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OUR NEXT SHOW
SUNDAY November 17th @ 6:30 PM
Doors 5:30 PM
Will Kimbrough
Will Kimbrough at The Habitat!
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About Will…
Will is probably best known in our Trop Rock community for writing the song “Bubbles Up”, which is likely the most moving and important songs on Jimmy Buffett’s last recorded album, which was released after his passing last year.
Will Kimbrough has spent a lifetime writing songs and performing them, along the way becoming a respected recording artist, producer and musician. His latest album is I Like It Down Here and his next release is Spring Break, a solo acoustic record in the tradition of Folkways and Vanguard folk records.
Will’s songs have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Little Feat, Todd Snider, Jack Ingram, Gretchen Peters and many others.
His production credits include Buffett, Doug Seegers, Todd Snider, Radney Foster and Steve Poltz.
Will is a prolific writer and recording artist, a member of Willie Sugarcapps, DADDY and Emmylou Harris’ Red Dirt Boys.
This is a show that should not be missed…
OF NOTE!!! as many of you know, The Habitat rode the northern eyewall of hurricane Milton, and we did sustain some irreversible damage as we have lost the Habitat Tree (one of the largest Live Oaks in Bradenton, estimated to be about 100 yrs old) – and our yard/seating area will take some time to recover.
As such, we have decided we need to keep this show in the evening timeframe as we no longer have shade over the entire yard. We also request that you wear flat comfortable shoes, and be cautious walking in the yard as we are still releveling everything after the removal of the storm.
If you are interested in helping us with recovery, please chat with Heather, we will be working on replanting our native flora, and will be planting a new live oak tree of as large a size we can obtain in it’s spot when the land is ready for it. Thank you for supporting live music at The Habitat!
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Check out his WebPage…
Will Kimbrough
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We are a Listening Venue.
RSVPs are required for these shows.
We expect a strong turnout for this show, RSVPs will insure you have seating.
Your donations are all collected at the door when you arrive.
Suggested Donations for this show are $35 per person, and $50 VIP.
100% of all donations go directly to the musicians.
Please BYOB and if you have a mind to, a dish to share (not required, of course)
We are rain or shine, watch this space and join our email list for updates as needed (link above, ‘Subscribe!’)
We are a listening venue and request that guests take their conversations into the chat zones (inside the house, or back past the pool with lowered voices…) where you can continue to listen away from those who wish to concentrate on the music. You are welcome to socialize with your friends! We set up chat areas so that everyone will have the experience they want to have while listening to music!
2024 “Bradenton’s Best” Best Live Music Venue Bronze Medal Winner
2020 TRMA House Concert Large Venue of the Year Winner
2019 Trop Rockin’ Magazine People’s Choice House Concert Venue of the Year Winner
2018 TRMA House Concert Large Venue of the Year Winner
2018 Trop Rockin’ Magazine People’s Choice House Concert Venue of the Year Winner
2018 Five Parrots in a Palm Tree presented by the Honorary Mayor of Key West
2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 TRMA House Concert Venue of the Year Nominee
A sincere Thank You to everyone who supports us!
For more information on the Trop Rock Music Association, or to Join, visit the Trop Rock Music Association
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2024 Shows
March 23rd
Postponed due to Habitat Family Emergency
The Habitat is the private home of Ken and Heather Settlemyer who are passionate about the importance of nurturing both local plant and animal wildlife and independent musicians.
Live Music & A Wildlife Sanctuary… The concept of the House Concert is to provide a venue where musicians can come to be heard by those whose primary intention is to listen rather than to have music in the background.
We host musicians to perform at The Habitat approximately one to two times per month, either on our outdoor stage, or on the indoor stage in the event of inclement weather or upon musician request.
We are also proud to maintain over 1/4 acre of wilderness within an urban environment, providing much needed habitat for a variety of native species. We plant only native species and manage or eliminate the non native species in that area. We are delighted to play host, not just to excellent musicians, but to a plethora of beautiful butterflies.
The Habitat concerts are a private event, contact us for an invite, and when you come, BYOE and a donation for the musicians. This is completely not for profit, all donations go in entirety to the artists, some of whom will have traveled from out of state! Food to share is always welcomed, but not required.
We respect our neighbors and all noise ordinances and time the concerts in consideration of both. We sincerely hope you join us when you are able.
You are also welcome to stop by and ask Ken for a tour, he will be proud to show you our work in progress as we make a miniature wildlife preserve in the middle of Bradenton, a haven for bees, birds, bats and butterflies!
Logo and banner design by Rick Schettino.
The Habitat has chosen Singing For Change as our official Charity! We will now make available “The Habitat” branded items including the Singing For Change Logo with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the charity.
The Habitat is proud to sponsor the Trop Rock Music Association. If you are a Trop Rock Music Supporter, Please consider Joining and supporting the Academy!
The Habitat is proud to sponsor Radio Trop Rock, the mobile Trop Rock station, with “EB” and “GB” Babin broadcasting straight from their RV!
The Habitat is proud to have sponsored the Trop Rockin’ Magazine’s Peoples Choice Award (Horizon Award). Congratulations winners Cory Young in 2018 and Danny Rosado in 2019!
Download Heather’s Song (and Please make a donation to the TRMA artists relief fund!)
