Village of the Arts/Events

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John is driving a long way to get hete his FIRST TOUR DATE Cottonmouth southern soul kitchen

[November 1&2]

The Cigar Box and Music Festival in the Village of the Arts in Bradenton takes place on the first Friday and Saturday of February every year
This is our Annual

. Here are some details about the event:

- *Date and Time*: The event takes place on Friday, February 7 from 6-9:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 8 from11 a.m.-6 p.m. on multiple stages thru the Village of the Arts
- *Location*: Village of the Arts, 1114 12th St W
- *Event Description*: The event featured live bands, pop-up shops, local artists, delicious food, and free parking ¹
- *Organizer*: Village of the Arts ¹
- *Cost*: Free ¹

Last minute pop-up
Birdrock Taco Shack
Jason Haram porch party 1pm to 3pm
Mermaid Artwalk and 'da blues

Music you'll hear to the bone

Tonight's the night!!

Yep today both Cottonmouthsouthernsoulkitchen and Birdrock Taco Shack have free events walking distance from each other

Birdrock Taco Shack

Calling all taco and music lovers! Birdrock Taco Shack in Bradenton's Village of the Arts is throwing a Cinco de Mayo fiesta you won't want to miss. Fire up your taste buds with delicious fish tacos sizzling fresh off the grill, great tamales, tequila, beer and smoking hot sounds of The Hillbilly Hellcats, taking the stage at 4 pm. This legendary Florida band brings the party with their high-energy blend of Rockabilly, Psychobilly, and Surf, guaranteed to get you moving. With 30 years of touring under their belts, these guys have rocked stages in 40 states and 16 countries – so you know they'll bring the good times. Expect killer music, amazing food, and that signature Birdrock hospitality that makes it a Bradenton favorite. It's the perfect spot to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Bradenton style

Fish tacos, great tamales, tequila, beer & smoking hot Rockabilly.
You never seen a scene like this
You wanna do the cool thing on Cinco de Mayo?
then we'll see you at Birdrock Taco Shack Sunday May 5th @ 4pm free show for our friends and family

It’s Springtime in the Village of the Arts and we’re All abloom with Creativity, Fantasy, and Magic ✨


Come see the splash of spring colors of art and crafts at more than 20 galleries and boutiques, along with pop-up vendors, live music, and delicious eats — all brought to you by the talented local artists of Bradenton's one-and-only Village of the Arts!

Think fairies are just in storybooks? The Village In Bloom might just make you a believer. There’s a little magic here for everyone to discover.

Bring the whole gang for a weekend filled with fun! Don’t forget to wear your Wings 🧚‍♀️

Dean Johanesen
Birdrock Taco Shack
Saturday - 7:00 p.m.

Dean Johanesen is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from New York. He has resided and performed in several US states, but currently calls Sarasota home. Johanesen's passion for gypsy jazz music in the vein of Django Reinhardt has put him on a musical path focused on stories of old times, placed in a backdrop of gypsy swing, a style that he has coined ""circus swing."" Throughout his career, Johanesen has shared bills with notable musicians such as Robby Krieger (formerly of the Doors), Donovan Frankenreiter, Martha Wainwright, Howard Jones, Steve Forbert, John Waite, and Peter Mulvey. Join Dean
Cover $5.

About the venue:

Located in Bradenton Florida's Village of the Arts, Birdrock Taco Shack is not your average taco joint, but a unique funky-fun taco spot and live music venue. Owner and chef David Shiplett (who also owns the popular Cottonmouth South Soul Kitchen) doesn't serve up just any tacos. Dave has worked as a Chef in San Francisco, San Diego, Sarasota, and now Bradenton. Dine inside the eclectic artsy shack or outdoors on the porch and back patio. Great food, cool people... and TACOS! 1213 13th Avenue West, Bradenton.

Cassie Barbaresi was born in Texas and it shows. Her songwriting and storytelling remind you of the finest Texas traditions--especially when it comes to breaking the rules. She boldly shares her ideas, her experiences, and her deepest feelings, and she won't hesitate to let each song take us where it wants to go.

With a voice that is sweet and soulful, and deceptively powerful, Cassie is a captivating performer and guitarist.

Cassie is a former D1 soccer player and three-time All American. Now a mother of three, she won't hesitate to suit up and take center mid every chance she gets. And she brings the intensity of an elite athlete to her music career.

Rich Odato is a singer-songwriter and lead guitarist. Born in Pittsburgh and raised on steel-town blues, classic rock, Motown, and R&B, Rich plays acoustic, electric, and resonator guitars, and supports the songwriting with his melodies and arrangement skills.

Rich is a survivor of the hair band era, but folky fingerpicking and blues rock have been constants in his repertoire. In live shows, he loves to go full jam band mode with his custom strat, "Goldfinger."

Together, they make up Cassie Jean and the Fireflies. No cover.

About the venue:

Cottonmouth - Bradenton Florida’s music venue serving southern soul cuisine and live music on our beautiful patio in the Village of the Arts. Dave Shiplett and crew will to serve you and give you an evening you will long remember with seating inside and outside and art from local artists on display. Cottonmouth is the place to hang and feed your soul.

Come have Brunch Cottonmouth southern soul kitchen

2 weeks in the Village of the Arts Birdrock Taco Shack & Cottonmouth southern soul kitchen

March Artwalk theme at Cottonmouth southern soul kitchen is WOMEN
All weekend we are jam packed with some of the most talented women we know
Starting out on Friday night walk of art all day and night Saturday & finishing up with our sublime southern brunch with Miss Firecracker :Brenda Watty
See you soon
March 2,3,4

Village Artwalk, Friday March 1 and Studio Tour Saturday March 2. Here’s your chance to take a peek behind all the fabulous art and creativity in Bradenton’s one and only Village of the Arts where local artists live, work and create
in a historic neighborhood full of charming colorful 1920~30 cottages! Don’t miss this once a year opportunity to see creativity up close. Meet and chat with painters,
pottery makers, sculptors, crafters, jewelry designers, and more. View and purchase a one of a kind piece of art made right before your eyes! Stroll thru our village
of more then 20 plus galleries, speciality shops and restaurants where you will always fine great art, live music and good food! And…..Free Parking Too.
Live Local~Shop Local. We have it All!!

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Kenwood Dennard's Grateful Groove with Gent Treadly & Guests Kenwood Dennard, is teaming up with Gent Treadly and friends to bring his new project "Kenwood Dennard's Grateful Groove" to Florida.