalziel.net/

 

March 31, Saturday, Ybor City, Talking Animals Music Night, WMNF concert; performers include: Rebekah Pulley, Sunset Bridge, at The New World Brewery, 1313 E 8th Ave. 8 pm. $8 adv/$10 door.   Info: 813.248.4969 or http://newworldbrewery.net/. WMNF: 813.238.8001 or http://www.wmnf.org/.

 

March 31, Saturday, Apalachicola, GRANT PEEPLES & THE PEEPLES REPUBLIK BAND, at The Dixie Theatre, 21 Avenue E. 8 pm. $20; season & group discounts available. Info & reservations: 850.653.3200 or http://dixietheatre.com/. http://www.grantpeeples.com

 
April 2012 - Calendar

April 2012 - Calendar
 Note: We do our best to ensure that the information contained in the calendar is accurate, based on information that is sent to us and information on the performers' websites.  However, all events are subject to change, so before you attend an event listed in the calendar, we suggest that you check with the producer or the venue to verify that the event is still taking place.

 

April 2012

 

April 3, Tuesday, Palmetto, JIM MASON, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com.

April 5, Thursday, Sarasota, FLORIDA MOUNTAIN BOYS at JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 S Packinghouse Rd. 7-10 pm. Info: 941.371.9358 or http://www.oldpackinghouse.net. http://floridamountainboys.com/

 

April 6, Friday, Lecanto, 3D BAND at the Woodview Coffee House, 2628 Woodview Ln (just off CR 491). Doors open: 6:30 pm. Talent showcase: 6:30 pm; feature: 8 pm & 9 pm. $7. Refreshments available. Info: Jim: 352.726.9814 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://woodviewcoffeehouse.org/.    http://www.3dband.com/

April 6 - 7, Fri - Sat, Dade City, Annual Florida Old Time Music Championship, Guests of Honor: Moonshine Holler (Bill Dillof & Paula Bradley), Pioneer Florida Museum, 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd. Rough camping only. Info: Jim Strickland: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 813.758.6591 or http://www.fotmc.org/. Museum info: 352.567.0262 or http://www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org

 

April 6 – 8, Fri - Sun, High Springs, Farm to Family Full Moon Festival, Gilchrist Fundraisers Music Stage,            2800 NE State Rd 47. Donations from proceeds go to local charities. Headliners: VERLON THOMPSON, SUE CUNNINGHAM. Gates open Thursday noon: jam tent and drum circle fire. Food vendors. Ticket price includes primitive camping & parking. Hookups now available. Info: Don: 386.462.1701 or 386.853.0614 (on show days) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.farmtofamilymusic.com/. Tickets: http://music.farmtofamily.com/buynow.html.

 

April 10, Tuesday, Palmetto, WENDY BARMORE, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com.

April 13, Friday, Coconut GroveJENNINGS & KELLER at Barnacle Under the Moonlight, Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy. 7 pm; gates open 6 pm. $7: ages 10 and up; $3: ages 6 – 9; free: 5 and under. Info: 305.442.6866 or http://www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle/Events.cfm. http://www.jenningsandkeller.com

 

April 13, Friday, Tallahassee, Contra Dance at the Tallahassee Senior Ctr, 1400 N Monroe St. Band: Wild Asparagus. Caller: George Marshall. 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Adults: $8; seniors over 55: $7, students: $5; children: $3. $1 off if you arrive by 7:30. Bring a snack to share. Info: Mary - 850.421.1559 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.tallydancer.com

 

April 13, Friday, Davie, (note: this month’s concert is on the 2nd Friday) CORMAC McCARTHY, featured performer at open mic, Your Big Picture Cafe, 4900 S University Dr, Suite 110. Open mic; 7:30 pm; concert: 9 pm. Folk club members: $5; non-members: $8. Venue: 954.252.5644. Info: 954.567.1990 or http://browardfolkclub.com/. http://www.cormac-mccarthy.com/

April 13, Friday, Gainesville, THE RELICS in a Sandhill Stage concert, Prairie Creek Lodge, 7204 CR 234. 8 pm. $20. Info & reservations: 352.373.1078 or 352.375.8739 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.conservationburialinc.org http://alachuaconservationtrust.org/images/PrairieCreekLodgeDirections.pdf.

 

April 14, Saturday, Deerfield BeachInaugural Storytelling Festival, Arboretum, Constitution Pk, 2841 W Hillsboro Blvd. Performers include: Rod MacDonald solo & w/Big Brass Bed. Free. Info: 561.289.6332.

April 14, Saturday, Palm Beach, JOE MULLINS & THE RADIO RAMBLERS and THE BOXCARS, featured at the 8th Annual Bluegrass in The Pavilion Concert, Flagler Kenan Pavilion, 1 Whitehall Way. 3 pm. $30. Info: 561.655.2833 ext. 27 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or   http://www.flaglermuseum.us or   http://www.flaglermuseum.us/programs/bluegrass-concert. http://www.radioramblers.com http://www.theboxcars.com/



April 14, Saturday, Coral­ Springs, MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE in a Boumel house concert.  8 pm; doors open 7:30 pm. $15 adv/$20 door. Bring a dessert or healthy finger food snack to share. Reservations required. Info & directions: 954.341.0086 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.myspace.com/kolishamusic. http://www.michaelchapdelaine.com/

April 16, Monday, Tampa, RY CUMING at Jaeb Theatre, David A. Straz Jr Centre for Performing Arts, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Pl. 7:30 pm. Season tickets available. Info: 813.229.7827 or 800.955.1045 or http://www.tbpac.org. http://rycuming.com/



April 17, Tuesday, Palmetto, GYPSY WIND, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com. http://www.gypsywindband.com/

April 20, Friday, Monticello, Kickoff concert for 4th Annual Southern Music Rising Festival, COBB BROTHERS, headliners, Monticello Opera House, 185 W Washington. 7 pm. $30. Venue/tickets: 850.997.4242 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.monticellofloridaoperahouse.com. Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.southernmusicrising.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-Cobb-Brothers-Bluegrass-Band/182650049654?sk=info

April 20, Friday, Punta Gorda, COPPER BOX w/STILL FRIENDS opening, Stevefest Concert Series, Punta Gorda History Park, 501 Shreve St. 7 – 10 pm. Suggested donation: $20; children under 12 free. Bring chairs; coolers OK. Info: 941.457.7183 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.musicbystillfriends.com/. http://copperboxsite.com/

April 21, Saturday, Monticello 4th Annual Southern Music Rising Festival, downtown Monticello (various outdoor stages) & Monticello Opera House. Folk, Old-time & Bluegrass music, Dancing, Crafts, Concerts, 6 stages. Over 40 performers including: Rowan Cunningham Band, Sharla June & the Mayhaws, Mimi & The Hearndogs, Roy Schneider, The New 76ers.   11 am; $15 for day pass; 12 & under free. Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.southernmusicrising.com/home.cfm

April 21, Saturday, Orlando, Central Florida Earth Day Celebration at east side of Lake Eola Park, 195 N Rosalind Ave. Performers include: Bill & Eli Perras. Great food & music. 10 am – 6 pm. Info: 321.331.1859 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://cfearthday.org/. Park: 407.246.2827.

 

April 21, Saturday, West Broward Co., SONiA at the Shack in the Back, off I-75 at Sheridan exit. 8 pm. $20 artist donation. Concert is outdoors, under cover. Reservations required. Bring a dessert to share. Info & reservations: 954.880.0250 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.ellenbukstel.com. http://www.soniadf.com/_nSite2012/index.html

 

April 21, Saturday, Eustis, LARRY MANGUM’s Songwriters’ circle, w/guest JEFF FRIBERG, 3rd Saturday for Folk, Trout Lake Nature Center. 8 pm. $10. Info: 352.357.7536 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.reverbnation.com/larrymangum

April 21, Saturday, Mt Dora, JOHN FRENCH at Mt Dora/Rocking Rabbit Brewing, 405 S Highland St. 8-11 pm. Info: http://www.mountdorabrewing.com. http://www.johnfrenchsongs.com


April 22, Sunday, Osprey, Earth Day, Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S Tamiami Tr.   10 am – 5 pm. Live music, kids activities, environmental booths. Free; food available for purchase. Info: 941.483.5956 or http://www.floridastateparks.org/OscarScherer.

April 22, Sunday, Coconut Grove,  Earth Day, Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy. 11am – 4 pm; GRANT LIVINGSTON performs noon - 3 pm. Free with park admission. Info: 305.442.6866 or http://www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle/Events.cfm. http://www.grantlivingston.com/

 

April 24, Tuesday, Palmetto, PANAMA RED, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com. http://panamaredmusic.com/

 

April 25, Wednesday, Tampa, PANAMA RED, South Tampa house concert. 8 pm; doors open: 7:30 pm. $10-$20 suggested artist donation. RSVPs required. Info: Gloria: 813.837.6572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.gloriasmusic.blogspot.com.  http://panamaredmusic.com/

April 26 – 29, Thu - Sun, Wilkesboro, NC  MerleFest 2012 at Wilkes Community College.   Info: 800.343.7857 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.merlefest.org orhttp://www.wilkescc.edu/

April 27, Friday, Tallahassee, Contra Dance at the Tallahassee Senior Ctr, 1400 N Monroe St. Band: Ferrets of the Mall (Aisha & Friends). Caller: Susie Rudder. 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Adults: $8; seniors over 55: $7, students: $5; children: $3. $1 off if you arrive by 7:30. Bring a snack to share. Info: Mary - 850.421.1559 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.tallydancer.com

 

April 27 - 29, Fri - Sun, Brooksville, String Break Music Festival, Sertoma Youth Ranch, 1 1/2 miles east of I-75 (Exit 293) on County Road 41. Camping available; register early. Tickets & camping: 352.754.3082. Info: 863.984.8445 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.riverhawkmusic.com or http://sertomayouthranch.org/Home.php or   http://www.lindentertainment.com/General_Pages/newhomepage.htm

 

April 28, Saturday, Lake Worth, Annual Lake Worth Music Festival, blues, folk, gospel, at the Cultural Plaza, downtown Lake Worth, between Lake & Lucerne Aves. Performers include: Rod MacDonald. Noon - 7 pm. Free. Info: Richard: 561.582.7600 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.lwrotary.org/page2/page2.html.

 

April 28 - 29, Sat - Sun, Barberville, Barberville Spring Frolic, Barberville Pioneer Settlement Park, 1776 Lightfoot Ln. Sat: 9 am – 5 pm; Sun: 9 am – 4 pm. Adults & children over 12: $6, Children 6-12: $4, Children 5 & under: free. Info: Settlement: 386.749.2959 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.pioneersettlement.org . Festival: Joe or Katie: 386.717.5123 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.folkfiddle.com/Barber.htm

 

April 29, Sunday, Orlando, HARPETH RISING, w/JESSE SAM OWENS opening, at Villa Conroy, 1521 W Ivanhoe Blvd. 2:30 pm. Jam session: 5 pm. $12 donation. Info: Sheila 407.679.6426 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.cffolk.org. http://harpethrising.com/

 

April 29, Sunday, Gainesville, THE GATORBONE BAND in a Sandhill Stage concert, Prairie Creek Lodge, 7204 CR 234. 4 pm. $20. Info & reservations: 352.373.1078 or 352.375.8739 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.conservationburialinc.org http://alachuaconservationtrust.org/images/PrairieCreekLodgeDirections.pdf. http://www.reverbnation.com/thegatorbonetrio

 

April 30, Monday, Sarasota, GRANT PEEPLES at the Sarasota Folk Club concert at the Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Open Mic 7:15, concert 8:30. $6 or more donation requested. Info: Jean 941.377.9256 or cell - 941.320.4774 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.sarafolk.org. http://www.grantpeeples.com

 

May 2012

 

May 1, Tuesday, Palmetto, REBEKAH PULLEY, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com.

May 3, Thursday, Sarasota, FLORIDA MOUNTAIN BOYS at JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 S Packinghouse Rd. 7-10 pm. Info: 941.371.9358 or http://www.oldpackinghouse.net. http://floridamountainboys.com/

May 8, Tuesday, Palmetto, LIZ PENNOCK & DR BLUES, featured act at Florida Folk Night, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7-10 pm; open mic, followed by featured performer. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com.

May 11, Friday, Coconut GroveDEBLOIS MILLEDGE at Barnacle Under the Moonlight, Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy. 7 pm; gates open 6 pm. $7: ages 10 and up; $3: ages 6 – 9; free: 5 and under. Info: 305.442.6866 or http://www.floridastateparks.org/thebarnacle/Events.cfm. http://www.reverbnation.com/debloismilledgeband

May 11, Friday, Tallahassee, Contra Dance at the Tallahassee Senior Ctr, 1400 N Monroe St. Band: tba. Caller: Richard Hopkins. 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Adults: $8; seniors over 55: $7, students: $5; children: $3. $1 off if you arrive by 7:30. Bring a snack to share. Info: Mary - 850.421.1559 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.tallydancer.com

May 11, Friday, Gainesville, GRETCHEN PETERS in a Sandhill Stage concert, Prairie Creek Lodge, 7204 CR 234. 8 pm. $20. Info & reservations: 352.373.1078 or 352.375.8739 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . http://www.conservationburialinc.org http://alachuaconservationtrust.org/images/PrairieCreekLodgeDirections.pdf.   http://www.gretchenpeters.com/

May 14, Monday, Tampa, CATIE CURTIS at Jaeb Theatre, David A. Straz Jr Centre for Performing Arts, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Pl. 7:30 pm. Season tickets available. Info: 813.229.7827 or 800.955.1045 or http://www.tbpac.org. http://catiecurtis.com/

May 19, Saturday, Mt Dora, JOHN FRENCH at Mt Dora/Rocking Rabbit Brewing, 405 S Highland St. 8-11 pm. Info: http://www.mountdorabrewing.com. http://www.johnfrenchsongs.com


May 21, Monday, Sarasota, Invitational Concert, w/BOB KILLIAN, JULIO ALIWALIS, GEORGE WORTHMORE, at the Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy. 7:30. No open mic. $6 or more donation requested. Info: Jean 941.377.9256 or cell - 941.320.4774 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://www.sarafolk.org http://www.georgeworthmore.com/pages/ http://aquarianquest.org/