Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?

Subject: RE: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: Wesley S
Date: 25 Nov 09 - 07:16 PM

Actually Amos - I DID attend a session there. It's wasn't folk music however.It was a performance by Chick Corea and Stanly Clarke. But the armed guards didn't let anyone wander around the building. That address is for the old Ft Harrison Hotel - where my high school rock band played one of it's few paying gigs. A sweet 16 party. Now it's owned by the Scientologists.

Subject: RE: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: Amos
Date: 25 Nov 09 - 06:34 PM

Drop by 210 S. Fort Harrison and ask the guards if there are any folkmusic sessions scheduled!!



A

Subject: RE: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: John J
Date: 25 Nov 09 - 05:50 PM

Wow, thanks for the input folks!

I'm 'here' now (in Clearwater) and once the awful rain stops I'll be oot 'n aboot.

Many thanks once again - and if you come up with anything in the meantime I'll be listening.

Cheers,

John

Subject: RE: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 02:24 PM

It's a performance, not a session. But if you like traditional music, you will like Richard Gilewitz, a guitarist and story teller.
Google his name for more info. He has a concert in nearby Bradenton about that time.

I believe he is one of the most talented musicians of our time.

Subject: RE: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: Wesley S
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 12:12 PM

If you or any of your friends smoke cigars then you will want to visit there. You can still find lots of places that hand roll them. I remember one eating establishment called "The Colombia" that had traditional flaminco dancers. Maybe they still do.There was a Colombia on Sand Key just south of Clearwater Beach but I don't remember them ever having dancers.

Wiki entry on Ybor City

Subject: RE: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: Fortunato
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 10:33 AM

Not a music note, but don't miss Frenchy's Rockaway Grill in Clearwater Beach. Great place to watch the sunset on the gulf. Good Grouper Sandwich. http://www.frenchysonline.com/rock_index.html

Subject: RE: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: John J
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 10:10 AM

One of my first trips out will be to Tarpon Springs, it's a lovely place and the food is wonderful. I've not been to Ybor City but I'll check it out, thanks!

John

Subject: RE: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: Wesley S
Date: 23 Nov 09 - 07:20 AM

While you're there take some some time to go up to Tarpon Springs for some good greek food and check out Ybor City in Tampa for Cuban dishes.

Subject: RE: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: John J
Date: 22 Nov 09 - 05:17 PM

Thanks for this, I'll go and have a look.

John

Subject: RE: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: Wesley S
Date: 22 Nov 09 - 01:38 PM

I don't live there anymore but I think this is a good group to start with:

Friends of Florida Folk

Subject: Clearwater, Fl - any sessions / sings?
From: John J
Date: 22 Nov 09 - 05:30 AM

I'll be visiting Clearwater in Florida between 24th November and 6th December. Does anyone know of any music / singing activity in the area?

Thanks,

John