Upcoming Events

On Sunday, January 27th, the Crooks Annual Second Line will march up Duval Street once again. Benefitting The Bahama Village Music Program, this free annual event celebrates the lives of those we have loved and lost. Begun in 2015 after Key West lost the world class drummer Richard Crooks. The traditional New Orleans second line send off was attended by hundreds. The event became an annual event in 2016, in memory of Richard’s mother-in-law, Nancy Robinson. The parade will dance…

Former front man for Clarence Clemons'  Red Bank Rockers,  frequent collaborator with Bruce Springsteen, and an icon on the legendary Asbury Park Music Scene, JT Bowen  brings his exciting rock 'n soul to The Parrot Stage  

Colorado-based Americana Quintet The Drunken Hearts bring their high-country rock. alt.mountain music to The Green Parrot Bar Originally formed in 2010, The Drunken Hearts have grown leaps and bounds in the past eight years, managing to make a name for themselves in a state that is rapidly gaining a reputation as a magnet for roots music. Led by lead singer and acoustic guitar player, Andrew McConathy, The Drunken Hearts are now a five-piece, well-synced blend of musical sensibilities. A hodgepodge…

Colorado-based Americana Quintet The Drunken Hearts bring their high-country rock. alt.mountain music to The Green Parrot Bar Originally formed in 2010, The Drunken Hearts have grown leaps and bounds in the past eight years, managing to make a name for themselves in a state that is rapidly gaining a reputation as a magnet for roots music. Led by lead singer and acoustic guitar player, Andrew McConathy, The Drunken Hearts are now a five-piece, well-synced blend of musical sensibilities. A hodgepodge…

Colorado-based Americana Quintet The Drunken Hearts bring their high-country rock. alt.mountain music to The Green Parrot Bar with shows at 5:30, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 9th and 10th, and at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 11th. Originally formed in 2010, The Drunken Hearts have grown leaps and bounds in the past eight years, managing to make a name for themselves in a state that is rapidly gaining a reputation as a magnet for roots music.…

The Green Parrot Ukulele Association will hold their monthly meeting  with co-hosts Bobby Howard, Jim McCabe, Turner Harrison 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,…

The Surf/Soul/Rock-a-Billy Ensemble  Patrick and The Swazyes make their much-anticipated return to The Green Parrot stage. From surf rock to doo wop, rockabilly to beach music, Patrick & The Swayzees have created a current, yet still wholly nostalgic blend of early rock ‘n’ roll sounds that bring crowds to their feet from opening to encore. Their sets include original songs and instrumentals as well as a mix of well-known, crowd favorite cover tunes, so there’s something for everyone. A spin-off of two…

Augusta, Georgia-based and "Funk-Oriented", Funk You,   focusing mainly of dance-driven grooves and powerful clean vocals has been steadily climbing their way to the top of the national music scene through their relentless touring and consistently crowd-captivating live performances. They were recently named Augusta's Best R & B Band and listed by Relix Magazine as one of their "Up and Coming" bands.  

Augusta, Georgia-based and "Funk-Oriented", Funk You,   focusing mainly of dance-driven grooves and powerful clean vocals has been steadily climbing their way to the top of the national music scene through their relentless touring and consistently crowd-captivating live performances. They were recently named Augusta's Best R & B Band and listed by Relix Magazine as one of their "Up and Coming" bands.

Augusta, Georgia-based and "Funk-Oriented", Funk You,   focusing mainly of dance-driven grooves and powerful clean vocals has been steadily climbing their way to the top of the national music scene through their relentless touring and consistently crowd-captivating live performances. They were recently named Augusta's Best R & B Band and listed by Relix Magazine as one of their "Up and Coming" bands.

Joe Marcinek has always been a magnet for talent, consistently attracting incredible musicians to play with him to create his highly-regarded and wildly-popular All Star Jams, an ever-evolving parade of nationally-touring A-list musicians pushing out incredible originals as well as inspired covers, with each show providing a slightly different lineup and interpretation.

Joe Marcinek has always been a magnet for talent, consistently attracting incredible musicians to play with him to create his highly-regarded and wildly-popular All Star Jams, an ever-evolving parade of nationally-touring A-list musicians pushing out incredible originals as well as inspired covers, with each show providing a slightly different lineup and interpretation.

Entrain, Drum-driven World-Pop Sensation from Martha's Vineyard  Returns to Green Parrot Merging funk, rock, reggae, swamp, and world beat rhythms with a sweaty good time, Entrain has been praised for their ability to shift effortlessly between musical styles – from rock, blues, calypso, zydeco, jazz and world beat – sometimes within the same song. Their concept is all about the synchronization of rhythms, and anything goes. An Entrain show is a beautiful, tribal, positive, uplifting experience that shouldn't be missed,…

New Orleans-based Honey Island Island Swamp Band, recent recipients of two of the Crescent City's prestigious Best of The Beat Awards for Best Emerging Artist and Best Blues Album will return to the Green Parrot For most of the past decade, Aaron Wilkinson and Chris Mulé established themselves as top-notch musicians and songwriters, most notably as members of the Eric Lindell Band.  Collaborations between all three musicians have been favorites of DJs in major US markets, internationally and on both Sirius and XM satellite stations…

New Orleans-based Honey Island Island Swamp Band, recent recipients of two of the Crescent City's prestigious Best of The Beat Awards for Best Emerging Artist and Best Blues Album will return to the Green Parrot For most of the past decade, Aaron Wilkinson and Chris Mulé established themselves as top-notch musicians and songwriters, most notably as members of the Eric Lindell Band.  Collaborations between all three musicians have been favorites of DJs in major US markets, internationally and on both Sirius and XM satellite stations…

New Orleans-based Honey Island Island Swamp Band, recent recipients of two of the Crescent City's prestigious Best of The Beat Awards for Best Emerging Artist and Best Blues Album will return to the Green Parrot For most of the past decade, Aaron Wilkinson and Chris Mulé established themselves as top-notch musicians and songwriters, most notably as members of the Eric Lindell Band.  Collaborations between all three musicians have been favorites of DJs in major US markets, internationally and on both Sirius and XM satellite stations…

The Green Parrot Ukulele Association Holds their monthly Uke-Powered Jam Session. with co-hosts Bobby Howard, Jim McCabe and Turner Harrison, and bassist Gary Zimmerman.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 and remember, spare ukes and instruction are available for those who want to try them out.

Spred The Dub

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…

Zach Deputy Brings One-Man Dance Party to Green Parrot Stage Zach Deputy, the larger-than-life, impossibly-upbeat solo South Carolinian with the infectious smile and looping technology brings his one-man dance party, the  "Zach Attack" to the Green Parrot faithful. The music of Zach Deputy's Puerto Rican, Cruzan and Irish heritage was cooked up in the South Carolina heat. The Calypso rhythms and folk songs of St. Croix competed with the R&B/soul of pioneers like James Brown and Ray Charles for space on the family stereo. As Deputy honed his craft,…

NYC Axe-Mangler Popa Chubby at Green Parrot New York City singer/songwriter/axe-mangler Popa Chubby promises to have Green Parrot patrons howling when he explodes onto The Parrot stage. Popa Chubby's music, forged in the toughness that is New York City, takes blues to the cutting edge, fusing with rock, rap, and hip hop. With his razor sharp, biting guitar, vocals from the gut, and top-notch skill as a songwriter, Popa Chubby artfully combines the rootsiness of blues with the more modern urban elements of today's popular music. Popa Chubby has singlehandedly spearheaded a New York…

NYC Axe-Mangler Popa Chubby at Green Parrot New York City singer/songwriter/axe-mangler Popa Chubby promises to have Green Parrot patrons howling when he explodes onto The Parrot stage. Popa Chubby's music, forged in the toughness that is New York City, takes blues to the cutting edge, fusing with rock, rap, and hip hop. With his razor sharp, biting guitar, vocals from the gut, and top-notch skill as a songwriter, Popa Chubby artfully combines the rootsiness of blues with the more modern urban elements of today's popular music. Popa Chubby has singlehandedly spearheaded a New York…

NYC Axe-Mangler Popa Chubby at Green Parrot New York City singer/songwriter/axe-mangler Popa Chubby promises to have Green Parrot patrons howling when he explodes onto The Parrot stage. Popa Chubby's music, forged in the toughness that is New York City, takes blues to the cutting edge, fusing with rock, rap, and hip hop. With his razor sharp, biting guitar, vocals from the gut, and top-notch skill as a songwriter, Popa Chubby artfully combines the rootsiness of blues with the more modern urban elements of today's popular music. Popa Chubby has singlehandedly spearheaded a New York…

Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes bring their brand of NOLA Funk and  horn-heavy rock with a gypsy/klezmer flair to the Parrot stage.  One of the hottest emerging bands on the fertile New Orleans music scene, Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes were described by Rolling Stones David Fricke as, "one of New Orleans' best kept secrets". . The six-piece, classically-trained Crescent City Funk/Rock band is schooled in making the house ROCK--from a calm, funky groove to a full-blown frenzy at the drop of a…

Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes bring their brand of NOLA Funk and  horn-heavy rock with a gypsy/klezmer flair to the Parrot stage.  One of the hottest emerging bands on the fertile New Orleans music scene, Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes were described by Rolling Stones David Fricke as, "one of New Orleans' best kept secrets". . The six-piece, classically-trained Crescent City Funk/Rock band is schooled in making the house ROCK--from a calm, funky groove to a full-blown frenzy at the drop of a…

Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes bring their brand of NOLA Funk and  horn-heavy rock with a gypsy/klezmer flair to the Parrot stage. One of the hottest emerging bands on the fertile New Orleans music scene, Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes were described by Rolling Stones David Fricke as, "one of New Orleans' best kept secrets". . The six-piece, classically-trained Crescent City Funk/Rock band is schooled in making the house ROCK--from a calm, funky groove to a full-blown frenzy at the drop of a hat.…

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…

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…