Some Music News...

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Bring on those Golden Days....

Photo by Gep Pond

Ola! Let the golden days begin folks. This week marks the beginning of the Plaza Concert Series held in the gazebo in beautiful downtown St. Augustine.

The Plaza Concert Schedule

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Sunday, June 1st

The Driftwoods

return to Creekside Dinery!

The first and third Sunday of every month. Music starts at 5:30.

We hope to see you there folks.

www.thedriftwoods.net

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Wednesday, June 4th

Jim Quine and Lis Williamson

The Corner Bar

(next to Gypsy Cab in St. Augustine)

6:30 - 9:30 pm.

Please join us if you can this week.

Don't forget two-for-one Gypsy appetizers til 7:00 pm. Such a deal!

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Hope you all can enjoy some of the Thursday concerts in the plaza this summer. It was an honor to kick it off with The Driftwoods.

This coming week......The House Cats!!

Thursday, June 5th

7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Full Plaza Concert Schedule

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Big Pineapple!

Every Saturday at The Conch House!

Those weirdly sensuous sounds of the islands!

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Friday, June 27th

7:30 p.m.

www.flagshipromance.com

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Save the dates!

The Gatorbone Band is proud to be in this bluegrass concert series coming up at the historic Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, Fla. Great lineup and one of the loveliest venues in the state. Produced by Joseph Saccocci.

Please help us spread the word and join us if you can!

www.thegatorboneband.com

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Just a reminder...

Big Doin's!!

The Oklawaha County Jamboree has arrived, as most of you already know. Lon and I could not be more delighted with these 15 performances captured over the last year in a tribute recording to Gamble Rogers. Artists include Wild Shiners, Nook & Cranny, Flagship Romance, Gabe Valla, The WillowWacks, Sam Pacetti, Todd & Molly Jones, Chris Henry, Amanda & Scott Anderson Band, Colton McKenna, The Cicada Ladies, The New 76er's, Rachel Carrick, The Rubies and Aslyn & The Naysayers!! We hope you will make your purchase here to support The Gamble Rogers Festival. This is a one time printing with a beautiful 16 page booklet so please order yours now!

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Thank you, as always, for supporting the arts in general and live music in particular.

Photo by Mary Moon

Love,

Lis and Lon

xo xo

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

A Full Swing Spring!

Photo by Gep Pond

Ola! Let the golden days begin folks. This week marks the beginning of the Plaza Concert Series held in the gazebo in beautiful downtown St. Augustine.

The Plaza Concert Schedule

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Wednesday, May 28th

Jim Quine and Lis Williamson

The Corner Bar

(next to Gypsy Cab in St. Augustine)

6:30 - 9:30 pm.

Thanks for your support of our new duo gig y'all!!

We really appreciate it. We're there most Wednesdays!

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Thursday, May 29th

The Driftwoods

open the Plaza Concert Series!!

We are honored to open this long-running concert series hosted by the City of St. Augustine! For the full summer schedule, please visit www.plazaconcerts.com.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and perhaps some bug spray for an evening of original, bluegrass, swing and more.

7:00 - 9:00 pm.

www.thedriftwoods.net

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Big Pineapple!

Every Saturday at The Conch House!

Those weirdly sensuous sounds of the islands!

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Sunday, June 1st

The Driftwoods

return to Creekside Dinery!

The first and third Sunday of every month. Music starts at 5:30.

We hope to see you there folks.

www.thedriftwoods.net

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Friday, June 27th

7:30 p.m.

CD Release Party!

Hope you all can be there for this wing-dinger CD release party!

Lon and I are delighted to be among the performers. Seats are going fast, so please get your ticket by snail mail or Paypal.

Fee Fie Foh Fum

Flagship Romance

Matthew Fowler

Lis and Lon Williamson

Please check out the details for tickets below...

Advance Tickets $10

(NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN UNTIL THE DAY OF THE CONCERT)

Tickets available by mail - send check to Ray Lewis

2657 Kersey Ct. - Jax, FL 32216

with a stamped, self-addressed envelope

or PayPal to FlaMusic@bellsouth.net $11

Tables seat four - there are also two 8-top tables

& five 2-top tall tables along with single seating at the bar

Tables are assinged in the order received

Table sharing may be necessary

Full menu and bar service available throughout the evening

Doors open at 6 pm

www.flagshipromance.com

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Save the dates!

Please help us spread the word and join us if you can!

www.thegatorboneband.com

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Just a reminder...

Big Doin's!!

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Thank you, as always, for supporting the arts in general and live music in particular.

Photo by Mary Moon

Love,

Lis and Lon

xo xo

Saturday, April 5, 2014

April Joys...

Greetings m'dears! How about this lovely spring? I hope it is bringing you much joy. Here's what's coming up round here.

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Tonight!

Saturday, April 5th

Grant Peeples hosts Austin singer/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson!

A dynamic double header at the Mudville Music Room in Jacksonville.

3105 Beach Boulevard

Showtime 7:30 pm

Tickets $18.00

Call 904-352-7008 or write

FlaMusic@bellsouth.net for your reservation.

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Tonight!

The Tuck Tucker Trio

(Tuck, Lis and Lon)

with special guest Frank Graham

Lightnin' Salvage

1800 NE 23rd Avenue

Gainesville, Fla.

6:00 - 9:00 pm.

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Sunday, April 6th

Yes, we're back!

The Driftwoods return to Creekside Dinery

5:30 - 9:30

(904) 829-6113

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Sunday, April 6th

Don't miss this second opportunity to see Eliza!

Eliza Gilkyson

at the Sandhill Stage

7204 SE County Road 234

Gainesville, Fla.

(352) 375-8739

6:30 pm

Reservations: sandhillstage@gmail.com

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Friday, April 11th

The Kruger Brothers!

One of the finest bluegrass and folk ensembles playing today.

in a rare concert appearance at

The Thomas Center

in beautiful downtown Gainesville.

Tickets $20.00 in advance, $25.00 day of show.

You can purchase your tickets HERE or at the door.

Another fine concert presented for you by Joseph Saccocci.

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Monticello Opera House
Monticello, Fla.
(850) 997-4242

We are so very pleased to present

Mamajowali

and

Rachel Carrick

a musical fusion of oldtime, African and ambient beauty. A coming together of world influences and sweet sounds and vibes!!

Featuring

Joe Craven

Walter Strauss

Mamadou Sidibe

Please visit their website to find out more.

Mamajowali

Opening for Mamajowali will be

Gatorbone Records recording artist,

Rachel Carrick

Rachel is an incredible singer and songwriter who hails from the oldest city. We are delighted to be able to present her music to you in the lovely Monticello Opera House.