Live Music Events & Things to Do
Near Bradenton & Sarasota

The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota presents our Grand Finale Show: “By George, I Think We’ve Done It!” featuring tribute artists Marty Scott and other key soloists.

For ages 3-5

A rare opportunity to hear two of Florida's finest musicians in an acoustic setting.

Let's sail the high seas together! Our cheeky burlesque mermaids and sea sirens are coming to the Seafood Shack marina for one night only! WHAT TO WEAR: Grab your sailor caps and mermaid tails for this night of fun!

Your child might be too young for lessons.

Join us for a chance to jam out with other local musicians at Music Compound!

Comedy returns to the Common Ground. This show will pit the YOUNG GUN COMICS against the OLD HANDS OF COMEDY. Six of this area's best stand up comedy acts will perform, giving it their very best. YOU DECIDE ON WHO IS THE BEST!

Rock & Soul | Funk & Blues | Roots & Southern Rock

Celeste Dorage on Sax and Steve Arvey on Guitar explore all the blues genres

Three, extremely talented ladies come together for their first full concert at Common Grounds. This show will sell out and will sell out FAST so please order your tickets online... soon.

The Band returns to this Holmes Beach hot spot for an AMI party from 8 - 11.

Featuring Michelle Giglio, Ashley Thunder Lowe, and Stella Zambalis Presented by AMICCO

Melissa Lee is a Country Music super star on the rise.

Join us for our weekly Monday night Jam Session!

Food and beverages are available for purchase. Check-in begins at 5:30pm. $15/$5 tickets for Members. Please be advised that these events frequently sell out. For tickets, call 941-358-3180 or visit https://www.ringling.org/events/ringling-bay

The Center of Anna Maria Island is excited to announce that Marshall Tucker Band will be performing live at The Center on Monday, April 1st at 8 pm.

Kraig Kenning returns to the Hump Day stage for his second performance. He is a gifted musician who excels in contemporary folk, acoustic blues, roots rock, or american fingerstyle. The fact is, Kraig has managed to merge a bit of all the above, while maintaining a clos

#RinglingUnderground: A series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Museum of Art Courtyard.

ABOUT THE ARTIST & SHOW: Michigan native, Andy Proctor, grew up listening to the best of Motown and Detroit guitar rock 'n roll from the likes of Bob Seger, MC5, Alice Cooper, and of course, Grand Funk Railroad.

The Gerry Jarcia String Band is a new group of seasoned musicians based out of Johnson City, NY who are quickly expanding their fan base with the mission of sharing hard-driving rhythms and catchy Old-Time tunes to the ‘next town over’.

You’ll never get a chance to see Frank Sinatra, or even Frank Sinatra Jr., perform in concert, but some people say that Tony Sands is the next best thing. This show is a must-see for any Sinatra fan!

ABOUT THE ARTIST & SHOW: The Ordinary Two is a duo from Denver, CO whose creation has been a long time in the making.

Join us on the first Sunday of April and May for brunch! We will be featuring the lovely sounds of the John Hetherington Jazz trio! Click the link to see our brunch menu: https://bit.ly/2TejZdV

Private luncheon event

This event is a tremendous amount of fun and the food you and your tablemates prepare is always delicious.

ABOUT THE ARTIST & SHOW: Australian songwriter and slide guitarist 8 Ball Aitken’s funky, foot-stomping energy and infectious blend of swampy-blues, has brought the party vibe to festivals in more than a dozen countries worldwide for more than a decade.

The First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota and The Jazz Club of Sarasota are happy to jointly present an evening of Jazz with the Leon Anderson Quartet. Percussionist Leon Anderson will be joined by Bill Peterson on piano, Brandon Robertson on double bass, Jalen Baker on

ABOUT THE ARTIST & SHOW: Ray Cerbone is one of the founding members of the Ft Myers based ACMA (Americana Music Community Association).

The Garden Music Series at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is proud to present an eclectic variety of local and international musical artists who perform music of nearly every style and musical genre, both vocal and instrumental.

Join us Sunday afternoon for our bi-annual formal recital!

Come dance the night away with the legendary Joe Bruno Sr. and his Little Big Band! Joe has a career that goes back to 1940 playing trumpet as a kid in his dads' band. Since then he has been a band leader at the famous Parker House Hotel in the 60's and 70's before movi

Come join our sisterhood! Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more!

William Royce "Boz" Scaggs is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is coming to Sarasota at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Be there and get your tickets now!

A tropical island music trifecta! Three of Florida’s Trop 40 greats come together for a special one-night Island Music beach party like no other. Island Drink and Food Specials See below link for details http://www.englewoodeventcenter.com/troprockin.htm

April 19, 2019: It's the Moon Over Myakka Concert Series 2019 at the South Pavilion with The Chillbillies. 7 p.m. Bring a chair and a picnic!

Rock-N-Blues band with former members of the Gregg Allman Band. All members of The Tucci Project have played with various members of ABB. Dangerous Dan Toler was with the band uo to his passing (Toler Tucci Band).

Dearborn Street comes alive with the sounds of Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over SW Florida. Quarterly in January, April, July and October, the Englewood Moose Riders will be hosting a bike night all up and down "West Dearborn Street".

John Howard and MIA (Made in America) brings to the CG stage, an interpretative look into the musical and lyrical world of Bob Dylan.

Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, KLD is a Filipina singer and actress best known for her roles in musical theatre. GOOD NEWS, she is coming to Sarasota and sing to us at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Rosanne Cash is an American singer-songwriter and author. She is coming to Sarasota and she will be performing soon at VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL. GET YOUR TICKETS and be there!

ABOUT THE ARTIST & SHOW: Tom McNulty is a solo, multi-instrumental, singer who has been performing Americana, Bluegrass, Irish, Blues and Acoustic music regularly for the past 30+ years.

Embark on a vocal journey through the sacred sounds of ancient India. With call-and-response group chanting and storytelling, Jai Uttal creates a space of invocation, prayer, and heartfelt expression.

The Temptations & The Four Tops will be performing soon to Sarasota at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! See you there!

For everyone who loves and practices kirtan (chanting the ecstatic songs of ancient India), this workshop will fuel your soul.

STILL ALIVE is an authentic tribute to one of the most impactful bands of the 1990's Pearl Jam. Pearl Jam has sold over 85 million records worldwide and they are still performing at a high level .

With almost four decades of performing festivals, concert halls, coffeehouses, colleges, and house concerts, along with a half dozen acclaimed CDs, Bernice Lewis has built a solid national fan base.

Super groovy 3 pm concert, Sunday April 28, 2019 “We Love the 60's” with Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota! Support our area’s premier LGBTQ & Friends Chorus as we remember what was on the jukebox 50 years ago at the Stonewall Inn in NYC.

Join us as we welcome Ari and the Alibis back to The Beach Club!!!

Lee Greenwood & Crystal Gayle are coming to Sarasota. They are performing there at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. BUY YOUR TICKETS and choose your desire sets. BE THERE!

Come join nationally recognized, singer/songwriter Jack Mosley at the Common Grounds. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Get your tix early for this event WILL SELL OUT.