If you love music, then you’ve picked a wonderful area to reside in as music thrives in the heart of Bradenton and beyond. The city is home to “American Idol” season seven finalist Syesha Mercado and the top 40 rock/pop band We The Kings, who named themselves after Bradenton’s King Middle School, which they attended. But there’s so many other wonderful home-grown artists in the area who offer a wealth of musical talents.
Many of them frequent Aces Lounge and RasherTierney’s, which host weekly doses of original rock, blues, folk and indie artists. Country fans can get their fill at Joyland Country Music Hall, which features local and national talent. When it comes to national acts, there’s plenty of tours that come through the area, playing in crowdfriendly venues such as St. Petersburg’s Jannus Landing and Tampa’s Ford Amphitheatre and the St. Pete Times Forum. This year, the Tampa Bay area has played host to many music giants such as Justin Timberlake, The Smashing Pumpkins, Snoop Dog, Motley Creu, Flock of Seagulls, Rascal Flatts and Kenny Chesney. If you’re looking for wonderful food and music combined, check out the world-renowned Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa, which offers great cuisine in a funky atmosphere, sporting funk, blues and rock music. Be sure to take advantage of free music events in the area such as Music on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch and Mixon Fruit Farms’ Concerts in the Grove, which are held monthly and draw big crowds because of the popular local bands that play there. Other local venues include: Bradenton Cigar Bar, Peggy’s Corral, Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub & Grill, Tequila Beach, The Distillery, D. Coy Duck’s and Zio’s.
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