Looking for the Heart of Saturday Night in Punta Gorda

If you are looking for somewhere to stumble into Punta Gorda's heart of Satuday night, here's some suggestions for your night's enjoyment:

Clover's Revenge will entertain starting at 9.   

 At The Perch on top of the Wyvern Hotel Tiki Tom and LA Daniels start at 7 p.m, and check out 88 Keys downstairs bar, there is usually someone at the piano.

At Hurricane Charley's Fortunate Sons is on  tonight at 7. 

At Deans, A200 starts at  9.

If you're in to oopah music on the accordian, Chris Brett starts playing at 6 at Sandra's German Restaurant.
 
At the Orange House Tim Goodman, Doug Cassens and Jackie Lee are on at 7.

Entertaining Diversions for Your Sultry Summer Weekend Nights

It's summer in our city and behind the deep purple, pink and iridescent skies, the sun descends in a final blaze leaving behind our sultry nights.  The streets are quieter, the town is blissfully hushed in general. Time to enjoy our cool places without having to deal with dense season crowds.  Here's some suggestions for this weekend.

The Perch on top of the Wyvern Hotel has entertainment tonight and most weekend nights.  Saturday.  Tiki Tom and LA Daniels start at 6 p.m.  And downstairs at the newly reopened piano bar and restaurant, 88 Keys, Danny Sinoff is playing the keys tonight, and tomorrow night Stu Shelton. Listen to Danny while trying out some of Chef Bob Moltzan's inspired dishes.

The Boogiemen are back at Harpoon Harry's both tonight and tomorrow night starting at 8:30.

At Hurricane Charley's nibble on some sushi with drinks and listen to the sounds of Neon Summer tonight or Sonic Suns tomorrow starting at 7.

The new Angela's Cafe (where Trabue was) has Peggy and Emery's Home-Grown Sounds starting at 6.

At Dean's St. Tone is on tonight at 9, and Archer hits the stage tomorrow.

At the Celtic Ray tomorrow night, go back to the eighties with the Crank-Ups at 9.  Paul Duffy is on earlier in the afternoon.

If your an Elk or a friend of one, check out Two Can Jam tonight and TAT2 tomorrow night about 6:30 at the Punta Gorda Elks.

Music around Town on This Punta Gorda Weekend

Here's who is playing around town this weekend

Friday, February 5

At Deans South of the Border   Half Step Down 8:30 p.m. 
At the Wyvern Rooftop Bruce and Tikki D.  7 p.m.

At the Celtic Ray:   Doug Burns 9 p.m.

At Hurricane Charleys:   Tropical Ave 8-12 p.m. 
At The Orange House Wine Bar:  Rory, Lori and  Tony (from Detroit) 7 p.m.

At TT TikBar at the Sheraton:   American Made

Saturday, February 6

At Deans South of the Border: Zombie U 8:30 p.m. 

At the Wyvern Rooftop: Jimmi Banks.  7 p.m.

At the Punta Gorda Elks: Katie and Keys 6:30  p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: Good Bad Kids 9 p.m. 
At Sandra's German Restaurant Chris Brett 6 p.m. 

At Hurricane Charleys:  Gashouse Gorillas  8-12 p.m.. 
At the Orange House Wine Bar Lasey Blisard and John Maik 7 p.m. 

(Please check all entertainment venues and times before going -- musicians and venues have very complex lives that shift frequently)

Punta Gorda is Halloween Town This Weekend

For well over 30 some years trick or treaters have been drawn to the Victorian looking streets of Punta Gorda's historic district to celebrate All Hallows Eve.  Each year more and more spooks, goblins and other costume visitors parade through the haunted streets.  This weekend - tomorrow night promises to be no exception.  For more on Saturday night's Halloween in the Historic District.  Evolving from this annual ritual, Punta Gorda has become more and more the place to be on Halloween with more adult parties as various venues around time and a grand Halloween event by Smugglers in the center of town. Tonight (Friday), there is also a newer annual event at the Muscle Car Museum parking lot.

And here's what's happening at the various bars and restaurants around town:  

Friday, October 30

At Deans South of the Border   10,000 Views  8:30 p.m. 
At the Punta Gorda Elks (members) Two Can Jam   7:00 p.m

At the Wyvern Rooftop CHAULUKA 6-9 p.m. 

At TT Tiki Bar Bar at the Sheraton  Halloween Party  Zombie U  7-11 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray:   Hipnauticals 9 p.m.

At Hurricane Charleys:   Halloween Party with costume contests, psychic readings.   American Made  7-11 p.m. 

At Jacks on Marion Clique
At Harpoon Harry's Whiskey Throttle

Saturday, October 31

At Deans South of the Border: Halloween Costume Party Zombie U  8:30 p.m. 

At the Punta Gorda Elks (members) Halloween Costume Party Tim and Roseanne  7 p.m.

At the Celtic Ray: Halloween Costume Party at the Ray with DJ  9 p.m. 
At  TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton  Jungle Boyz 7-11 p.m. 

At Hurricane Charleys:  Halloween Party. Kollections  7 p.m. 
At Harpoon Harry's Whiskey Throttle


Other Venues that frequently have music: 

Harpoon Harrys
Jacks On Marion
Orange House

(Please check all entertainment venues and times before going -- musicians and venues have very complex lives that shift frequently)

Your Punta Gorda Weekend Nights with Oktoberfest and more

It's Oktoberfest Punta Gorda style this weekend.  Saturday night in front of the Old Court House becomes a German street party with brots, beer, ompah music and more.  And here's what's going on elsewhere in town on your weekend nights:

Friday, October 2

At Deans South of the Border   St. Incredible   8:30 p.m. 
At the Punta Gorda Elks (members)  Al Holland and Verceal 7:00 p.m.

At the Wyvern Rooftop Robert Garcia  7-11 p.m. 

At TT Tiki Bar Bar at the Sheraton Tucci Band  7-11 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: The Frontier Needs Heros  8 p.m.
At Hurricane Charleys: Archer  7-11 p.m. 
At the Orange House Wine Bar Rory, Richie and Doug 7 p.m. 
At Harpoon Harrys The Boogiemen 8 p.m. 

Saturday, October 3

At Deans South of the Border: Gashouse Gorillas  8:30 p.m. 

At the Punta Gorda Elks (members) Heart and Soul 7 p.m.

At the Celtic Ray: Fiyah Wata  9 p.m.
At  TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton  Tropical Ave 7-11 p.m. 

At the Wyvern Rooftop  Jim Banks (beach and coastal music) 7 p.m. 
At Hurricane Charleys: Strong Side Draw  7 p.m. 
At the Orange House Wine Bar Silent Partners: George Voss and Lasey Blisard 7 p.m. 
At Harpoon Harrys The Boogiemen 8 p.m. 
At Sandras Chris Brett (Accordian) 5- 8 p.m.

Other Venues that frequently have music: 
Jacks On Marion 

(Please check all entertainment venues and times before going -- musicians and venues have very complex lives that shift frequently)

Punta Gorda Weekend Entertainment around Town

Here's a rundown of what's on around town this weekend.  

Friday, September 18

At the Event Center: Comedy for a Cause
At Deans South of the Border   One-Half Step Down 8:30 p.m. 
At the Punta Gorda Elks (members)  Tim and Roseanne 6:30 p.m.

At the Wyvern Rooftop 3 Deep 7-11 p.m. 

At TT Tiki Bar Bar at the Sheraton Hip Squad   7-11 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: Have Gun Will Travel  9 p.m.
At Hurricane Charleys: The Kollections 7-11 p.m. 

Saturday, September 19

At Deans South of the Border: GasHouse Gorillas  8:30 p.m. 

At the Punta Gorda Elks (members) Mixed Up Duo 6:30 p.m.

At the Celtic Ray: Slip and the Spinouts 9 p.m.
At  TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton  Nexx Level 7-11 p.m. 

At the Wyvern Rooftop  Joy and the Gang 7 p.m. 
At Hurricane Charleys: Tropical Ave 7 p.m. 

(Please check all entertainment venues and times before going -- musicians and venues have very complex lives that shift frequently)

Whats' On This Weekend In Punta Gorda

Here's a rundown of what's on around town this weekend.  

Friday, September 11

At Deans South of the Border   Jimmy and Karen Band 8:30 p.m. 
At the Punta Gorda Elks (members) Shake, Rattle and Soul 6:30 p.m.

At the Wyvern Rooftop The Kollections  7-11 p.m. 

At TT Tiki Bar Bar at the Sheraton  Storm Surge    7-11 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: Taylor and Brent (from the Wholetones)  9 p.m.
At Hurricane Charleys: Gary and Kerri   7-11 p.m. 

Saturday, September 12

At Deans South of the Border: Nexx Level  8:30 p.m. 

At the Punta Gorda Elks (members) Sensations  6:30 p.m.

At the Celtic Ray: Hairdressor on  Fire 9 p.m.
At  TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton  Kollections 7-11 p.m. 

At the Wyvern Rooftop  3 Deep 7 p.m. 
At Hurricane Charleys: Hoagie and the Carmichaels  7 p.m. 
At the Event Center (Do the Right Thing Event) The Boogiemen 7 p.m.

(Please check all entertainment venues and times before going -- musicians and venues have very complex lives that shift frequently)

Music for Your Punta Gorda Summer Weekend Entertainment

Here's what's on around town this weekend:

Friday, July 10

At Deans South of the Border Karen and Jimmy Bang    8:30 p.m. 

At the Punta Gorda Elks  Al Holland and Verceal  (members and friends)   6:30 p.m. . 

At Hurricane Charley's: Gotta Luv It 8 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: The Freecoasters   9:00 p.m.
At the Orange House Wine Bar:   Rory on Keyboard, Richie on Drums, Doug on Sax (Jazz),   7 p.m.
At Harpoon Harry's  Goodbye Eddie  8: 30 p.m.
At the Wyvern Rooftop 3 Deep 7-11 p.m. 
At TT Tiki Bar Bar at the Sheraton Hip Squad 7-11 p.m. 

Saturday, July 11

At Deans South of the Border: Gashouse Gorillas  8:30 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: Taylor from the Wholetones 9 p.m.
At the Orange House Wine Bar: Debra Opay smooth jazz 7 p.m. 

At the Punta Gorda Elks: (members and friends) Sensations   6: 30 p.m. 

At Hurricane Charleys: Not Guilty 8 p.m. 

At  TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton Story Line 7-11 p.m. 

(Please check all entertainment venues and times before going -- musicians and venues have very complex lives that shift frequently)

Your Punta Gorda Weekend Nights as Season Winds Down

Here are some of your night time entertainment choices this weekend: 

Friday, March 27

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage:  Danny Pezzin 5-9 p.m.
At Deans South of the Border: American Made   8:30 p.m.

At the Punta Gorda Elks  (members and friends) Two Can Jam 6:30 p.m. . 

At Hurricane Charley's: Gotta Luv It  8 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: Good Bad Kids 9  p.m.
At the Orange House:   Jackie Lee, Richie on Drums, Doug on Sax (Jazz),   7 p.m.
At the Wyvern Rooftop:  3 Deep 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. 
At the TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton: The Beaches 
At Harpoon Harrys:  The Boogiemen

Saturday, March 28

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage: Rick Krieger  5-9 p.m.

At Deans South of the Border:Half-Step Down 8:30 p.m. 
At the Celtic Ray: Bobby Vesey  6 p.m.

At the Punta Gorda Elks: (members and friends) Verceal  6: 30 p.m. 
At Hurricane Charleys: McQueen  8 p.m. 
At the Wyvern RoofTop:  .Bruce Newman and Tiki  D  7- 11 p.m.

At the Turtle Club: Taste of Jazz Trio 6:30 p.m.
At the TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton: Jungle Boyz
At Harpoon Harrys: The Boogiemen 

Your Punta Gorda Weekend Nights - Send in the Music

And here's the musical rundown for your Punta Gorda Weekend entertainment:


Friday, March 13

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage:  Paul Cottrell (Singer/Songwriter) 5-9 p.m.
At Deans South of the Border: Trigger Fish  8:30 p.m.

At the Punta Gorda Elks  (members and friends) Shake Rattle and Soul  6:30 p.m. . 

At Hurricane Charley's: Zombie U 8 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: Hymn for Her  9:30  p.m.
At the Orange House:   Rory on Keyboard, Richie on Drums, Doug on Sax (Jazz),   7 p.m.
At the Wyvern Rooftop: 3 Deep 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. 
At the TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton: Nexx Level

Saturday, March 14

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage: Doug Coventry  5-9 p.m.

At Deans South of the Border: Ardens Rule 8:30 p.m. 
At the Celtic Ray: The Mixed Tapes   9:30  p.m.

At the Punta Gorda Elks: (members and friends) Tat2 6: 30 p.m. 
At the Orange House: Kit Moran Trio  7 p.m.
At Hurricane Charleys: Kollections   8 p.m. 
At the Wyvern RoofTop: Frank and Sam  7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
At the Turtle Club: Taste of Jazz Trio 6:30 p.m.
At the TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton: As Is Band


Other Venues that frequently have music:

Harpoon Harry's 
Jacks on Marion
Opus (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

(Please check all entertainment venues and times before going -- musicians and venues have very complex lives that shift frequently)

The Mummies are coming and Zombies Here Too and more for Your Punta Gorda Weekend Nighttime Entertainment

The Mummies are coming and our local Zombies will be here too along with a lot of other spectacular entertainment at FunkFest Saturday.  Click here for the schedule.

And at other venues around town: 

Friday, February 27

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage:  Doug Coventry 5-9 p.m.
At Deans South of the Border: Zombie U  8:30 p.m.

At the Punta Gorda Elks (members and friends) Two Can Jam 7 p.m. 

At Hurricane Charley's: The Kollections 8 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: Celtic Clan 6 p.m. Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl 9:00 p.m.
At the Orange House:   Rory on Keyboard, Richie on Drums, Doug on Sax (Jazz),   7 p.m.
At the Wyvern Rooftop: Bruce Neuman and Tikki D 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. 
At Harpoon Harry's Whiskey Throttle  8:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 28

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage: Kollections Band  5-9 p.m.

At Deans South of the Border: St Incredible 8:30 p.m. 
At the Celtic Ray: Celtic Clan 6 p.m. Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl 9:00 p.m.

At the Punta Gorda Elks: TAT 2 7:00 p.m.
At the Orange House: Kitt Moran  7 p.m.
At Hurricane Charleys: Hired Gunz  8 p.m. 
At the Wyvern RoofTop: Three Deep  7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
At the Turtle Club: Taste of Jazz Trio 6:30 p.m.
At Harpoon Harry's Whiskey Throttle 8:30 p.m.

Other Venues that frequently have music:

Jacks on Marion
TT Tiki Bar at the Sheraton
Opus (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

(Please check all entertainment venues and times before going -- musicians and venues have very complex lives that shift frequently)

This Punta Gorda Weekend after Watching the Sailboats, Get Some Schooling by Zombie U or Listen to other Punta Gorda Sounds

Sailboats on the harbor this week in the Charlotte Regatta, and at night sail in to the local venues for some great sounds:  

Friday, February 6

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage:  Paul Cottrell 5-9 p.m.
At Deans South of the Border: Moccassin Wallow 8:30 p.m.

At the Punta Gorda Elks (members and friends) Shake Rattle and Soul 7 p.m. 

At Hurricane Charley's: Zombie University  8 p.m. 

At the Celtic Ray: Crestliners 9 p.m. 
At the Orange House:   Rory on Keyboard, Richie on Drums, Doug on Sax (Jazz),   7 p.m.
At the Wyvern Rooftop: Bruce Neuman and Tiki D 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. 
At the Tiki Bar at Four Points Sheraton:  The Crashers 6 p.m. 
At Harpoon Harry's Whiskey Throttle 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 7

At Fishermen's Village Center Stage: Reconnections Band  5-9 p.m.

At Deans South of the Border: Gashouse Gorillas 8:30 p.m. 

At the Punta Gorda Elks:  The Sensations 7:00 p.m.
At Hurricane Charleys: Jack Mosely 8 p.m. 
At the Celtic Ray: Wooley Bushmen   9 p.m.  (earlier: Brigid's Cross 2-5 
pm)
At the Wyvern RoofTop Frank and Sam  7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
At the Tiki Bar at Four Points Sheraton: Kollections 
At the Turtle Club: Taste of Jazz Trio 6:30 p.m.
At Harpoon Harry's Whiskey Throttle 8:30 p.m



Other Venues that frequently have music:

Jacks on Marion

(Please check all entertainment venues and times before going -- musicians and venues have very complex lives that shift frequently)