John Holiday & the Kid Memphis TrioCourtesy photos from the artist By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins John Holiday brings his music and new movie to south Florida When John Holiday was growing up in Memphis, his piano-playing father, Michael, encouraged the young Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Paul Crotty’s career takes off and he lands in Sarasota At some point in our lives, most of us envision a dream career. A lucky few know what it is far enough in advance to start Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Tropical Avenue BandWhen did all this start? Was it when the hugely successful Miami Vice TV show spent a decade making everyone who got hooked on it wish they lived in south Florida? Or was it just Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Taylor Taylor continues drawing new fans into faithful following Despite the current movie trend, female superheroes are not a new thing. Southwest Florida has been enjoying super-duo Taylor Taylor for decades and is unlikely to ever stop. Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins As the son of a military man, bluesman R.J. Howson grew up all over the world. While that lifestyle affects everyone differently, R.J. found it stimulating and educational, exposing him to a wide variety of people, Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-RobinsPhotos courtesy of the artist James Albritton of Hydramatic James Albritton serves up the soul sound of the 70s (and more) “People don’t think they know me, but they do,” claims James Albritton. The reasoning behind that, he Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Pictures courtesy of artist Chris Connolly What is it about the New Year that fills us with such hope and optimism? There’s just something about releasing all the heavy baggage of the previous year and turning our Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Enjoying the end of 2018 and bidding it a fond farewell What a great month Siesta Key has in store for music and food lovers! December begins with a huge family-friendly event at the pavilion of Siesta Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Parliament. Alice in Chains. Sinatra. Bruno Mars. Grover Washington. Prince. Nat King Cole. Santana. George Clinton. Stevie Wonder. Eric Clapton. Motown (et al)… See anything you like? Oh good, then you’re going to have a great time Read More
28By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Ted Stevens & the Doo-Shots If ever we needed a good-time band to give us a lift and make us smile, this is that time. During The Great Depression, movie houses were jammed with patrons seeking escape Read More
