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The Swerves bring R&B, Funk, Rock and Reggae with inspired vocal harmonies. Randy Stindt - Drums, Vocals Jon Skiff - Bass, Vocal Ross Brown - Guitar, Vocals Tommy Tangie - Trumpet, Vocals, Percussion, Kaos

The Tampa Bay-based duo blend rock, blues, funk, and reggae into a soulful-sophisticated sound with older brother Charlie singing lead vocals while simultaneously playing drums and keyboard bass and younger brother Kevin Jordan completing the band’s “sonic creativity” on guitar while providing background vocals Last year they did a 15-city tour opening for the late Butch Trucks (Allman Brothers) & The Freight Train Band and  were named by The Tampa Bay Times as one of their favorite artists of 2015 and…

The Tampa Bay-based duo blend rock, blues, funk, and reggae into a soulful-sophisticated sound with older brother Charlie singing lead vocals while simultaneously playing drums and keyboard bass and younger brother Kevin Jordan completing the band’s “sonic creativity” on guitar while providing background vocals Last year they did a 15-city tour opening for the late Butch Trucks (Allman Brothers) & The Freight Train Band and  were named by The Tampa Bay Times as one of their favorite artists of 2015 and…

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…

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…

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

Grateful Americana Reckoning

Join us for Monday Night 100% for Charity Bingo tonight at The Green Parrot. Mask up to enter, grab a socially-distanced seat and a 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…

1930's style gypsy-swing and a taste of New Orleans  guitar, clarinet, rhythm section

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…

Reef Relief's 7th  Annual Jerry Garcia's Birthday Bash Monday 5:00-10:00 pm

Join our two favorite Philly Ex-Pat and Happy Dog alumni, Jesse Wagner and Three Legged Dog for some Dylan-flecked country blues, Jerry-inspired Jams, and Pink Floyd Psychedelia. #greenparrotsoundcheck #greenparrotbar #phillymusic#localsbar#keywestmusic#keywestmusicians#southardandwhitehead #divebar#bestbar#bestlivemusicvenue #livemusic #gratefuldead#pinkfloyd#bobdylan#keywestlife

Amply-coiffed and talent-heavy, with Muscle Shoals-inspired Leslie speakers and a sound that falls somewhere between southern Rock ‘n’ Soul and Americana Jam, The Trongone Band brings their own larger-than-life, long-haired rock to The Green Parrot Richmond-based, they’re a band of brothers, led by siblings Andrew and John Trongone, and inspired by the great classic rockers, bluesmen, and guitar heroes they were raised on, they’re turning heads and making an impact on the east coast music scene with their modern take…

Amply-coiffed and talent-heavy, with Muscle Shoals-inspired Leslie speakers and a sound that falls somewhere between southern Rock ‘n’ Soul and Americana Jam, The Trongone Band brings their own larger-than-life, long-haired rock to The Green Parrot Richmond-based, they’re a band of brothers, led by siblings Andrew and John Trongone, and inspired by the great classic rockers, bluesmen, and guitar heroes they were raised on, they’re turning heads and making an impact on the east coast music scene with their modern take…

Amply-coiffed and talent-heavy, with Muscle Shoals-inspired Leslie speakers and a sound that falls somewhere between southern Rock ‘n’ Soul and Americana Jam, The Trongone Band brings their own larger-than-life, long-haired rock to The Green Parrot Richmond-based, they’re a band of brothers, led by siblings Andrew and John Trongone, and inspired by the great classic rockers, bluesmen, and guitar heroes they were raised on, they’re turning heads and making an impact on the east coast music scene with their modern take…

The Green Parrot will celebrate their 28th Annual Tradesman's Appreciation Day on Friday, September 21st, beginning at 4 PM. More than two decades ago, great American sculptor John Martini, whose Key West studio was just around the corner from The Green Parrot, would frequent The Parrot to quench his thirst after long, late-night sessions creating metal sculptures. He came, too, looking to recruit for his projects some of the able-bodied, often elusive skilled tradesmen known to take their afternoon breaks…

AJEVA (ah-JAY-vuh) is a Progressive Funk, five piece powerhouse hailing from St. Petersburg, FL. They spread their message of peace, unity and higher consciousness through music with infectious grooves and driving energy. Composed of Reed Skahill (vocals), Taylor Gilchrist (bass), Travis Young (drums), Lyndon Thacker (guitar/keyboards) and Michael Nivens (guitar), Ajeva has been playing all over the Eastern U.S. since March 2013. These gentlemen pride themselves on providing the ultimate voyage for your earholes, with an enthralling live show that…

AJEVA (ah-JAY-vuh) is a Progressive Funk, five piece powerhouse hailing from St. Petersburg, FL. They spread their message of peace, unity and higher consciousness through music with infectious grooves and driving energy. Composed of Reed Skahill (vocals), Taylor Gilchrist (bass), Travis Young (drums), Lyndon Thacker (guitar/keyboards) and Michael Nivens (guitar), Ajeva has been playing all over the Eastern U.S. since March 2013. These gentlemen pride themselves on providing the ultimate voyage for your earholes, with an enthralling live show that…

AJEVA (ah-JAY-vuh) is a Progressive Funk, five piece powerhouse hailing from St. Petersburg, FL. They spread their message of peace, unity and higher consciousness through music with infectious grooves and driving energy. Composed of Reed Skahill (vocals), Taylor Gilchrist (bass), Travis Young (drums), Lyndon Thacker (guitar/keyboards) and Michael Nivens (guitar), Ajeva has been playing all over the Eastern U.S. since March 2013. These gentlemen pride themselves on providing the ultimate voyage for your earholes, with an enthralling live show that…

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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 Hits the Green Parrot Stage for Zombie Bike Ride After-Party!

Tony Baltimore, Chris Thomas, Hiram Garzaro, and Oren Polak, re-create a Fab Four Show with "THE BEATLE BAND, All You Need is Love" with shows beginning at 5:30 and 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16th. Their past Beatle Tribute Shows had Parrot patrons swinging from the rafters as they danced, laughed, and sang-along to a set-list pulled from decades of Lennon-McCartny hits. Also expect a visit from Bad Santa and Mistress Claus as they spread Christmas cheer (and schnapps) around and help…

  The Green Parrot "Who Dat" Party with John "Papa" Gros ! The Green Parrot has become legendary in particular  for its solid reputation as THE Key West home of great live music while at the same time has long been favorably compared to many of the most famous live music venues of New Orleans. Compared not just for its live music but also for its air of celebration and as a far-flung bastion of New Orleans "Who Dat" culture and festivity and its…

 Xperimento the 7-piece Colombian-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,  Suenalo and the Spam Allstars, both well known to Parrot…

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…

Xperimento the 7-piece Colombian-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,  Suenalo and the Spam Allstars, both well known to Parrot…

Rested and Ready, or Ready or Not,on Halloween Night, Captain Midnight brings jam, rock and R & B  onto The Parrot stage  for The Green Parrot Bar's 49th Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest, on Monday, October 31st, with shows at  at 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. It's been called The Party We All Train For and  Locals' Night to Howl. "To the best of our knowledge, this is indeed the 47th Annual Green Parrot Halloween party, says, manager Jim Fossum, we're fairly  sure of that. What we are very sure of is that it's still "The Locals Night to Howl" andCaptain…

The Captain Midnight Band is the world’s foremost purveyor of “Waterbed Rock & Roll” - a unique hybrid of Jam/Rock/R&B with a heavy emphasis on visuals and humor. Four studio releases and a near decade of consistent touring have earned the band an every-growing fanbase of open-minded music lovers who demand adventurous entertainment. Formed in New Orleans and now based in Nashville, the band pays homage to both cities, musically straddling the line between polished and greasy, slick and slippery,…

Claire Finley leads and All Star cast of local and national artists to celebrate Meeting of The Minds, including Coral Reefers vocalist Nadirah Shakoor, A-list NOLA keyboardist Keiko Komaki, local favorite Jason Lamson and Dave Doolittle and Donny Brewer.

Jason Lamson Claire Finley Randy Morrow Andy Westcott Vince Bergamo

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

Happy Dog Brings Funk/Rock/Jam to Parrot Jam/Funk/Rockers The Happy Dog bring their eclectic mix of feel-good, groove-heavy music to The Green Parrot

 “COAST Is Clear Fest all weekend includes local favorites The Skank and other lineup artists throughout the weekend to be announced soon!”

Ukulele Russ & His One Man Frontier Band Alaska's Ukulele Wild Man -- Unconventional Ukulele for Unconventional People Alaska—the Final Frontier. Alaska has captured imaginations ever since Thomas Jefferson purchased it from the French for two cases of whiskey and a buckskin pouch of glass beads. And now, with the birth of the interwebs and the dawn of the reality TV age upon us, people once again turn their eyes northward. They are enthralled with Alaska, but is what they…

Ukulele Russ & His One Man Frontier Band Alaska's Ukulele Wild Man -- Unconventional Ukulele for Unconventional People Alaska—the Final Frontier. Alaska has captured imaginations ever since Thomas Jefferson purchased it from the French for two cases of whiskey and a buckskin pouch of glass beads. And now, with the birth of the interwebs and the dawn of the reality TV age upon us, people once again turn their eyes northward. They are enthralled with Alaska, but is what they…

The Green Parrot Ukulele Association Holds their monthly Uke-Powered Jam Session. with co-hosts Bobby Howard, Wavy Dave  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…

Ross Brown's Cayo Ritmo featuring Lee Venters - Drums, Vocals Jeff Dalton - Bass, Vocals (*Lunar Octet) Ross Brown - Guitar, Vocals, Congas Ray Robinson - Mallet Kat (MIDI Vibraphone, from Miami) Brandon Cooper - Trumpet  from Lunar Octet, out of Michigan with a  Latin Jazz album called "Convergence" that has been on the national Jazz Billboard Charts for the last year and has been nominated for a Grammy!

Ross Brown's Cayo Ritmo featuring Lee Venters - Drums, Vocals Jeff Dalton - Bass, Vocals (*Lunar Octet) Ross Brown - Guitar, Vocals, Congas Ray Robinson - Mallet Kat (MIDI Vibraphone, from Miami) Brandon Cooper - Trumpet  from Lunar Octet, out of Michigan with a  Latin Jazz album called "Convergence" that has been on the national Jazz Billboard Charts for the last year and has been nominated for a Grammy!

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.

The Z3 is Tim Palmieri - Guitar, Vocals, Beau Sasser - Keys, Vocals, Bill Carbone - Drums, Vocals The Z3 play Funky Takes on Frank Zappa, in the present tense. It's Frank's compositions, reimagined in their funky organ trio vibe, with 2020s energy. Frank's cynicism, sarcasm, and biting social criticism isn't recreated, it's pointed at the present, and it still works!

The Z3 is Tim Palmieri - Guitar, Vocals, Beau Sasser - Keys, Vocals, Bill Carbone - Drums, Vocals The Z3 play Funky Takes on Frank Zappa, in the present tense. It's Frank's compositions, reimagined in their funky organ trio vibe, with 2020s energy. Frank's cynicism, sarcasm, and biting social criticism isn't recreated, it's pointed at the present, and it still works!

Hosted by Tony Baltimore, The Green Parrot will present local-musicians' tribute to iconic Florida-born rocker Tom Petty on Tuesday, January 17th, with sets at 5:30, 9:00 and 11:00. Along with Tony, the All-Petty sets will include local musicians Turner Harrison, Nick Brownell, Kara Brownell, Zach Lovering, Irish Kevin, Chris Thomas, David Baron and Henry Lysy, Jr,  and Jay Bangles. #tompetty #tompettyandtheheartbreakers #greenparrotsoundcheck #greenparrotbar #freefallin #fullmoonfever #iwontbackdown #dontdomelikethat #breakdown #keywestmusicians#localsbar#keywest #divebar #livemusic #gainesvilleflorida #gainsvillemusic

The Grass Is Dead would like to take a moment to acknowledge the tragic loss of one of our founding members, Corey Dwyer in 2014.  Corey was a multi instrumentalist and vocalist whose contribution to the band will forever be remembered and cherished by all who knew and loved him.  No words can express the gratitude that the GID will forever feel for having had the honor of playing with Corey, but most importantly for his friendship and his wonderful…

The Grass Is Dead would like to take a moment to acknowledge the tragic loss of one of our founding members, Corey Dwyer in 2014.  Corey was a multi instrumentalist and vocalist whose contribution to the band will forever be remembered and cherished by all who knew and loved him.  No words can express the gratitude that the GID will forever feel for having had the honor of playing with Corey, but most importantly for his friendship and his wonderful…