As the refrain goes, “It’s five o’clock somewhere!”
With the season upon us, some venues are featuring live music in the afternoons in addition to their nighttime lineups.
And to make getting there easier, the fare-free island trolley is an excellent accompaniment to live music, barhopping, day-drinking!
Here’s a look at the offerings Feb. 25-March 3.
Anna Maria
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.
Holmes Beach
Ugly Grouper, 5704 Marina Drive, uglygrouper.com. Raquel Santana 5-8 p.m. Wednesday; Kaleb 5-8 p.m. Thursday; Charles Parker 5-8 p.m. Friday; Nathan Alan noon-3 p.m. and North Star 5-8 p.m. Saturday.
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, amibeachcafe.com. Scott Blum Jazz Quartet featuring Barbara King 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Open Jam Band 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday; Mike Sales 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday; Ted Stevens 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday; Harold Antoine 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday; Bobby Stillwell 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday; and the Stockton Brothers 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Bradenton Beach
Wicked Cantina, 101 Seventh St. N., wickedcantina.com. Ross David 6-9 p.m. Wednesday; Jason Hedges 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 Chris Warner 6-9 p.m. Sunday; Drew Navy 6-9 p.m. Monday; and Ken Macy 6-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Island Time Bar and Grill, 111 Gulf Drive S., islandtimebarandgrill.com. Josh Quinn 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday; Jay Taylor 7-10 p.m. Thursday; Messenger 7-10 p.m. Friday; Steve & Rick 2-5 p.m. and Mojo Filter 7-10 p.m. Saturday; Marcel 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday; Zion Albert 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday; and Mike Williams 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; and Mr. Charlie 10-2 p.m. Sunday.
Cortez and Bradenton
Swordfish Grill, 4628 119th St. W., swordfishgrillcortez.com. Tim Chandler 5-8 p.m. Wednesday; Ted Stevens 5-8 p.m. Thursday; Frankie Lombardi 5-8 p.m. Friday; Terry Helm noon-4 p.m. and Taylor Opie 5-8 p.m. Saturday; Tim Chandler noon-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Sunday; Steel Vibes 5-8 p.m. Monday; and Ted Stevens 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Porkbelly’s Eatery, 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. The Fulcos 7-10 p.m. Wednesday; Billy Rice Band 7-10 p.m. Thursday; Dueling Pianos featuring Emily & Todd 8-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; The Boomers Experience 6-9 p.m. Sunday; 88 Live Jam Band 7-10 p.m. Tuesday.
Clancy’s Sports Bar & Grill, 6218 Cortez Road W., clancysirishsportspub.com. Rye Road 6-10 p.m. Thursday; Kingpin 6-10 p.m. Friday; Westbound & Down 5-9 p.m. Saturday; Dr. Dave Band 3-7 p.m. Sunday; and Craig James 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.
As always, be sure to say “Hi,” if you wind up where I’m playing!
Mike Sales is a local singer/songwriter. Find out more at mikesalesmusic.com.