We are hosting the "Sarasota Locals Reunion Party" and you are invited to our free event. Enjoy yourself for an afternoon of great music, great food, great company, fun for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs, rain or shine.
The event is the "Sarasota Locals Reunion Party," at Payne Park in downtown Sarasota, November 6th from 2:00 pm till 11:00. We are also hosting the "The Big Red Bus Blood Drive" from 2:00 to 6:00.
This will be a family event, bringing in 5 rock and roll bands, 10 food trucks and 20 non profits to help us out as well. Hope you can attend, and we look forward to meeting you. Let us know if this fits into your schedule and we will reserve a spot for you.
With the Indigenous in Music and Arts taking the lead with this event, we will begin the process of building new friends and supporters who will join us in raising money for the introduction of the Indigenous and Music and Arts Gallery to the community while showcasing our local musicians from Sarasota.
With the success in our first year, our event will blossom for years to come, allowing us to introduce new local talent annually. We believe that inclusion in this event would be a plus for your organization as well. We estimate 1000 attendees, to residents in the area and to the urban business community and visitors.
The Event
Indigenous in Music and Arts is pleased to be part of the Sarasota Locals Reunion Party and to contribute to the spirit of new energy, bringing our favorite local bands, food trucks and our nonprofits to beautiful downtown Sarasota. We are planning to attract more than a thousand people to Payne Park. Food and beverages will add to the festive event.
All of the activities are happening on Saturday, November 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This event will give 5 of Sarasota finest rock and roll bands, 10 favorite food trucks and our non-profits a unique opportunity to showcase their music, food and the great work they all do for us here in Sarasota.
This event is free. The website, www.SarasotaLocalsReunionParty.org will enable people to make donations, purchase sponsorships and vendor booths. The contributions will be directed to our 501(c)(3) so that they are tax deductible.
Our Bands
Kettle of Fish will be headlining our event, they play festiblues, they make old songs new again, and their originals sound like classics. Kettle is one of the hottest live acts in Southwest Florida, headlining to thousands, and opening for such acts as Eddie Money, Marshall Tucker, Elvin Bishop, Dickey Betts (three times, and he even called the band "intimidating") and many more playing originals and deep track covers. Kettle has been led by singer and principal songwriter Dana Lawrence since its inception in 2001. Current members include Greg Poulos returning on guitar (formerly with the Freddie King Band, the Venturas, Rock Bottom). Chris Guertin returns to bass duties and vocals after a hiatus. Guertin was a member of the Big Kahuna Band and Musical Director on Princess Cruises. Pat McDonald on drums (toured with Charlie Daniels for 20 years). Robin Swenson on keys (Four Seasons, Aretha Franklin). www.kettleoffish.net for more about the band, or www.reverbnation.com/kettleoffish.
The Kara Nally Band is a fun funky dance based in Sarasota, FL. They play a wide range of music covering artists such as Stevie Wonder, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Adele, Susan Tedeschi, and many many more. Kara Nally has an amazing voice that is sure to lure you onto the dance floor. Their funky grooves will keep the party going all night long. Kara Nally is from Norwell, MA and began singing at a very early age. She moved to the Sarasota area in 2005 and has been singing her heart out around there ever since. Her 6 piece band includes her husband Jeremy Egglefield on keys, the one and only James Varnado on drums, Gary Grall on guitar, Wayne Thursby on bass, and (The Doctor) Michael Pawlus on Saxaphone. They are a tight band with lots of energy. They play all the best local venues like Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse, Big Top Brewery, Island Time Bar and Grill, etc… You will also be able to catch them at several Seafood Festivals in 2022 rocking big stages from St. Pete to Fort Myers. Don’t miss an opportunity to see this amazing band!
Reckless Deriver alternative and modern pop original music band with Lenny Long guitar/vocals, Herb Smith drums/vocals, and Wayne Thursby bass/vocal, with Anneke Carter joining in Jan 2013 on keys, flute, acoustic guitar, percussion and adding lead and harmony vocals, and John Pedrow joining in February 2016 playing lead and rhythm guitar. Lenny writes most of the music and lyrics, but everyone contributes to the finished sound of each song. We started playing together in April of 2008.
Luv 2 Shine is an acoustic trio from Sarasota, FL. featuring Ben Jackson of (Crimson Glory/Parish/Avenging Benji) - Lead vocals/acoustic guitar, John Beach of (Ripa Joda/Johnny Diamond) - Acoustic bass, vocals and Jesse Rojas of (Crimson Glory/ Steinhardt/Moon) Cajon, vocals. The trio plays popular easy listening rock spanning decades from the 60's to current while intertwining some colorful originals. The perfect compliment for beach style venues, family events or private parties.
Heart Machine taken from Fritz Lang's 1927 sci-fi masterpiece Metropolis, originated in February, 2010. Original music is the focus of this local Sarasota, Fl. band, playing catchy, lyrical indie rock in the Sarasota area and beyond. Formed by singer/songwriter Michael Miller, the band is enjoying local success as the band continues to evolve and expand their fan base.
