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It can be hard to be a rock musician in New Orleans, and we knew we needed elements to make it a little different,” says Darcy Malone, lead singer of Darcy Malone and the Tangle. “What we’re trying to achieve is rock/soul, with elements of something catchy—something like Ike & Tina Turner meets XTC.” The inherent contradiction in those disparate reference points is the driving force behind Darcy Malone and the Tangle. Since its inception, band founders Malone — daughter…

It can be hard to be a rock musician in New Orleans, and we knew we needed elements to make it a little different,” says Darcy Malone, lead singer of Darcy Malone and the Tangle. “What we’re trying to achieve is rock/soul, with elements of something catchy—something like Ike & Tina Turner meets XTC.” The inherent contradiction in those disparate reference points is the driving force behind Darcy Malone and the Tangle. Since its inception, band founders Malone — daughter…

It can be hard to be a rock musician in New Orleans, and we knew we needed elements to make it a little different,” says Darcy Malone, lead singer of Darcy Malone and the Tangle. “What we’re trying to achieve is rock/soul, with elements of something catchy—something like Ike & Tina Turner meets XTC.” The inherent contradiction in those disparate reference points is the driving force behind Darcy Malone and the Tangle. Since its inception, band founders Malone — daughter…

Join us for Monday Night 100% for Charity Bingo tonight at The Green Parrot. play a round that is nothing like the BINGO your Grandma played. Every Monday night at 7:00 pm we bring the creative and artistic forces of our town together to create a great fundraising opportunity that benefits one of the many local non-profits of our little island. Prizes will be awarded after each round, cards are only $1 and there is often a rumor of jello…

5-Piece Suenalito  Delivers Hard-Hitting Soul/Reggae/Latin Funk Covers at  Parrot Soundchecks   Bringing hard-hitting soul/reggae/funk/latin covers, Suenalito comes onstage lean and mean for the 5:30 PM Green Parrot soundcheck o This 5-piece, pared-down version of Suenalo is still pound-for-pound one of the hottest tickets on the south Florida music scene.

Suenalo, the Miami-based 8-piece Afro-Latin-funk-jam band, explodes on to The Green Parrot Stage for two pelvis-grinding nights of  of funk, mambo, cumbia, and hip-hop, Any Parrot patron present for Suenalo's past Parrot shows will remember a barrage of music that's simultaneously Afro-Cuban, Dominican hip-hop, R&B, Latin-Funk, Cuban Rumba, and Colombian Cumbia. The ensemble employs rhythms from Brazil to Jamaica, including samba, rumba, son, hip-hop, and reggae, mainly focusing on fusing Afro-beat and Latin rhythms with funk and rhythm and blues. The…

5-Piece Suenalito Delivers Hard-Hitting Soul/Reggae/Latin Funk Covers at Saturday Parrot Soundcheck Bringing hard-hitting soul/reggae/funk/latin covers, Suenalito comes onstage lean and mean for the 5:30 PM Green Parrot soundcheck on Saturday afternoon This 5-piece, pared-down version of Suenalo is still pound-for-pound one of the hottest tickets on the south Florida music scene,

Suenalo, the Miami-based 8-piece Afro-Latin-funk-jam band, explodes on to The Green Parrot Stage for two pelvis-grinding nights of  of funk, mambo, cumbia, and hip-hop, Any Parrot patron present for Suenalo's past Parrot shows will remember a barrage of music that's simultaneously Afro-Cuban, Dominican hip-hop, R&B, Latin-Funk, Cuban Rumba, and Colombian Cumbia. The ensemble employs rhythms from Brazil to Jamaica, including samba, rumba, son, hip-hop, and reggae, mainly focusing on fusing Afro-beat and Latin rhythms with funk and rhythm and blues. The…

"Lance Taylor And The Accidentals brings Originals, Americana, Folk, and Country-Blues"  with Kevin Bowes on bass and l lead guitarist Jose Granda,  

The origination of Electric Blue Yonder is in the harmonies of Beth Hataway and Johnny Veres. With a space folk sound influenced by Lena Hughes, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and David Bowie, the band can bend, but never break. In 2021, now that the world has opened back up, and freedom of creative exploration can once again be found. On September 29, 2021 the band released a new full-length called Mourning Sounds that’s sure to snap you back to life and blast you off to exciting new pathways…

New Orleans-based, no-nonsense band of sidemen championing good vibes. Generous servings of funk, blues, and rock n' roll, with dashes of punk, soul, jazz and rnb

New Orleans-based, no-nonsense band of sidemen championing good vibes. Generous servings of funk, blues, and rock n' roll, with dashes of punk, soul, jazz and rnb

New Orleans-based, no-nonsense band of sidemen championing good vibes. Generous servings of funk, blues, and rock n' roll, with dashes of punk, soul, jazz and rnb

Four-time Grammy award winner Trae Pierce  leads his T-Stone Band onstage to Funk it up at The Green Parrot! A road-tested veteran of the stage, Trae has been touring with bands such as Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Dr Hook, James Brown and more for over three decades. In addition to his time on the road, Trae has produced and recorded with hip-hop, rock and blues icons such as Flo-Rida, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, and Emmylou Harris. He has made appearances on…

Four-time Grammy award winner Trae Pierce  leads his T-Stone Band onstage to Funk it up at The Green Parrot! A road-tested veteran of the stage, Trae has been touring with bands such as Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Dr Hook, James Brown and more for over three decades. In addition to his time on the road, Trae has produced and recorded with hip-hop, rock and blues icons such as Flo-Rida, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, and Emmylou Harris. He has made appearances on…

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…

Grateful Americana Reckoning

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…

The Resolvers Bring  "Big Band Reggae" to Green Parrot Named the Best Reggae band of 2013 by The Ft Lauderdale New Times, The Resolvers draw influences from classic Jamaican Reggae, Rocksteady, and Ska along with American Rock, Jazz, Funk, and Soul. Their live show has been described as explosive with up to 10 musicians on stage, including a full horn section, and led by the  powerful brother & sister duo of Ojay & Sahara Smith  on lead vocal roles. The Resolvers play in the style they coined "Big Band…

The Resolvers Bring  "Big Band Reggae" to Green Parrot Named the Best Reggae band of 2013 by The Ft Lauderdale New Times, The Resolvers draw influences from classic Jamaican Reggae, Rocksteady, and Ska along with American Rock, Jazz, Funk, and Soul. Their live show has been described as explosive with up to 10 musicians on stage, including a full horn section, and led by the  powerful brother & sister duo of Ojay & Sahara Smith  on lead vocal roles. The Resolvers play in the style they coined "Big Band…

The Green Parrot Ukulele Association will hold their  monthly meeting  with co-hosts Bobby Howard, Jim McCabe, and bassist Bubba Lownote. 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…

Playing a hybrid of roots-rock, blues, and sacred steel, the Tampa-based, relentlessly-touring guitar phenom Damon Fowler brings his stinging slide guitar to The Green Parrot stage. Influenced by a broad range of artists, Fowler delivers a heavy helping of swamp rock and slide guitar blues with incredible guitar work and vocal ability. In last year's "Best of Tampa" poll, Creative Loafing magazine named Fowler "Best Guitarist... And Slide Guitarist... and Lap Steel Player... And Dobro Player"

Playing a hybrid of roots-rock, blues, and sacred steel, the Tampa-based, relentlessly-touring guitar phenom Damon Fowler brings his stinging slide guitar to The Green Parrot stage. Influenced by a broad range of artists, Fowler delivers a heavy helping of swamp rock and slide guitar blues with incredible guitar work and vocal ability. In last year's "Best of Tampa" poll, Creative Loafing magazine named Fowler "Best Guitarist... And Slide Guitarist... and Lap Steel Player... And Dobro Player"

Playing a hybrid of roots-rock, blues, and sacred steel, the Tampa-based, relentlessly-touring guitar phenom Damon Fowler brings his stinging slide guitar to The Green Parrot stage. Influenced by a broad range of artists, Fowler delivers a heavy helping of swamp rock and slide guitar blues with incredible guitar work and vocal ability. In last year's "Best of Tampa" poll, Creative Loafing magazine named Fowler "Best Guitarist... And Slide Guitarist... and Lap Steel Player... And Dobro Player".

Eric Culberson makes his long-awaited return to The Green Parrot to deliver a full weekend of high energy performances that are a healthy dose of traditional blues with a modern sonic palette. With a style never overwrought or flashy, always unmistakably authentic and energetic, Culberson continues to bring his signature, mature Texas-meets-Chicago sound, and now fronting a seasoned quartet, easily tackles genres from Memphis soul to Texas blues. As a 35-year veteran of the Blues, Culberson is continually and passionately…

Eric Culberson makes his long-awaited return to The Green Parrot to deliver a full weekend of high energy performances that are a healthy dose of traditional blues with a modern sonic palette. With a style never overwrought or flashy, always unmistakably authentic and energetic, Culberson continues to bring his signature, mature Texas-meets-Chicago sound, and now fronting a seasoned quartet, easily tackles genres from Memphis soul to Texas blues. As a 35-year veteran of the Blues, Culberson is continually and passionately…

Eric Culberson makes his long-awaited return to The Green Parrot to deliver a full weekend of high energy performances that are a healthy dose of traditional blues with a modern sonic palette. With a style never overwrought or flashy, always unmistakably authentic and energetic, Culberson continues to bring his signature, mature Texas-meets-Chicago sound, and now fronting a seasoned quartet, easily tackles genres from Memphis soul to Texas blues. As a 35-year veteran of the Blues, Culberson is continually and passionately…

Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio Return to Green Parrot A stellar songwriter, vocalist and guitarist, Bobby Lee Rodgers  was for years the mainstay of The Codetalkers, a jazz, rock and roll band whose music has been described as a mix of jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass and funk with improvised jams being the main theme in their live performances. Some of their unique sound comes from their use of a rotating Leslie cabinet used for Rodgers’ guitar. Rodgers’ high level of playing has attracted luminaries like guitarist Jimmy Herring (Phil…

“Music chose me. I vividly recall trying to sing like Louis Armstrong’s ‘Hello Dolly’ in our Brooklyn apartment. It came on the radio often. I knew I was small, but when I researched what year this version was on the charts, I was floored with the realization that I was two years old!” And so, Joanna Connor’s musical odyssey began. The soundtrack of her childhood in her adopted hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts was diverse and bounteous. The Blues was part…

“Music chose me. I vividly recall trying to sing like Louis Armstrong’s ‘Hello Dolly’ in our Brooklyn apartment. It came on the radio often. I knew I was small, but when I researched what year this version was on the charts, I was floored with the realization that I was two years old!” And so, Joanna Connor’s musical odyssey began. The soundtrack of her childhood in her adopted hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts was diverse and bounteous. The Blues was part…

Mia Borders is a singer/songwriter from New Orleans, LA. With her endlessly soulful voice, richly emotional songwriting, and undeniable style, Mia Borders embodies the spirit of her hometown, New Orleans, Louisiana. She is heralded locally and nationally as one of New Orleans’ best talents. The Times-Picayune described her as "confident and cool," while USA Today characterized both Borders and her music as “deeply funky."

Mia Borders is a singer/songwriter from New Orleans, LA. With her endlessly soulful voice, richly emotional songwriting, and undeniable style, Mia Borders embodies the spirit of her hometown, New Orleans, Louisiana. She is heralded locally and nationally as one of New Orleans’ best talents. The Times-Picayune described her as "confident and cool," while USA Today characterized both Borders and her music as “deeply funky."

Mia Borders is a singer/songwriter from New Orleans, LA. With her endlessly soulful voice, richly emotional songwriting, and undeniable style, Mia Borders embodies the spirit of her hometown, New Orleans, Louisiana. She is heralded locally and nationally as one of New Orleans’ best talents. The Times-Picayune described her as "confident and cool," while USA Today characterized both Borders and her music as “deeply funky."

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!

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…

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…