Hello everyone,
I enjoyed a couple of places on Thursday evening, both jazz events. First I stopped by the Sumo House, on 17th St., just east of US1, and heard the lovely Victoria Cole sing some favorites such as "A Day in the Life of a Fool", "East of the Moon" and "It's a Wonderful World."
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| Jazz pro, Victoria Cole at the Sumo House |
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| Ryan Larson entertains at the Sumo House |
Afterwards, I stopped in at the Blue Star Brasserie and was so surprised to see how beautifully Kitty Wagner has pulled the restaurant together! She has once again realized her dream.
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| French style dinner in a very relaxed ambiance. Food can be had 'til 10 most nights, and limited menu after that. Call to confirm service. |
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| The Blue Star sports a full bar, so enjoy a cocktail at the bar seating or before your meal. |
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| I loved the sparkling windows and there were drapes! The lighting is attractive throughout. |
There was Don Bestor at the piano along with sax player Gene Bruno. They did some "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered", and even "Route 66" in a jazz style, "Smooth Operator" and Don played a beautiful "Wind Beneath My Wings."
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| Sax player, Gene Bruno and pianist, Don Bestor entertain at the Blue Star Brasserie |
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| Oh he was a 'smooth operator!' himself, Mr. Gene Bruno |
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| Bruce surveys the room, making sure all is running smoothly. |
I enjoy the staff at Bluestar, always zipping around, quick to spot someone's need and - all with a smile. Especially that Alan!
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| Blue Star staff: Kristyn Lier , Mike Vanatta, Bill Cushing and Alan Von Almen |
And here she is, Kitty Wagner, busy in her kitchen, the place where the magic happens!
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| She loves being in that kitchen, stirring it up for her very appreciative clientele |
Congrats Kitty. You definitely get gold stars for your very special
Blue Star Brasserie.
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Thursday, 2/4
Mainland Vero
(‘ None
listed’ means no music that I know about.)
Blue
Star Brasserie – TBA 7pm
Grille on the Green – none listed
JJ’s Bar & Grill – Open Mic, 8:30 [confirm]
Kelley’s Irish Bar and Deli – none listed
Kilted Mermaid – none listed, 8 –
12am
Long Branch Saloon – They’ve got
line dancing! Free lessons
Patio Restaurant – none listed, 9pm - on
Quilted Giraffe – Johnny Nick, 6:30 to 9:30
Sumo House – Joe Caragol & Victoria Cole, 6-9 (Every Thurs)
Vero Beach Veterans – none listed, 8pm
Misc:
Beachside Venues
Cobalt Room Dirk Howell , guitar, vocals, 6pm -9:30
(EveryThurs)
Grind and Grape – Wiley Nash, with Bongo Don, 8pm
Havana Nights Piano Bar – Piano, vocalist, 6-9
(Every Thurs)
Riverside Café – none listed
Vinz Wine and Dine Bar – Donnie Haight, 6:30 – 9:30
Waldo’s – Matt Rosman 7pm
----------------Music News-------------------
Steak Dinner and Dance on Friday Night
vb ELKS LODGE
Fri 1/29
Al Klager and his crew will be back in the kitchen preparing New York strip steak exactly how you like it cooked. The price is $15. They also have a baked white fish alternative. Call the Lodge for reservations at 772-562-8450. Music will be provided by the incomparable Kent Taylor Brown.
Al Klager and his crew will be back in the kitchen preparing New York strip steak exactly how you like it cooked. The price is $15. They also have a baked white fish alternative. Call the Lodge for reservations at 772-562-8450. Music will be provided by the incomparable Kent Taylor Brown.
Friday, 2/5
Mainland Vero
Blue Star Brasserie– Mike
T & Nolia Blue, 7:30
Grille
on the Green – Groovin' Groundhogs, 6:00 – 9:00 Dance!
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| The Groovin' Groundhogs perform a variety of entertaining music hits And they're dance-able! [Check out the new dance floor at the Grille on the Green] |
JJ’s Bar and Grill, – none listed, 7:30 – 11:30
Kelley’s Irish Pub and Deli - Déjà
vu! 8 – 11,(Every Friday) Dance !
Kilted Mermaid –Bath Salt Zombies, 8:30
– 11:30
Long Branch Saloon, Southern Exposure, 9–1 ish, Dance!
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The Patio –
The Beatle Guys! , 8 – 11
Quilted Giraffe – Permanent Affair, 6:30 – 9:30 Dance!
Sumo House – Donnie Haight, acoustic oldies, 6-9 (every Fri)
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Veterans Club - Wanda’s Karaoke, 7 pm (Every Fri)
C.J. Cannons Restaurant –Debbie Murphy sings Billy Mure, 5:30
[Every Friday] Misc:
Beachside Venues
Cobalt
Room – Curtis Wilson, 8-11 (Every other Friday)
Grind and Grape – Dave Scott & The Reckless Shots, 8 pm
Havana Nights Piano Bar – Live piano/vocalist
(Every Fri)
Riverside Café – Looks like live music only on Wednesdays
in Feb!
Vinz Wine and Dine Bar – Terry Dobson, 6:30-9:30
Waldo’s - Steven and Jamie, 8pm
Saturday, 2/6
Mainland Vero
Blue Star Brasserie – Rebecca McIlvain, 7:30
Romantic soul
Grille on the Green – none listed 7 -
10
JJ’s
Bar & Grill, (87th & Rt.60)- none listed
Kelley’s Irish Bar and Deli – none
listed
Kilted Mermaid – Flogging Hooligans, 8:30 – 11:30
Long Branch Saloon – Southern Exposure, 9- 1am Dancing!
The Patio- Now at the Patio - "The Jacks Band" 8:30– 11:00
Quilted Giraffe – Monkey Business, 6 – 9pm
Sumo House – Donnie Height, acoustic oldies, 6-9 (Every Sat.)
Vero Beach Vets – The Variations, 6pm –
10pm
Misc :
Beachside
Venues
Cobalt Room – Josh Dobson, 7 -
11 (Every Sat)
Unless there is a private party!
Grind and Grape – Big Coque Band, blues, 8pm
Havana Nights Piano Bar – Antonio York, piano/vocalst 6-9
(Every Sat.)
Mulligan’s – MJ Wicker, 1-4, acoustic guitar/vocals (Every Sat.)
Riverside Café – none listed, 9:30
– 1:30am, Dancing!
Vinz Wine and Dine Bar – Red Tail Hawk, jazz trio
7:30
Waldo’s – String Assasins ,1pm
Warren Silver Band, 8pm
Miscellaneous:
Sunday, 2/7
Vero Mainland
Blue Star Brasserie – none listed
The Grille on the Green – none listed
JJ’s
(on 60) – none listed,
Kelley’s Irish Bar and Deli – none listed
Kilted Mermaid – none listed, 8:30-10:30
The Long Branch – none listed
The Patio – none listed
Quilted Giraffe
Restaurant – none listed
Misc: Bacci Tratoria for Breakfast! Kent Taylor Brown 9am -1pm
1918 14th
Ave. (Every Sunday)
Kent is also at:
Harbor Cove Restaurant from 5-8 in Feb.
Beachside Venues
Grind
and Grape – Nikki Talley Duo, 4 pm
Havana Nights Piano Bar – “Music every night!”
Mulligan’s – MJ Wicker, 1-4 (Every Sun.)
Riverside Café – none listed, 5-8
Vinz Wine and Dine Bar – Closed Sun
Waldo’s – Soul Jam 1 pm
