The Habitat

The Habitat

The Habitat is a House concert venue featuring talented independent musicians, both local to the area and those visiting the Bradenton Area

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. We are proud to maintain over 1/4 acre of wilderness within a city environment, providing much needed habitat for a variety of native species. We plant only native species and manage and eliminate the non native species i

Photos from The Habitat's post 05/21/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ Charlie Imes - May 25th, 2024 doors at 5:30 ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ - https://mailchi.mp/90c7cd246131/charlie_imes_2024

Photos from The Habitat's post 05/18/2024

You're Welcome! 2 to 9 Bring cash for fabulous prizes!

05/16/2024

Welcome back Charlie Imes!

I don't often do house concerts so close to home, but then it's not often that I'm booked at The Habitat, one of the busiest and most well designed venues for these intimate concerts. As it happens, it's time for my annual birthday show. (Yee Haw!) I try to do something different & special each time, and we've got a good one for you this year. I'll be joined by my friend & wonderful bass player, Bob Powers. He'll be playing a big upright bass & lending some harmony vocals, and he's great at both. Then we'll also be joined by my good buddy & frequent collaborator Dave Matchette , who never fails to amaze with his prowess on the harmonica. These two guys add so much and I'm really pleased to have them joining me this evening.

We'll be playing some favorite selections from my first 3 albums, plus a few selections of my new CD, "Sittin' Here" (which will also be available at the show.) We'll also give you a taste of the Jimmy Buffett & Fingers Taylor Tribute show that Dave and I recently played, which was enthusiastically received. We've chosen a handful of rarities and deep cuts that aren't often heard, including one or two that most people don't know existed. Rehearsals are sounding great and we're excited to bring you this show.

But wait, there's more! We'll also be celebrating Ken & Heather's 33rd Wedding Anniversary, in addition to it being my 13th Annual 50th Birthday Bash, or if you want to really lean into the whole "3's" thing, we can call it the 33rd Anniversary of my 30th birthday. That's a lot of 3's. Kinda cosmic.

So there ya have it. An evening chock-a-block with good music and fun stories. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll enjoy a Mai Tai... or whatever you wanna drink.

Admission is $20 per person (and a bargain at that.)
Doors open at 5:30pm and the music starts at 6:30pm and will continue (with a break in the middle) until @ 10pm. Bring whatever you want to drink (coolers welcome) and maybe a dish to share or whatever you want to eat for yourself. Either way is fine. Plenty of chairs at the Habitat, so no need to bring one.

You can pay at the door, but Ken & Heather want to encourage you to RSVP so they have an idea of how many chairs to set out, etc. You can RSVP here: https://www.thehabitathouseconcerts.com/.../charlie-imes.../

So please feel free to grab your friends & family and join us for this special evening.

Here's the Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/839850844854853/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22edit_dialog%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

05/08/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ Party Time - Chris Sacks Band and Sarasota Bay PHC FUNDRAISER! - May 18th, 2024 ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ - https://mailchi.mp/3a76de1cd9d8/csb-and-sbphc-party-2024

05/06/2024

The Habitat wants to thank Keith Sykes and Mick Fury for providing our guests with a weekend of wonderful singer/songwriter stories, songs and laughter from the 70's through 2024! Special thanks to The Drunken Octopus Listening Venue for connecting us with Mick Fury!

05/05/2024

Just a reminder that Mick Fury at The Habitat doors open at 3 pm. Show starts at 4 pm. Hope to see you there!

05/03/2024

We are not yet sold out for Keith Sykes show tomorrow. The weather looks to be perfect! Come join us as we celebrate the arrival of, at The Habitat, the last person that was hoped for on our original "bucket list". 8 years and 144 shows later, the stars and schedules aligned! We can't wait to hear Keith Sykes at The Habitat telling stories and singing songs both old and new! Come as you are ;)

Our latest news 05/02/2024

Hello RLMS Students!

Our "Coming up on Summer" update....

We have celebrated our first full year in business this last month, and we are now ready to grow - and hope you help us do just that! We have a few things that we think you would interest you as we get into the summer months

(Here is the tl:dr version - if one interests you go to that section!)

1) The Band Project - Summer Sessions - we want to put together 3 bands!
2) Existing students extra lessons at a discount (limited time offer!)
3) Student Referal Bonus lessons
4) An odd request - baby changing table/station... have one to donate?

Read on for the details....

1) The Band Project...

Looking for something for your kids or for you to do over the summer that is fun and rewarding? Many of you already know about "The Band Project" and we want to put a few of them together for this summer. A 6 week series, 2 hours a week session, culminating in a performance with an audience - come be a rock star!

We need guitar, drums, keys, vocals, bass, open to anyone interested - talk to Ken or Maggie and your instructor (we have a few already!). Right now our target start date is the week of June 23rd. We have set the price at $325 for the session for each participant, but for all existing students we are discounting it this summer to $275 in hopes we can put together 3 groups - we will keep it split youth and adults so you are performing with people in your own age group!

2) Extra Lessons...

Have extra time this summer and want to get a great deal on a few extra lessons? Again, this is for existing students only and is in addition to your standard monthly lessons - get an extra 4 lessons for $100 (maximum of 2 packs of 4 lessons) and take advantage of the extra room in the schedule our snowbirds and summer travelers have left you and we are pricing them very low, to let us say "thank you" for being part of our lessons family!

3) Refer a student, get both you and them free lessons!

If you tell a friend (yes, we will also do this for a family member too) and they sign up for lessons, during the second month of their lessons you will get a free lesson (25% off that month billing) and they will too! (the fine print: card on file billing required, discounts happen within the second full month of the new student lessons, and yes, you can get more than one - bring 4 that stay and you get a full free month!)

4) Anyone have a baby changing table/station that they would like to donate?

We have a few students now that have very young ones tagging along, and find ourselves in a position we want to make sure that even the youngest coming in our doors feel welcome - and would like to locate a baby changing table furniture to have available for them - if you have one taking up room in your house that you would be like to donate, let us know!

Our latest news Click here for an update from Ryan Langley Music School!

Photos from The Habitat's post 04/29/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ Mick Fury Cinco de Mayo - May 5th, 2024 ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ - https://mailchi.mp/2f17e21b087c/mick-fury-2024-habitat

Photos from The Habitat's post 04/29/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ Keith Sykes at The Habitat - may the 4th be with you! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธhttps://mailchi.mp/b02d32eb8653/keith-sykes-2024habitat

04/22/2024

What a night....

04/21/2024

Just a heads up. 4/27/24 At 2PM (doors at 1) The Wheeland Bothers VIP's are sold out and general seating is very close to sold out. However... if you act NOW, We still have a few VIP seats available for Keith Sykes on May 4th! DON'T forget! We have a Star Wars Mexican celebration weekend. May the 4th be with Keith Sykes and Cinco De Mick Fury!

04/21/2024

This was a really special experience for us. THANK YOU!

04/09/2024

We're so proud to play host for this unique night!

04/05/2024

Tomorrow's show with Jesse Rice at The Habitat is sold out! Let me know if you want to be on the waiting list, we usually have a few last minute cancellations. ALSO... I am collecting bottles of alcohol to create a "booze wagon" to be raffled off for charity at the SBPHC Birthday Party May 17th - 19th. If you are coming to the show Saturday it would be a great time to drop off bottles with me!

03/29/2024

First, we have Jesse Rice Music 4/6/24... then... the show that has been on our calendar for more than 5 years!

LIVE SHOW outside the Keys. (Limited Space LINK in comments)
Saturday April 20th, Bradenton Florida.

4/20 only happens on a Saturday once every 7 years, and I've had this show booked for 6! This will not be a typical house concert, but a combination of events. It will start with a full band and professional video/audio recording session, where I will be performing 6 new songs a couple times each. Followed by a LIVE album recording LIVE at The Habitat, featuring Quentin Leverich on percussion. There will also be a meet & greet prior to the showtime, and I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to seeing my tribe!

I am looking forward to presenting these new songs, sharing the stage with these very talented friends, and celebrating this special date!
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03/23/2024

Finally!

LIVE SHOW outside the Keys. (Limited Space LINK in comments)
Saturday April 20th, Bradenton Florida.

4/20 only happens on a Saturday once every 7 years, and I've had this show booked for 6! This will not be a typical house concert, but a combination of events. It will start with a full band and professional video/audio recording session, where I will be performing 6 new songs a couple times each. Followed by a LIVE album recording LIVE at The Habitat, featuring Quentin Leverich on percussion. There will also be a meet & greet prior to the showtime, and I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to seeing my tribe!

I am looking forward to presenting these new songs, sharing the stage with these very talented friends, and celebrating this special date!
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03/05/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ POPUP CONCERT ALERT - Steel City Rovers at The Habitat - Wednesday March 6th, 5:30 ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ

02/28/2024

We're waiting with 'bated breath! The show at the Habitat on Sunday March 3rd is doors open at 3 pm! Don't come at 6:30 or you'll miss it!

FLORIDIANS! TONIGHT WE BEGIN THE Listening Room Festival!!!!!

Sorry if that seems like I'm yelling. I'm not. I just had my daily afternoon espresso โ˜•

7C Coffee tonight! The Habitat March 3! And more!!!

Send me a message if you want to attend one of these shows. I brought my dancing sandals although the likelihood of me dancing is slim :-D

Photos from The Habitat's post 02/25/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธGrace Morrison at The Habitat - Sunday March 3rd, 3:00 ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถ - https://mailchi.mp/319fb4fd9f88/gracemorrison3mar2024

Photos from The Habitat's post 01/30/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ(fixed info) Rosado and Blake at The Habitat - February 24th, 5:30 ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถ - https://mailchi.mp/de5ab820c2ae/rosadoblake24feb2024fixed

Photos from The Habitat's post 01/30/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธRosado and Blake at The Habitat - February 24th, 5:30 ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถ - https://mailchi.mp/d56382328540/rosadoblake24feb2024

Photos from The Habitat's post 01/13/2024

If you have already RSVP'd for this show please note we are inside tonight. If you have not, please don't just show up, we are at capacity. We are sorry for disappointing folks, but we feel that this show needs to keep us all warm! Thanks!

Photos from The Habitat's post 01/07/2024

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธAriella at The Habitat - January 13th, 5:30 ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถ - https://mailchi.mp/9eca6af32b91/ariella13jan2024

Photos from The Habitat's post 12/31/2023

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธMike Nash at The Habitat - January 6th, 5:30 ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถ - https://mailchi.mp/32a32df62121/mikenash6jan2024

Photos from The Habitat's post 12/30/2023

๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธList of songs James Wrote... you don't want to miss this show... James T Slater returns to The Habitat - Dec 30th, 5:30 ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถ - https://mailchi.mp/b01accba9ba3/jamesslater9dec2023songlist

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