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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.

August 17, Sunday, singer/guitarist Jim Gromko plays traditional and contemporary folk songs at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota from Noon to 3 p.m.

August 21, Thursday, Jam Class led by Ishmael Katz from 7-8:30pm and will cost $25.00. It will include understanding keys, scales, progression...basics for enjoying and participating more at the jams. If you are interested e-mail ishguitar@yahoo.com, or call 366-1423. www.ishmaelkatz.com

August 23, Saturday, Sarasota, Circle of Friends Concert, featuring Ismael Katz, David Gittens, Safiya Susan Slack, Elixir Sonic, Douglas Fay, poets Todd Pease, Barati Ishaya, Sharon Fitzpatrick in a benefit for Rising Tide, at Rising Tide International, 5102 Swift Rd. 8 pm; doors open 7:30 pm. $10-$20 donation. Info & reservations: 941.378,9849 or www.risingtideinternational.org

August 24, Sunday, singer/guitarist Jim Gromko plays traditional and contemporary folk songs at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota from Noon to 3 p.m.

August 25, Monday, Sarasota, Tom Shed 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 or www.tomshed.com.

August 28, Thrusday, singer/guitarist Jim Gromko plays traditional and contemporary folk songs at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota from Noon to 3 p.m.

August 31, Sunday, singer/guitarist Jim Gromko plays traditional and contemporary folk songs at O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill, 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota from Noon to 3 p.m.

September 29, Monday, Sarasota, Richard Gilewitz 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 or www.richardgilewitz.com