By Mike Sales
Special to The Islander
Anna Maria Island is welcoming back crowds. So, arrive early, ride the trolley if you can, chill and enjoy. Your favorite spot might be busy, but live music is always worth the wait for a seat.
Here are listings for Wednesday, Feb. 18-Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Mademoiselle Paris, 9906 Gulf Drive, mademoiselleparis.com, Chuck Davis, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday.
Harry’s Grill, 9903 Gulf Drive, harrysgrillami.com. Pamela K Ward 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Skip Eaton 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Steve Arvey & Deacon Gibson, 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Scotty Yates 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Ugly Grouper, 5704 Marina Drive, uglygrouper.com, Rob Viola 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Kaptain Kurt 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Zion 5-8 p.m. Friday, Paul Dudrich noon-3 p.m. and Cam Stockton 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Scotty Mac noon-3 p.m. and Rob Viola 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Miguel Lantigua 5-8 p.m. Monday, Justin Layman 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, amibeachcafe.com, Scott Blum Jazz Quartet 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Open Jam Night 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Mike Sales 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Pamela Jean 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Bobby Stillwell 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Ronald Headley 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Wicked Cantina, 101 Seventh St. N., wickedcantina.com, Ross David 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Drew Navy 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Hi Fi Drifter 2-5 p.m. and Ross David 6-9 p.m. Friday, Hi FI Drifters 2-5 p.m. and Ken Macy 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Hi Fi Drifters 2-5 p.m. and Danielle Mohr 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Mike Sales 6-9 p.m. Monday, Ken Macy 6-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Island Time Bar and Grill, 111 Gulf Drive S., islandtimebarandgrill.com, Valerie Rose 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Zion Music 7-10 p.m. Thursday, The Stockton Brothers 7-10 p.m. Friday, No Idea Band 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Gary Alexander 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Marcel 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Coquina Beach Market, 1800 Gulf Drive S., coquinabeachmarket.org, Mike Sales 10-2 p.m. Wednesday, Chuck Davis 10-2 p.m. Friday, Mr. Charlie 10-2 p.m. Sunday.
Swordfish Grill, 4628 119th St. W., swordfishgrillcortez.com, Chad Tallman 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Ted Stevens 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Justin Layman 5-8 p.m. Friday, Tim Chandler noon-4 p.m. and Zach Regan 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Tim Chandler noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Tim Chandler 5-8 p.m. Monday, Stockton Brothers 5-8 p.m. Tuesday Ted Stevens 5-8 p.m.
Pork Belly’s Eatery and Catering Company, 9516 Cortez Road W., porkbellyseatery.com. Open Mic w/MillerTyme Trio & Stevie B 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday.
88 Live Piano Bar, 6640 Cortez Road W., 88livebradenton.com. Shakes Society 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Billy Rice Band 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Dueling Pianos-Brandon & Jordan 8-11:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 22N 6-9 p.m. Sunday, 88 Live Jam Band 7-10 p.m. Tuesday.
Clancy’s Sports Bar & Grill, 6218 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. clancysirishsportspub.com. Rye Road 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Florida Hit Machine 6-10 p.m. Friday, Eric Von 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dr. Dave Band 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Stockton Brothers 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.
See you next week!