Calendar
May 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.MAY 2012
May 15, Tuesday, Palmetto, GRANT PEEPLES, 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.grantpeeples.com
May 16, Wednesday, St Petersburg, 6 Songwriters & 1 Martin guitar, Grant Peeples, Mindy Simmons, Jillian Stein, Dylan Cowles, Dean Johanesen, Hideaway Café, 1756 Central Ave. 7 pm. $5. Info & tickets: 727.644.7895 or http://www.hideawaycafe.biz.
May 17, Thursday, St Petersburg, GRANT PEEPLES, w/ERIK ALVAR, Music & A Movie, N Straub Park, 5th Ave NE & Bayshore Dr. Music: 7 pm; movie: at dark. Movie: Rear Window. Free. Info: http://www.stpetepreservation.org/
May 17, Thursday, St Pete Beach, Swamp Folk Night, WHOLE TONES, GRANT PEEPLES, w/ERIK ALVAR, DAWG PETER PAT at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/.
May 17, Thursday, Delray Beach, ROD MacDONALD “On the Ave” at O’Connor’s, 210 NE 2nd St. 8 pm. Info: 561.330.0022. http://www.rodmacdonald.net
May 17, Thursday, Jacksonville, Ultimate Guitar Crossing, w/ERNIE EVANS, TAYLOR ROBERTS, ARVID SMITH, at the European Street Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/.
May 18, Friday, Jacksonville, REBECCA ZAPEN & FRIENDS at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St. Two shows: 11 am & 7:30 pm. Info: 904.355.7584 or http://www.fridaymusicale.com. http://www.zapen.com
May 18, Friday, St Petersburg, DRUID ROOTS, w/JOE FIRST opening, at The Sacred Lands “Music & A Meal” Series, 1700 Park St N. Take Park St to Elbow Ln, go west and turn left into gravel parking lot. Doors open 6:30 pm; concert: 7:30. $10. Healthy food/drinks available for purchase. Reservations & info: 727.432.9271 or 727.347.0354 or http://www.sacredlands.info. http://www.druidroots.com
May 18, Friday, Ormond Beach, Kickoff Concert for Ormond Beach Celtic Festival, Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N US 1. Info: Chuck: 386.352.5436 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://floridafolkmusic.org/ormondcelticconcert.htm. Venue: 386.676.3379 or 386.676.3375 (box office) or http://www.ormondbeach.org/index.aspx?NID=267. http://ormondbeachcelticfestival.com/
May 18, Friday, Melrose, GRANT PEEPLES, Prior Convictions CD Release Celebration, The Shakerag’s Artist’s Collective, 301 SR 26 (at Grove). 7:30 pm; doors open 7 pm. $10. Beverages & snacks available. Venue: 352.475.2924 or http://shakeragarts.org/.http://www.grantpeeples.com
May 19, Saturday, Yalaha, DOUG SPEARS 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.yalahabakery.com. http://www.dougspearsmusic.com
May 19, Saturday, Jacksonville, REBECCA ZAPEN at Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave. Rebecca performs 11:45 am – 2:10 pm. Info: http://www.riversideartsmarket.com. http://www.zapen.com
May 19, Saturday, Lakeland, KEVIN SO, Among Friends house concert. 7:30 pm; doors 6:30 pm. Suggested artist donation: $15 - $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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.amongfriendsmusic.com/. http://www.kevinso.com
May 19, Saturday, Eustis, PAUL CONSTANTINE 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.reverbnation.com/pauljconstantinejr
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 19, Saturday, Jacksonville, GRANT PEEPLES, Prior Convictions CD Release Celebration, European Café & Listening Room, 5500 Beach Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.grantpeeples.com
May 19 - 20, Sat - Sun, Ormond Beach, Ormond Beach Celtic Festival, Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Dr. Irish & Scottish Dancers, Celtic Musicians, Pipe Band, jam tents, workshops. Sat: 10 am – 8 pm. Sun: 10 am – 4 pm. Info: Chuck: 386.352.5436 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or http://ormondbeachcelticfestival.com/
May 20, Sunday, Tampa, tba , 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. Sweetwater: 813.887.4066 or http://sweetwater-organic.org/.
May 20, Sunday, Tampa, AMY CAROL WEBB, w/REBECCA ZAPEN opening, at the UU Church of Tampa, 11400 Morris Bridge Rd. 1 pm; doors open 12:30 pm. $12 adv/$15 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.gloriasmusic.blogspot.com. http://www.amycarolwebb.comhttp://zapen.com/
May 20, Sunday, Eustis, JUST IN TIME at Olivia’s Coffeehouse, 113 N Bay St (US19) downtown. 3-5 pm. Reservations suggested. Info & reservations: 352.357.1887 or http://www.oliviascoffeehouse.com/. http://justintimeoldtimemusic.com/
May 21, Monday, Sarasota, Invitational, round robin, w/JULIO ALIWALIS, BOB KILLIAN, 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.sarafolk.org. http://www.georgeworthmore.com/pages/http://aquarianquest.org/
May 22, Tuesday, Palmetto, THE WHOLETONES, 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 23, 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
May 23, Wednesday, Tallahassee, GRANT PEEPLES, Miller Landing House Concert. 8 pm. $15 artist donation. Info & reservations: Calynne: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.grantpeeples.com
May 24, Thursday, St Petersburg, REBEKAH PULLEY, Music & A Movie, N Straub Park, 5th Ave NE & Bayshore Dr. Music: 7 pm; movie: at dark. Movie: Sleepless in Seattle. Free. Info: http://www.stpetepreservation.org/
May 24, 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/.
May 24, Thursday, Jacksonville, ROD PICOTT & AMANDA SHIRES at the European Street Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.rodpicott.com/http://amandashires.squarespace.com/
May 25, Friday, Tampa, WMNF presents PAUL THORN (solo), w/ AMANDA SHIRES & MAGGIE COUNCIL, at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Rd (at Nebraska). 8 pm. $20. Info: 813.971.0666 or http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com. Tickets: WMNF: 813.238.8001 or http://www.wmnf.org/. http://amandashires.squarespace.com/
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May 25 - 27, Fri - Sun, White Springs, 60th Annual Florida Folk Festival, Stephen Foster Folk Culture State Park, US 41. From I-75, Exit 439 (SR 136), east 3 mi, left on US 41. Camping & other lodging available in the area. Daily: $20 adv/ $25 gate. Weekend: $40 adv/$50 gate, Children 6 – 16, $4 adv/$5 gate (good all three days); children under 6, free. Adv tickets: ‘til 5/18. Park Info: 386.397.4478. Advance tickets (credit card): 877.635.3655. http://www.floridastateparks.org/folkfest/default.cfm
May 26, Saturday, Tampa, WMNF presents PAUL THORN BAND & BETH McKEE, at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Rd (at Nebraska). 8 pm. $20 adv/$25 door. Info: 813.971.0666 or http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com. Tickets: WMNF: 813.238.8001 or http://www.wmnf.org/. http://www.paulthorn.com/http://www.bethmckee.com/
May 26, Saturday, Orlando, JOHN PRINE at the Plaza Theatre, 425 N Bumby. 8 pm; doors: 7 pm. $68. Info & box office: 407.228.1220 or http://www.plazaliveorlando.com/. http://www.johnprine.net/
May 27, Sunday, Tampa, DAVID DAWSEY & REBEKAH PULLEY, 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. Sweetwater: 813.887.4066 or http://sweetwater-organic.org/.
May 27, Sunday, St Petersburg, ROD PICOTT & AMANDA SHIRES at The Studio@620, 620 First Ave S. 8 pm. $20; $15 students/seniors. Info: 727.895.6620 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.studio620.org/620/. http://www.rodpicott.com/http://amandashires.squarespace.com/
May 29, Tuesday, Palmetto, JAYNE KELLI, 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 29, Tuesday, Tampa, JUBAL’S KIN, w/TRINITY RIVER BLUEGRASS, at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Rd (at Nebraska). 7 pm. $7 adv/10 door. Info: 813.971.0666 or http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com. http://www.jubals-kin.com/homehttp://trinityriverbluegrass.com/index.html
May 31, Thursday, St Petersburg, LANCE LUBIN & THE CLEARWATER BLUEGRASS REVIEW, Music & A Movie, N Straub Park, 5th Ave NE & Bayshore Dr. Music: 7 pm; movie: at dark. Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Free. Info: http://www.stpetepreservation.org/
May 31, Thursday, St Pete Beach, BETTY LOU FOX & THE DIRTY BASTARDS at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/.
May 31, Thursday, Sarasota, BELMONT & JONES at JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 S Packinghouse Rd. 7-10 pm. Info: 941.371.9358 or http://www.oldpackinghouse.net. http://www.facebook.com/belmontandjones
June 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.JUNE 2012
June 1, Friday, Winter Garden, MOUNTAIN BREW at Centennial Gazebo, Plant St; historic downtown, next to the fountain. 7 - 9 pm. Free. http://www.mountainbrew.net
June 1, Friday, Davie, JOHN BUTLER, 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://johnrbutler.com/index.html
June 1, Friday, N. Miami, MATTHEW SABATELLA & THE RAMBLING STRING BAND, BALLAD OF AMERICA, at the Luna Star Café, 775 NE 125th St. 8 – 10:30 pm. $10 donation. Venue: 305.799.7123 or http://www.lunastarcafe.com. http://www.balladofamerica.com
June 1, Friday, St Petersburg, BELMONT & JONES at Dave’s Aqua Lounge, 10820 Gandy Blvd. 9:30 pm – 12 midnight. Info: Dave’s: 727.576.1091 or http://www.davesongandy.info/. http://www.facebook.com/belmontandjones
June 1 - 3, Fri - Sun, High Springs, Farm to Family Full Moon Festival, Gilchrist Fundraisers Recreation & Music Park, 2800 NE State Rd 47. Donations from proceeds go to local charities. Performers include: Amanda & Scott Anderson, Quartermoon, New 76ers. 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.farmtofamilymusic.com/. Tickets: http://music.farmtofamily.com/buynow.html.
June 2, Saturday, Eustis, BARDIC ROSE 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://bardicrose.com
June 2, Saturday, Jacksonville, Songwriters’ Circle Anniversary, LARRY MANGUM, MIKE SHACKELFORD, JAMIE DEFRATES, European Café & Listening Room, 5500 Beach Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.reverbnation.com/larrymangumhttp://www.mikeshackelford.comhttp://www.jamiedefratesmusic.com
June 3, Sunday, Tampa, BELMONT & JONES at Independent Bar & Cafe, 5016 N Florida Ave. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Venue: 813.341.4883 or http://www.independenttampa.com. http://www.facebook.com/belmontandjones
June 5, Tuesday, Palmetto, LARRY MANGUM, 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.
June 7, Thursday, St Pete Beach, LARRY MANGUM at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/.
June 7, Thursday, Jacksonville, JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALLSTARS at the European Street Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd. 7 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.kellyscottmusic.com/swampdog/index.htm
June 7, Thursday, Palmetto, BELMONT & JONES, Kojak’s Rib House, 1631 8th Ave W. 7 - 9:30 pm. Info: 941.729.8986 or http://www.kojakspalmetto.com. http://www.facebook.com/belmontandjones
June 8, Friday, St Petersburg, PORCHDOGS DUO at Ricky P’s Orleans Bistro, 1113 Central Ave. 6:30 – 10 pm. Info: 727.821.4061 or http://www.rickyps.com. http://www.porchdogs.net
June 8, Friday, High Springs, BELMONT & JONES, The Dive Pub & Grub, 25 NE 1st Ave. Info: 386.454.5700 or http://madhatters-cafe.com/ . http://www.facebook.com/belmontandjones
June 8, Friday, Sarasota, RADIO FREE CARMELA at JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 S Packinghouse Rd. 7-10 pm. Info: 941.371.9358 or http://www.oldpackinghouse.net. http://www.radiofreecarmela.com
June 8, Friday, Tallahassee, Contra Dance at the Tallahassee Senior Ctr, 1400 N Monroe St. Band: Long Forgotten String Band. 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.tallydancer.com
June 9, Saturday, Withlacoochee, 2 PM (Pete Hennings, Pete Price, Mike Jurgensen), Withlacoochee Area Residents concert, at Pepper Creek Terrace Rm, Visitor’s Ctr, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd (US19). 7 - 9 pm. Suggested tax deductible donation: $10. Info: 352.795.4506 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.warinconline.com or http://www.floridastateparks.org/homosassasprings/default.cfm. http://mikejurgensen.com/2pm.htm
June 9, Saturday, Eustis, GARRISON DOLES 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://garrisondoles.com/
June 9, Saturday, Jacksonville, LITTLE MIKE & THE TORNADOES, European Café & Listening Room, 5500 Beach Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/.
June 11, Monday, Daytona Beach, “MRS KATE” CARPENTER presents “Dreamin’ Green with Mrs Kate”, City Island Library, 105 E Magnolia St. 2 pm. Info: 386.257.6036. http://www.mrskate.com
June 12, Tuesday, Palm Coast, “MRS KATE” CARPENTER presents “Dreamin’ Green with Mrs Kate”, Flagler County Library, 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy. 9:30 am (preschool) & 11 am (school age). Free, but tickets required. Info: 386.446.6764. http://www.mrskate.com
June 12, Tuesday, Palmetto, JIMMY PAYNE, 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.
June 12 - 15, Tue - Fri, Independence, VA, Peach Bottom Farm Fiddle & Strings Camp. All ages & levels of strings players welcome. Info: Patty, 276.773.2181 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.peachbottomfarm.com/fiddleCamp.html
June 13, Wednesday, Port Orange, “MRS KATE” CARPENTER presents “Dreamin’ Green with Mrs Kate”, Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Cir. 10 am. Info: 386.322.5152. http://www.mrskate.com
June 13, Wednesday, Ormond Beach, “MRS KATE” CARPENTER presents “Dreamin’ Green with Mrs Kate”, Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St. 2:30 pm. Info: 386.676.4191. http://www.mrskate.com
June 14, Thursday, Deltona, “MRS KATE” CARPENTER presents “Dreamin’ Green with Mrs Kate”, Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. 2:30 pm. Info: 386.789.7207. http://www.mrskate.com
June 14, Thursday, St Pete Beach, RAY VILLADONGA at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/.
June 14, Thursday, Jacksonville, STEPHEN SIMMONS at the European Street Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.stephensimmonsmusic.com
June 15 - 16, Fri - Sat, Black Mountain, NC, 3rd Annual WNC Highlands Celtic Festival at Pisgah Brewing Co. Performers include: Albannach, Rathkeltair, Marcille Wallis. Info: 828.280.3355 or http://www.celticheritageproductions.com/wnc.htm
June 16, Saturday, Lakeland, MIKE JURGENSEN, Among Friends house concert. 7:30 pm; doors 6:30 pm. Suggested artist donation: $15 - $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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.amongfriendsmusic.com/. http://www.mikejurgensen.com
June 16, Saturday, Eustis, THE FRENCH CONNECTION 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.johnfrenchsongs.com
June 16, Saturday, Jacksonville, ROD MacDONALD, European Café & Listening Room, 5500 Beach Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.rodmacdonald.net
June 16, Saturday, Tampa, WMNF presents “Good Vibrations” Brian Wilson’s 70th Birthday Party/Tribute, w/20 bands, at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Rd (at Nebraska). 4 pm – midnight; doors: 3 pm. $12 adv/$15 door. Kids under 12: free. Info: 813.971.0666 or http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com. WMNF: 813.238.8001 or http://www.wmnf.org/.
June 19, 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.
June 21, Thursday, St Pete Beach, DEAN JOHANESEN at Florida Folk Night at The Sloppy Pelican, 677 75th Ave. 6 - 10 pm. Info: 727.360.7100 or http://www.sloppypelican.com/.
June 21, Thursday, Jacksonville, JOSHUA BOWLUS TRIO at the European Street Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.joshuabowlusmusic.com
June 23, Saturday, Eustis, BRIAN SMALLEY 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.reverbnation.com/briansmalley
June 23, 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
June 23, Saturday, Safety Harbor, REBECCA ZAPEN at Whistle Stop Grill & Bar, 915 Main St. 7:30 pm. Info: 727.726.1956 or http://www.whistlestopgrill.com. http://zapen.com/
June 23, Saturday, Jacksonville, TOMMY TALTON, European Café & Listening Room, 5500 Beach Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.tommytalton.com
June 24, Sunday, Orlando, TAMMERLIN, w/MAJA GITANA opening, 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.cffolk.org. http://www.tammerlin.com/http://www.majagitana.com/
June 25, Monday, Sarasota, LARRY MANGUM 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.sarafolk.org. http://www.reverbnation.com/larrymangum
June 26, Tuesday, Palmetto, MARIANNE FLEMING & MAGGIE COUNCIL, 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.
June 28, Thursday, Jacksonville, DAVID POOLER at the European Street Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/.
June 29, Friday, Winter Garden, PORCH DOGS at Centennial Gazebo, Plant St; historic downtown,
next to the fountain. 7 – 9 pm. http://theporchdogs.com
June 30, Saturday, Eustis, ROY BAKER BAND 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.roybakerband.com
June 30, Saturday, Lakeland, SARAH MAC BAND, Among Friends concert, Arts on The Park, 115 N Kentucky Ave (note location change). 7:30 pm; doors 6:30 pm. Cash bar. Tickets required: Becky: 863.640.1763 or Arts on The Park: 863.680.2787. Info: Becky: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.amongfriendsmusic.com. http://www.sarahmacband.com
June 30, Saturday, Jacksonville, BETH McKEE, European Café & Listening Room, 5500 Beach Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.bethmckee.com/
JULY 2012
July 3, Tuesday, Palmetto, RON & MARY & RAVEN & FRIENDS, 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.
July 6, Friday, Winter Garden, MOUNTAIN BREW at Centennial Gazebo, Plant St; historic downtown, next to the fountain. 7 - 9 pm. Free. http://www.mountainbrew.net
July 7, Saturday, Sarasota, note: change of venue: Annual 4th of July Potluck & Jam at the home of Fred Coury & Sarah Nolt, 651 Myakka Rd. 4 pm. Bring a dish to share; soft drinks, water, ice, utensils provided. Bring folding chairs. Overnight camping available. Info & directions: Fred or Sarah - 941.322.0176 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
July 7, Saturday, Tallahassee, Tallahassee Museum Swamp Stomp Music Festival at the Tallahassee Museum, 3945 Museum Dr. 4-9 pm. Info: 850.576.1636 or http://www.tallahasseemuseum.org/http://tallahasseemuseum.org/swampstomp
July 7, Saturday, Jacksonville, CHARLIE ROBERTSON & BILL SCHUSTIK, European Café & Listening Room, 5500 Beach Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.charlierobertsonmusic.com http://www.billschustik.com
July 9 - 13, Mon - Fri, Melrose, “MRS KATE” CARPENTER, singing all week long, with Primary Age Group, at Lake Swan Camp, 674 SR 26. Info: 352.475.2828. Registration: http://www.sedcma.org/Next%20Camp.htm. http://www.mrskate.com
July 12, Thursday, Jacksonville, BEAVER NELSON at the European Street Listening Room, 1704 San Marco Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.beavernelson.com
July 13, Friday, Tallahassee, Contra Dance at the Tallahassee Senior Ctr, 1400 N Monroe St. Band: Greasy String Band. 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.tallydancer.com
July 14, Saturday, Lake Wales, PORCH DOGS at the Gardens Summer Music Series, Bok Tower Gardens, CR 17A (Burns Ave). 7:30 pm; doors open 7 pm; dinner: 5:45 pm. $20 concert only; $40 concert & dinner. Info: 863.676.1408 or http://www.boktowergardens.org. http://theporchdogs.com
July 14, Saturday, Jacksonville, LARRY MANGUM & GOVE SCRIVENOR, European Café & Listening Room, 5500 Beach Blvd. 8 pm. Advance reservations by mail: Ray: 904.399.1740 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.myspace.com/mclewentertainment. Venue: http://www.europeanstreet.com/. http://www.reverbnation.com/larrymangum
July 20, Friday, Neptune Beach, “MRS KATE” CARPENTER presents “Dreamin’ Green with Mrs Kate”, Beaches Branch Library, 600 3rd St. 11 am. Info: 904.241.1141. http://www.mrskate.com
July 29, Sunday, Orlando, REBECCA ZAPEN, w/CHRIS KAHL opening, 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.cffolk.org. http://zapen.com/http://www.chriskahl.com
July 30, Monday, Sarasota, BILL & ELI PERRAS 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.sarafolk.org. http://www.bluesgotus.com
