See you at The Habitat
An Award-Winning Private Listening Venue
Check out our calendar. Please RSVP to shows so we don’t exceed seating limits.
OUR NEXT SHOW
Saturday August 8th 6:30 PM
Monallo is a coastal folk band that blends heartfelt songwriting, feel-good grooves, and a laid-back beach vibe into an unmistakable sound. Powered by the trio of singer-songwriter and frontman James Drakes (Monallo), drummer/percussionist Alan Jax Bowers, and bassist/guitarist Pete “Pirate Pete” Robertson, the band creates performances that are both uplifting and genuine.
Drakes has been writing and performing as Monallo since 2018, getting his start in the Pittsburgh, PA music scene. After years of touring the east coast he finally made his way down to Florida and teamed up with Bowers and Robertson in 2024. Bowers brings decades of global touring and recording experience, having performed with members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Travis Tritt. Robertson, originally from Sydney, Australia, adds over 30 years of session and touring work, including collaborations with artists from AC/DC to Aerosmith. Together, their chemistry provides the backbone for Monallo’s warm melodies and vivid storytelling.
Monallo continues to grow a dedicated following with their laid-back yet powerful coastal folk sound. With new music, seasoned collaborators, and a clear creative vision, Monallo is carving out their place as one of today’s most exciting rising voices in coastal-inspired music.
As a former environmental scientist, monallo is passionate about the environment, with an especially soft spot for any body of water. monallo has been recognized as a Global Ambassador for the “Plastic Ocean Project” since 2018. A percentage of proceeds from all shows and album sales are donated to POP. In 2019, monallo was recognized as a BYObottle Artist, joining highly touted artists all working to make the music industry more sustainable.
We are pleased to have monallo coming to play for us this month, and really hope you plan to join us at The Habitat!
Website: Monallo Music
Important Information:
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WE SELL OUT OFTEN! RSVPs are highly recommended to ensure you have seating, but don’t be afraid to contact us right up to showtime as sometimes last minute seating opens up.
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Suggested Donations for the Aug. 8th show is $25 per person, and payable at the door. Limited VIP seating is also be available with a suggested donation of $40.
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100% of donations go directly to the musicians.
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The Habitat is a Listening Venue. Guests are welcome to socialize, but we request that you take conversations to designated chat zones (inside for outdoor shows and outside for indoor shows).
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All shows are rain or shine.
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Please BYOB and a dish to share (optional).
The Habit is an multi-award-winning private listening venue.
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2024 “Bradenton’s Best” Best Live Music Venue Bronze Medal Winner
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2020 TRMA House Concert Large Venue of the Year Winner
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2019 Trop Rockin’ Magazine People’s Choice House Concert Venue of the Year Winner
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2018 TRMA House Concert Large Venue of the Year Winner
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2018 Trop Rockin’ Magazine People’s Choice House Concert Venue of the Year Winner
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2018 Five Parrots in a Palm Tree presented by the Honorary Mayor of Key West
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2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 TRMA House Concert Venue of the Year Nominee
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2025, 2026 “Bradenton’s Best” Best Live Music 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
For more information on the People’s Choice Awards and to Subscribe to Trop Rockin’ Magazine, visit Trop Rockin Magazine
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.
All Habitat concerts are private events. Contact us for an invite or follow our Facebook Page.
We are a not-for-profit venue. All donations go entirely to the artists, some of whom will have traveled from out of state!
BYOB and food to share is always welcomed, but not required.
We respect our neighbors and all noise ordinances and we time the concerts in consideration of both.
You are welcome to schedule a tour! We 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, butterflies, and music lovers!
We sincerely hope you join us when you are able!
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!
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