Vero Beach Live

Well Ok then.... 

I'm pretty much recovered from the weekend 
so, maybe now I can recount a bit about the live music events I enjoyed.

Saturday was a real pleasure at Waldos as they celebrated the local radio station, Planet Vero's first anniversary. Those guys at Waldos really know how to throw a party! 

First they had a great band, the 'Uproot Hootenanny,' 5 guys on fiddle, mandolin, stand-up base, banjo and guitar doing bluegrass, reggae, and Irish songs.  It's the kind of music you just have to dance to, if you're like me that is. My notepad says, "one of those wild and crazy bands that makes you want to holler out loud, not to mention, break into a 'jig.' 

  'Uproot Hootenanny' is from Deerfield Beach but one of them, Brian True is from Ft. Pierce. 

For those of you who don't know, there is a local radio station called Planet Vero.  (1370 AM/107.9 FM). There are a variety of talk shows, especially on the week-end, and one of them is the Joe and Lee show from Waldo's.  They were celebrating one year of being on the air. 

Lee and Joe
Big cheeses at Waldo's

Sally (another cheese) and others at the radio station taping session

 There were prizes and give-a-ways, (two of which I walked away with) and everyone had fun. 

                      And there was cake.

And a hug from my friend, Joe. 

Quite a lovely day at Waldo's on the beach. 

And then -

Sunday came around, and there was another great party at the Vero Beach Veterans Club. This time it was a 'wrap-up' celebration.

For lord knows how long, Kent Taylor Brown, Mark Lepeska and Peter Armfield have been holding a live music jam session at the Vero Beach Veterans Club on 15th Ave. every Sunday.

 All kinds of wonderful musicians have 'sat in' with them as well as a long list of singers. All of us 'regulars' (and a few 'irregulars') have looked forward to this four hours of live and lively music every Sunday afternoon, always excited by the prospect of hearing something really special, created by an unexpected convergence of talent. When that happened, as it often did, the thrill stayed with us all week. 

One thing that will be greatly missed is Kent's encouragement of new musicians and singers. He gave them all precious time on-stage to learn and grow, supporting their shaky beginnings by providing a real live band behind them, an experience that most striving musicians and singers could only wish for. 

I want to personally thank Kent Taylor Brown for his patience and for making his incredible musical ability available to all of us 'newbies with a dream'. 

Let's hope for an occasional 'jam session' at the Vets in the future and everybody be sure to come, bring your instruments and your voice. You never know what marvels will

occur. 

For example, everyone at the farewell celebration on Sunday enjoyed the sudden appearance of the 'Beatle Guys', (you'll be hearing more about them here). And when I first arrived, I caught the end of "Bobby McGee" by an incredible female vocalist, whom I hear is"looking for a band." 

It was overall a memorable celebration of music and of our wonderful local musicians. 

Sorry I didn't get any photos, I was too busy singing and dancing! 

(Live music is subject to last minute changes. To be certain, call the club to confirm talent and time. See green toolbar above.) 

Tuesday, 4/9

     

    > YNOT Club - Kent Taylor Brown, 6:30 - 9:30 (Dancing!) Every Tues.

     

    > Kelley’s Irish Bar & Deli - Wanda’s Karaoke,  7 -11 (Dancing) Every Tues.

     

    > Patio Restaurant - RiverRats - 7:30 - 9 or later  Every Tues.

   >Havana Nights Piano Bar - Piano and vocals, 6 - 9  (Dancing) Every Tues.

  > Blue Star - Paul Roske, (Irish acoustic) 7-10 ?

> Inlet Wine & Brew, Open mic night (7 pm sign-up) 7pm

Wednesday, 4/10

     

 >14^th Ave. Steakhouse - Kent Taylor Brown & Jeff Haley, 6 -9  (Dancing) Every Wed.

 >Blue Star - The Jacks, (rock n roll)  - 8 - 12 ? 

>Waldo's on the beach - Bungled and Botched,   7 - 10  Every Wed thru April. 

>YNOT Club - M.J. Wicker, (acoustic guitar/vocals) 7 - 10 (Dancing!) Every Wed. 

                                                                                                                               
>Havana Nights Piano Bar - Piano and vocals, 6 - 9 (and on) (Dancing) Every Wed.

>Vinz Wine bar, Jazz? For sure!  Please call for info, (guitar/vocals) 

>Kilted Mermaid, Ben Prestage, 8:30 - 11:30

Thursday, 4/11

    
  >American Bar & Grill - Johnny Nick 6 - 9+   (Some dancing)  Every Thurs.         
                                                                                          (except third Thurs. - Beatle Guys)  

>Blue Star Wine Bar - Ed Shanaphy, (piano jazz) 7:30 - 11  (Some dancing)     Every Thurs. 

 >Waldo's on the beach - Steven & Joe's Open Mic, 7-10   Every Thurs.

>DiMare Restaurant - Neal McHugh, (guitar/vocals) 7 - 10    Every Thurs.

>Bono's BBQ- Blue Grass, 6 - 8    Every Thurs.

>YNOT Club - Karaoke Gong!, 7-11- (Dancing!)    Every Thurs.

>Havana Nights Piano Bar - Piano and vocals, 6 - 9 + (Dancing)   Every Thurs.