Concerts: March 3-9

CONCERTS: Musical acts to see

MANATEE

CHORAL

MARCH 30: The African Children's Choir, 7 p.m., The Church at Bradenton, 2520 43rd St. W., Bradenton; free will donation.

APRIL 3: Gloria Musicae: Libby Larson's "Barnum's Bird," 7 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center; $25 and up.

CLASSICAL

MARCH 11: Sarasota Orchestra, Masterworks: "Our Town," 8 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center; $42-$69.

MARCH 20: Bradenton Community Fine Arts Concert Series: "Requiem," 10:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton; free will donation.

MARCH 29: Faculty Recital: Felicia Brunnelle, violin, Fred Gratta, cello, guest artist Cheryl Tschanz, piano, 8 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center; $4-$8.

APRIL 1: Sarasota Orchestra, Masterworks "Legends," 8 p.m. April 1, Neel Performing Arts Center; $30-$89.

APRIL 7: SCF Symphonic Band and Manatee Concert Band, 8 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center; $4-$8.

APRIL 12: Trio Voila, 8 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center; $4-$8.

FOLK

APRIL 3: The Jacobites, 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton; free will donation.

JAZZ

MARCH 8: Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra, Koko Ray, 3-5 p.m., Sandbar Pavilion, 100 Spring St., Anna Maria; $10-$15.

MARCH 24: SCF Jazz Bands in Concert, 8 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton; $4-$8.

APRIL 14: Faculty Recital: Marc Mannino, guitar, 8 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center; $4-$8.

OLDIES

MARCH 6: Bradenton Community Fine Arts Concert Series: The Ditchfield Family Singers, 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton; free will donation MARCH 8: Oldies with the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra and Koko Ray, 3-5 p.m., Sandbar Pavilion, 100 Spring St., Anna Maria; $10-$15.

MARCH 14: The Fab Four, Ultimate Beatles Tribute, 8 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center; $35 and up.

MARCH 20: Sundays at Neel: Jay White, America's Diamond, 2 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Hall; $35.

OPERA

MARCH 20: AMICCO: "Opera in the Afternoon," 2 p.m., Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 6101 Cortez Road W., Bradenton; $25.

POPS

APRIL 2: Manatee Community Concert Band: "Tribute to Frank Sinatra," 7:30 p.m., Manatee High School Auditorium, 902 33rd St. Ct. W., Bradenton; no charge.

APRIL 11: The Pops Orchestra: "It Takes A Village," 7:30 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center; $20 and up.

POPULAR

MARCH 4: Suncoast Mummers String Band annual show, 7-9 p.m., Renaissance on 9th,1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton; $10. Information: 941-729-4069 or 941-479-4727.

MARCH 6: The Ditchfield Family Singers, 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton; free will donation.

ROCK/BLUES

APRIL 4: The Marshall Tucker Band, 8 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center; $39 and up.

SARASOTA

BIG BAND

MARCH 9: The Music of Harry James, 8 p.m., Glenridge Performing Arts Center; $10-$15.

BROADWAY

MARCH 9: Czech National Symphony Orchestra: Disney Fantasia, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: $15-$80.

MARCH 25: The Midtown Men, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $15-$65.

APRIL 4: Broadway! The Big Band Years, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts; $15-$55.

CHoral

MARCH 6: Music Fine Arts at First Church: Belle Canto Singspiration V: "If Music Be The Food Of Love," 7 p.m., First Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota; $10.

MARCH 23: The African Children's Choir, 7 p.m., Abundant Life Church, 6461 Proctor Road, Sarasota; free will donation.

APRIL 13: Munchtime Musicales: Belle Canto Women's Chorus, noon, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center; no charge.

CLASSICAL

MARCH 5-6: Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Classical Recital Series: Trio Celeste, 7:30 p.m., Historic Asolo Theater; $40 and up.

MARCH 6: Sarasota Orchestra, Chamber Soirees: "Brass to Bassoon," 4 p.m., Holley Hall; $32-$42.

MARCH 6: Suncoast Concert Band, 3 p.m., Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3131 61st St., Sarasota; $5.

MARCH 8: Sarasota Concert Association: The Russian National Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Van Wezel Peforming Arts Hall; $45-$90.

MARCH 12-13: Sarasota Orchestra, Masterworks: "Our Town," 8 p.m. March 12, 2:30 p.m. March 13, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $30-$89.

MARCH 14: GuitarSarasota Mini concert series: Erol Ozsever, classical guitar, 7:30 p.m., Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; no charge.

MARCH 17: Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Lunch, Look and Listen: Gulfshore Trio, 11 a.m., Michael's on East, 1212 East Ave. S.; $45.

MARCH 19: GuitarSarasota 10th Annual International Classical Guitar Concert Series: Cavatina Duo: Eugenia Moliner, Spain and Denis Azabagic, Bosnia, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota; $25.

APRIL 2-3: Sarasota Orchestra, Masterworks "Legends," 8 p.m. April 2, 2:30 p.m. April 3, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $30-$89.

APRIL 4: La Musica International Chamber Music Festival, 8 p.m. April 4-9, 11-13, 2:30 p.m. April 10, Sarasota Opera House; $40.

APRIL 9: A Taste of La Musica Chamber Music Festival, 4 p.m., The Glenridge Performinh Arts Center, 7444 Scotland Way, Sarasota; no charge.

APRIL 9: Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Classical Recital Series: Amid Peled, cellist, 7:30 p.m. April 9-10, Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota; $40-$45.

APRIL 9: GuitarSarasota 10th Annual International Classical Guitar Concert Series: Alavaro Pierri, Uruguay, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota; $25.

APRIL 11: GuitarSarasota Mini concert series: Community and Youth Showcase Concert, 7:30 p.m., Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; no charge.

APRIL 17: Perlman Music Program: Ariel Quartet, 3 p.m., Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice; $35.

APRIL 21: Sarasota Orchestra, Chamber Soirees: "Cello Time," 5:30 p.m., Holley Hall; $32-$42.

FOLK

MARCH 4: John Cowan and Brooke and Darin Aldridge, 8 p.m., Fogartyville; $23-$28.

MARCH 6: Paul Duffy "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," 3 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota; $15.

MARCH 11: Gordon Lightfoot, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $41.92 and up.

MARCH 17: The Young Irelanders, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $15-$40.

MARCH 23: The Irish Tenors, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $35-$70.

APRIL 12: Celtic Nights, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $15 and up.

APRIL 30: Celtic Woman, 7:30 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $39.38 and up.

INSTRUMENTAL

APRIL 17: Ring Sarasota, bell choir, 4 p.m., Glenridge Performing Arts Center; $10 and up.

LATIN

APRIL 30-MAY 1: QuinTango, 7:30 p.m. April 30 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 1, Historic Asolo Theater; $25-$45.

JAZZ

MARCH 4: Jazz Club of Sarasota "Jazz at Two": Billy Marcus, 2-4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Road; $10-$15.

MARCH 5: "Salsa Meets Jazz," 8 p.m., Fogartyville; $12-$15.

MARCH 6: Jazz Club of Sarasota's annual Jazz Festival: "Jazz in the Park," noon-4 p.m., Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail; no charge.

MARCH 8: Jazz Club of Sarasota's annual Jazz Festival: The Naples Jazz Orchestra with Byron Stripling, 7:30 p.m., Riverview Performing Art Center, 1 Ram Way; $25 members, $35 nonmembers.

MARCH 9: Jazz Club of Sarasota's annual Jazz Festival: Trolley and Pub Crawl, 6 p.m., various locations; $15-$20.

MARCH 10: Jazz Club of Sarasota's annual Jazz Festival: Diego Figueiredo and Ken Peplowski "Samba Jazz," 7:30 p.m., Riverview Performing Art Center, 1 Ram Way; $30 members, $40 nonmembers.

MARCH 11: Jazz Club of Sarasota's annual Jazz Festival: Wycliffe Gordon and Billy Marcus Trio, 7:30 p.m., Riverview Performing Art Center, 1 Ram Way; $30 members, $40 nonmembers.

MARCH 12: Jazz Club of Sarasota's annual Jazz Festival: Dick Hyman, Howard Alden, John Lamb, Russell Malone and special guest, 7:30 p.m., Riverview Performing Art Center, 1 Ram Way; $35 members, $45 nonmembers.

MARCH 12: George Winston, 8 p.m., Glenridge Performing Arts Center; $42.50 and up.

MARCH 13: The Jazz Trio, 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., First Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota; free will donation.

MARCH 18: Jazz Club of Sarasota "Jazz at Two": Jerry Eckert with Rich McDonald and Bruce Wallace, 2-4 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Road; $10-$15.

MARCH 9: The Music of Harry James, 8 p.m., Glenridge Performing Arts Center; $10 and up.

MARCH 19: Cyrus Chestnut, 8 p.m., Glenridge Performing Arts Center; $27.50 and up.

MARCH 24: Linda Eder with Robert Cuccioli, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $45-$65.

APRIL 5: Chris Botti, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $35-$70.

APRIL 30: Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds, 2 p.m., Glenridge Performing Arts Center; $15-$20.

OLDIES

MARCH 29: Aretha Franklin, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $55 and up.

OPERA

MARCH 16: Studio Artists from the Sarasota Opera, noon, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center; no charge.

POPS

MARCH 3-5: Sarasota Orchestra, Great Escapes: "Unforgettable," 7:30 p.m. March 3, 5:30 p.m. March 4, 8 p.m. March 5, Holley Hall; $36-$79.

MARCH 18-19: Sarasota Orchestra: "Disney in Concert," 8 p.m. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $32-$77.

APRIL 10: The Pops Orchestra: "It Takes A Village," 3 p.m., Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way; $20 and up.

APRIL 15-16: Sarasota Orchestra: "The Beat Goes On," 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $32-$77.

MAY 4-7: Sarasota Orchestra: "Latin Nights," 5:30 p.m. May 4 and 6, 7:30 p.m. May 5, 8 p.m. May 7; $36-$79.

MAY 7-8: Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota: "My Favorite Things," Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, 7:30 p.m. May 7, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 8, Historic Asolo Theater; $40-$45.

POPULAR

MARCH 16: Saturday Night Fever, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $35-$75.

MARCH 20: Sarasota Concert Band, 3 p.m., Glenridge Performing Arts Center; $15-$20.

ROCK/BLUES

MARCH 6: Moody Blues, 7 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $41.38 and up.

APRIL 2: Tampa Spring Jam: Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown, Jagged Edge, Next, and H-Town, 8 p.m., USF Sun Dome; $45.50 and up.

APRIL 22: An Evening with Janis Joplin, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $39-$69.

APRIL 27: ZZ Top, 8 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall; $52.62 and up.

PLANT CITY

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

MARCH 3-13: Strawberry Festival: Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra, Charley Pride, Josh Turner, Mickey Gilley, Big and Rich, Lecrae, Cheap Trick, Shenandoah, Donny and Marie, Gene Watson, Lone Star, Dick Fox's Golden Boys: Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobbie Rydell, Trace Adkins, Ray Stevens, Martina McBride, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Oak Ridge Boys, Casting Crowns, Tanya Tucker, Cole Swindell, Merle Haggard, Charlie Wilson, Echosmith, The Band Perry, 303 N. Lemon St., Plant City Tickets: $15 and up. Information: flstrawberryfestival.com.

TAMPA/ST. PETE

BROADWAY

MARCH 6: Disney FANTASIA, Live in Concert, on Tour, 7 p.m., The Mahaffey; $39 and up.

CLASSICAL

MARCH 6: Il Volo, 7:30 p.m., Straz Center; $49.50 and up.

MARCH 12: Itzhak Perlman, 7:30 p.m., Straz Center; $37.50 and up.

MARCH 19: Wellington International Ukelele Orchestra, 8 p.m., The Palladium; $35-$55.

FOLK

MARCH 7: Antje Duvekot, 7:30 p.m., Straz Center; $29.50 and up.

APRIL 4: Rod Picott, 7:30 p.m., Straz Center; $29.50.

APRIL 10: Celtic Nights, 8 p.m., Straz Center; $35 and up.

APRIL 29: Celtic Woman, 8 p.m., The Mahaffey; $52.50 and up.

GLOBAL

MARCH 13: globalFEST: Creole Carnival, 8 p.m., Straz Center; $35 and up.

APRIL 7: Zakir Hussain's "Masters of Percussion," 7:30 p.m., Straz Center; $22.50-$55.50.

HIP HOP

APRIL 23: Legends of Southern Hip Hop, 8 p.m., USF Sun Dome: $49.75 and up.

APRIL 27: Anjelah Johnson, 8 p.m., Straz Center; $35 and up.

JAZZ

MARCH 13: An evening with Chaka, 5 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $6.

APRIL 5: Larry Coryell, 7:30 p.m., The Mahaffey; $25.

APRIL 10: Najee, 7 p.m., The Palladium; $29 and up.

OLDIES

MARCH 7: Tony Bennett, 7:30 p.m., The Mahaffey; $65 and up.

MARCH 13: Frank Sinatra Jr.: Sinatra Sings Sinatra, 7 p.m., The Mahaffey; $42.50 and up.

ROCK/BLUES

MARCH 4: WMNF presents: Rayzillas' Dreamboats, 8 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $10-$15.

MARCH 5: Southern Culture on the Skids, 8 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $15-$20.

MARCH 5: Melanie Martinez: Cry Baby Tour 2016, 8 p.m., The Ritz Ybor; $27.50 and up.

MARCH 6: The McCartney Years, 7 p.m., The Palladium Theater; $29 and up.

MARCH 6: Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters, 5 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $10-$14.

MARCH 8: Denny Laine, 7 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $15-$20.

MARCH 11: Come Back Alice, 8 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $10-$13.

MARCH 12: Trinity 7, 7 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $15-$20.

MARCH 12-13: Gasparilla Music Festival, gates 5 p.m. March 12, gates 9:30 a.m. March 13, Riverwalk, Tampa; $30 and up.

MARCH 15: The Dweebs, 7 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $7-$10.

MARCH 18: We The Kings, "From Here To Mars" Tour, 6:30 p.m. doors, State Theatre, St. Petersburg; $30 and up.

MARCH 18: Trae Pierce and The T-Stone Band, 8 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $10-$13.

MARCH 19: Cannibal Corpse, 8 p.m., The Ritz Ybor; $25.

MARCH 19: Florida Ska Events presents: Ska Spring Fling, 7 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $17-$20.

MARCH 20: "Get The Led Out," The American Led Zeppelin, 7:30 p.m., Tampa Theatre; $38-$43.

MARCH 23: Nightwish, Sonata Arctica + Delain, 7 p.m., Ritz Ybor; $41.

MARCH 26: NRBQ, 8 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $20-$25.

MARCH 31: The Weight, 8 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $20-$25.

APRIL 1: Samantha Fish, 8 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; $12-$15.

APRIL 2: Ry Cooder, Sharon White, Ricky Skaggs, 7:30 p.m., Straz Center; $45 and up.

APRIL 1: Patel Rock School Blowout, 3 p.m., Skipper's Smokehouse; no charge.

APRIL 11: Lera Lynn, 7:30 p.m., Straz Center; $25 and up.

APRIL 11: Pearl Jam, 8 p.m., Amalie Arena; $67.25.

APRIL 15: The Cult, 8 p.m., The Mahaffey; $35.50 and up.

APRIL 29: 98Rockfest, 5 p.m., Amalie Arena; $20 and up.

MAY 2: Gipsy Kings, 7:30 p.m., Mahaffey Theater; $55.50 and up.

TOP 40/OTHER

MARCH 13: Rihanna, 7:30 p.m., Amalie Arena; $27.25 and up.

This story was originally published March 2, 2016 at 12:10 PM with the headline "Concerts: March 3-9 ."