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The performance area covered by the Sarasota Folk Club is from Bradenton south to Punta Gorda. These events listings are gathered from the FOFF Newsletter, performers, or venues and are offered as a service to fellow folkies. Any area folk performer or folk venue may contact carolyn.dunn@usa.net to have a folk concert or performance listed on this web page or to make a correction in a listing.

July 3, Friday, Sarasota, PASSERINE will be performing at the Sarasota Olive Oil Co, 500 Central Avenue, 7:30-10:30. Passerine is comprised of Carmela Pedicini (vocals and acoustic guitar), Tanya Radtke (vocals and acoustic guitar), David Brain (dobro), and Miles Tweed (upright bass). Passerine’s distinctive sound combines vocal harmonies, the ringing tones and crisp rhythms of an acoustic guitar, the haunting voice of the dobro (resonator slide guitar), the resonant lows of an acoustic bass. With this unusual arrangement of voices and instruments, Passerine offers a fresh take on traditional folk and bluegrass music as well as a repertoire of original songs that range from sweet ballads to the edgier side of contemporary Americana. Info: brain@ncf.edu

July 3, Friday, Sarasota, BUD BUCKLEY at Stingray's Grille, 6260 Lake Osprey Dr, Sarasota. 7pm - 10pm. That's right off of University Prkway at Lakewood Ranch. He's playing in the bar of this very nice restaurant. Check their site: www.stingraysgrill.com,www.BudBuckley.com

July 4, Saturday, Sarasota, Annual 4th of July Potluck & Jam at the Hewitt’s, 1625 Vereda Verde. 5 pm. Sponsored by the Sarasota Folk Club. BYOB & a dish to share. Info: Jean - 941.377.9256 or 941.320.4774 or jvhewitt@pobox.com.

July 4, Saturday, Holmes Beach, Upsidedown Puppy Productions, LLC is presenting a singer/songwriter showcase hosted by TOM KUBIK and possible guests. It is at the Havana Cabana, 5904 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. There is a break to observe the fireworks and if folks come back, the performances will continue.

July 4, Saturday, Palmetto, ELECTRIC MYAKKA, 6-9 pm, at the Olympia Performing Arts Center (OPAC), 512 10th Ave West, downtown Palmetto. Opening, 5-6 pm – Lorraine Baker. The show will take place on the OPAC Backstage lot in the hours just before the 4th of July fireworks extravaganza on the nearby Manatee River, just one block away.

July 4, Saturday, Parish, BUD BUCKLEY at Panini Pizza Cafe, 8348 US 301 N, 6pm - 10pm. This is a fun place to work and I'm sure you'll enjoy the food. www.BudBuckley.com

July 7, Tuesday, Bradenton is a songwriters feedback meeting. You can get good, constructive feedback on new song(s) you've written. It will be at Tom Kubik's office, 6302 Manatee Ave W, Suite J from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Bring your own refreshments. Call Tom at 941-795-5884 for more information.

July 7, Tuesday, Palmetto, PETE GALLAGHER and PAT BARMORE are hosting Florida Folk Tuesday at Kojak's Palmetto Ribhouse, 7pm - 9pm, 1631 8th Ave W, 941-729-8986. www.kojakspalmetto.com

July 9, Thursday, Bradenton, American Music Series, presents live music from: tbd, followed by the film: Elvis: That’s the Way It Is (1970) at the Cinema Café at the Bishop Planetarium, 201 10 St W. Music: 6 pm; Film: 7 pm. Café open 5 pm – 10 pm; snacks & drinks served. $8 general; $6 students/seniors; $5 members. Limited seating; may be cold advise sweaters/jackets. Info: Jessica Schubick: 941.746.4131 ext 27 or www.southfloridamuseum.org/Education/PublicPrograms/CinemaCafe

July 9, Thursday, Sarasota, JIM GROMKO, folksinger/guitarist, performs at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill, 5 Bayfront Dr. from 12 to 3:30 p.m., 941.953.7505 www.marinajacks.com/olearys.htm

July 13, Monday, Sarasota, JIM GROMKO, folksinger/guitarist, performs at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill, 5 Bayfront Dr. from 12 to 3:30 p.m., 941.953.7505 www.marinajacks.com/olearys.htm

July 14, Tuesday, Palmetto, PETE GALLAGHER and PAT BARMORE are hosting Florida Folk Tuesday at Kojak's Palmetto Ribhouse, 7pm - 9pm, 1631 8th Ave W, 941-729-8986. www.kojakspalmetto.com

July 16, Thursday, Bradenton, American Music Series, presents live music from: PRESTON WHALEY, followed by the film: Les Paul: Chasing Sound (2007) at the Cinema Café at the Bishop Planetarium, 201 10 St W. Music: 6 pm; Film: 7 pm. Café open 5 pm – 10 pm; snacks & drinks served. $8 general; $6 students/seniors; $5 members. Limited seating; may be cold advise sweaters/jackets. Info: Jessica Schubick: 941.746.4131 ext 27 or www.southfloridamuseum.org/Education/PublicPrograms/CinemaCafe

July 18, Saturday, Holmes Beach, Upsidedown Puppy Productions, LLC is presenting a singer/songwriter showcase hosted by Tom Kubik. Also appearing will be James Hawkins with Carolyn Dunn, and two other performers. It is at the Havana Cabana from 7:30 to 9:30 PM located at 5904 Marina Dr on Anna Maria Island. Call Tom Kubik at 941-795-5884 for more information.

July 20, Monday, Sarasota, JIM GROMKO, folksinger/guitarist, performs at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill, 5 Bayfront Dr. from 12 to 3:30 p.m., 941.953.7505 www.marinajacks.com/olearys.htm

July 21, Tuesday, Palmetto, PETE GALLAGHER and PAT BARMORE are hosting Florida Folk Tuesday at Kojak's Palmetto Ribhouse, 7pm - 9pm, 1631 8th Ave W, 941-729-8986. www.kojakspalmetto.com

July 22, Wednesday, Sarasota, JIM GROMKO, folksinger/guitarist, performs at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill, 5 Bayfront Dr. from 12 to 3:30 p.m., 941.953.7505 www.marinajacks.com/olearys.htm

July 23, Thursday, Bradenton, American Music Series, presents live music from: JAMES GROMKO, followed by the film: Pete Seeger: The Power of Song (2007) at the Cinema Café at the Bishop Planetarium, 201 10 St W. Music: 6 pm; Film: 7 pm. Café open 5 pm – 10 pm; snacks & drinks served. $8 general; $6 students/seniors; $5 members. Limited seating; may be cold advise sweaters/jackets. Info: Jessica Schubick: 941.746.4131 ext 27 or www.southfloridamuseum.org/Education/PublicPrograms/CinemaCafe

July 25, Saturday, Holmes Beach, Upsidedown Puppy Productions, LLC is presenting a singer/songwriter Tom Kubik with his 12 and 6 string guitars and 5 string banjo. It is at the Havana Cabana from 6:00 to 9:00 PM located at 5904 Marina Dr on Anna Maria Island. Call Tom Kubik at 941-795-5884 for more information.

July 27, Monday, Sarasota, NOT FROM TEXAS at the Sarasota Folk Club concert at the Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Open Mic 7:15, concert 8:30. $5 or more donation requested. Info: Jean 941.377.9256 or cell- 941.320.4774 or jvhewitt@pobox.com, www.notfromtexas.net

July 27, Monday, Sarasota, JIM GROMKO, folksinger/guitarist, performs at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill, 5 Bayfront Dr. from 12 to 3:30 p.m., 941.953.7505 www.marinajacks.com/olearys.htm

July 28, Tuesday, Palmetto, PETE GALLAGHER and PAT BARMORE are hosting Florida Folk Tuesday at Kojak's Palmetto Ribhouse, 7pm - 9pm, 1631 8th Ave W, 941-729-8986. www.kojakspalmetto.com

July 30, Thursday, Bradenton, American Music Series, presents live music from: BEN HARPER & THE FUNK BROTHERS, followed by the film: Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) at the Cinema Café at the Bishop Planetarium, 201 10 St W. Music: 6 pm; Film: 7 pm. Café open 5 pm – 10 pm; snacks & drinks served. $8 general; $6 students/seniors; $5 members. Limited seating; may be cold advise sweaters/jackets. Info: Jessica Schubick: 941.746.4131 ext 27 or www.southfloridamuseum.org/Education/PublicPrograms/CinemaCafe

August 2, Sunday, Sarasota, WSLR FM 96.5 Presents: A Salute to the Life and Music of Jerry Garcia Combined with WSLR'S Fourth Birthday Bash! Featuring Electric Myakka, Kachina Bluestar, My Friend Scott, Not Tuna, Radio-Free Carmela, Not From Texas, The Wirebeaters, and The Schmitz Brothers, from 2 – 8:00 pm, Sun-N-Fun RV Resort, 7125 Fruitville Rd. $8 in Advance, $12 at the door. Coolers Welcome, BYOB (No glass, please), Bring Chairs. Info or Reservations Call 941-894-6469. www.wslr.org

August 6, Thursday, Bradenton, American Music Series, presents live music from: DENNIS BROCK, followed by the film: Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man (2005) at the Cinema Café at the Bishop Planetarium, 201 10 St W. Music: 6 pm; Film: 7 pm. Café open 5 pm – 10 pm; snacks & drinks served. $8 general; $6 students/seniors; $5 members. Limited seating; may be cold advise sweaters/jackets. Info: Jessica Schubick: 941.746.4131 ext 27 or www.southfloridamuseum.org/Education/PublicPrograms/CinemaCafe

August 13, Thursday, Bradenton, American Music Series, presents live music from: MINDY SIMMONS, followed by the film: Joni Mitchell: Woman Of Heart And Mind (2003) at the Cinema Café at the Bishop Planetarium, 201 10 St W. Music: 6 pm; Film: 7 pm. Café open 5 pm – 10 pm; snacks & drinks served. $8 general; $6 students/seniors; $5 members. Limited seating; may be cold advise sweaters/jackets. Info: Jessica Schubick: 941.746.4131 ext 27 or www.southfloridamuseum.org/Education/PublicPrograms/CinemaCafe

August 20, Thursday, Bradenton, American Music Series, presents live music from: ISHMAEL KATZ, followed by the film: Don’t Look Back (1967), Bob Dylan’s 1965 British tour, at the Cinema Café at the Bishop Planetarium, 201 10 St W. Music: 6 pm; Film: 7 pm. Café open 5 pm – 10 pm; snacks & drinks served. $8 general; $6 students/seniors; $5 members. Limited seating; may be cold advise sweaters/jackets. Info: Jessica Schubick: 941.746.4131 ext 27 or www.southfloridamuseum.org/Education/PublicPrograms/CinemaCafe

August 27, Thursday, Bradenton, American Music Series, presents live music from: ELECTRIC MYAKKA, followed by the film: Mayor Of The Sunset Strip (2003), Rodney Bingenheimer, rated R, at the Cinema Café at the Bishop Planetarium, 201 10 St W. Music: 6 pm; Film: 7 pm. Café open 5 pm – 10 pm; snacks & drinks served. $8 general; $6 students/seniors; $5 members. Limited seating; may be cold advise sweaters/jackets. Info: Jessica Schubick: 941.746.4131 ext 27 or www.southfloridamuseum.org/Education/PublicPrograms/CinemaCafe

August 28, Friday, Bradenton, THE HOT POCKETS will be at FREEDOM VILLAGE with new songs and the old favs. Enjoy the harmony and sing along with Annie Murphy, Mindy Simmons and Carolyn Dunn. Open and free to the public, 6406 21st Ave West. 941-798-8214 www.myspace/hotpocketsfl.com

August 31, Monday, Sarasota, ISHMAEL KATZ & FRIENDS at the Sarasota Folk Club concert at the Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Ishmael: Musician, Teacher, Singer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist teams up with Kazoosan Susan Gaar on washboard & kazoo, David Buescher on fiddle & Carolyn Dunn on bass for an evening of social & political satire, blues, ballads and ragtime. www.ishmaelkatz.com Open Mic 7:15, concert 8:30. $5 or more donation requested. Info: Jean 941.377.9256 or cell- 941.320.4774 or jvhewitt@pobox.com.