There's another big music week coming up on the rock. The popular Rockin' Jake and his blues band are in from New Orleans again. He's at the Green Parrot tonight and tomorrow night, Friday and Saturday, May 26-27, 10-2.
On Sunday night, May 28, they'll be rockin' the Schooner Wharf Bar, 6:30-10:30.
Paula and the Pontiacs, another red-hot New Orleans blues band will also be invading the
island with gigs at the Green Parrot on Sunday night, May 28, 10-2, and at the Schooner Wharf Bar on Wednesday evening, May 31, 7-11. Paula Rangell's voice has been compared to "chicory coffee with a southern bite."
On Memorial Day, Monday night, May 29, Florida's top Ska band returns to the Green Parrot stage, 10-2. This is an 8-member high energy band that produces "rambunctious rhythms with maniac horn accents." On the same bill will be Orchestra
Two big events this weekend will benefit the Rural Health Network's Lifelines Medi-Van.
Tonight, Friday, May 26, Tito Puente Jr., the "Prince of Latin Dance," will be performing at Diva's. On Sunday, May 28, Latin sensation Chris DeBoss will perform in concert as part of the Conch Republic Rum Company Sunset Festival and Pig Roast at the Southernmost House.
DeBoss will sing his
Two big events this weekend will benefit the Rural Health Network's Lifelines Medi-Van.
Tonight, Friday, May 26, Tito Puente Jr., the "Prince of Latin Dance," will be performing at Diva's. On Sunday, May 28, Latin sensation Chris DeBoss will perform in concert as part of the Conch Republic Rum Company Sunset Festival and Pig Roast at the Southernmost House.
DeBoss will sing his hit "De La Rumba A La Tumba." The Coffee Mill African Drummers and Dancers will also be performing. The $35 admission includes entertainment, pig roast, beer, wine and soda, plus an art and good stuff auction, including an original Salinero.
Tito Puente Jr. is a Billboard Dance Top Ten chart buster and winner of the "Best Salsa Video of the Year." He is best known for his rendition of "Oye Como Va." Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.
Tickets for both events are available at Litchfield's Salon, 917 Eaton St., Key West Business Guild or call Klara Morgan at 292-4647.
The Lifelines Medi-van was created by the rural Health Network, in direct response to the scarcity of primary health care for the uninsured and underinsured of Monroe County. It is a customized medically equipped recreational vehicle that travels the Keys on a weekly schedule and serves an average of 35-45 persons a day. All services are free but donations are appreciated.
Medivan info: 797-4647.