Vero Beach Live

Hello all, 

It was certainly a pleasant Friday evening, 'roving' around Vero, checking out a bit of the music scene.  

First stop - The Elks Club where I heard a few tunes by Tony and Holly. These two were in rare form, bantering back and forth before, during, and after the song. Especially enjoyed dancing to their disco number, "September," and as usual their show tunes were a big hit. Holly was beautiful as ever in her one shoulder floral top. 

Singer extraordinare,  Holly Hewitt

Holly - of the beautiful smile and amazing voice!

Tony Schillizzi singing a favorite at the Elks Club

Then, out the door, up a few streets and over to the Kilted Mermaid to finally hear Simone and the Supercats. 

Patrons enjoying a summer evening on Kilted Mermaid's patio

I liked the abrupt change in style of music - the Supercats were doing only their original tunes. It was kind of modern, with interesting lyrics, and Simone had a pleasing, relaxed style. 

Simone of Simone and the Supercats entertains at the Kilted Mermaid 

Sam England, drummer of Simone and the Supercats

Bryan Kezer, keyboard player with Simone and the Supercats 

On the song, "Turning," Bryan and Simone's voices blended wonderfully together. Other originals were "Talk To The Rose," and a very upbeat number, "Temporary Heaven." 

I wanted to stay and hear more, but I had to check in with some friends at Kellys so off I went. I'll definately want to hear more of this trio, especially to see how they sound doing some more familiar songs as well as their originals. 

Finally I popped into Kelley's Irish Pub and into the welcoming embrace of some really nice people, Helen Norwood being only one of them. Bob Deninger was there with a friend, Carol, and it was nice to see Frank Gavin's smiling face. Always nice to see my buddy, Ron Bellini also.  

But two people were glaringly absent - Vince Caporale and Eddie D'Angelo of Deja Vu! Normally, Deja Vu plays Kelley's every Friday, but Kent Taylor Brown had been called in to replace them for the evening. Seems there was a motor vehicle incident and thankfully, Vince was left with only minor injuries and will be there next Friday. 

Never a dull moment in Vero Beach music land (despite what some people think!) :>)  

 Sax playing, Kent Taylor Brown - climbing on the furniture at Kelley's Irish Bar 

One evening, we may see Kent playing his sax on the pony!
Welcome back from Alaska, Norman Burch, (in the floral shirt.)

Okay, so here is what you need for the weekend:

                                                      Saturday 7/13

In Vero

>14^th Ave. Steakhouse,  Tony and Holly, Sing!  6-9

>The Quilted Giraffe,  Heatwave,   dancing!  7 – 10 

>Cork & Tapas Wine Bar – Kent Taylor Brown,   8 – 11 

>Bono’s – none

> Dockside Grill - M.J. Wicker, 5:30 -8:30  Every Sat.

>Kilted Mermaid – Chuck and Nimble,  8:30 - 11:30

>Shuckdaddy's Rock n Raw Bar –  Bombay Nights, 8 - 12    

                                                                    

> Pineapple Joe’s – TBA

>Patio Restaurant – The Llamas,7:30 – 11:30  

> The Grove – TBA 8:30

  On the island

>Blue Star Wine Bar – Wiley Nash Band,  6 – 10

>Vinz Wine Bar -  Curtis Hill, Mr. Motown, 7 - 10 (Dancing)

 >Waldo's on the beach – Category Five,  1 - 4

                      

>DiMare Restaurant, Juliane ,  7 - 10  Every Sat. (Closed Mon, Tues,season)

> Havana Nights Piano Bar - Antonio York, 6 - 9ish Every Sat.

>Wills 55 – Big Blow-out! Low Key duo, (see above) 7 til close! 

This just in from 'Low Key' mandolin player, Bob Martens: 

Wills 55, on the island, has asked Eric and I  (Low Key) to play one more time at his " End of season Extravaganza" Sat night and we've agreed.

 1/2 price select cocktails and 1/2 price bar menu all night. This is a "customer/employee" appreciation party as they will be closing for the rest of the summer season and reopening in the fall. 

Music starts at 7:00. Will says "we're goin'a blow the roof off Sat night. We're expecting a large crowd so you may want to reserve a table in the bar area."  

Hope to see you there Tricia,  and thanks for having your verobeachlive site available to us. Keep that music rolling in Vero. Bob

Sebastian

> Capt. Hiram's – Fundraiser for Eddie Gibeau,   2 pm

                            

> Sebastian Tiki Bar and Grill – Swerve Duo 1pm  and

                                                         Swerve,   7pm

>Earl's Hideaway –Space Coast Playboys,   2

                              Cool Biz Band,  8:30

              

Squid Lips, Rush Release, 7:30

>Inlet Wine and Brew – Dase and Daniel,   8 – 10

Ft. Pierce

Saturday Market – Rick Collins & Co., 9 – 12noon

                                                                      Sunday 7/14

In Vero,

>VB Moose Lodge - Jam session with TightRope, 5:30 - 9 Every Sun.

>VB Eagles Club – Jam Session, 5:00 – 8:30  Every Sun.

>Cork & Tapas – Bossa Jazz, 5-8 Every Sun.

On the island 

>Waldos on the beach – Bungled and Botched,   1 – 5

>Citrus Grillhouse – Various acoustic ,  3pm  Every Sun.

>Blue Star Wine Bar – closed Sun.

>Havana Nights – no music Sun.

Sebastian

>Capt. Hiram's – The Big Coque, 2 pm

                             Iris, 6pm

>Sebastian Tiki Bar and Grill – Lost River,  2 pm 

> Earl's Hideaway – Deb Callahan, Blues 2 pm

>Squid Lips, Billy Mure and the Tophats,  5 pm

Jensen Beach

>Crawdaddy’s – Rick Collins and Friends,  6 – 10  Every Sun..