- OPEN MICS & other music events:
Good idea to call or email and check dates/times.
*The Alley, 114 S Park Ave, Sanford, Wednesdays, 7-11 pm: Bluegrass Jam Night. No cover charge. Sign up (to keep organized); players comped a beer or soft drink and hot hors d'oeuvre. 407/328-0700. Hosted by: Fiddlin' Al Eisenman,
*Austin Coffee and Film, 929 W. Fairbanks Av, Winter Park. Various artists Thurs, Fri & Sat, plus: open mike- Tues 8-11 pm: hosted by Rick. Info: 407/975-3364.
*Black Cat Cafe, First Unitarian Church of Orlando, 1901 E. Robinson St.
2nd Fridays 7:30-11 pm: Open Mike Night with Refreshments. $2.00. Info: Tom Greenman- 407/482-1191,
*Cassia Community Center, Rt 44, 9 mi. S. of Whitehair Bridge, 2nd & 4th Saturdays 6-10 pm: Bluegrass Jam. All welcome, best to come early. Info: Douglas Bowman-
*Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub, 4308 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando. Every other Wed, 7:30 pm: Irish Session hosted by Vicki & Scott. Info: 407/438-2925,
*Cocoa Village bandshell/prominade park; Thursdays 6-10:30 pm: "Indian River Serenades" [IRS], an informal pickin' session. TWO more Hosts SERIOUSLY needed - Info: Norm McDonald-
*Contra dance 407/263-8394 - "No experience necessary - singles welcome"
Last Saturday monthly, Secret Lake Pk, Casselberry. 7:30-11 pm;
Info: Pat Czar, 407/321-4848 -
*Contra dance: Cocoa Beach Rec. Center, 321 Ramp Rd; 1st Saturdays, $7 for adults. 8 pm, instruction 7:30 P.M.
Info: Jan Harazda 321/773-7943 or Anne Davies- 321/752-0906
*Dickens Reed Books/Bistro, 145 E 4th Av, Mount Dora, 8 pm: Monthly Concert
Info/reservation Rich Pietrzak 352/385-0449. Eg, 2/10: RiffRaf - see
*English Country dance classes, YMCA, Union St, Crescent City; Sundays, 3-5:00 P.M. YMCA. members free, else $3. Info: Rick Haven. Myriam may know more.
*June Park Baptist Church, 3475 Miami Ave, W. Melbourne; $10. "Alternate Fridays" 6-7:15- Jam, 7:30-10- light buffet, then stage concert. Info: Connie Bagshaw- 321/259-2799 or
Note: Some sad news... Connie passed away just a couple weeks ago from a heart attack. Thought I'd mention it. I don't know if the series will continue, or if her husband has set up anyplace for people to make a donation in her memory.
*Lakeside Music Room, 604 30th St NW, Winter Haven. Mondays 6:30-9:30; Old- Time Music Jam. Plus 7:30 pm House Concerts. Info:Sally Anderson 863/293-1510 or
*Longwood Community Center, 200 W. Warren Ave; 3rd Saturdays, 6-10 pm: "Bluegrass Pickin's." FREE.
Info: Marilyn Pardo- 407/260-3447
*Orlando Acoustic Guitar Society Playing Circles;
All acoustic styles, playing all levels & listeners welcome.
Info: 407/835-9867 or Will Becker- or OAGS, Inc:
OAGS Playing Circle Schedule: 3rd. Saturdays, 1:00 p.m., Studio Café, next to The Band Room,
3229 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando, FL 32806
*Orange County Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd, Orlando. Music In The Library; Folk Samplers hosted by Barry Brogan, presents seasoned acoustic guitarists, instrumental and vocal tunes.
Info: 407/835-7481,
*Ormond Beach House Concert Series, 7:30 pm,
Info: Chuck Spano- ,
*Reilly's Lantern Pub, 5681 Vineland Rd, Orlando, 10pm- Tuesday -Open mike & jam,
Hosts: Carrie Laby & Carter Everett. Come early to sign up.
Info: Pub- 407/351-2260, Carrie- 321/287-7721,
*Rubicon Cafe, Unity Church of Christianity, 4801 Clarcona Ocoee Rd. 1st Fridays 7:30-10:30pm: Open Mike Night & Refreshments. Free! Charge for refreshments.
*Space Coast Guitar Society: The next Space Coast Guitar Society meetings. Upcoming meeting dates
Contact: Jay M McDonald, J Michael Instruments, Inc, 1946 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
321-254-3033
*St. Cloud Presbyterian Church, St. Cloud. 4th Fridays 7:30-10:30 pm (sign up 7:00): The Lighthouse Cafe, Folk and Christian open mike.
Info: Garry Brandt-
*Story Tellers of Central Florida. Orlando/Maitland.
Info: Robin Schulte 407-977-2917,
*Studio Café, next to The Band Room, 3229 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando, FL. 32806. STUDIO CAFÉ, adjacent to THE BAND ROOM, is a delightful place to catch casual entertainment. Located at 3229 Curry Ford Rd. Phone: 407-897-7081. The Band Room is a full service musical instrument store with musical instrument instruction.
Article about it in Friday, Sept. 15 Orlando Sentinel, Sec. "C" front page. Newly expanded room has open mic 8:30 P.M. on Wednesday evenings. Hosts are owners Mary and Ross Veino.
*Tampa Bay FingerStyle Players, The next playing session of the TBFS Players is next Saturday September 9 at 1:00 PM. Hope you can make it. If you have any questions give me a call. Always contact Bob Stamper before you go there.
For directions, etc.: or 813-677-5485.
*A Third Place, 12 E Magnolia St, Eustis. Saturdays 8pm-11 pm. Live music.
Info:
A Third Place: Thursdays 8-11 pm: open mike hosted by Wayne Carter
We will not have an Irish music session in Eustis this month. We will resume in September on the 10th.
Cathy and John Benton
2nd Sundays 4:30-7:30pm: "The Irish Session" hosted by Cathy Benton. Info: 352/589-4754
*Tom & Jerry's on 17-92, Maitland. Mondays 9 pm: Blue's Mama hosts rock and folk Open Mike. Info: Judy & Stormcrow,
*Trinity Evangelical Free Church, Eustis. Usually 2nd Sat 6-10 pm: jam/open mike.
Info: Kathy Waters-
Well, I hope everyone had a great summer, and all the teachers and kids got back to school okay. It's time for our second Saturday open mic at TEFC, 890 Abrams Rd., in Eustis. A map is available on the church website, free.com. Covered dish at 5:00, music starts at 6:00. See you all on Saturday!
Your Friends, Steve & Kathy Waters
*Undergroundbluz, Kirkman and Conroy, Orlando. 4th Friday "Folk-Off"
Host, booking & Info: Bob Sanders, or 407-898-9798
*Volusia County Jam, Winn Dixie Parking, corner of 17/92 & Orange Camp Rd, south of Deland. Friday 5:30pm: Acoustic bluegrass & folk. Info: 352/246-3506.
*Yalaha Country Bakery, south of Lake Harris on C.R. 48; Saturday 10-Noon: "Concert on the Patio."
Free. Info: 352/324-3366 or 352/357-1379
Info and directions at