BRADENTON — It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be correct. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see what bands you can catch at your favorite venues.
Hymn for Her
Birdrock Taco Shack
Friday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hymn for Her have been busy touring across the country and abroad over the past few years, injecting juiced-up backwoods country blues with a dose of desert rock psychedelia that has been described as “Hell’s Angels meets the Amish,” and “Hillbillies with electronics opening Pandora’s Box”
For their third release, “Hymn for Her Presents . . . Lucy and Wayne’s Smokin Flames”, the twosome kicked it into high gear. They traveled to Ghetto Recorders/Detroit to work with Jim Diamond. They recorded live & mixed 12 original songs in just one week.
The duo certainly covers a lot of musical territory in Smokin Flames. Their wild-eyed mash-up of country, blues and punk led U.K. music critic Steve Bennett to call H4H’s sound “a riotous, rocking roadkill stew,” while others have referenced such diverse bands as Captain Beefheart, Primus, X, R.L. Burnside, JS Blues Explosion and the Ramones.
Impressively, the two create their “ripsaw sounds” (Los Angeles Times’ Randy Lewis) with only a few instruments. Wayne (with the devilish voice), mainly playing the kick-drum, high-hat, acoustic guitar and harp, serves as the group’s rhythmic driving force. Lucy (of the fallen-angel voice) delivers a gritty squall on her “Lowebow” — a custom-made cigar-box guitar — “The Riff Monster.”
Their daughter would often take part on piano and vocals, which led to her joining the band. In 2022, the trio played 60 dates in Europe during the summer. The family band will be touring the US in 2023. No cover.
About the venue:
Located in Bradenton Florida's Village of the Arts, Birdrock Taco Shack is not your average taco joint, but a unique funky-fun taco spot and live music venue. Owner and chef David Shiplett (who also owns the popular Cottonmouth South Soul Kitchen) doesn't serve up just any tacos. Dave has worked as a Chef in San Francisco, San Diego, Sarasota, and now Bradenton. Dine inside the eclectic artsy shack or outdoors on the porch and back patio. Great food, cool people... and TACOS! 1213 13th Avenue West, Bradenton.
Synia Carroll Album Release
Fogartyville
Friday - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the release of Synia’s new CD, WATER IS MY SONG. A year in the making, Synia has assembled a delectable array of tunes punctuated with spoken word and rhythmic interludes. Using an eclectic blend of Jazz, Blues, Folk, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Synia explores the metaphoric role that water plays throughout the journey of our lives, highlighting various manifestations that we all share.
The Band: Tony Antonio – drums; Pete Carney – reeds; Brant Cuthbertson – bass; Mark DeRose – percussion; Tomas Pizzi – piano; Chuck Stevens – guitar; Brenda Watty – vocals. Cover $20-$30.
For tickets: Click here
About the venue:
Fogartyville is a special gathering place for those who truly appreciate music and community. Nothing draws people together like a shared musical experience, and the listening room atmosphere at Fogartyville enables people to fully appreciate that experience.
Kid Kentucky & the Badass Band
Motorworks Brewing
Friday - 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Kid Kentucky and the American Badass Band is the nation’s top Kid Rock tribute band, astounding Kid Rock fans nationwide. And by astounding, we do mean it’s quite an incredible Kid Rock experience when the band takes the stage.
Each and every night, audiences spend the first few songs of the show trying to grasp the concept that they are not actually seeing the real Kid Rock there in front of them!
The cameras come out, the jaws drop and the show kicks into high gear from the first note to the last, with an overall experience as close to the real thing as you can get!
Come see the show for yourself on April 19th at Motorworks!
About the venue:
Venue: BRADENTON’S BEER GARDEN AND TAPROOM - Join us for a lovely afternoon or evening in our famous Beer Garden under a 150-year-old oak tree or enjoy our Taproom that is full of our great beers, wine, spirits, and cocktails.
We strive to fine-tune award-winning craft beer delivered to satisfy anyone’s palate. Our beers and service are performance-driven, the same as the Hudson service center housed in our brewery during the 1940s and 50s.
Based on weather conditions, Live Music may be performed in the Taproom.
Black Snake Bayou Band
Jiggs Landing Outpost
Saturday - 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Black Snake Bayou Band is a hearty group of seasoned musicians that call the Sarasota area home. With infectious, danceable, Southern grooves, they take you on a high-wire journey through life as seen through the eyes of the renegade you wanna be. Where the good guy doesn't always win, and the rules don't always apply, and yet, truth and honor reign supreme. Their songs are a musical gumbo of rock, blues alternative country, and much, much more. No cover.
About the venue:
Jiggs Landing Outpost features a light menu, adult & soft beverages, snacks and Yoder's ice cream. Live music Thursdays through Sundays, 3 hours before sunset.
The Blues Pig Band
Origin Craft Beer & Pizza
Saturday - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The BLUES PIG Band has been playing classic blues tunes from Chicago, Texas, and New Orleans since 1997.
The BLUES PIG Band first came on to the local music scene in the Sarasota/Bradenton area of Florida in 1997. Many players have come and gone, but Sizzlin’ Steve (lead guitar and vocals) has kept BLUES PIG going, traveling up and down the West Coast of Florida. The current lineup features the return of long-time band member “Iron Mike” Kahl on bass guitar, Jeff Stern on drums, and Ms. Roberta Rodgers on back-up vocals and percussion!
Over the years, BLUES PIG has opened for national blues acts (Larry Garner, Lil’ Ed and Blues Imperials) at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa, and have had repeated performances at Kojak’s Palmetto Bluesfest. Other notable performances were “Blues-a-Palooza” at Hernando Beach, the Venice Blues Crawl, and the Longboat Key Kiwanis Lawn Party (9 years running). BLUES PIG has a strong fan base on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, having had long-standing gigs at notorious clubs such as the old D. Coy Ducks and Tiny’s Lounge, as well as having multiple appearances at festivals on Bridge Street (Bradenton Beach), the Tango Lounge on St. Armand’s Circle (Sarasota) and the Longboat Key Historical Society’s “Old Fashioned Fish Fry”. No cover.
About the venue:
Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe is neighborhood Cafe located at The Shoppes at UTC. Spirits, local craft beer, baked wings, salads and specialty pizzas! Live Music every weekend 6-9pm.
L.C. Williams & the Driver
Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen
Saturday - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
L.C. Williams and the Driver formed some years back in the central Maine area when Souder and Williams, who had been playing as a blues duo, joined forces with bass player Phil Pitula to create a trio with a more driving, electric sound. Guitarist Trent Souder and harp player Lauren Williams had been playing together in various blues outfits since the mid-nineties as The Taildraggers, The Marvin Lord Group, and Souder and Williams Blues Band. They hooked up with Phil Pitula, a veteran of such bands as Sistah Sadie, Nevah, and Hot Wax, to form the short-lived Sweet Northern Blues Band, which played festivals and local haunts for about a year. Pitula rejoined Souder and Williams to create the powerful stripped-down blues trio, then called The Blood Orange Martinis, whose old-school sound was in part due to Souder's use of a foot snare instead of a full drum kit.
Located now in St. Petersburg, Florida, L.C. Williams and the Driver enjoy performing as a full band, backed by some of the area's best rhythm sections, while also occasionally stripping down to play as a power trio when the occasion calls for it. There is no cover.
About the venue:
Cottonmouth - Bradenton Florida’s music venue serving southern soul cuisine and live music on our beautiful patio in the Village of the Arts. Dave Shiplett and crew will serve you and give you an evening you will long remember, with seating inside and outside and art from local artists on display. Cottonmouth is the place to hang and feed your soul.
Fish Fry Soiree Fundraiser for Reef Habitat
The Center of Anna Maria Island
Sunday - 12:00 p.m.
To create this artificial reef habitat, the Full Send Reef Habitat Inc. uses repurposed materials to create more safe places for our fish to inhabit, providing additional fishing opportunities and taking pressure off overfished spots. Tourism is Florida’s number one source of revenue, and with the growth rate in our state, Full Send Reef Habitat Inc. strives to keep our ecosystem strong. We want to keep Florida the fishing capital of the world. Our inspiration comes from a love of water, a passion for learning about the species that inhabit it, and a desire for future generations to have a sustainable and well-rounded fishery.
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