WeekEnd Entertainment Calendar 05/02 - 05/04

[Bob Heffelfinger]

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Here is your WeekEnd Entertainment Calendar for May
2, 3 & 4, 2008 brought to you by the fine folks at
Tropical Dreams http://tropicaldreams.net

All of these venues are open to the public and we
encourage you to get out, enjoy some great music and
support these hardworking "Buffettesque" musicians.

And don't forget to check the "Happenings" schedule
http://www.calsnet.net/tropicaldreams for all the
goings on around the "ParrotHead Nation." Find a
phlocking near you and "Party With A Purpose!"


FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008


FL - Jimi Banks
E J's Fishbones Grill
Englewood, FL
941.697.0172
6:00 pm

FL - John Bartus
Dockside Lounge
Marathon, FL
305.743.0000
7:00 pm

FL - Ray Borel aka "Bwana Ray"
Gaston's HideAway
Panama City, FL
850.215.7122
6:00 pm

FL - The Caribbean Chillers
First Friday Street Fest
Eustis, FL
352.483.5430
6:00 pm

FL - Frankie Catalina
Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe
Sarasota, FL
941.388.2888
6:00 pm

FL - Darrell Clanton aka "The Dune Doctor"
Swigwam Beach Bar
St. Petersburg, FL
727.367.2711
2:00 pm

FL - Gary Goddard
Cafe Italiano @ Sawgrass Marriott Resort
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
904.285.7777
TBA

FL - Mark Hart
Tradewinds Lounge
St. Augustine, FL
904.829.9336
5:00 pm

FL - Iko Iko
Van Dyke Cafe
Miami, FL
305.534.3600
9:00 pm

FL - Scott Kirby
Margaritaville Cafe
Key West, FL
305.292.1435
10:00 pm

FL - Chuck Lawson
McGuire's Irish Pub
Destin, FL
850.650.0000
8:00 pm

FL - Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24
The Twisted Conch
Cape Coral, FL
239.542.6622
6:00 pm

FL - Michael McCloud
Schooner Wharf
Key West, FL
305.292.9520
12:00 pm

FL - Gene Mitchell
Calypso Beach Cafe
Panama City Beach, FL
850.234.6788
7:00 pm

FL - Jack Mosley
Benedetto's Steakhouse
Punta Gorda, FL
941.639.9695
8:00 pm

FL - Capt. Josh Ramsteck
McWells Restaurant & Bar
Orlando, FL
407.855.4006
7:00 pm

FL - Bill Wharton aka "The Sauce Boss"
Cowboy's
Starke, FL
904.368.3800
8:00 pm

FL - James "Sunny Jim" White
Farlow's on The Water
Engelwood, FL
941.474.5343
7:00 pm

FL - Jim Wist Steel Drums
Grand Key Resort
Key West, FL
305.293.1818
12:00 pm

GA - Leo Dean
Iguana's
St. Simons Island, GA
912.638.9650
4:30 pm

GA - Roy & The Circuit Breakers
Doc's Bar
Tybee Island, GA
912.786.5506
9:00 pm

IL - The Coco Loco Band
Lock Stock & Barrel
Decatur, IL
217.429.7411
TBA

IL - Lenny Frisch Steel Drums
Casino Queen
E. St. Louis, IL
618.874.5000
9:00 pm

IN - Kent Arnsbarger Steel Drums
Duneland Beach Inn
Michigan City, IN
219.874.7729
7:00 pm

KY - Conch Republic
Miguel's Restaurante
Frankfort, KY
502.848.9400
8:00 pm

LA - The Boat Drunks
Margaritaville Cafe
New Orleans, LA
504.592.2565
10:00 pm

LA - The Iguanas
Free Music Friday
Mandeville, LA
985.626.3144
TBA

LA - John Prine
Jazz & Heritage Festival
New Orleans, LA
504.522.4786
5:40 pm

MA - The BaHa Brothers
The SandBar Grill
Taunton, MA
508.824.2200
8:30 pm

MA - Jon Fratassio
Papa Razzi
Hanover, MA
781.982.2800
8:30 pm

MA - Matt Wasylow
Home Plate Bar & Grill
Taunton, MA
508.823.1000
4:00 pm

MI - Living Soul
The Medalists
Marshall, MI
269.781.6356
8:00 pm

MI - Pirates Over 40
Lac Vieux Desert Casino
Watersmeet, MI
906.358.4226
9:00 pm

MI - Peter Trappen
Old Boy's Brewhouse‎
Spring Lake, MI
616.850.9950‎
7:00 pm

MO - Cruize Control
Bumstead's
Branson, MO
417.334.4548
6:00 pm

MO - Bertie Higgins
Caravelle Theatre
Branson, MO
417.334.5100
8:00 pm

NC - Scearce & Ketner
The Emerald Club
Emerald Isle, NC
252.354.2929
TBA

NJ - Brian & The Coconutz Duo
The Masque Bar @ Showboat Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
609.343.4000
3:00 pm

NV - Ron Bell
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Brent Burns
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Jim Hoehn
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Tony Irvine
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Bob Karwin
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Rob Mehl
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Alonzo McLean
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - John Reno
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Gary Seiler
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Stars on the Water
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
7:00 pm

NV - Matt Wahl
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

OH - Kurt Barkdull aka "Kaptain Kurt"
Mel's Crows Nest
Marblehead, OH
419.734.1742
7:00 pm

OK - Kenny Chesney
Ford Center
Oklahoma City, OK
405.602.8700
7:30 pm

OR - The Wailers
Main 1 Arts Center
Medford, OR
541.618.8423
9:30 pm

PA - John Hain & The Mango Summers Band
Chili's Bar & Grill
Wyomissing, PA
610.374.9328
6:00 pm

PA - Island Fusion
T.G.I.F. Concert
Chambersburg, PA
717.264.7101
12:00 pm

PA - Island Fusion
Knute's Pub & Grill
Shippensburg, PA
717.532.3876
TBA

PA - Key West Express
The Cell Block
Erie, PA
814.464.9176
6:00 pm

PA - The Mango Men
Horsham Lacrosse Benefit @ Ukrainian-American Sports Club
Horsham, PA
215.283.2525
8:00 pm

PA - Todd Snider
World Cafe
Philadelphia, PA
215.222.1400
7:30 pm

SC - H.B. Beverly
Margaritaville Cafe
Myrtle Beach, SC
843.448.5455
8:30 pm

SC - Jan Vaughan aka "Big Bam Boom"
Redbone Alley
Florence, SC
843.673.0035
6:00 pm

SC - T.J. Walsh
Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe
Myrtle Beach, SC
843.839.1868
5:00 pm

SD - Too Drunk to Fish
Wiley's Tavern
Sioux Falls, SD
605.334.7468
9:00 pm

TN - Steve Hopper
Bahama Breeze
Memphis, TN
901.385.8744
6:00 pm

TX - J. Micheal Laferty
Palm Street Pier
South Padre Island, TX
956.772.7256
5:00 pm

TX - Larry Joe Taylor
The Iron Horse Saloon
Wichita Falls, TX
940.767.9488
TBA

VA - The Calypso Nuts
Busky's Chill & Grill
Chesapeake, VA
757.482.3864
8:00 pm

VA - Gerry Maddox aka "Island Gerry"
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Fredericksburg, VA
540.548.3092
9:00 pm

VA - ParrotBeach
Apple Blossom Festival
Winchester, VA
540.662.3863
9:00 pm

VA - Warren Seaburg
Cheeseburger In Paradise
Virginia Beach, VA
757.498.1518
8:30 pm


SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2008


CT - Bobby Morrill
Beach House Restaurant
Milford, CT
203.877.9300
8:30 pm

DE - Jimmy & The Parrots
PHs Party for Paws
Wilmington, DE
302.368.2741
3:00 pm

FL - Jimi Banks
Palmetto Grill
Cape Haze, FL
866.848.5566
6:00 pm

FL - John Bartus
Key Colony Inn
Key Colony Beach, FL
305.743.0100
8:00 pm

FL - Frankie Catalina
Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe
Sarasota, FL
941.388.2888
6:00 pm

FL - Darrell Clanton aka "The Dune Doctor"
Thunderbird Beach Resort
Treasure Island, FL
727.367.1961
5:00 pm

FL - Mark Hart
Tradewinds Lounge
St. Augustine, FL
904.829.9336
5:00 pm

FL - Iko Iko
O'Hara's Jazz & Blues Cafe
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
954.524.1764
9:30 pm

FL - Scott Kirby
Margaritaville Cafe
Key West, FL
305.292.1435
10:00 pm

FL - Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24
Nav-A-Gator Grill
Arcadia, FL
941.627.3474
2:00 pm

FL - Michael McCloud
Schooner Wharf
Key West, FL
305.292.9520
12:00 pm

FL - Gene Mitchell
Calypso Beach Cafe
Panama City Beach, FL
850.234.6788
7:00 pm

FL - Jim Morris
Benefit @ Vivante
Punta Gorda, FL
941.627.2222
6:00 pm

FL - Jack Mosley
E J's Fishbones Grill
Englewood, FL
941.697.0172
4:00 pm

FL - Jimmy Parrish
Ft. White PHC @ Blueline Crab Co.
Live Oak, FL
386.362.7227
5:00 pm

FL - Capt. Josh Ramsteck
Drifter's Lakeside
Lake Alfred, FL
863.956.4375
6:00 pm

FL - Greg "Fingers" Taylor
Florida Keys Island Fest
Islamorada, FL
305.664.4503
3:00 pm

FL - T. Scott Walker
Florida Keys Island Fest
Islamorada, FL
305.664.4503
3:00 pm

FL - Bill Wharton aka "The Sauce Boss"
Bradfordville Blues Club
Tallahassee,FL
850.906.0766
9:30 pm

FL - Jim Wist Steel Drums
Grand Key Resort
Key West, FL
305.293.1818
12:00 pm

GA - Leo Dean
Iguana's
St. Simons Island, GA
912.638.9650
4:30 pm

ID - The Wailers
Julia Davis Park
Boise, ID
208.384.4060
2:00 pm

IL - Tim Delaney aka "Steely Pan"
El Sombrerito
East Peoria, IL
309.698.9898
TBA

IL - Greg Kerkera aka "Gregory B"
Kelsey Road House
Lake Barrington, IL
847.381.8300
8:00 pm

IL - Margarita Island
Jesse Oaks Food & Drink
Gages Lake, IL
847.223.2575
9:30 pm

IL - Mr. Myers
Cabana Charley's
Sycamore, IL
815.899.8454
9:00 pm

IL - OD TAPO IMI
Uncle Fatty's Resort
Chicago, IL
773.477.3661
TBA

IL - PHINS
Alton Block Party
Alton, IL
618.465.6676
6:30 pm

LA - The Boat Drunks
Margaritaville Cafe
New Orleans, LA
504.592.2565
10:00 pm

LA - Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band
Jazz & Heritage Festival
New Orleans, LA
504.522.4786
5:30 pm

LA - Steel Pulse
Jazz & Heritage Festival
New Orleans, LA
504.522.4786
5:25 pm

MA - The BaHa Brothers
Casino FX
Falmouth, MA
508.540.6160
TBA

MA - Jon Fratassio
The British Beer Company
Pembroke, MA
781.829.6999
9:30 pm

MD - The Beach Bumz
Towson Town Spring Festival
Towson, MD
410.825.1144
1:00 pm

MD - Captain Quint
SpringFest
Ocean City, MD
410.250.0125
TBA

MD - Todd Snider
Ram's Head Tavern
Annapolis, MD
410.268.4545
1:00 pm

ME - The Corona Brothers
The Gold Room
Portland, ME
207.283.9358
9:00 pm

MI - The Junkanoo Brothers
Webber's Restaurant
Erie, MI
734.723.7411
8:00 pm

MI - Tim Krause
Sportsmans Irish Pub
Ludington, MI
231.843.2138
8:00 pm

MI - Living Soul
Riedy's Pizza
Charlotte, MI
517.543.7777
8:00 pm

MI - Pirates Over 40
Lac Vieux Desert Casino
Watersmeet, MI
906.358.4226
9:00 pm

MO - Lenny Frisch Steel Drums
Crown Valley Winery
Ste. Genevieve, MO
866.207.9463
2:00 pm

MO - Bertie Higgins
Caravelle Theatre
Branson, MO
417.334.5100
8:00 pm

MO - Mark Northey
The Captain's Galley
Camdenton, MO
573.873.5227
1:00 pm

NC - Hugo Duarte
Wilson's Restaurant
Wilmington, NC
910.793.0999
9:30 pm

NC - The Key West Band
Buckhead Saloon
Raleigh, NC
919.829.7254
TBA

NC - Latitude
PIPH Spring Fling
Kure Beach, NC
910.392.2663
7:00 pm

NC - Jan Vaughan aka "Big Bam Boom"
The Sugar Shack
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
910.579.3844
6:00 pm

NV - Ron Bell
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Brent Burns
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Jerry Gontang
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Jim Hoehn
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Tony Irvine
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Bob Karwin
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Rob Mehl
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Alonzo McLean
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - John Reno
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Gary Seiler
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Matt Wahl
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
TBA

NV - Garratt Wilkin & The ParrotHeads
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
7:00 pm

NY - Ed Travers
O'Reilly's Restaurant & Pub
Oakdale, NY
631.472.4200
9:30 pm

NY - Lenore Troia
North Hampton Center for the Arts
North Hampton, MA
413.584.7327
7:30 pm

OH - Gypsies in the Palace
Tequila Pancho's
Hudson, OH
330.342.9401
8:00 pm

OH - Capt. Mike Kammer
The Ole Roadhouse
Cincinnati, OH
513.921.8006
10:00 pm

OH - Terry Kozminski
Cheeseburger In Paradise
Cincinnati, OH
513.753.4593
8:30 pm

OK - Jerry Diaz & Hanna's Reef
COPA 15th Anniversary Celebration
Oklahoma City, OK
405.732.0888
8:00 pm

ON - Caribbean Blue
Hamilton PHC Cinco de Mayo
Hamilton, ON
905.385.1612
8:00 pm

PA - John Hain
The Railroad House
Sinking Spring, PA
610.678.1177
TBA

PA - Tropical Soul
Annie Bailey's Irish Pub
Lancaster, PA
717.393.4000
9:00 pm

PA - Tom Watt aka "The Buffett Man"
Oakmont Elks M'ville Fundraiser
Oakmont, PA
412.828.1668
7:00 pm

SC - The Caribbean Cowboys
La Belle Amie Vineyards KW Music Fest
Little River, SC
843.399.9463
2:45 pm

SC - Larry Shirah aka "Laidback Larry"
La Belle Amie Vineyards KW Music Fest
Little River, SC
843.399.9463
1:00 pm

SC - Jan Vaughan aka "Big Bam Boom"
La Belle Amie Vineyards KW Music Fest
Little River, SC
843.399.9463
12:00 pm

TN - Steve Hopper
Freddy T's
Counce, TN
731.689.3099
7:00 pm

TX - The Bad Monkeys
Texas Music Awards
Palestine, TX
866.498.3927
TBA

TX - Kenny Chesney
Pizza Hut Park
Frisco, TX
214.705.6700
7:30 pm

TX - J. Micheal Laferty
Palm Street Pier
South Padre Island, TX
956.772.7256
5:00 pm

TX - Kelly McGuire
Texas Music Awards
Palestine, TX
866.498.3927
TBA

TX - The Tall & Short Island Duo
Outrigger Restaurant
Palacios, TX
361.972.1479
4:00 pm

TX - Texas Tide
Wein & Saengerfest
New Braunfels, TX
830.221.4000
3:00 pm

VA - The Calypso Nuts
Summer's Past
Virginia Beach, VA
757.468.4873
8:00 pm

VA - Warren Seaburg
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Newport News, VA
757.269.4940
8:30 pm

VA - Jerry Jeff Walker
Iron Works Jam
Richmond, VA
804.673.1000
7:00 pm

WI - Joe Yira aka "Jambo"
Dick's Bar & Grill
Hudson, WI
715.386.5222
6:00 pm


SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008


CA - Taylor Harvey
Ye Olde Plank Inn
Imperial Beach, CA
619.423.5976
3:00 pm

CA - Gary Seiler
The Wave House
San Diego, CA
858.228.9300
12:00 pm

FL - Jimi Banks
Pincher's Crab Shack @ Best Western Hotel
N. Ft. Myers, FL
239.652.1313
4:00 pm

FL - John Bartus
Sparky's Landing
Key Colony Beach, FL
305.289.7445
6:00 pm

FL - Frankie Catalina
O'Leary's Grill
Sarasota, FL
941.953.7505
4:00 pm

FL - Tom Gentile aka "Tequila Tom"
The Dek Bar
Cape Coral, FL
239.542.3745
2:00 pm

FL - Scott Kirby
Margaritaville Cafe
Key West, FL
305.292.1435
10:00 pm

FL - Chuck Lawson
L.J. Schooner's Tiki Bar
Niceville, FL
850.897.6400
5:00 pm

FL - Ronnie Levine
Hemingway's Island Grill
Gulf Breeze, FL
850.934.4747
6:00 pm

FL - Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24
Woody's Waterside
St. James City, FL
239.283.5555
1:00 pm

FL - Michael McCloud
Schooner Wharf
Key West, FL
305.292.9520
12:00 pm

FL - Gene Mitchell
Calypso Beach Cafe
Panama City Beach, FL
850.234.6788
7:00 pm

FL - Danny Morgan
Casa Ybel Resort
Sanibel Island, FL
239.472.3145
1:00 pm

FL - Jack Mosley
Lock & Key Restaurant
Englewood, FL
941.474.1517
2:00 pm

FL - Jimmy Parrish
Fernandina Shrimp Festival
Fernandina Beach, FL
904.261.3248
11:00 am

FL - Jimmy Parrish
Caribbee Key Island Grille
Neptune Beach, FL
904.270.8940
3:00 pm

FL - Rick Steffen
Venetian Bay Country Club
New Smyrna Beach, FL
386.428.8448
1:00 pm

FL - T. Scott Walker
Margaritaville Cafe
Orlando, FL
407.224.2155
5:00 pm

FL - Jim Wist Steel Drums
Grand Key Resort
Key West, FL
305.293.1818
12:00 pm

GA - Leo Dean
Iguana's
St. Simons Island, GA
912.638.9650
4:30 pm

HI - Erik Pietsch aka "The Whaleshark"
Cool Cat Cafe
Lahaina, HI
808.667.0908
8:00 pm

LA - Sonny Landreth
Jazz & Heritage Festival
New Orleans, LA
504.522.4786
12:35 pm

LA - The Neville Brothers
Jazz & Heritage Festival
New Orleans, LA
504.522.4786
5:40 pm

MA - Jon Frattasio
The Courtyard
Cataumet, MA
508.563.1818
8:00 pm

MD - Captain Quint
SpringFest
Ocean City, MD
410.250.0125
10:00 am

MO - Mark Northey
The Captain's Galley
Camdenton, MO
573.873.5227
12:00 pm

MO - Gary Sluhan
Blumenhof Vineyards
Dutzow, MO
636.433.2245
2:00 pm

MS - Rhythm & Rain
Gulf Islands Waterpark
Gulfport, MS
228.328.1266
2:00 pm

NJ - Tropical Soul
Connie Mac's Irish Pub
Pennsauken, NJ
856.910.1255
TBA

NV - Ron Bell
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
6:00 pm

NV - Mike Broward
Phins to the West '08
Laughlin, NV
480.961.8868
6:00 pm

NY - Jeff Elliott
The Anchor Inn
Rochester, NY
585.467.8868
4:00 pm

OH - Kurt Barkdull aka "Kaptain Kurt"
The Angry Trout
Bayview, OH
419.684.5900
1:00 pm

SC - Stringwood
Scotty's Beach Bar
Surfside Beach, SC
843.238.9363
3:00 pm

TN - Paul "Tall Paul" Bobal
Quaker Steak & Lube
Knoxville, TN
865.687.0399
8:30 pm

TN - Steve Hopper
Bahama Breeze
Memphis, TN
901.385.8744
5:00 pm

TX - J. Micheal Laferty
Palm Street Pier
South Padre Island, TX
956.772.7256
5:00 pm

WI - Joe Yira aka "Jambo"
Steel Horse Saloon
Ellsworth, WI
715.273.0707
2:00 pm


As always, dates and times can change, so please
contact the specific venue for confirmation.
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