Top 5 concerts this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, Punta Gorda
As we officially enter August and a fresh lineup of local events, including live music, there'll be a wide-ranging selection of concerts to choose from. This week's concert picks kick off with Tim Cappello, best known as the shirtless saxophonist at the start of "The Lost Boys," who comes to Bradenton along with a screening of the '80s vampire movie.
Other notable shows this week include a Billboard Latin Music Award-nominated bachata singer in Sarasota and a "Siberian surf rock" band in Bradenton. And, as often is the case, there'll be acclaimed blues musicians in our area this week, including two rising stars in the genre who visit after recently releasing new albums and receiving national recognition. Here are this week's highlights. Event details are subject to change.
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Tim Cappello
Famous for his appearance playing saxophone shirtless while performing a cover of The Call's "I Still Believe" during the opening of the 1987 vampire film "The Lost Boys," Tim Cappello will visit Bradenton's Oscura for a night that also includes a screening of the movie. Cappello's career has included touring and recording with musicians such as Peter Gabriel, Ringo Starr and Tina Turner, performing on her songs "We Don't Need Another Hero" and "One of the Living" for fellow '80s cult classic "Max Max Beyond Thunderdome." Cappello also recently appeared on the season two finale of the acclaimed FX series "Reservation Dogs," once again playing "I Still Believe." DJ NightRaven also performs. 7 p.m. Friday; Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton; $15 advance, $20 day of; 941-201-4950; oscura.live
Domenic Marte
Sarasota restaurant Latin Quarters, which also hosts concerts by Latin musicians, will this weekend feature Domenic Marte, a singer in the bachata genre that originated in the Dominican Republic. Marte made his debut with the 2004 album "Intimamente" featuring the single "Ven Tú," which earned a 2005 Billboard Latin Music Award nomination for Tropical Airplay Track Of The Year, New Artist. Marte later scored a No. 1 hit on Billboard's Tropical Songs airplay chart for his song "Como Quisiera." 8 p.m. Friday; Latin Quarters, 935 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota; 941-952-3183; facebook.com/latinquarterssarasota
Dyer Davis
After releasing his debut solo album "Dog Bites Back" earlier this year, singer/guitarist Dyer Davis visits our area for shows at Bradenton's Cottonmouth and Punta Gorda's Downtown Kava. Davis has already made a splash in the blues world with his inaugural solo effort, reaching No. 6 on Billboard's blues albums chart and earning a New Artist Debut Album Blues Blast Music Award nomination. Davis previously served as lead vocalist/guitarist for the rock band Rubber Soul Child. 7 p.m. Friday; Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, 1114 12th St. W., Bradenton; $5 advance, $10 day of; 941-243-3735; facebook.com/cottonmouthsoul; 7 p.m. Saturday; Downtown Kava, 1009 Taylor St., Punta Gorda; $10 and two-drink minimum; 941-505-0562; facebook.com/downtownkava2
Eric Johanson
Cottonmouth's live music lineup this weekend also includes Louisiana blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Johanson, visiting the venue after releasing his latest album "The Deep and the Dirty" the week before. Johanson's previous albums include 2017's Tab Benoit-produced debut "Burn It Down" and 2021's "Covered Tracks: Vol. 1" and "Vol. 2," featuring blues covers ranging from the Allman Brothers Band's "Midnight Rider" to Nine Inch Nails' "Head Like a Hole," with four of his releases making the Top 10 of Billboard's blues albums chart. Guitar Player magazine also recently named Johanson one of the top new blues guitarists. 7 p.m. Saturday; Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, 1114 12th St. W., Bradenton; $10; 941-243-3735; facebook.com/cottonmouthsoul
Igor & Red Elvises
Birdrock Taco Shack, Cottonmouth chef/owner David Shiplett's other restaurant and venue in Bradenton's Village of the Arts neighborhood, will also feature live music this week including "Siberian surf rock" group Igor & Red Elvises. The group is fronted by Igor Yuzov, who grew up in the former Soviet Union, seeking out the forbidden sounds of rock 'n' roll. He later moved to America and formed the Red Elvises, which has released albums including 1996's "Grooving to the Moscow Beat" and 1997's "Surfing in Siberia," and is still going strong today. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Birdrock Taco Shack, 1213 13th Ave. W., Bradenton; free; 941-545-9966; facebook.com/birdrocktaco
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