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Zoso Saturday 10:30 pm
Zoso, "The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience" Hits The Green Parrot Zoso, described as the "Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience" by Rolling Stone Magazine explodes onto the Green Parrot stage again! Zoso was formed in 1995 to create the most mesmerizing and accurate portrayal of "the biggest band of the 1970's" - Led Zeppelin. Each member was selected to portray both the appearance and playing styles of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones. Zoso almost immediately developed an outstanding regional reputation…
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Jason Ricci Friday 5:30, 9:00 & 11 pm
All-World Blues Harmonica icon, Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind, are prepared to blow away The Green Parrot with a much-anticipated night of hellacious harp play. He'll be promoting his new cd, "Dirty Memory". Without a doubt, Jason, a Pat Ramsey protégé, is the most innovative, creative and energetic harp player on the blues/rock circuit. He lights up the stage with the most fiery and original harp display the Parrot has ever seen. Absolutely phenomenal! He's won too many blues harp…
Find out more »Jason Ricci Saturday 5:30, 9:00 & 11 pm
All-World Blues Harmonica Icon, Jason Ricci Returns to Parrot Stage O All-World Blues Harmonica icon, Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind, are prepared to blow away The Green Parrot with a much-anticipated night of hellacious harp play. He'll be promoting his new cd, "Dirty Memory". Without a doubt, Jason, a Pat Ramsey protégé, is the most innovative, creative and energetic harp player on the blues/rock circuit. He lights up the stage with the most fiery and original harp display the Parrot…
Find out more »Jason Ricci Sunday 5:30 and 10:00 PM
All-World Blues Harmonica icon, Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind, are prepared to blow away The Green Parrot with a much-anticipated night of hellacious harp play. He'll be promoting his new cd, "Dirty Memory". Without a doubt, Jason, a Pat Ramsey protégé, is the most innovative, creative and energetic harp player on the blues/rock circuit. He lights up the stage with the most fiery and original harp display the Parrot has ever seen. Absolutely phenomenal! He's won too many blues harp…
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Antillean Music Ensemble 9 & 11p.m. Thursday
Jose Elias and The Antilles Music Ensemble takes Parrot patrons on an unique and inspired musical tour of early 20th century Caribbean dance music. Representing the days of early 20th century Caribbean dance music, and exploring both the diversity and commonality of Caribbean dance music, the Antilles Music Ensemble brings to life a score of traditional songs that have long inspired people the world over. A creation of guitarist and student of Caribbean musical-styles Jose Elias, (Spam Allstars, Nag Champayons, Cortadito), and featuring…
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Sunday 5:30 & 9 PM Rodina with Joe Tatton of the New Mastersounds
Rodina Brings Classic "Blue Note" Soul, Jazz and Funk to Green Parrot Rodina, a collaboration between Irish jazz vocalist Aoife Hearty and keyboardist Joe Tatton from The New Mastersounds bring their jazz-influenced ambient pop to The Green Parrot Rodina, visiting Key West for a run of shows features Aoife Hearty's elegant vocal jazz and Joe Tatton of New Mastersounds' classic soul, jazz and funk stylings and includes local musicians Wayne Hammond on bass, Randy Morrow on drums, and Andy Wescott on guitar will be showcasing new…
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Tues. 5:30 & 9 PM Rodina with Joe Tatton of the New Mastersounds
Rodina Brings Classic "Blue Note" Soul, Jazz and Funk to Green Parrot Rodina, a collaboration between Irish jazz vocalist Aoife Hearty and keyboardist Joe Tatton from The New Mastersounds bring their jazz-influenced ambient pop to The Green Parrot Rodina, visiting Key West for a run of shows features Aoife Hearty's elegant vocal jazz and Joe Tatton of New Mastersounds' classic soul, jazz and funk stylings and includes local musicians Wayne Hammond on bass, Randy Morrow on drums, and Andy Wescott on guitar will be showcasing new…
Find out more »Bonerama Friday 9:00 & 11:00 PM
Bonerama: "The Ultimate in Brass Balls" Returns to Parrot Stage With the sheer force of four trombones playing simultaneously as their calling card,Bonerama brings their thunderous funk attack to the Parrot stage for one-night-only blitzkrieg of pure horn muscle
Find out more »Bonerama Saturday 5:30, 9:00 & 11:00 PM
With the sheer force of three trombones playing simultaneously as their calling card, Bonerama brings their thunderous funk attack to the Parrot stage. Described by Rolling Stone editor David Fricke as "the ultimate in brass balls…five trombones blowing power chords and punchy riffs like true air guitars with...astonishing ensemble riffing, human-feedback shrieks and wah-wah growls." When Bonerama struts onstage with its four-trombone front line, you can guess it's not quite like any rock 'n' roll band you've seen. When they…
Find out more »Sunday 5:30 J.T Bowen w/ Larry Baeder
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
Find out more »Dead Phish Orchestra Wed. 5:30, 9:00 & 11:00 PM
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…
Find out more »World Inferno Friendship Society Thurs 9:00 & 11:00 PM
World/Inferno Friendship Society Brings Cabaret Punk to The Parrot NYC's disturbingly cult-like, circus-related, Halloween-tent-revival orchestra, The World/InfernoFriendship Society returns to The Green Parrot. The longstanding Brooklyn-based collective plays cabaret punk with a style that merges punk, soul, klezmer and jazz, while its collective membership features horns, piano and guitar. The ensemble has over 30 members with about up to nine or 10 members performing at a time. You’ll find the Society in full form, complete with tight horn arrangements, slinky piano, rockabilly-primed bass and guitar, and full-throated…
Find out more »Richard Crooks 2nd Line After-Party 3-5 PM
On Sunday, January 28, 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…
Find out more »Entrain Wednesday 5:30, 9:00 and 11:00 PM
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,…
Find out more »Entrain Thursday, 5:30, 9:00 & 11 PM
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,…
Find out more »Yarn Tuesday 9:00 & 11:00 PM
Yarn is the Grammy-Nominated 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 Flying Burrito Brothers and New Riders of The Purple…
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Yarn Wednesday 5:30, 9:00 & 11:00 PM
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…
Find out more »Paul Cebar Monday 9:00 & 11:00 PM
Well known for shaking up the Green Parrot Bar's stage, Paul Cebar's Tomorrow Sound. (formerly Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans) return to the Parrot. Cebar's long-awaited return to The Green Parrot is sure to be one of the year's highlights as Cebar cranks out his mix of "classic soul meets Afro-Latin funk". Says Cebar, "My departure has always been funk and soul oriented, with African and Latin aspects." But Cebar now feels he is making some of the most vital music of his career that embraces hip-hop, reggae and old-school soul. Mike Joyce of The…
Find out more »Paul Cebar Tuesday 5:30, 9:00 & 11:00 PM
Well known for shaking up the Green Parrot Bar's stage, Paul Cebar's Tomorrow Sound. (formerly Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans) return to the Parrot Cebar's long-awaited return to The Green Parrot is sure to be one of the year's highlights as Cebar cranks out his mix of "classic soul meets Afro-Latin funk". Says Cebar, "My departure has always been funk and soul oriented, with African and Latin aspects." But Cebar now feels he is making some of the most vital music of his career that embraces hip-hop, reggae and old-school soul. Mike Joyce of The…
Find out more »Flow Tribe Wednesday 9 & 11 PM
The NOLA-based sextet Flow Tribe will bring their dramatic, brassed-up show to The Green Parrot Bar for two pelvis-grinding nights of psychedelic/blues and funk/rock. Founded in 2004, all band members are New Orleans natives and are self-described as a "bizarrely irresistible unique blues/funk/rock band that electrifies the audience with the delicacy of a sledgehammer and a diversity of music that absorbs the crowd into the band and forms one funky orgy. Influenced by the eclectic New Orleans funk/rock community, Flow Tribe is a dynamic entity...that seeks to flip your switch,…
Find out more »Flow Tribe Thursday 5:30, 9 & 11 PM
The NOLA-based sextet Flow Tribe will bring their dramatic, brassed-up show to The Green Parrot Bar for two pelvis-grinding nights of psychedelic/blues and funk/rock. Founded in 2004, all band members are New Orleans natives and are self-described as a "bizarrely irresistible unique blues/funk/rock band that electrifies the audience with the delicacy of a sledgehammer and a diversity of music that absorbs the crowd into the band and forms one funky orgy. Influenced by the eclectic New Orleans funk/rock community, Flow Tribe is a dynamic entity...that seeks to flip your switch,…
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Honey Island Swamp Band Sunday 5:30 PM
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…
Find out more »Thurs 5:30, 9 & 11 Joe Marcinek Band w/Jason Hann, Steve Molitz
Jason Hann, Steve Molitz and Freekbass Lead All Star Joe Marcinek "Super Jam"into Green Parrot The Joe Marcinek Band, an ever-evolving mixture of original compositions and incredible musicians, brings one of his highly-regarded All Star Jams to The Green Parrot Bar on Thursday, March 1st with shows at 5:30, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. Joe is a magnet for talent, attracting incredible musicians to play with him, each show has a slightly different lineup and interpretation and The JoeMarcinek Band at The Green Parrot is no exception and will feature Jason Hann…
Find out more »Darcy Malone & The Tangle, Sunday 5:30 PM
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…
Find out more »Green Parrot Drink & Draw Night Tuesday 8 pm
Green Parrot to Hold "First-Tuesday Drink & Draw Night" The Green Parrot will host a Drink and Draw Night on the first Tuesday of each month from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The Green Parrot invites artists of all skill levels to come Drink & Draw at The Green Parrot. Bring a sketchbook, pens, and paper with you, and if you come empty-handed, not to worry, as pencils, pens and paper can be provided. More experienced drawers can bring whatever materials they are more comfortable with. Drink & Draw is not a class, and there is no fee. What it is, is a low-key, drop-in social…
Find out more »Tim Reynolds TR3 Thurs. 10:00 pm One Show
With a musical career spanning more than thirty-five years, guitarist, sonic innovator, and two time Grammy nominee Tim Reynolds is known for his masterful command of melody and timing and for his uncanny ability to improvise on any instrument he touches. Having explored most musical styles, from rock, jazz and blues to classical and reggae, Reynolds’ wide-ranging musical versatility is evident each time he picks up his electric or acoustic guitar. Technically brilliant, yet emotionally honest, Reynolds’ music is inspired and…
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Southernmost Brass Band Wed 5:30, 9 & 11
Southernmost Brass is a seven piece horn band formed by guitarist/vocalist Mike Emerson that performs a wide variety of music styles, all featuring the sound of a powerful horn section. From the big band jazz sounds of swing (ie, Ellington, Basie, Sinatra, Buble), the foot tapping jump jive (ie, Big Bad Voodoo Daddies, Brian Setzer), classic R&B/funk/Motown/rock (ie, Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Tower Of Power, Ray Charles, Wilson Picket, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Commitments, Temptations, Stevie Wonder), bossa…
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Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes Friday 5:30, 9 & 11
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…
Find out more »Johnny Sketch Saturday 5:30, 9:00 & 11:00 PM
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…
Find out more »Johnny Sketch Sunday 5:30 PM
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.…
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Fats Navarro Tribute/ Sunday Jazz Brunch
The Green Parrot Hosts Chicken and Waffle Jazz Brunch,Fats Navarro Tribute On Sunday April 29th The Green Parrot Bar will host their Annual Chicken and Waffle Jazz Brunch. Festivities kick off at 1 PM with The Green Parrot Jazz Allstars featuring Mike Emerson, Hal Howland and Tim Mc Alpine. and a special appearance by Robert Albury. The Jazz Allstars set will be followed at at 3 PM by our annual Fats Navarro Tribute. Trumpeter Kenny Fradley and guitarist Larry Baeder will front this tribute to seminal be bop jazz trumpeter…
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Patrick & The Swayzees 5:30 Thurs
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…
Find out more »Water Seed Friday 5:30, 9:00 & 11:00PM
Combining the joyous sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz with the adventurous funk of Parliament, Waterseed, a big, bold ensemble from Atlanta-by-way-New Orleans brings their unpredictable experimental edge to the Parrot stage
Find out more »Water Seed Saturday , 5:30, 9:00 & 11:00 PM
Combining the joyous sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz with the adventurous funk of Parliament, Waterseed, a big, bold ensemble from Atlanta-by-way-New Orleans brings their unpredictable experimental edge to the Parrot stage
Find out more »Water Seed Sunday 5:30 PM
Combining the joyous sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz with the adventurous funk of Parliament, Waterseed, a big, bold ensemble from Atlanta-by-way-New Orleans brings their unpredictable experimental edge to the Parrot stage
Find out more »The Resolvers Friday 5:30, 9:00 & 11:00 pm
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…
Find out more »The Resolvers Saturday 5:30, 9:00 & 11:00 PM
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…
Find out more »Bill Blue Sunday Soundcheck 5:30 PM
Bill Blue learned his chops playing for many years with Arthur (Big Boy) Crudup (author of Elvis’ hit “That’s Alright Mama”). He’s shared the stage with ZZ Top, The Allman Brothers, Albert King, Johnny Winter and Hank Williams Jr. He was signed to the prestigious Adelphi Record label, one of the best blues labels in the US. Adelphi’s international distribution offered Blue the opportunity to be heard around the world. After touring with his own ensemble, The Bill Blue Band, Bill decided eighteen years on the road…
Find out more »Ukulele Night Wednesday 8:00 PM
The Green Parrot Ukulele Association will hold their monthly meeting with co-hosts Jeff Clarke and Tim McAlpine. 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 ever-growing congregation of uke-bearing aficionados in attendance,…
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Patrick & The Swayzees Friday 5:30 Soundcheck
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…
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The Heavy Pets Friday 5:30, 9:00 & 11 PM
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…
Find out more »The Heavy Pets Saturday 5:30, 9:00 & 11 PM
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."
Find out more »The Heavy Pets Sunday 5:30 pm
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…
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