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See you at The Habitat
The ORIGINAL
Listening Room Venue
of Trop Rock
OUR NEXT SHOW
Saturday March 14th 6:30 PM
Doors 5:30 PM
Heather Vidal
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About The Show…
We are pleased to finally have Heather back on our schedule! Having appeared on the Habitat Stage a few times, both with Girlz Rule and as a Solo Artist, our regular Habitatians know she is a powerhouse of a vocalist, an engaging storyteller, and
About Heather… (my second favourite Heather!)
Heather Vidal began studying music in a classical setting as a vocal major and was a member of the #1 jazz choir in the country. Singing with the likes of Chick Corea, Sarah Vaughn, and other jazz greats, she perfected her skills with melody as well as harmony. But her passion for folk, rock, and blues led her into live performances in bars, festivals, house concerts, etc., as she realized music would become her career.
After a three year tour with a successful rock band, Heather formed a duo called Copper Sky which lasted 25 years. Those years with her partner taught her how to connect on a personal level with the audience and entertain with both music and fun.
Throughout her career, she has collaborated with several musicians in a variety of genres. Little did she know that by keeping her mind open to different styles, it would help guide her into her own songwriting. Along with her original music, Heather has an ability to interpret other writer’s material while honoring the artist’s message. She truly is a “professional cat herder” and commands an audience by entertaining through her humor and storytelling.
Heather travels extensively during the year performing throughout the mid-Atlantic region, Ireland, Colorado, and Key West. She connects with people everywhere she goes with the help of her soulful voice and legitimate guitar playing. She has become a regular “house concert” performer throughout the United States which allows her to share her time and music with friends in a more personal and meaningful setting.
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Check out her website at: Heather Vidal Music
We are a Listening Venue.
RSVPs are required for these shows.
RSVPs will insure you have seating, but don’t be afraid to contact us right up to showtime if you want to come, sometimes last minute seating opens up.
Your donations are all given at the door when you arrive.
Suggested Donations for this show are $25 per person, or $40 for VIP and we give you a Concert Poster and offer you seating options.
100% of all music donations go directly to the musicians.
Please BYOB and if you have a mind to, a dish to share (not required, of course)
We are rain or shine, watch this space and join our email list for updates as needed (link above, ‘Subscribe!’)
We are a listening venue and request that guests take their conversations into the chat zones (inside the house, or back past the pool with lowered voices…) where you can continue to listen away from those who wish to concentrate on the music. You are welcome to socialize with your friends! We set up chat areas so that everyone will have the experience they want to have while listening to music!
2024 “Bradenton’s Best” Best Live Music Venue Bronze Medal Winner
2020 TRMA House Concert Large Venue of the Year Winner
2019 Trop Rockin’ Magazine People’s Choice House Concert Venue of the Year Winner
2018 TRMA House Concert Large Venue of the Year Winner
2018 Trop Rockin’ Magazine People’s Choice House Concert Venue of the Year Winner
2018 Five Parrots in a Palm Tree presented by the Honorary Mayor of Key West
2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 TRMA House Concert Venue of the Year Nominee
2025 “Bradenton’s Best” Best Live Music Venue of the Year Nominee
A sincere Thank You to everyone who supports us!
For more information on the Trop Rock Music Association, or to Join, visit the Trop Rock Music Association
For more information on the People’s Choice Awards and to Subscribe to Trop Rockin’ Magazine, visit Trop Rockin Magazine
The Habitat is the private home of Ken and Heather Settlemyer who are passionate about the importance of nurturing both local plant and animal wildlife and independent musicians.
Live Music & A Wildlife Sanctuary… The concept of the House Concert is to provide a venue where musicians can come to be heard by those whose primary intention is to listen rather than to have music in the background.
We host musicians to perform at The Habitat approximately one to two times per month, either on our outdoor stage, or on the indoor stage in the event of inclement weather or upon musician request.
We are also proud to maintain over 1/4 acre of wilderness within an urban environment, providing much needed habitat for a variety of native species. We plant only native species and manage or eliminate the non native species in that area. We are delighted to play host, not just to excellent musicians, but to a plethora of beautiful butterflies.
The Habitat concerts are a private event, contact us for an invite, and when you come, BYOE and a donation for the musicians. This is completely not for profit, all donations go in entirety to the artists, some of whom will have traveled from out of state! Food to share is always welcomed, but not required.
We respect our neighbors and all noise ordinances and time the concerts in consideration of both. We sincerely hope you join us when you are able.
You are also welcome to stop by and ask Ken for a tour, he will be proud to show you our work in progress as we make a miniature wildlife preserve in the middle of Bradenton, a haven for bees, birds, bats and butterflies!
Logo and banner design by Rick Schettino.
The Habitat has chosen Singing For Change as our official Charity! We will now make available “The Habitat” branded items including the Singing For Change Logo with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the charity.
The Habitat is proud to sponsor the Trop Rock Music Association. If you are a Trop Rock Music Supporter, Please consider Joining and supporting the Academy!
The Habitat is proud to sponsor Radio Trop Rock, the mobile Trop Rock station, with “EB” and “GB” Babin broadcasting straight from their RV!
The Habitat is proud to have sponsored the Trop Rockin’ Magazine’s Peoples Choice Award (Horizon Award). Congratulations winners Cory Young in 2018 and Danny Rosado in 2019!
Download Heather’s Song (and Please make a donation to the TRMA artists relief fund!)
