One of the best things about dining on AMI is sunset and several venues combine the nightly ritual with music. The restaurants run the gamut in price and wait times, but I’ll give you a hint: The more casual the venue, the better the view!
Here are some music performances on island menus:
Mademoiselle Paris, 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, mademoiselleparis.com. Chuck Davis, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Harry’s Grill, 9903 Gulf Drive, AM, 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, Holmes Beach, uglygrouper.com. Nathan Allen noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Wednesday; Paul Dudrich noon-3 p.m. and Raquel Santana 5-8 p.m. Thursday; Cody Moore noon-3 p.m. and Kaleb Woods 5-8 p.m. Friday; Marko Coconut noon-3 p.m. and Zion 5-8 p.m. Saturday; Scotty Mac noon-3 p.m. and Nathan Allen 5-8 p.m. Sunday; Raquel Santana noon-3 p.m. and Miguel Lantigua 5-8 p.m. Monday, Noel Harris noon-3 p.m. and Justin Layman 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, 4000 Gulf Drive, HB, amibeachcafe.com. Scott Blum Jazz Quartet 5:15-8:15 p.m. Wednesday; Open Jam Band 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday; Mike Sales 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday; Ted Stevens 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday; Harold Antoine 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday; Gary Rahl and Scott Blum 5:15-8:15 p.m. Monday; Tim McCaig 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Wicked Cantina, 101 Seventh St. N., Bradenton Beach, wickedcantina.com. Ross David 6-9 p.m. Wednesday; Jason Hedges 6-9 p.m. Thursday; Hi Fi Drifters 2-5 p.m. and Ross David 6-9 p.m. Friday; Hi Fi Drifters 2-5 p.m. and Jason Hedges 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 Paul Cataldo 2-5 p.m. and Ken Macy 6-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Island Time Bar and Grill, 111 Gulf Drive S., BB, islandtimebarandgrill.com. Bobby Schneck 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday; Jay Taylor 7-10 p.m. Thursday; Rye Road 7-10 p.m. Friday; Lisa & The All-Terrain Band 7-10 p.m. Saturday; Marcel Music 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday; James Albritton 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday; Dave Fazio 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Coquina Beach Market, 1800 Gulf Drive S., BB, coquinabeachmarket.org. Mike Sales 10-2 p.m. Wednesday; Chuck Davis 10-2 p.m. Friday; Chuck Davis 10-2 p.m. Sunday.
Swordfish Grill, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez, swordfishgrillcortez.com. Taylor Opie 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 Frankie Lombardi 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.
Pork Belly’s Eatery, 9516 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, porkbellyseatery.com. James Albritton 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday; Open Mic with Steve Paradis 2:30-5:30 p.m. and Stevie B. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday; Bill Vinhage 10:30-12:30 p.m. Sunday.
88 Live Piano Bar, 6640 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. 88livebradenton.com. Eric Von 7-10 p.m. Wednesday; Dr Dave Band 7-10 p.m. Thursday; Dueling Pianos 8-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Deb & The Dynamics 6-9 p.m. Sunday; and 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; Jack’d Up 6-10 p.m. Friday; Rum Jumbles 5-9 p.m. Saturday; Karen & Jimmy Band 3-7 p.m. Sunday; and Craig James 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Say “hi” if you wind up where I’m playing!
Mike Sales can be reached at mikesalespresents@live.com. His website is mikesalesmusic.com.