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There is a real buzz going around and everyone is really excited! Beautiful Sarasota is the place to be in March where you will get the opportunity to hear and experience these true blues award-winning artists all on one stage, all in one day!
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As we make the ascension into 2018, we look back at 2017 with wonder at the exciting events that took place. Nationally, we witnessed a new presidency and a myriad of opinions and conversations that have ensued. Floridians and those in the tropics braced for a Category 5 hurricane when Irma blew in but thankfully, for many, it was a quieter event. We pray for those in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands who are still suffering. Locally we witnessed the generous spirit and collective energy of a community that comes together repeatedly to support one another. When word gets out that a member of our Sarasota family is in need, the masses unite. Yes, we are blessed to live in not only a beautiful, tropical paradise but one that beats with a wide-open, generous heart.
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SaraSolo Productions, Inc. presents Broadway actress and chanteuse Ann Morrison returning in her new cabaret show, MY FURNITURE SET, with Musical Director John Shirley. Performances are: Wednesday, November 15 at 7pm in Sarasota Florida at Home Resource Contemporary Furniture (741 Central Ave. Sarasota Fl 34236; reservations by email to mbush@homeresource.com, $15); Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 7pm in St. Petersburg Florida at the Furnish Me Vintage Furniture Store (1246 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, Fl 33705; reservations through Facebook Events @fmvintage, $15). On Wednesday, January 3, at 7pm, the show moves to New York City’s Feinstein’s/54 Below at 254 W 54th St. Cellar, NYC 10019, Tickets & Info: (646) 476-3551 or online at www.54below.com
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Within days of each other, two rock greats who both played at Woodstock on the same day, August 16, 1969, made appearances in the bay area! First on Friday night at the Amalie Arena was guitar legend, Carlos Santana and his band! Santana is #20 on Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Guitarists list. 70 year-old Santana has won 10 Grammys and 3 Latin Grammys with his blend of Latin rock fusion sound.
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WSLR Radio Presents “Americana Pioneer” singer-songwriter David Olney performing at FOGARTYVILLE in SARASOTA, FL on FRI., NOV. 10, 2017. He will be accompanied by bassist Daniel Seymour and performing a mix of his classic repertoire as well as songs from his newly-released “Don’t Try To Fight It” full-length album on Red Parlor Records.
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Country music fans came in droves to hear a who’s who of Nashville including Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban and along with the big guns, they got great local acts including The Billy Rice Band from Sarasota! Two Voice contestants from the current Season 13 representing Team Adam is Dylan Gerard and Team Blake’s Natalie Stovall gave the crowd a taste of their talents on the Sleiman stage.
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This time of year at Hunsader Farms isn’t just for corn maze wandering and trying to pick the perfect pumpkin at the annual Pumpkin Festival. It’s also time for one of the area’s most popular fundraisers, the Buddy Walk. The annual event on Saturday, October 21st aims to bring the community together and raise awareness, acceptance, and support for individuals with Down syndrome.
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One of my first “adult” records was “The Allman Brothers – Live at Fillmore East”. I heard “Whipping Post” on the FM Underground radio station and ran out to buy that record as fast as I could. I played that double album until it had grooves. I kept up with ABB success with hits like “Laid Back’s” single “Midnight Rider” and 1987’s “I’m No Angel” Being from the Sarasota area, there is the Allman connection everywhere from Gregg living here in the early 80’s to Dickey Betts being a resident.
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Ladies and gentlemen, mark your calendars because Sarasota’s Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announced the schedule for its 2017-18 season. Chock-full of Broadway hits, big name bands, dance troupes, tribute acts, and belting starlets, this year’s lineup has something for everyone.
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The 4th Annual Suncoast Blues Festival will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237. We are proud to announce our six headliners (in order of appearance): JAMES ARMSTRONG, ANDREW JR BOY JONES, DOUG MACLEOD, THORNETTA DAVIS, LURRIE BELL AND MONSTER MIKE WELCH/MIKE LEDBETTER BAND!
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The Sarasota County Fairgrounds is the new home for Thunder By The Bay! The fairgrounds are located close to hotels, downtown Sarasota, and offers excellent parking for RV’s and other types of camping.