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The Heavy Pets, The Perfect Jam Band, Return to Green Parrot The Heavy Pets are an American rock and roll band whose contagious vibe blends rhythm and blues, jazz-funk and reggae fusion with homegrown rock and roll. They are known for powerhouse performances spiked with hot electric licks and multi-climactic instrumental solos, as well as for their masterful acoustic acumen."The Pets just might be a perfect jamband," says Dennis Cook, of Jambase.com. "The greatest jamband to come out of Florida…

The Heavy Pets, The Perfect Jam Band, Return to Green Parrot The Heavy Pets are an American rock and roll band whose contagious vibe blends rhythm and blues, jazz-funk and reggae fusion with homegrown rock and roll. They are known for powerhouse performances spiked with hot electric licks and multi-climactic instrumental solos, as well as for their masterful acoustic acumen."The Pets just might be a perfect jamband," says Dennis Cook, of Jambase.com. "The greatest jamband to come out of Florida since, well, ever."

The Heavy Pets, The Perfect Jam Band, Return to Green Parrot The Heavy Pets are an American rock and roll band whose contagious vibe blends rhythm and blues, jazz-funk and reggae fusion with homegrown rock and roll. They are known for powerhouse performances spiked with hot electric licks and multi-climactic instrumental solos, as well as for their masterful acoustic acumen."The Pets just might be a perfect jamband," says Dennis Cook, of Jambase.com. "The greatest jamband to come out of Florida…

The Keystone Breakers is a blend of roots country, southern blues, and outlaw country. Photo Credit Sally

The Keystone Breakers is a blend of roots country, southern blues, and outlaw country. Photo credit Sally

The Barry Cida Trio

The Green Parrot Ukulele Association will hold their  monthly meeting  with co-hosts Bobby Howard, Jim McCabe, and bassist Gary Zimmerman. Following the same format as the previous well-attended, high-spirited shindigs, the meeting will begin with a workshop at 8 p.m. for those just starting out on theinstrument. Basic instruction and chord and song sheets will be provided. At 9 p.m., there will be featured performers, an open mic and a play-along, in no particular order. For those who missed last month's’s meeting, it was outstanding, with an…

Funk You is a musical manifestation of nine kindred spirits from an east Georgia city. Motivated by a love of live performance and armed with a captivating sonic presence, the band places a healthy helping of soul atop a funky backbeat. The nonet, featuring Gavin Hamilton (Lead Vocals), Evan Miller (Guitar), William Foster (Vocals, Keys), Will Clark (Vocals, Drums), Palmer Owens (Percussion), Mark ‘Earl’ Dykes (Vocals, Bass), Gnarly G (Saxophone), Josh Spilliards (Trombone, Sousaphone), and Geoff Wood (Trumpet, Guitar), combines…

Funk You is a musical manifestation of nine kindred spirits from an east Georgia city. Motivated by a love of live performance and armed with a captivating sonic presence, the band places a healthy helping of soul atop a funky backbeat. The nonet, featuring Gavin Hamilton (Lead Vocals), Evan Miller (Guitar), William Foster (Vocals, Keys), Will Clark (Vocals, Drums), Palmer Owens (Percussion), Mark ‘Earl’ Dykes (Vocals, Bass), Gnarly G (Saxophone), Josh Spilliards (Trombone, Sousaphone), and Geoff Wood (Trumpet, Guitar), combines…

Funk You is a musical manifestation of nine kindred spirits from an east Georgia city. Motivated by a love of live performance and armed with a captivating sonic presence, the band places a healthy helping of soul atop a funky backbeat. The nonet, featuring Gavin Hamilton (Lead Vocals), Evan Miller (Guitar), William Foster (Vocals, Keys), Will Clark (Vocals, Drums), Palmer Owens (Percussion), Mark ‘Earl’ Dykes (Vocals, Bass), Gnarly G (Saxophone), Josh Spilliards (Trombone, Sousaphone), and Geoff Wood (Trumpet, Guitar), combines…

Since around 1985, The Juliano Brothers, this Philadelphia-based  "Swiss Army Knife of Music" has been known to play not only music to party by, but the music you hear or wish you still heard on the radio. Many times we hear our fans say things like “We have never heard a band cover that song” or “Its been years since we have heard that song, that’s a great one”. Whether it be Rock, Blues, R&B, Metal, Alternative, Country, Funk, or Disco,…

For years now, the Spred the Dub motto and war cry has been, “Good Time Reggae.” But what the hell does that mean? It means that whenever this seven-piece gets together, like a rock and roll baby Jesus, a party has just been immaculately conceived. It means that the word “boring” isn’t allowed entrance into their vocabulary. It means that the drunker they get, the better you dance. Mick Swigert, more affectionately known as Mick Rude, leads this band of…

For years now, the Spred the Dub motto and war cry has been, “Good Time Reggae.” But what the hell does that mean? It means that whenever this seven-piece gets together, like a rock and roll baby Jesus, a party has just been immaculately conceived. It means that the word “boring” isn’t allowed entrance into their vocabulary. It means that the drunker they get, the better you dance. Mick Swigert, more affectionately known as Mick Rude, leads this band of…

For years now, the Spred the Dub motto and war cry has been, “Good Time Reggae.” But what the hell does that mean? It means that whenever this seven-piece gets together, like a rock and roll baby Jesus, a party has just been immaculately conceived. It means that the word “boring” isn’t allowed entrance into their vocabulary. It means that the drunker they get, the better you dance. Mick Swigert, more affectionately known as Mick Rude, leads this band of…

J and The Causeways Friday 5:30, 9:00 & 11 PM Founded at the Maple Leaf on a hot summer night, J & The Causeways is a group spearheaded by singer-songwriter Jordan Anderson. Together with his pulsating rhythm section, intricate horn and guitar melodies and robust vocals, lead singer/keys player Anderson is ripe with music that Flow Tribe has called “powerhouse soul dipped in old school rhythm & blues.” The band features Evan Hall on guitar, Gavin Murray on bass, Ezell…

J and The Causeways Saturday 5:30, 9:00 & 11 PM Founded at the Maple Leaf on a hot summer night, J & The Causeways is a group spearheaded by singer-songwriter Jordan Anderson. Together with his pulsating rhythm section, intricate horn and guitar melodies and robust vocals, lead singer/keys player Anderson is ripe with music that Flow Tribe has called “powerhouse soul dipped in old school rhythm & blues.” The band features Evan Hall on guitar, Gavin Murray on bass, Ezell…

Cumbia/Funk Fusion Xperimento Returns to The Parrot  Xperimento the 7-piece Columbian-roots/cumbia funk/reggae band returns to The Green Parrot stage with shows at 5:30, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m Voted Miami's Best Fusion Band 2011 by Miami New Times, Xperimento   is something only Miami could cook up. It plays a blend of cumbia, reggae, salsa, funk, timba, rumba, tango and dub, creating a sound that reflects the diverse mixture of cultures and genres that Miami has to offer. The band has strong ties to two other Miami groups known…

Cumbia/Funk Fusion Xperimento Returns to The Parrot  Xperimento the 7-piece Columbian-roots/cumbia funk/reggae band returns to The Green Parrot stage with shows at 5:30, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m Voted Miami's Best Fusion Band 2011 by Miami New Times, Xperimento   is something only Miami could cook up. It plays a blend of cumbia, reggae, salsa, funk, timba, rumba, tango and dub, creating a sound that reflects the diverse mixture of cultures and genres that Miami has to offer. The band has strong ties to two other Miami groups known…

Cumbia/Funk Fusion Xperimento Returns to The Parrot Xperimento the 7-piece Columbian-roots/cumbia funk/reggae band returns to The Green Parrot stage Voted Miami's Best Fusion Band 2011 by Miami New Times, Xperimento   is something only Miami could cook up. It plays a blend of cumbia, reggae, salsa, funk, timba, rumba, tango and dub, creating a sound that reflects the diverse mixture of cultures and genres that Miami has to offer. The band has strong ties to two other Miami groups known for mixing new rhythms: Suenalo and…

Tony Baltimore to Host Local Musicians' Pearl Jam Tribute Get your flannel & Doc Martens ready! The Green Parrot and Tony Baltimore will host a  local-musicians' tribute to Pearl Jam

The Green Parrot Ukulele Association Holds their monthly Uke-Powered Jam Session. with co-hosts Bobby Howard, Jim McCabe  and bassist Bubba  Lownote Dig out that old ukulele from your attic or closet and strum your way into a four-string frenzy at Green Parrot Ukulele night, Key West's only ukulele-powered jam session. Come to just listen or join right in! All levels are welcome!

"The Asheville-based Electronic Latin Funk band, Electro Lust, featuring Lee and Mary Allen and Derrick Johnson of Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, as well as Jamie Hendrickson of The Fritz, will appear at The Green Parrot Bar with shows at 5:30, 9:00 and 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, March 4th and 5th, and at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 6th.   With a lineup instantly recognizable to Parrot patrons from past Booty band and The Fritz appearances, be here…

"The Asheville-based Electronic Latin Funk band, Electro Lust, featuring Lee and Mary Allen and Derrick Johnson of Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, as well as Jamie Hendrickson of The Fritz, will appear at The Green Parrot Bar with shows at 5:30, 9:00 and 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, March 4th and 5th, and at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 6th.   With a lineup instantly recognizable to Parrot patrons from past Booty band and The Fritz appearances, be here…

Sunday Jazz Continues at The Green Parrot Monthly  Jazz Sunday from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., listen to The Mike Emerson Quartet  featuring  Mike Emerson, and Hal Howland, Joe Dallas, and Mark Rose. Great vibe, spine-tingling cocktails, $5.00 Mimosas, and solid local jazz.

"The Asheville-based Electronic Latin Funk band, Electro Lust, featuring Lee and Mary Allen and Derrick Johnson of Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, as well as Jamie Hendrickson of The Fritz, will appear at The Green Parrot Bar with shows at 5:30, 9:00 and 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, March 4th and 5th, and at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 6th.   With a lineup instantly recognizable to Parrot patrons from past Booty band and The Fritz appearances, be here…

Sol Driven Train Brings Rock/Funk/World Beat to The Green Parrot The Charleston-based, 5-piece Reggae/Funk Horn Party Sol Driven Train is poised to blow the doors off the Green Parrot when they bring their hard-driving, seamless mix of Southern rock, swampy funk and languid world beat onto the Parrot stage.

Sol Driven Train Brings Rock/Funk/World Beat to The Green Parrot The Charleston-based, 5-piece Reggae/Funk Horn Party Sol Driven Train is poised to blow the doors off the Green Parrot when they bring their hard-driving, seamless mix of Southern rock, swampy funk and languid world beat onto the Parrot stage with shows

Sol Driven Train Brings Rock/Funk/World Beat to The Green Parrot The Charleston-based, 5-piece Reggae/Funk Horn Party Sol Driven Train is poised to blow the doors off the Green Parrot when they bring their hard-driving, seamless mix of Southern rock, swampy funk and languid world beat onto the Parrot stage.

The Deadphish Orchestra is a quartet of Colorado musicians who, above all, are close friends who have played music together for many years. They had played Grateful Dead songs together, and they had played Phish songs together. But they got to wondering what would happen if they tried to merge the music of these two bands, the Granddaddies and Daddies of the jamband scene. While these two bands have their surface similarities, most fans realize that their actual musical styles are quite different. The Grateful Dead are an…

DeadPhish Orchestra Brings a Seamless Web of Phish and Dead to The Parrot Stage Colorado quartet The Deadphish Orchestra are close friends who have played music together for many years, they had played Grateful Dead songs together, and they had played Phish songs together. But they got to wondering what would happen if they tried to merge the music of these two bands, the Granddaddies and Daddies of the jamband scene. While these two bands have their surface similarities, most fans realize that their actual musical styles are quite different. The Grateful Dead are an earthy, folky,…

The Legendary JC's Bring 70's Soul Revue and Hully Gully Fever to Parrot The Legendary JC's Lonesome Soul Revue brings their soul-stirring, hands-to-heaven, old-fashioned R&B/rock 'n roll sound to The Green Parrot. Take Sam Cooke with hints of James Brown and Sammy Davis, put some rockin' Southern guitars, a kickin' rhythm section and a mind-blowin' horn section behind them, mix it up, and you get The Legendary JC's. The Orlando-based, wild-eyed, soul-rock revue's shows have already become the stuff of legend, tearing up stages tornado-style, whipping audiences into a…

The Legendary JC's Bring 70's Soul Revue and Hully Gully Fever to Parrot The Legendary JC's Lonesome Soul Revue brings their soul-stirring, hands-to-heaven, old-fashioned R&B/rock 'n roll sound to The Green Parrot. Take Sam Cooke with hints of James Brown and Sammy Davis, put some rockin' Southern guitars, a kickin' rhythm section and a mind-blowin' horn section behind them, mix it up, and you get The Legendary JC's. The Orlando-based, wild-eyed, soul-rock revue's shows have already become the stuff of legend, tearing up stages tornado-style, whipping audiences into a…

The Legendary JC’s Bring 70’s Soul Revue and Hully Gully Fever to Parrot The Legendary JC’s Lonesome Soul Revue brings their soul-stirring, hands-to-heaven, old-fashioned R&B/rock ‘n roll sound to The Green Parrot.

Red Elvises Bring "Rokenrol Revolution" to Green Parrot Famed Siberian Surf-Rockers Igor and The Red Elvises 2019 Tour brings the party back to The Green Parrot! Playing a unique blend of Russian folk music, 50’s rockabilly/surf, reggae, and whatever else makes them happy, Igor & Red Elvises’ perpetual world tour has provided a constant delight to legions of passionate Green Parrot fans year after year. In 1995, band leader and Russian émigré Igor Yuzov dreamed that Elvis Presley came to…

Red Elvises Bring "Rokenrol Revolution" to Green Parrot Famed Siberian Surf-Rockers Igor and The Red Elvises 2019 World Tour brings the party back to The Green Parrot! Playing a unique blend of Russian folk music, 50’s rockabilly/surf, reggae, and whatever else makes them happy, Igor & Red Elvises’ perpetual world tour has provided a constant delight to legions of passionate Green Parrot fans year after year. In 1995, band leader and Russian émigré Igor Yuzov dreamed that Elvis Presley came…

Colin Davis and Night People is a concept band specializing in classic New Orleans funk and soul music,as well as an expanding repertoire of original material influenced by the treasured artists of the Crescent City. After working the New Orleans music scene as a side man in various projects for fifteen years, drummer/producer Colin Davis formed the band in 2017. Recently, CDNP has been hard at work writing and recording original material, developing a unique, hard hitting new sound ready…

Colin Davis and Night People is a concept band specializing in classic New Orleans funk and soul music,as well as an expanding repertoire of original material influenced by the treasured artists of the Crescent City. After working the New Orleans music scene as a side man in various projects for fifteen years, drummer/producer Colin Davis formed the band in 2017. Recently, CDNP has been hard at work writing and recording original material, developing a unique, hard hitting new sound ready…

Colin Davis and Night People is a concept band specializing in classic New Orleans funk and soul music,as well as an expanding repertoire of original material influenced by the treasured artists of the Crescent City. After working the New Orleans music scene as a side man in various projects for fifteen years, drummer/producer Colin Davis formed the band in 2017. Recently, CDNP has been hard at work writing and recording original material, developing a unique, hard hitting new sound ready…

Yarn Brings Grammy-Nominated Americana/Alt. Country to Parrot Stage Yarn is a Grammy-nominated Brookyln-based Americana/Alt Country band with a sound that owes as much to Gram Parsons and Earl Scruggs as to Jerry Garcia and Exile On Main Street-era Rolling Stones. the band Yarn, much like its name, weaves country, rock, blues and more into a genre-defying blend that has captured the attention of fans and critics alike. Following in a fine tradition that includes forward thinking roots bands like The…