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Genre: Jazz

Rayne Marie

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A Symphony of Rock, Country, Jazz, and Soul

We are thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented Rayne Marie will grace our festival stage, bringing her unique blend of rock, country, jazz, and soulful music to life. With her roots deeply planted in the rich soil of classical training, Rayne’s performances are a testament to her versatility and passion for all types of music.

Originally hailing from Arizona, Rayne has called Florida her home since 2014, captivating audiences across the state with her dynamic performances. After years of enchanting the Greater Jacksonville area with her band, she now shines on the West Coast of Florida, continuing to leave her musical mark.

Rayne’s recent endeavors include the release of her first cover album and the exciting development of a fresh, new live performance duet act. Her dedication to her craft and her fans is evident in every note she plays.

Join us in welcoming Rayne Marie to our festival lineup. Prepare to be moved by her passionate performances and support her journey as she brings her latest projects to our stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the heart and soul of music with Rayne Marie.

Jason Ricci & The Bad Kind

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Multiple award winning jazz, funk and blues harmonica player, singer, songwriter Jason Ricci has played with, toured and recorded with some of the world’s most esteemed blues, jazz, rock and New Orleans musical legends.

Deb & The Dynamics

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DEB & THE DYNAMICS ARE A SEVEN PIECE ROCK N SOUL BAND THAT’S BEEN ROCKN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS.

THE BAND CONSISTS OF SEVEN ARTISTS THAT BRING AN INDIVIDUALALITY TO THE CAREFULLY SELECTED SONG LIST THAT SHOWCASES ALL OF THE MEMBERS, KEEPING THE AUDIENCE ENTERTAINED THROUGHOUT THE SHOW.

Ronnie Dee and the Superstars

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Ronnie Dee, Sister Jamie Lee, Andrew Beer and LeMonJello from the Swingin’ Mooks join forces with George Harris and LeRoy Myers from the Greg Billings Band

Bryan Spainhower

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Raised between both Colorado and Hawaii, Bryan’s influences ranged between the rock and the jazz fusion of the 70’s. Bryan moved from Denver Colorado to Austin, Texas in 1993 to pursue his music career, co-founding the pop rock group Two Minute Sinatra, which had great success until 2001. After the record company folded, the band disbanded.  Bryan searched for a deeper understanding of music, going back to his roots, he started rediscovering artist which had always had a major influence on his life. Taking all of his influences, Bryan has combined Nuevo Flamenco along with jazz, rock, fusion and country to create his own unique sound.

Sarasota Steel Pan Band

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The Sarasota Steel Pan Band is a group of professional musicians creating tropical music with a wide musical range of seven steel pans. They play a wide variety of musical genres including, but not limited to: Calypso, Reggae, Afro-Cuban, Jazz, Latin-Brazilian, Rock, Pop and children’s songs. They know how to get a crowd on their feet!

Rockin’ Jake Band

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Veteran harpist Rockin’ Jake has more than three decades of training and performance-from his New England roots to a long tenure in New Orleans that built his prowess.

Brenda Watty & Her Peeps

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Brenda Joyce Watty was born in Baltimore, Maryland.  She began singing in Gospel Choir at a young age and later moved to NYC to study voice where she joined other musicians in the music business. Brenda studied under the direction of June Monterio, a nationally recognized vocal coach. 

After her studies she began to sing with the girls group The Toys which had the hit song “A Lovers Concerto.”  Now discovered, Brenda began performing with  The Marvelettes that had the hit single “Please Mr. Postman.” Her career now blossoming, Brenda went on tour with groups including: The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Crystals, Bo Didley, Ricky Nelson of the Ozzie And Harriett show, Desmond Wilson of the Sanford and Son show and many more.

Ms. Watty, now living in Sarasota, travels and performs in her one Women Show “It’s My Time” and sings with local groups in the Jazz, Pop, Dance and R&B genres.

In 2018 Brenda released her Solo Album “Its My Time”with the hit single “Girls Night Out.”  In June 2019 Brenda returned from performing in Europe after promoting her solo album where she was showcased at Midem Festival at the Cotton Club in Cannes, France.  Presently, Brenda is rehearsing with her band Brenda Watty & Her Peeps for a US tour.

Hooten Hallers

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The Hooten Hallers are a high-energy blues-rock band known for wild live shows.  Based out of Columbia, Missouri, the myriad of influences in their music incorporates elements of R&B, rock’n’roll, honky tonk, jazz, soul, and punk with a thematic penchant for the strange and the unexplained. Their live performances take the listener on a seamless journey from unapologetically raucous blues on the lap steel and bass sax, to a sweet three part harmony country ballad, to a romping dance number.

2017’s self-titled album ‘The Hooten Hallers’ on Big Muddy Records, is the culmination of their experiences from a decade of performing and traveling together. Their latest effort showcases their evolution as musicians and songwriters. It garnered attention by Vice’s Noisey – “This is a band that really understands and exudes the history of rock and roll”.

Listeners often detect hints of George Thorogood, Morphine, and Tom Waits, but anyone who has seen The Hooten Hallers live knows that this power trio is unlike anything they’ve experienced before.

John Randall’s demonically-tinged vocals and manic guitar, and Andy Rehm’s screaming falsetto vocals and steady, pounding drum beat keep the band focused on their unique blend of deep blues and country punk. Kellie Everett brings the power with the deep rumble of her baritone and bass saxophones. When The Hooten Hallers come to town, you know it’s gonna be a party!

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