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Ken Settlemyer

Christie Lenee Returns to The Habitat 2026

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Saturday May 16, 2026 5:30 PM
 

Christie Lenee at The Habitat 2026

About the Show…

Christie took First Place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2017, was voted Acoustic Guitarist of the Year by England’s Music Radar in 2019, and was named one of the “Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now” by Guitar World Magazine in 2020.

And she is coming back to The Habitat

Christie Lenée is a captivating performer with a devoted following among instrumental, folk-pop and rock band audiences. Combining guitar mastery, contemporary singer/songwriter and a passion for storytelling, she thrives onbringing people together through the language of music.

Christie’s unique guitar work and profound instrumental compositions are well described as ‘Michael Hedges meets Joni Mitchell and Dave Matthews.’ Among the vast community of fingerstyle and tapping guitarists, her niche is the integration of melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks that excite both modern commercial listeners and classic purists. With a menu of percussive and sonic effects, and larger than life sounding instruments, her solo shows embody layers of orchestral elements with a wide array of dynamics and harmonic textures.

We also encourage you to check out her web site: Christie Lenée Music

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

  1. This show is a suggested donation of $30 per person, and $50 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
  2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
  3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo) and ADD THE NAMES in the TEXT FIELD – we want to have a name for eveyone that is coming please!
  4. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. Don’t panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

Will Kimbrough 2026

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Saturday May 23, 2026 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM
 

Will Kimbrough 2026 – to be rescheduled…

Will has had to cancel and we are looking for a reschedule date – We are in discussion for another artist to take the date, we will announce this when we can confirm. Sorry!

Doors open at 5:30, Show at 6:30. Park on our side of the street only, use our driveway and the one at the house closer to Manatee Ave (511 49th), park in the grass if available (avoid the water meters marked by orange cones please!)

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

  1. This show is a suggested donation of $35 per person, and $50 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
  2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
  3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo)
  4. select the Additional Guest number at the bottom (not including you) and Add the names please! (yes, you are putting in one less than the number in your party – dont duplicate yourself here!)
  5. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. dont panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

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Kelly McGuire 2026

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Saturday April 25, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
 

Kelly McGuire 2026

Doors open at 5:30, Show at 6:30. Park on our side of the street only, use our driveway and the one at the house closer to Manatee Ave (511 49th), park in the grass if available (avoid the water meters marked by orange cones please!)

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

  1. This show is a suggested donation of $25 per person, and $40 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
  2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
  3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo)
  4. select the Additional Guest number at the bottom (not including you) and Add the names please! (yes, you are putting in one less than the number in your party – dont duplicate yourself here!)
  5. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. dont panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

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Keith Sykes with Sunny Jim 2026

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Saturday April 11, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
 

Keith Sykes 2026 featuring Sunny Jim White

Doors open at 5:30, Show at 6:30. Park on our side of the street only, use our driveway and the one at the house closer to Manatee Ave (511 49th), park in the grass if available (avoid the water meters marked by orange cones please!)

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

  1. This show is a suggested donation of $35 per person, and $50 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
  2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
  3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo)
  4. select the Additional Guest number at the bottom (not including you) and Add the names please! (yes, you are putting in one less than the number in your party – dont duplicate yourself here!)
  5. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. dont panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

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Artist Relief Fund Fundraiser 2026 with Scott Kirby – FRIDAY show!

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Friday March 20, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
 

Scott Kirby 2026 with all Proceeds to go to the TRMA Artists Relief Fund

NOTE – while we have a suggested donation, as this is specifically a fundraiser for the TRMA Artists Relief Fund we encourage you to consider a higher donation to help all our artists!

Doors open at 5:30, Show at 6:30. Park on our side of the street only, use our driveway and the one at the house closer to Manatee Ave (511 49th), park in the grass if available (avoid the water meters marked by orange cones please!)

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

  1. This show is a suggested donation of $25 per person, and $40 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
  2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
  3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo)
  4. select the Additional Guest number at the bottom (not including you) and Add the names please! (yes, you are putting in one less than the number in your party – dont duplicate yourself here!)
  5. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. dont panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

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Heather Vidal 2026

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Saturday March 14, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
 

Heather Vidal 2026

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 “herds the cats” and commands an audience by entertaining through humor and story telling.

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 U.S. which allows her to share her time and music with friends in a more personal and meaningful setting.

Doors open at 5:30, Show at 6:30. Park on our side of the street only, use our driveway and the one at the house closer to Manatee Ave (511 49th), park in the grass if available (avoid the water meters marked by orange cones please!)

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

  1. This show is a suggested donation of $25 per person, and $40 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
  2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
  3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo)
  4. select the Additional Guest number at the bottom (not including you) and Add the names please! (yes, you are putting in one less than the number in your party – dont duplicate yourself here!)
  5. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. dont panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

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Welling Burns Fury 2026

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Saturday May 9, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
 

A Queen Between Two Jesters! Carrie Welling, Brent Burns, Mick Fury 2026

Doors open at 5:30, Show at 6:30. Park on our side of the street only, use our driveway and the one at the house closer to Manatee Ave (511 49th), park in the grass if available (avoid the water meters marked by orange cones please!)

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

  1. This show is a suggested donation of $30 per person, and $50 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
  2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
  3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo)
  4. select the Additional Guest number at the bottom (not including you) and Add the names please! (yes, you are putting in one less than the number in your party – dont duplicate yourself here!)
  5. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. dont panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

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“Uncle” Jim Mayer

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Saturday February 21, 2026 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
 

Uncle Jim Mayer 2026 – his “first” House Concert

Uncle Jim has played house concerts before, but this is his first one where he is the headliner, and has the opportunity to play more of his music and talk about his music, his work with kids and music, and maybe even his time with Jimmy and music! (we know that we will also have Dave Freeman on Keys, and Donny Brewer on guitar, and there is a possibility there will be percussion as well!

Jim has been the Bass Player for Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band since 1989. He had collaborated on many notable performances, including legends James Taylor, Ringo Starr, Don Henley, and Joni Mitchell, and recordings including Little Feat and JD Souther, and of course where we first heard him with PMG! He is also a celebrated children’s songwriter, advocate, and author, has two #1 hits on Sirius/XM Kids radio, and his IM4U educational program has been presented throughout the US and Europe.

Donny and Dave have both played at The Habitat in the past (numerous times) and we are very excited that they will be joining Jim to make this a true “Uncle Jim’s Tropical Friends” show!

Doors open at 5:30, Show at 6:30. Park on our side of the street only, use our driveway and the one at the house closer to Manatee Ave (511 49th), park in the grass if available (avoid the water meters marked by orange cones please!)

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

  1. This show is a suggested donation of $30 per person, and $50 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
  2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
  3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo)
  4. select the Additional Guest number at the bottom (not including you) and Add the names please! (yes, you are putting in one less than the number in your party – dont duplicate yourself here!)
  5. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. dont panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

RSVP deadline is past

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Brewer Erdman Mayer

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Saturday February 7, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
 

Please Note… VIP is sold out and no longer available.

The “DEB” concert 2026 – Donny Brewer, Eric Erdman, Brendan Mayer. and Remembering Deb Harrison

About The Show…

When we originally booked these musicians for the 2025 show, we knew it was going to be well received – but in the days leading up to it last year, a shadow came across the Trop Rock world with the loss of Deb Harrison.  As we were getting ready for this show just days after her passing, we realized that the musicians initials spelled out DEB – While it wasn’t originally intended to be known as the DEB show, it was only fitting to honor her with music.  After the wonderful evening we had, the three musicians talked and decided we should do it again…  

About The Artists…

They all don’t necessarily need an introduction, so we will include a very shortened version here, and encourage you to visit their websites and on-line content to find out more if you need to!

Donny Brewer is a Central Texas born and bred multi-instrumentalist with over 30 years experience entertaining crowds in all genres in all parts of the world. Though he has been writing and recording Trop Rock all his life, he was not discovered until 2012 after releasing his first of five beach and escapism themed albums, Live Like Jimmy Buffett.

He’s since won 25 Trop Rock Music Association awards for his music including Entertainer Of The Year 6 times. Check out his website at: Donny Brewer Music

Eric Erdman is a guitar slinging troubadour. His lyrics paint stories that are introspective and deep, quirky but palatable. His songs have fresh hooks that somehow draw listeners in like old friends. Eric has penned the theme song for “Drag Race High” , his song “Stone’s Throw” is a hit for the Red Clay Strays (and is featured on both the Strays’ “Moments to Remember” and “Live at The Ryman” albums), his song “Caddo County” (with Dave Cobb and The Red Clay Strays is featured on the 2025 Grammy nominated “Twisters” soundtrack) .

He is the 15X (2010-2024) Lagniappe Awards Solo Musician of the Year, 2021 Southland Music Line Musician of the Year, 4X TRMA Songwriter of the year and co-wrote the 2021 TRMA Song of the Year , “The Wave” and Single of the Year “Family Tree” and his current album “Enough” hit the TOP 20 on the iTunes Country album chart. Check out his website at: Eric Erdman Music

Brendan Mayer is the son of Jimmy Buffet’s long time lead Guitarist Peter Mayer, and is following in his father’s footsteps becoming a highly successful musician on his own merits.  With an introspective lyricism and engaging melodic sensibility that marries Americana, Folk, and Indie Pop, Brendan creates music that is somewhere between Nick Drake, John Mayer, The National, and Arcade Fire. He tours regularly throughout the United States and Europe, and has steadily built a loyal following. Check out his website at Brendan Mayer

Doors open at 5:30, Show at 6:30. Park on our side of the street only, use our driveway and the one at the house closer to Manatee Ave (511 49th), park in the grass if available (avoid the water meters marked by orange cones please!)

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

  1. This show is a suggested donation of $35 per person, and $60 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
  2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
  3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo)
  4. select the Additional Guest number at the bottom (not including you) and Add the names please! (yes, you are putting in one less than the number in your party – dont duplicate yourself here!)
  5. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. dont panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

RSVP deadline is past

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Kitty Steadman 2026

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Saturday January 10, 2026 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
 

Kitty Steadman 2026

Meet Kitty…

Singer-songwriter Kitty Steadman has spent the better part of her life carving her own path through the Americana scene — equal parts grit, heart, and wanderlust. Known for her powerhouse vocals and vivid storytelling, Kitty first made waves as the frontwoman and primary songwriter for Drop Dead Dangerous, the high-energy Southern rock and roots outfit that earned a devoted following across the country.

While her time with the band shaped her voice and drive, Kitty’s solo work reveals a new depth — more personal, more honest, and more her. Her songs balance edge and empathy, celebrating resilience and connection with a voice that feels lived-in and true.

From the songwriter rounds of Nashville to the sun-soaked stages of Key West, Kitty’s shows blend energy, intimacy, and community. Her fans — lovingly known as the Steadheads — have followed her through every musical chapter, from rowdy full-band anthems to stripped-down storytelling nights. Her forthcoming project, The Orchid, recorded in Key West, marks the next evolution of her sound: rooted in her past, but boldly blooming into something entirely her own.

Doors open at 5:30, Show at 6:30. Park on our side of the street only, use our driveway and the one at the house closer to Manatee Ave, park in the grass (avoid the water meters marked by orange cones please!)

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

  1. This show is a suggested donation of $25 per person, and $40 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
  2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
  3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo)
  4. select the Additional Guest number at the bottom (not including you) and Add the names please! (yes, you are putting in one less than the number in your party – dont duplicate yourself here!)
  5. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. dont panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

RSVP deadline is past

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