Punta Gorda Block Party Weekend

The annual Punta Gorda Block Party, 27 years old  this weekend, is bringing  to town celebrity musician Edgar Winters known for among many works the hit instrumental  "Frankenstein."  Winter is an iconic performer, singer, musician and songwriter whose music encompasses genres from blues to jazz to rock and pop.

Other favorite local bands performing include American Made, Democracy, the Boogiemen, the Goldtones and Danny Pezzin.   For a complete lineup and more information on the block party visit the block party  website http://www.puntagordablockparty.info/  Hopefully, the weather will hold up for this event which helps support many local charities and it will be a huge success.  Entry fee is $1.

Other entertainment this weekend:  

Friday, April 19

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage: Michael Hirst  at 5 p.m.
At Harpoon Harry's: Zombie University from 9 p.m.
At Deans South of the Border: Pitbull Toddlers and DJ Vinny  from 9 p.m.
At the Celtic Ray:  Bobby Vesey at 9 p.m.
At the Punta Gorda Elks: Heart and Soul


Saturday, April 20

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage: Paul Cottrell 5 p.m.
At Harpoon Harry's: Zombie University from 9 p.m.
At Deans South of the Border: Gashouse  Gorillas  from 8 p.m.
At the Celtic Ray: Chip off the old Block Party with Brigid's Cross, Paul Duffy, Flurgin and the Crestliners 
At Jacks on Marion: Tat2
At the Punta Gorda Elks: Rock and Rhythm

Other possible venues with music:

Biehl's Slip Not
The Side Bar
Wyvern Rooftoop
Tikibar at the Four Points Sheraton