Unfortunately, we have been told that Brendan has been asked to officiate a wedding on this day, so we will need to delay this show to a future date TDB. (Yes, we are as disappointed as you are.)
These three musicians and songwriters grew up the children of accomplished musicians. Their fathers are songwriters, skilled instrumentalists and recording artists and are all longtime members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band.
What is immediately observable is the fondness and respect the members of the Floating Collective have for one another. It made for a very comfortable, relaxing interview. The goal seemed to be communication without ego.
The Floating Collective undoubtedly has great music in store for us, sure to captivate music fans. Whether on recordings or in concert, the Floating Collective is certain to get your attention and imagination.
Travers and Signs at The Habitat 2024
Note – RSVPs are active, I will update this page soon with info about the artists, but if you know you want to attend this show you can RSVP now!
Dave Freeman at The Habitat 2024 – Dave LIVE and ORIGINAL Note – This Show will be an EARLY show – Gates at 1PM, Music at 2PM!
You know Dave for a lot of things – Keys with the Trop Rock Junkies, Keys with a wide range of your favorite musicians as an expansion of their bands at all your favorite Trop Rock events…an entertaining live music experience! He was also nominated in 2023 for TRMA Musician of the Year for his excellent work with all the trop rock bands he has appeared with. And he is a staple at 88-Live Piano Bar right here in Bradenton for his Dueling Pianos shows!
But did you know he has his own original music? The album is in the process of being produced, and he is slowly releasing the songs a single at a time. Here are a few places you can listen to the releases:
A bit from Dave’s Website (but we know this doesnt tell the whole story – you have to come to The Habitat for the deep dive into his original music for this rare opportunity!
dave-LIVE – Beach Bar Piano Music is a combination of Trop Rock, Yacht Rock, and classic rock and country favorites. A refreshing alternative to solo acts that seem to play the same songs, dave-LIVE plays ALL those songs, your favorite keyboard-oriented tunes from the 50s through today. Whether the crowd is dancing, listening, or singing along: everyone is involved in the show….
Joe grew up in Ohio listening to everything from the Motown sound to the popular recording artists of today. He believes in the theory that great art can inspire great art and admits a wide range of influences such as: Sam Cooke, Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack Johnson, David Bowie and Van Morrison just to name a few. Joe’s soulful vocals and his groovy melodies make him an instant hit, no matter the venue. “Whether I’m playing for one person or thousands, I always try to give it my all, so that when the audience walks away, they say: ‘That Joe Downing guy… I’m going to remember him.’”
A Recording Artist and Nashville Songwriter; Beach vibes and good times, Trop Rock and chill rhymes permeate his first two full length albums and remind his fans and friends of the good things in life. His first two full length albums Songs From The Gulf (2020) & The Bright Side (2022) both received nominations for Album Of The Year from the Trop Rock Music Association. His song “YOLO” received nominations for Single Of The Year by the Trop Rock Music Association in 2020 and Joe has been nominated for the 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 Horizon Award recognizing his personal relationship with his fans.
We also encourage you to check out his web site: Joe Downing
Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person… All donations are made at the door. We really ask that if you RSVP that you actually attend the show – if you find you cant, please let us know at least 48 hours before the show so that we may offer your spot to someone else…
Charlie returns again to The Habitat for a wonderful evening of music
SATURDAY SHOW – Doors at 5:30, Show at 6:30
About The Show and Charlie…
When singer-songwriter Charlie Imes penned the rhyme “I’m leaving behind a trail of sand, bringing my beach all across this land,” he didn’t just have the basis for the title track of his forthcoming album. He summed up his approach to life.
Imes comes by his coastal vibe honestly. He honed his craft on the beaches of California from an early age, entertaining friends around the fire pit with his guitar, songs and stories. But dreams of a music career got sidetracked by office work, the launch of a legal services firm and a brief stint in San Diego politics.
It was surviving stage 3 colon cancer and a serious bout of diverticulitis a little more than 10 years ago that brought Imes back to music. He was in the midst of a painstaking recovery when his doctor advised him to eliminate stress from his life. So he ditched the suit and tie, strapped on his guitar and has never looked back.
His performance style has stayed true to those early times. Whether imparting his laid back, jazzy folk rock sound or directly addressing his audience, Imes is a above all storyteller. The songs he chooses, whether his own or borrowed from other musicians, speak to his life experiences, nuggets of which he shares with his audience.
“Whatever song I sing, it has to touch my soul,” Imes explains. “Whether it’s a song I wrote or someone else, it has to resonate with me and speak to my heart. It tells a story I want to tell – and one that I think people want to hear.”
Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person, you can request this selection on the RSVP… All donations are made at the door. We really ask that if you RSVP that you actually attend the show – if you find you cant, please let us know at least 48 hours before the show so that we may offer your spot to someone else…
This is a SUNDAY show – so there is an earlier start time – We look forward to seeing you there!
About Mick…
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mick Fury is a child of the 90s who was tired of the blame game from previous generations—Fury watched as his fellow Millennials were dragged by the media, talk show hosts and newspaper articles—and that’s where the idea for his new album started. 1981-1996 is an anthemic 10-song collection that examines what it is to be part of a generation blamed for problems they didn’t create, that also acts as a Millennial rallying cry to create a better reality.
“All I ever hear is how we’re lazy, we get participation trophies, and we can’t afford houses because we eat too much avocado toast,” he says. “That’s bullshit. We’re the most open-minded, hard-working-for-beans, thoughtful generation yet, and we’ve watched the American Dream be snatched away from us like bullies taking a kid’s lunch money.“
One part Springsteen, one part Sturgill Simpson, a dash of Nirvana and a 90’s zest, it’s a musical cocktail you’re doomed to enjoy.
Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person, you can request this selection on the RSVP… All donations are made at the door. We really ask that if you RSVP that you actually attend the show – if you find you cant, please let us know at least 48 hours before the show so that we may offer your spot to someone else…
If you don’t know who Keith Sykes is, Please read on – If you are a true fan of Jimmy Buffett’s music and message, as well of quite a few other great artists and performers, you wont want to miss this show – We are very honored that Keith has chosen to schedule a show at The Habitat!
Once upon a time in the summer of 1967, Keith Sykes hitchhiked to the Newport Folk Festival.
He saw Arlo Guthrie perform “Alice’s Restaurant.” In the fall of that year he got a copy of the album, learned the whole song and sang it at a Holiday Inn in Charleston, South Carolina. They hired him on the spot for a regular gig playing music in the hotel.
It’s pretty perfect that such a rambling tale should be at the start of Keith’s own rambling tale – in the more than 40 years that followed, he would become a troubadour and storyteller, a massively successful songwriter with more than 100 songs recorded by artists as diverse as Rosanne Cash and George Thorogood. He would tour every corner of America and play in just about every conceivable kind of venue, appear on Saturday Night Live and Austin City Limits, and host songwriter nights on Memphis’ legendary Beale Street with many of music’s most talented songwriters. He would join Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, tour the country and record the Volcano album – the title track for which he co-wrote with Jimmy.
To date, recordings of Keith’s songs have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. With 13 full-length albums released – and great success with his own publishing company, credited with signing John Kilzer to Geffen Records and the discovery of Todd Snider – Keith Sykes has proven to be nothing short of prolific.
Suggested Donation for this show is $30 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $50 a person, you can request this selection on the RSVP… All donations are made at the door. We really ask that if you RSVP that you actually attend the show – if you find you cant, please let us know at least 48 hours before the show so that we may offer your spot to someone else… (note, the text below is not able to be edited at this time, refer to the above for correct suggested donations…)
NOTE!!! VIP is SOLD OUT!!! General Seating is limited, only 15 remain!!!
This will be a unique show to attend – a Concert AND a Recording Session that YOU can be a part of!
Show scheduled to start at 6:30, Doors af 5:30 (although due to the nature of this show, this may need to be adjusted as we settle the details, please keep an eye on your email prior to the show!)
We have had this show scheduled for 6 years (think about the Date and Cory’s Proclaimed Passion)
There will be a number of things unique about this show – he will be recording for an album 6 songs, which will have two takes each, and you will be part of the recording – providing the crowd cheering and applause – this will be full band, with some notable musicians! There may also be an opener, we are working on those details. And then there will be a more traditional house concert segment that follows the recording, but this will also be recorded and made into a live album. Dress for the occasion, there will be video that will become part of the official music videos, and everyone in attendance will receive copies of the album! This will be an experience to remember!
Suggested Donation for this show is $30 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $50 a person, you can request this selection on the RSVP… All donations are made at the door. We really ask that if you RSVP that you actually attend the show – if you find you cant, please let us know at least 48 hours before the show so that we may offer your spot to someone else…
They’re back by popular demand – NOTE THE NEW TIME, DUE TO FLIGHT SCHEDULES THIS SHOW IS NOW AT 2PM!!!! (GATES AT 1PM!)
The Wheeland Brothers return to The Habitat!
(note, VIP is sold out!)
Saturday April 27th (Doors at 1:00, Music at 2:00PM)
About the Wheeland Brothers:
The Wheeland Brothers are two Southern California surfers who grew up where the concrete meets the sand. Their playful pursuit of life invites listeners to join in on the stoke, all the while blending infectious good-time-energy with peaceful introspection.
Their sound is a signature blend of surf rock, reggae, hip hop and acoustic pop.
The Wheeland Brothers have burst onto the national music scene with their album Pacific Vibration. They’ve become fan-favorites and mainstays on Sirius XM’s No Shoes Radio as well as Sirius XM’s Radio Margaritaville where their single “Song To The Sun” was the most played song of the summer 2022 on both stations and was added to coveted playlists on both Spotify and Amazon.
The band has performed with peers ranging from 311 and Slightly Stoopid to Donavon Frankenreiter and Michael Franti. They’ve also performed at Meeting Of The Minds, Tortuga Music Festival, Kaaboo Del Mar, and were personally picked by Kenny Chesney to play the Nashville kick off to his 2022 summer tour. As a headliner, they pack out venues from Coach House in SoCal to Guanabanas in Florida and Big Chill Beach Club in Delaware.
Suggested Donation for this show is $30 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $50 a person… All donations will be made at the door. We really ask that if you RSVP that you actually attend the show, if you are not able to, let us know 72 hours before this show. If you RSVP but do not attend the show, we respectfully ask that you still contribute the donation as you have prevented someone else from attending and contributing, and otherwise you will have taken money out of the artists pocket! (yes, we actually do track this….)
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Jesse Rice in his first appearance at The Habitat – RSVPs now Active!
Jesse Rice in his first appearance at The Habitat – RSVPs now Active!Note – VIP seating no longer available, sold out – only standsrd seating is an option…
About The Show…
You are likely here because you know Jesse’s accomplishments and Music, and know that his show at The Habitat will be one to not miss. We are excited to finally be able to find a date that works for both of us, and expect this show to fill up quickly…
About Jesse…
Jesse has taken home ACM, AMA, CMA, Billboard, BMI, SESAC and Trop Rock Music Awards. This Billboard Top 40 charting artist was also honored to see his co-penned song A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega featured on Ashley McBryde’s Grammy nominated album Girl Going Nowhere. He was reared in the historic river town of Conway, SC about 15 minutes northwest of Myrtle Beach, moved to Music City in 2002 and his first #1 came with the co-penned tune Cruise by Florida Georgia Line. It would go on to sell more than 12 million singles/downloads to become the only country song ever to receive a Diamond Certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. It would also hold the record as Billboard’s longest running #1 single for six years and took home ACM, AMA, CMA, Billboard, BMI and SESAC awards.
Jesse’s songs have been cut by Florida Georgia Line, Nelly, Chase Rice, Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Ashley McBryde and Colt Ford. He’s also co-written with top-talent like Lady A, Dan + Shay, Cole Swindell, Russell Dickerson, Jon Pardi, Florida Georgia Line, Colt Ford, Sam Hunt and Chase Rice. As an artist, he launched the first installment of his “The Pirates Sessions” projects, The Pirate Sessions I & II, in 2012 featuring guest appearances by Florida Georgia Line and Chase Rice. The Pirate Sessions III premiered in 2017 peaking at #5 on the iTunes Country Albums Charts, and featured Michael Ray, Russell Dickerson and Love & Theft. He would score a Radio A1A Trop Rock #1 with the lead single, Hangout with a Hangover. The second release, Hope Town, secured regular rotation on Sirius XM’s Radio Margaritaville. The impact of this project not only secured him a performance slot at the 2017 Trop Rock Music Awards, but also resulted in him winning the “Horizon Award” at the ceremony. Jesse carried on The Pirate Sessions legacy launching The Pirate Sessions IV in March 2019. The project, once again, sailed Jesse inside the Top-5 on the iTunes Country Album Charts. He also notched his first solo project appearance on the Billboard Country Album Charts Top 40 with this “Hot Shot Debut” on April 1, 2019. The first release, Go Away Cloud, has spent multiple weeks at #1 on the Radio A1A charts and is featured in regular rotation on Sirius XM’s Radio Margaritaville.
His new album called The Pirate Sessions V was just released on March 17, 2023. After release, The Pirate Sessions V sailed to #1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts, where it stayed for over a week, and the lead single “Sand in My Seat” secured regular rotation on SiriusXM Radio Margaritaville, and was named Radio TROP ROCK Song Of The Year for 2023. Additionally, at the 2023 Trop Rock Music Awards, The Pirate Sessions V was awarded the prestigious Album Of The Year Award.
Suggested Donation for this show is $30 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $50 a person, you can request this selection on the RSVP… All donations are made at the door. We really ask that if you RSVP that you actually attend the show – if you find you cant, please let us know at least 48 hours before the show so that we may offer your spot to someone else…
