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Who is the audience?
FOR MUSICIANS and promoters, courtesy of an AI inquiry...I hope it gets your wheels spinning... It's an incomplete perspective...but it's something to consider. C ore Audience Segments for Live Music – Florida’s West Central Coast Tourism-Driven Entertainment Seekers Profile: Domestic and international tourists; seasonal “snowbirds”; vacationers staying in beach areas (Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key). Motivations: Experiential nightlife, c
Netti Indelicato
Dec 29, 20252 min read
Mark Shane & the Shane Gang play Banana Wind Bar & Grill
I had the pleasure of visiting a new-to-me venue Saturday night - Banana Wind Bar & Grill in Zephyrhills. The owner is Michael Harper, a music industry professional originally hailing from Dade City who has worked national shows flexing his skills as a sound guy. His place reflects that, with a dedicated stage, a house drum kit, house PA, & a real sound & light engineer across the room. There’s room for a good audience & lots of space for dancing, Mike offers full liquor &
Netti Indelicato
Dec 28, 20251 min read


Finding The Scene
How easy is it to find The Local Music Scene here on Florida's West Central Gulf Coast? It can be as simple as walking out the door and finding your way to the local bar on a Friday or Saturday night... it can be part of a trip to the beach...motorcyclists can find it on any given weekend by showing up mid-day at one of our local Harley Davidson dealerships and lots of us can find it during the finest of weather at one of the MANY festivals hosted in our outdoor spaces. But
Netti Indelicato
Dec 26, 20251 min read


Where IS the live music scene...?
Here on Florida's west central gulf coast, live music is alive and well. On any given night, if you're willing to drive the littlest bit, from Crystal River to the North to Sarasota/Bradenton to the south, you can find some great music at a good venue and have a grand time. From mega-venues like Mid-Florida Credit Union Ampitheater and the Benchmark International Arena to the seats and sections of the Tampa Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Palladium, Mahaffey Theater, the Capi
Netti Indelicato
Dec 11, 20251 min read


music industry
Here along Florida's west central Gulf Coast, we've got one heckuva live music scene. If you are in to the blues, rock and roll, reggae, 80s, 90s, and beyond, you can catch something somewhere on any given day. stay tuned in; I'll be highlighting and showcasing and telling you about all the best local live music in all the best places so that YOU can catch up and hang out and get tuned in and turned on... that's livin' man.
Netti Indelicato
Dec 10, 20251 min read




