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band called Mean Violets. I’ve written
about them before and they keep getting
better and better. They have a new
album called ‘We Mean Well’ released
last month. Great to see them following
their dreams and having fun onstage
doing it. Their music fits in with
just about any genre so you should find
them playing a show near you.
Looking for something, maybe dare
I say...interactive? The Space Coast
Drum Collective might just be for
you. For years musician Anthony Darmana
(Brevard Busking Coalition,
Honey Miller) has been leading drum
circles all over the county. This looks
to be a little more often and organized.
Not necessarily your typical band at a
venue type gig, it may even be possible
to hold an event yourself! Find Anthony
and tap into your inner drummer.
It’s good for the soul (I should know!)
With my schedule I’ll listen to local
music more online than in person.
Sometimes I stumble upon friends who
I haven’t seen in a while and had no
idea that they were performing again.
Ian Soden and his lovely partner
Jordy Farrell caught my eye and ear.
Ian is not only a kick ass artist but is
also a great musician. Together their
harmonies are amazing. Check out
some videos on Jordy’s Instagram and
track them down at a gig.
That’ll bout do it for this month’s column.
So much great talent here as the
temperatures rise and we head into
summer. A quick congratulations to my
kid Sage Keller as they graduate from
Mel High. Class of 2023! I’m so excited
to see what this crazy world has for
you and your dreams. As always, feel
free to drop me a line at keller5@hotmail.com
with well wishes, sheepish
fishes or anything else you can think
of. Talk more soon.
Saturday, May 6
Eau Gallie Bandshell
Punk In The Park
It is that time of the year again as
518 Underground skate shop celebrates
its Second anniversary with a
free concert dubbed Punk In The Park.
It happens Saturday, May 6th in the
Eau Gallie Bandshell and surrounding
areas. Vendors, food trucks and beer,
a professional skate ramp and raffles
will take place noon until 10pm. Proceeds
will benefit the non-profit charity
Harbor City Local.
This year’s concert will be headlined
by National Recording Artist
Gel. Currently touring in support of
their debut album ‘Only Constant,’
which the NJ based band released earlier
this year. Gel has been hailed by
NME magazine as ‘shaping the sound
of Hard-Core Punk In 2023’.
Joining Gel are punk legends
Down By Law (photo). The Southern
California band members Dave Smalley
(All) and Sam Williams performed
in downtown Melbourne as part of Oktoberfest.
“That was such a cool experience,”
he tells Brevard Live. “It was
a duo storytellers’ kind of thing that
Dave and I did. We met so many cool
people and we hope to do it again.”
Other out of town bands performing
include Intoxicated, Heaven’s
Gate, The Shakers, Face First, and the
Caustic Bats along with a rare performance
from Orlando’s The Green
Goblyn Project. Jacksonville’s Flag
On Fire also joins Brevard bands
Wolfy Lonesome and Trans Flag.
Sunday, May 21
Earl’s Hideaway, Sebastian
Chris Duarte
o classify Chris Duarte simply as
Ta Blues Man is an understatement.
In his own words, “rockin’ blues”
or ”punk blues” describes him best.
Chris Duarte is a road warrior playing
more than 150 dates a year. As well,
Chris has headlined major festivals
and clubs throughout the US, Canada
and Europe.
Chris is a savant, a sorcerer of
tone, a master at channeling the spirits
and sounds of great musicians of
our past, while remaining completely
recognizable in his own sound. He
has shared his stage with many of the
greatest musicians of our time.
Chris Duarte’s music is ever changing.
In many interviews, he has said “Music
must evolve.” His own early offerings
often become magical journeys
into changing tempo and jazzy interludes
before returning to their core.
With such a vast catalog of recordings,
there are no two shows alike. Every
set list is different, and each song may
be offered distinctly, based on the feel
of a show and the audience. For those
reasons, loyal fans often return to a
Chris Duarte show again and again.
The Chris Duarte Group emerged
on the scene out of Austin, Texas in
the early 90’s and gained notoriety after
wowing a packed room of industry
insiders at the South X Southwest
convention. In the wake of Stevie Ray
Vaughan’s passing, Duarte quickly
gained a National reputation as young
man imbued with a playing style comparable
at times to the late guitarist.
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