Lone Hymnal Cocoa Beach-based band Lone Hymnal started out in the late 1990s as Gottesfeld, a name many residents remember fondly. Drummer Josh Maynard, bassist Tim Allen, and guitarist/vocalist Chad King performed a streak of fiery local shows under that moniker before going their separate ways… for ten long years. In 2009 they began writing songs again and are now back as Lone Hymnal with a new guitarist, John Shade Vick, who fills out their “sad, country, surf rock” sound. With... [Read more...]
The Paul Stott Group Described by some as “Orlando’s best kept secret,” the Paul Stott Group have only been together for a short time, but the members have been part of the Central Florida music scene for years. Led by guitarist/vocalist Paul Stott (two-time winner of Guitar Center’s “King of the Blues” Competition), the quartet is widely considered to be the premier blues band in the Orlando Area. Other members Rick Plate (harp and vocals), Joey D. (bass and... [Read more...]
Sally Hart with Terry Myers Vocalist and multi-talented performer Sally Hart (née Flynn) first earned fame on “The Lawrence Welk Show” in 1968 as part of the beloved singing act Sandi & Salli. The duo, which also included Sandi Griffiths, was very popular on the show until late 1972, when Sally left to pursue a successful solo career on Broadway. On December 6, 1974, she married Clay Hart, a country singer who was part of the Welk show from 1969 to 1975. Shortly after their marriage,... [Read more...]
Bird Dog Bobby Band Time To Live In Lakehouse Records; 2011 The Bird Dog Bobby Band delivers upbeat creative originals with deeply rooted versions of blues classics, all of which reflect the members’ extensive range and depth of experience. Their encyclopedic knowledge of the blues is evident in the tasteful composition and razor-sharp execution of original songs marked by stunning guitar wizardry and smooth, emotional vocals. All of these factors make the whole of this band greater than the... [Read more...]
Dave DAVO Dedrick June 22, 1954 – June 11, 2011 A paddle out will be held Saturday July 16th at 8am at 15th Street followed by a memorial at the Indian Harbor Beach Recreational Center. Read More →
Local band “Squonk Opera” to perform live on America’s Got Talent Satellite Beach resident, Kevin Kornicki, aka “Squonk Opera Drummer” and his band are among the top 48 finalists in this season of America’s Got Talent. Kevin is the globally renowned group’s assistant musical director and percussionist. His realm of drumming expertise ranges from traditional drumkit, to electronica and world percussion. Squonk Opera is based in Pittsburgh, Pa. and its five members... [Read more...]
Comedy at Slow & Low Bar-B-Que Beginning Friday, July 29, Slow & Low Bar-B-Que will begin hosting live comedians as part of their ongoing Comedy series. Held the last Friday of each month, these events are organized by comedian Duncan Jay, whose Southern charm, mixed with a sarcastic quick wit is something he likes to call “Southern Hostility.” Originally from Alabama, Jay spent the majority of his childhood in Brevard County and a majority of his adulthood in New York City,... [Read more...]
Tory Wynter Jamaican-born Tory Wynter is an internationally-recognized star of stage and screen as well as an acclaimed ambassador for World Music. Though born in Kingston, Wynter spent his early years in London before moving to New York City, where he studied voice and acting. He soon began performing with some of the greatest names in entertainment, and for some of the most prestigious audiences. Early fans included such figures as Jesse Owens, Joe Louis, and Muhammad Ali. The immortal conductor... [Read more...]
The Lights Out Project This July 30 sees the return of popular local sons the Lights Out Project to Coconuts on the Beach. With ex-Indicasol members and native Brevardians Jason Noon, Eric Hill, John Hulland, and Ivan Grammer acting as the core since their 2005 inception, the Project has since expanded to include a large, rotating cast of multi-instrumentalists who now call Oahu home. As a testament to their musical power, they’ve opened for Ziggy Marley, Maxxi Priest, Toots & the Maytals,... [Read more...]
John Emil John Emil, an accomplished singer/songwriter, guitarist, and a master of slide guitar, has delivered showstopping performances at major music festivals like the Telluride Blues and Brews Fest, the Lake Occonee Music Fest, the Florida and South Florida Folk Fests, and the Decatur Blues and Bluegrass Festival. Equally adept with the acoustic Hawaiian lap steel guitar and dobro, Emil first appeared on the South Florida music scene in 2000. Fans hear haunting, subtle hints of Delta bluesmen... [Read more...]
