FLORIDA JAZZ & BLUES REGIONAL LIVE PERFORMANCE LISTINGS
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BROWARD COUNTY AREA
Ft. Lauderdale • Pompano • Davie • Hollywood • Hallandale • Sunrise
EAST-CENTRAL FLORIDA
Orlando • Cocoa • Melbourne
NORTHEAST
Ocala • Gainesville • JAX • St. Augustine • Daytona • New Smyrna Beach
NORTHWEST
Tallahassee • Panama City • Destin • Fort Walton Beach • Pensacola
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Jupiter • West Palm Beach • Lake Park • Palm Beach • Boca Raton • Delray Beach • Lake Worth
SOUTHWEST
Naples • Ft. Myers • Port Charlotte
WEST-CENTRAL
Sarasota • St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Lakeland
BROWARD COUNTY AREA
Metropolitan areas of:
Ft. Lauderdale, Pompano, Davie, Hollywood, Hallandale & Sunrise
FORT LAUDERDALE/WILTON MANORS
Amaturo Theater at Broward Center: 201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 MAP WEBSITE (954)462-0222 Gold Coast Jazz Society Live at the Amaturo 33rd Anniversary Jazz Concert Series 2024-25 TBA.
ArtServe: 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 MAP (954)462-8190 Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents another Community Engagement Series - "First Friday Jazz Jams 2024." This program local school students a chance to perform with a live backline of professional jazz musicians. The Jazz Jams are open to any jazz student from area middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities. Jazz students are invited to bring their instruments, their friends and family to participate in this open jam session. Audience members are welcomed and the general public is invited to attend to hear these young jazz lions. Parking and admission are free at ArtServe. 7:30-9:30pm. FREE! 2025 SEASON - TBA
Kelly Brothers Irish Pub: 3045 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 MAP WEBSITE (954)630-2856 NOV 7: The Lucky Losers Hosts Blues Over Easy Jam, 7pm. No Cover.
POMPANO BEACH / DEERFIELD BEACH
BaCA - Bailey Contemporary Arts: 41 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 MAP WEBSITE Pompano Beach Arts and Gold Coast Jazz Society Present another Community Engagement Series - A Taste of Jazz! monthly on each second Thursday. A Taste of Jazz at Bailey Contemporary Arts features entertaining and educational encounters with the musical genre, accompanied by wine tastings. Space is limited and these shows SELL OUT so make your reservations on Eventbrite today. No tickets sold at the door. OCT 10: A Taste of Jazz- Gold Coast Jazz Society musicians explore the origins and history of jazz., TICKETS.
Pompano Beach Cultural Center: 50 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 MAP WEBSITE JAN 24-25, 2025: Jazz Fest Pompano Beach. Details TBA.
EAST-CENTRAL FLORIDA
Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Brevard, Osceola, Okeechobee, Orange, Seminole, & Eastern Lake Counties, PLUS the metropolitan areas of Orlando, Cocoa and Melbourne
North of Palm Beach County, south of HWY 44, east of Route 27
Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum: 656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 MAP WEBSITE (407)628-8196 Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts at Casa Feliz Historic House. DEC 8: Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar - Love and Bossa Nova. 11a-1p. Admission is FREE. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. Please contact Melody Cortez for reservations: Email: melodycortez@live.com Phone: 407-636-9951.
Earl's Hideaway Lounge: 1405 Indian River Dr, Sebastian FL 32958 MAP WEBSITE (772)589-5700 FEB 16: Chris O’Leary Band.
Heidi's Jazz Club: 7 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 MAP WEBSITE (321)783-4559 OCT 13: Chris O’Leary Band, 7-10p. TICKETS; NOV 14: John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band,; 17: The Jimmys, 7pm, TICKETS.
Hop Life Brewery: 679 NW Enterprise Dr STE 101, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 MAP WEBSITE (772)249-5055 SEP 29: Treasure Coast Blues Society 2024 Regional International Blues Challenge, 2p.
Hub on Canal: 132 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 MAP WEBISTE (386)957-3924 NOV 9: The Luck Losers, 7pm.
Indian River Fairgrounds: 7955 58th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967 MAP WEBSITE Vero Beach Blues Festival. FEB 15: Chris O’Leary Band, TICKETS.
Lake Concord Park: 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707 MAP WEBSITE (407)262-7700x1507 City of Casselberry Latin Jazz and Art Festival - Lake Concord Park Concert Series. NOV 9: . Pat Travers Band (Alex Petrosky - drums and David Pastorius - bass) Headlines 12th Annual Craft Beer and Blues Festival! Sponsored by Trustco Bank and the Orange Blossom Blues Society. Music, food trucks, art exhibits and vendors. The event also will highlight some of the best local and regional craft beers available. 5-9p. FREE. INFO.
Rock & Brews: 6897 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 MAP WEBSITE (407)367-2840 OCT 18: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 7p; NOV 1: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 7p.
Terra Fermata Tiki Bar: 26 SE 6th St, Stuart, FL 34994 MAP WEBSITE (772)286-5252 OCT 3: Chris O’Leary Band.
MIAMI-DADE & THE KEYS
CUTLER BAY
The Moss Center (Previously known as the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center): 10950 SW 211th Street, Cutler Bay, FL 33189 MAP WEBSITE (786)573-5300 . NOV 9: Nicolas Bearde Sings Bacharach, accompanied by Nat Adderley Jr on piano.
MIAMI/MIAMI GARDENS/N MIAMI/ MIAMI SHORES
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater: 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136 MAP WEBSITE SUNSHINE JAZZ ORGANIZAION - Preserving A Legacy And Illuminating The Future Of Jazz Music. OCT 4: Grupo Samambria, 8pm, TICKETS. NOV 1: Richard Bona, 8pm, TICKETS.
The Fish House: 10000 SW 56th St # 41 (Miller Road) Miami, FL 33165 MAP WEBSITE (305)595-8453 CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF BUSINESS! Every Wed: Jazz Jam w/ Special Guest 7-10pm, $7 Music Cover; Every Thurs: Best Blues Jam (Jam hosts: Rachelle Coba – Guitar/Vocals, Darrell Raines – Guitar, Conrad Itchener – Bass, Ray Robinson - Drums), 7-10pm; , $7 Music Cover; Every Fri, 7:30-10:30pm ~ $7 Music Cover; and Every Sat, 7:30-10:30pm ~ $7 Music Cover; with featured musicians. SEP 12: Best Blues Jam (Rachelle Coba, Guitar/Vocals, Darrell Raines - Guitar, Conrad Itchener - Bass, Ray Robinson - Drums), 7-10pm; ; 13: Miguel Rodriguez Guitar, 7:30-10:30p; 14: Mike Gerber Piano, 7:30-10:30p; 17: The Breck Cherry Trio (Sofia Longa - Bass, Enzo Pulley - Drums, Breck Cherry - Trumpet), 7-10p; 18: Anthony Stanco Jazz Wednesday, 7pm-10pm; 19: Best Blues Jam (Rachelle Coba, Guitar/Vocals, Darrell Raines - Guitar, Conrad Itchener - Bass, Ray Robinson - Drums), 7-10pm; 20: Alex Hernandez Jazzy Born Day, 7:30-10:30p; 21: Degnis Bofill & Golpes Libres, 7:30-10:30p; 22: JECC Sunday, 5-8p; 25: Ben Beal Jazz Wednesday, 7-10p; 26: Best Blues Jam (Rachelle Coba, Guitar/Vocals, Darrell Raines - Guitar, Conrad Itchener - Bass, Ray Robinson - Drums), 7-10pm; 27: Gary Campbell Live, 7:30-10:30p; 28: Graham Wood Drout Iko Iko Blues, 7:30-10:30p; OCT 2: Dan Parrish Jazz Wednesday, 7-10p; 9: Wendy Pedersen & Jim Gasior Jazz Wednesday, 7-10p.
WLRN Radio: Miami wlrn.org Every Mon-Fri: Evenin' Jazz. Every Sun: Folk & Acoustic Music with Michael Stock, 2-5pm. Every Sunday: Ted Grossman's Night Train, 8pm to Midnight. Re-broadcasts of historic big band jazz events.
MIAMI BEACH / NORTH MIAMI BEACH / SOUTH MIAMI BEACH
Alan and Diane Lieberman Theater at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC: 18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach, FL 33180 MAP WEBSITE (305)932-4200 x189 Jazz at the J! to Benefit MARJCC Programming. TBA
PINECREST
Pinecrest Gardens: 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156 MAP WEBSITE (305)669-6990 2024-25 Jazz Series live from the Banyan Bowl. 15th Annual Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens! NOV 2: The Hot Sardines; DEC 7: Saturday Night Jukebox; JAN 18: Big Chief Donald Harrison; FEB 8: Kandace Springs Trio; MAR 15: John Lloyd Young; APR 11: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. All Shows 8-10p. Season subscriptions now on sale for new subscribers. Single show tickets go on sale October 6, 2024. TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION.
Pinecrest Gardens: 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156 MAP WEBSITE (305)669-6990 2025 Tropical Nights Live from the Banyan Bowl. JAN 31: Celia Cruz Centennial Celebration 1925 - 2025. Experience a dazzling evening of glamour and tropical splendor, transporting you to 1950s Havana. Celebrate the centennial of Celia Cruz with an electrifying performance by Lucrecia and the Celia Cruz All Stars reimagining the Golden Era of Celia Cruz & la Sonora Matancera. (Additional, Separate from Series Subscription Show on Saturday, February 1, 2024 | 8 PM). FEB 28: Gafieira Rio Miami & Friends. Gafieira Rio Miami fuses samba, jazz, and soul inspired by the joyous, 20th-century Rio de Janeiro ballroom dance music known as samba de gafieira. The band revives the gafieira style, and adds funk grooves and jazz improvisation. APR 4: Chino Nuñez Orchestra. Experience a dynamic orchestral performance led by artist Chino Nuñez and his 14-piece orchestra, complete with rich musical arrangements. Multi-Grammy and Billboard Award-winning Chino Nuñez presents the evolution of salsa music, tracing its roots through the rich tapestry of jazz, mambo, merengue, and cha-cha. Single show tickets go on sale September 2024. TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION.
NORTHEAST
Metropolitan areas of
Ocala, Gainesville, JAX, St. Augustine, Daytona, New Smyrna Beach
North of Hwy 44 and East of Perry
AMELIA ISLAND / FERNANDINA BEACH
Atlantic Recreational Center: 2500 Atlantic Ave, Amelia Island, FL 32034 MAP WEBSITE Amelia Island Jazz Festival 2024. SEP 29: FREE COMMUNITY KICK-OFF CONCERT by the 21-piece UNF Jazz Ensemble 2, with special guests, directed by Dennis Marks. Noon-2pm, FREE. Food truck, Beyond Horizons, featuring a special Jazz Fest Lunch.
Courtyard by Marriott Amelia Island: 2700 Atlantic Ave, Amelia Island, FL 32034 MAP WEBSITE Amelia Island Jazz Festival 2024. SEP 29: Luna Fine Art Gallery Hosts Festival Opening Reception: ~Kick-Off to the 2024 Amelia Island Jazz Festival~, w/ 2024 AIJF Scholarship winner, Ayanna Nelson-Bass/Vocals, will play music alongside Les DeMerle-Drums, Bonnie Eisele-Vocals, Dr. Bill Prince-Sax, Clarinet & Flute and Doug Matthews-Keyboards. 6-8p; 30: SPONSOR PARTY, BECOME A SPONSOR; OCT 2: Jump, Jive And Wail / Swing Night – Concert & Dance w/ Les DeMerle Little Big Band, featuring the soulful vocals of Bonnie Eisele, 7-10p. TICKETS. OCT 3: Latin Jazz Concert & Dance Featuring Tony Cruz and the Latin Jazz Legends, 7-10p. TICKETS. OCT 4: Festival Headliner Grace Kelly Band, 7pm. TICKETS. OCT 5: Festival Headliner Marcia Ball Band, 7p. TICKETS. OCT 6: THE GRAND FINALE of the Festival! Dixie-to-Swing Jazz Brunch w/ The Spare Rib Six, Longineu Parsons – Trumpet, Dr. Bill Prince – Clarinet, Cameron Strine – Trombone, Mike Levine – Piano, Dennis Marks – Bass, Les DeMerle – Drums, plus Bonnie Eisele – Vocals and Special Guests. First Seating – 10:30 am. Second Seating – 1 pm. TICKETS.
The Decantery: 117 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 MAP WEBSITE Amelia Island Jazz Festival 2024. OCT 1: JAZZ & WINE TASTING - Featuring Les DeMerle on drums and vocals with Doug Matthews on piano, Paul Tafoya on trumpet, Ajax McDonell on saxophone, and Bonnie Eisele on vocals.. Show 1: 5–6:30pm & Show 2: 7–8:30pm. SOLD OUT.
Mocama Beer Company: 629 S 8th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 MAP WEBSITE Amelia Island Jazz Festival 2024. OCT 4: FRIDAY – LATE NITE JAM - Friday night headliner show ticket holders are invited to the Late Nite Jam at no extra charge. 10pm-midnight. TICKETS; 5: SATURDAY – LATE NITE JAM - Saturday night headliner show ticket holders are invited to the Late Nite Jam at no extra charge. 10pm-midnight. TICKETS.
GAINESVILLE / ALACHUA / MELROSE / MICANOPY
Heartwood Soundstage: 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 MAP WEBSITE (352)258-8557 North Central Florida Blues Society Concert Series. SEP 29: North Central Florida Blues Society 2024 Regional International Blues Challenge, 3-9p. CONTENDERS - Solo/Duo: Bill Ricci, Rick Guerry, Barry Brogan, Bear & Robert, Sauce Boss, Gator Bleu. - Bands: 4th Dimension, Sinkhole Serenaders, Jimmy Young & Passion, Blues Prescription. Individual show times TBA. TICKETS AND INFO.
Top Hog BBQ, Bourbon and Blues - Oaks Mall: 6419 West Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605 MAP WEBSITE FACEBOOK (352)663-1150. Kitchen & Bar Open 11am-9pm Sun-Thu and 11am-10pm Fri & Sat. SEP 20: Americana Bluesman Bill Ricci singing the "Rib Shack Blues", 6:30-9:30pm; 27: Bear & Robert, 6:30-9:30pm; OCT 4: Dr Jules Cool Blues Trio, 6:30-9:30pm; NOV 8: Americana Bluesman Bill Ricci singing the "Rib Shack Blues", 6:30-9:30pm; . No Cover. Full Bar and Menu.
OCALA
Reilly Arts Center - NOMA Black Box Theater: 500 NE 9th Street Ocala, FL 34470 MAP WEBSITE (352)351-1606 OCT 4: Blues in the Box: Chris O’Leary Band., 7:30. TICKETS. NOV 15: John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band,
ORMAND BEACH
Rockefeller Gardens: 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 MAP WEBSITE Ormond Beach LIVE Music Festival. OVER 100 ACTS on 13 STAGES (Featuring Rock, Blues, Country, Folk, Jazz and more) SEP 28: Bill Ricci with Gail Brown. Time TBD.
PALATKA
Palatka Country Feed and General Store: 2420 Reid St, Palatka, FL, 32177 MAP WEBSITE Fall Market Day (9a-2:30p). OCT 19: Bridget Kelly Band, Time TBA. FREE.
JACKSONVILLE / JACKSONVILLE BEACH
Beluthahachee: 1523 State Road 13 Jacksonville, FL 32259 MAP WEBSITE (904)206-8304 Sundays at Stetson's Acoustic Folk Music Concert Series. Each month, this folk music series features a different musician or group — one who carries on the tradition and values of Stetson Kennedy. OCT 13: Songs For Stetson; NOV 24. Grant Peeples; DEC 8: Feed Your Neighbors. 2PM. Suggested donation of $10 per attendee appreciated.
Jax Craft Beer: 9825 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 MAP WEBSITE (904)559-9942 AUG 30: Craft & Chords - All Original Music Night Featuring Bill Ricci, 4-7p. No Cover. Inside. FACEBOOK EVENT.
Mudville Music Room: 3104 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 MAP WEBSITE (904)352-7008 DEC 8: Kelly/Scott Jazz Sextet “Annual Mudville Jazzy Christmas Concert!” Lisa Kelly/vox, JB Scott/tpt, Bill Prince/sax, Jeff Phillips/pno, Dennis Marks/bs, Clyde Connor/dms , $15, 6pm.
St. Augustine
Cafe 11: 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080 MAP WEBSITE (904)460-9311 OCT 6: Chris O’Leary Band, 8p. TICKETS. NOV 13: John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band,
WHITE SPRINGS
Stephen Foster State Park: 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive White Springs, FL 32096 MAP WEBSITE (877)635-3655. Florida Folk Fest. MAY 24-26, 2025
NORTHWEST
Metropolitan areas of:
Tallahassee, Panama City, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola
West of Perry
Blue Tavern: 1206 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 MAP WEBSITE FACEBOOK (850)212-5204 RECURRING EVENTS: Tuesday is Blues Day - Enjoy old style blues every Tuesday Bluesday 8-10pm; Musical Happy Hours Tues, Wed & Thu (5pm); Five-Buck Free Jazz every 2nd Thur; Every Thur/Fri/Sat Evenings - Local, Regional & National Artists of great talent, stature and renown. Please note: All cover charges for entertainment are paid at the bar with patrons' food/drink tabs. We don't have reservations or advance ticket sales. SEP 20: 5p - Two Clever, 8p - Jus' Funk & Tallanasty; 21: 4p - Traditional Irish Session, 7p - Halfway to St Paddy's Day!, ; 24: 5p - Shape Note Singing, 8p - Bluesday w/ Belmont & Jones; 25: 5p - Bronwyn & Friends, 7:45 PM Open Mic Night; 26: 5p - Conor Churchill, 7p - fREADom! Banned Books Reading & Film; 27: 5p - Greg Brown, 8p - Mike Lagasse & Reptile Dysfunction; 28: 4p - Old Time Jam, 8p - June Star. . SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE AND UPDATED CALENDAR.
George Core Park: 200 Miss Zola's Dr, Port St Joe, FL 32456 MAP (850)731-1058 Forgotten Music Festival: (Saturday and Sunday Music 1-7:30p). SATURDAY, OCT 5: 4:20-5:30 pm- Eden Brent. TICKETS.
Paradise Bar & Grill: 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach 32561 MAP WEBSITE (850)916-5087 Bar and kitchen open daily from 11am-11pm. From local acts to bands from across the world, Paradise hosts a variety of music styles, ranging from blues to roots to funk. On Sundays, the bands start playing at 3pm, and every other night (Monday-Saturday), the live music starts at 6pm. All events are free and open to the public. “You never know who might be playing in Paradise!” Music nights are seasonal - check CALENDAR for shows. Paradise Inn, adjacent to Paradise Bar & Grill is a vintage waterfront motel providing a unique and classic Old Florida experience on the Emerald Coast.
Seville Quarter (Lili Marlene’s): 130 E Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502 MAP WEBSITE Every MON: Monday Night Blues Presented by Blues Society of Northwest Florida. Free with Seville Quarter Membership Card or normal admission charge, shows at 7:30pm.
The Sound Bar: 1105 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303 MAP WEBSITE (850)320-2859 EVERY THUR: Blues Jam, 6:30-8p. SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL MUSIC SCHEDULE.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Metropolitan areas of:
Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Lake Park, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Lake Worth
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Arts Garage: 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, FL, 33444 MAP WEBSITE (561)450-6357 OCT 11: Chris O’Leary Band, 8p. TICKETS.
Boca Black Box Center for the Arts: 8221 Glades Road #10, Boca Raton, FL 33434 MAP WEBSITE (561)483-9036 OCT 10: Eden Brent.
Café Centro: 2409 N. Dixie Hwy, WPB FL 33407 MAP WEBSITE (561)514-4070 EVERY SUN : Susan Merritt Jazz Trio ProAm Jam (Susan Merritt - bass, Marty Campfield - drums, Gianni Bianchini - piano/vocals), 6:30-9:30pm.
Crazy Uncle Mike's: 6450 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487 MAP WEBSITE (561)931-2889 NOV 14: Eliza Neals, 7pm, TICKETS.
E.R. Bradley's:104 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 MAP WEBSITE (561)833-3520 NOV 3: The Lucky Losers, 6-9p.
Northwood Art & Music Warehouse: 933 28th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 MAP WEBSITE (561)425-9040 Northwood Art & Music Warehouse is a collaborative music venue and art studio designed to cultivate community, creativity, and positive vibes. Northwood Art & Music offers guests a relaxed, yet cultural and vibrant atmosphere to enjoy a good local beer amongst friends and neighbors. All shows 7pm unless otherwise stated. CLOSED FOR SUMMER - REOPENING OCT 13.
Radcliffe's Speakeasy & Supper Club: 411 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach FL 33483 (Located behind the Wine Room Kitchen and Bar via alley entrance) MAP WEBSITE 561-243-WINE(9463) Dinner reservations requested ONLINE or by phone at 561-243-WINE(9463). Step into Radcliffe's Speakeasy & Supper Club via the "secret alley entrance" behind The Wine Room Kitchen and Bar and discover the revival of a historic Delray Beach hidden treasure. We are excited to offer the area’s most unique dining and entertainment experience. Enjoy live jazz and R&B performances while indulging in our eclectic upscale menu, whimsical cocktails, and Wine Spectator "Best Of" award-winning selection of wines. Follow us on Instagram @wineroomdelray to see the password of the day. Dress Code- "Smart Casual". No hats, cutoff jeans, swim wear, or sweatpants. This schedule is TYPICAL of hours and musicians, and variations are to be expected. Why? Because this is JAZZ, that's why!: Every Wed: JP Soars & The Red Hots, 9p-midnight; Every Thu: Paul Batitsky, 7-11p; Every Fri: Nate Skinner and the Late Nighters, 9p-midnight; Every Sat: Jaui Schneider, 5:30-8:30p; Susan Merritt and Fowl Play (Susan Merritt - bass, Gianni Bianchini - keys/vocals, Karl Ott - drums), 9p-midnight. No cover. Food and beverage minimums required.
Sunset Cove Amphitheater: 20405 Amphitheater Circle Boca Raton, FL 33498 MAP WEBSITE Boca Blues Festival. NOV 16: John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band; 17: Jimmy Carpenter, Noon; Ray Fuller and the BluesRockers, 2p. TICKETS.
SOUTHWEST
Metropolitan areas of:
Naples, Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte
North of The Keys through Punta Gorda, west of Dade/Broward/Palm Beach
(Monroe, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte & Lee Counties)
Arts Bonita: Center for Arts Bonita Springs: 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 MAP WEBSITE (239)495-8989 OCT 12: Chris O’Leary Band, 7:30p. TICKTS.
Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33905 MAP WEBSITE OV 2: The Lucky Losers – Backyard Blues Fest, 2pm, $20 at Door; 16: Jimmy Carpenter – Backyard Blues Fest, 2pm, $20 at Door; DEC 7: Tas Cru, 8pm, $20 at Door.
Cape Cabaret: 4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904 MAP WEBSITE (239)549-3000 OCT: 11: Eden Brent; NOV 16: The Jimmys, 7-10pm, TICKETS.
Englewoods on Dearborn: 362 West Dearborn St., Englewood, FL 34223 MAP WEBSITE (941)475-7501 NOV 12: John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band, 7pm. 13: Eliza Neals, 7pm; 14: The Jimmys, 7pm.
Sandbar Tiki & Grille: 1975 Beach Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 MAP WEBSITE (941)460-8280 SEP 21: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 7p; NOV 29: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 7p.
WEST-CENTRAL
Metropolitan areas of:
Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Lakeland
North of Port Charlotte to Route 44 and east to Route 27
3 Daughters Brewing: 222 22nd St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33712 MAP WEBSITE (727)495-6002 OCT 10: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 1p; NOV 29: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 1p.
88 Live Piano Bar: 6640 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210 MAP WEBSITE (310)424-0106 NOV 10: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 6p.
Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen - Village of the Arts: 1114 12th St W., Bradenton, FL 34205 MAP WEBSITE (941) 243-3735 NOV 13: The Jimmys, 7pm; 16: Eliza Neals, 7pm. CALL FOR RESERVATIONS AND MENTION JAZZ BLUES FLORIDA.
Florida Sand Music Ranch: 85 Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602 MAP WEBSITE Camping with the Blues 2024. OCT 18: Sheba The Mississippi Queen, 6:40p, TICKETS & INFO.
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center: 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL 34236 MAP WEBSITE OCT 20: Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion; DEC 14: Mean Mary.
HCC Ybor City Campus Performing Arts Building - Mainstage Theatre: 1411 East 11th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 MAP WEBSITE HCC Visual & Performing Arts Series with Tampa Jazz Club 2024-25 Season Series. OCT 13: Jack Wilkins – An Afternoon at Blue Note; NOV 3: TBA; DEC 8: TBA; JAN 12: TBA; FEB 2: TBA; MAR 9: TBA; APR 27: TBA. All Shows 3p. INFO.
Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails: 1111 Central Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 MAP WEBSITE (727)873-6664. SEP 10: 2nd TUESDAY LOVE & BOSSA NOVA w/ Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar w/ Joe Porter - Bass, Jean Bolduc - Drums, Patrick Bettison - Keys. 7-10pm, JBF in the house!; FREE. Limited seating/space. Get there early!
Ka' Tiki: 8803 West Gulf Blvd, Sunset Beach, FL 33706 MAP WEBSITE (727)360-2272 NOV 9: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 7p.
Leo’s Live: 5263 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813 MAP WEBSITE (863)619-6799 NOV 8: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 9p.
New Tampa Performing Arts Center: 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa, FL 33647 MAP WEBSITE New Tampa Performing Arts Center - Tampa Jazz Club 2024-25 Jazz Series. SEP 28: James Suggs – Miles Davis Tribute, TICKETS; OCT 28: Tom Brantley – J.J. Johnson Centennial, TICKETS; MAR 5: Scotty Wright – Whitney James with La Lucha, TICKETS; MAY 21: Diego Figueiredo & Ken Peplowski, TICKETS. MORE INFO.
OCC Road House: 10575 49th Street North Clearwater, FL 33762 MAP WEBSITE NOV 17: Eliza Neals, 12:30p. No Cover.
Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College: 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg FL 33701 MAP WEBSITE OCT 30: Sandy Atkinson and the True Loves Album release in vinyl and USB drives. With Cannon Quinn, Dean Germain, Dennis McCarthy and Jeff Davis. Hosted by Tampa Bay's Marvelous Marvin with special guest, Sarasota Slim. 7:30p, TICKETS.
Rock House Live: 207 Coronado Dr., Clearwater, FL 33767 MAP WEBSITE SEP 20: Phoenix 5, 7pm; OCT 4: Phoenix 5, 7pm, NOV 22: Phoenix 5, 7p; DEC 7: Phoenix 5, 7p.
Sheraton Sand Key Resort Hotel (ONE OF TWO ADJACENT VENUES): 1160 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 MAP WEBSITE Suncoast Jazz Festival 2024 indoors at the beach in beautiful Sand Key. NOV 22-24: Headliners: Diego Figueiredo - Brazil, Jason Marsalis - NOLA, Ken Peplowski - NYC, New Black Eagle Jazz Band - New England, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs - Michigan, Wycliffe Gordon - Georgia, Theo Valentin, Davy Jones, Jon-Erik Kellso. Jazz Bands & Personalities: Adrian Cunningham, Professor Cunningham and His Old School - Global, Al Downing All Stars - FL, Bakey and Betty - FL, Daniela Soledade - Brazil, FL, Dave Bennett Quartet - MI , Davy Jones and the Suncoast Seven with Tom Hook - FL, NOLA, Don Mopsick - FL, Eddie Metz - FL, Heather Thorn - FL, James Suggs - FL, James Wall - FL, Jon-Erik Kellso and the EarRegulars with John Allred - NYC, Heather Thorn - FL, La Lucha - FL, Naples Jazz Society Jazz Band - FL, Nate Najar - FL, Pepper and Fine Thyme - FL, St. Louis Stompers - St. Louis, Synia Carroll - FL, Theo Valentin – FL.
Sparkman Wharf: 615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 MAP WEBSITE OCT 6: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 1pm; NOV 23: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 6pm.
The Gator Club: 1490 Main St. Sarasota FL 34236 MAP WEBSITE (941)366-5969 NOV 11: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 9:30p; DEC 6: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 9:30p; 27: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 9:30p.
Thunderbird Beach Resort: 10700 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 MAP WEBSITE (800)367-2473 OCT 26: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 4:30p; NOV 17: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 4:30p; DEC 15: The Phoenix 5 (funk, soul & reggae), 4:30p.