Saturday March 19, 2022 5:30 PM

 

Carrie Welling: her first appearance at The Habitat

Important! Pre-donation info at the end of this page!

About Carrie…

No stranger to change or the exploration that comes with it, Carrie Welling has been navigating life’s twists, turns, demons, and discoveries from a young age. A self-described ‘military brat’, Welling’s struggle to feel rooted in any one place carved a unharmonious path of heartbreak, doubt, and insecurity that defined her 20s and early 30s… a journey that lead to her soul-defining rebirth as an international touring artist with a place to call home in Nashville, TN.

Her bold, sultry voice, reminiscent of Sheryl Crow’s grit, Natalie Maines’ twang, and Stevie Nicks’ heart, is upstaged only by the genuine love and connection this natural performer has with her fans both on and off stage. But embracing confidence has not always been easy for this singer-songwriter, who speaks candidly about her battle to be good to herself, and to quiet the inner voice nagging her to be “perfect”. Through the process of creating her latest work, a collection of songs that encapsulate Carrie’s determination to embrace self-love, self-care, and leave the past behind, she’s found a place of peace and healing, recognizing that authenticity and vulnerability is the glue that binds us all.

Check out her website here: carriewelling.com/

Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person… (a donation at that level is an automatic VIP of course!) – use the below section for predonations, but PLEASE read below there too, and RSVP on this page (yes, it is still a two step thing…)

When you pre-donate, use the above link, use the total amount for all people, and understand it will show as “one ticket” (their wording isn’t really good) – this is “one donation” to us, the RSVPs is where we know how many people are coming – so for example, if you are contributing the recommended $20 per person and you are 3 people, your $60 donation will show as one, but your RSVP is for 3, and we are expecting 3 of you! Also, remember that 100% of this goes to the Musicians! A final note, if you want VIP seating, a $35 donation per person means we will go the extra distance and reserve seating at your choice (email us details of your request, like front row, or a table) and we will arrange this… we’ll even include a playbill to get signed, and perhaps another few goodies as well! (note, we can not track this properly without a pre-donation, contact us if you need to… note that we only know you want the VIP experience through the donation amount!)

RSVP deadline is past

Sunday April 3, 2022 1:00 AM

 

Christopher Dale returns to The Habitat

Important! Pre-donation info at the end of this page!

Note – this is a SUNDAY SHOW, music starts at 2PM

About Christopher…

When you’ve pulled a Playboy magazine out of your backpack for kindergarten “show & tell” and spent many a high school weekend partying south of the border, in the bars of Tijuana, you have stories to tell. Christopher Dale is an older, bigger kid now who just finished a show with his mom and aunt next to him on stage, making free pancakes for everyone on a flat iron grill. His songs make you sing, dance, laugh, cry – remember, and his shows are all over the place.

Spawned from San Diego’s premier singer/songwriter venue Java Joe’s with the likes of Jewel and Jason Mraz. Described as McCartney & John Mayer meet Neil Young & Tom Petty at a Jimmy Buffet concert, Christopher Dale mixes his many influences together to form one uniquely engaging artist. The consummate traveling troubadour, he captures your attention with his honesty, heart, and fun-loving energy. Catchy songwriting and a remarkable vocal range coupled with candid storytelling and an unparalleled devotion to entertain the audience makes each C. Dale live performance a memory that sticks to you like Super Glue!

Realizing the important role music played in his own childhood, Dale strives to reach children and share with them the same gift. At home, and on the road, he periodically visits local elementary schools to play his acoustic guitar and sing in the classroom. The desire to help kids and to support his community also keeps him involved with various charitable events, as well as a dedicated fundraiser/ambassador for Smile Train, a global organization that provides 100%-Free, cleft surgeries to children in need.

Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person… (a donation at that level is an automatic VIP of course!) – use the below section for predonations, but PLEASE read below there too, and RSVP on this page (yes, it is still a two step thing…)

When you pre-donate, use the above link, use the total amount for all people, and understand it will show as “one ticket” (their wording isn’t really good) – this is “one donation” to us, the RSVPs is where we know how many people are coming – so for example, if you are contributing the recommended $20 per person and you are 3 people, your $60 donation will show as one, but your RSVP is for 3, and we are expecting 3 of you! Also, remember that 100% of this goes to the Musicians! A final note, if you want VIP seating, a $35 donation per person means we will go the extra distance and reserve seating at your choice (email us details of your request, like front row, or a table) and we will arrange this… we’ll even include a playbill to get signed, and perhaps another few goodies as well! (note, we can not track this properly without a pre-donation, contact us if you need to… note that we only know you want the VIP experience through the donation amount!)

RSVP deadline is past

Sunday December 31, 2023 5:30 PM

 

We are glad that you are here to RSVP to one of our concerts! Please put the show in your calendar, we want you to be there, but we have not gotten everything ready yet for the RSVPs for this show – we usually don’t get them out until about a month before the show, but we will get them ready for you as soon as we can!

Please also join our email list for up to date info at with our SUBSCRIBE! page as well!

Feel free to message us through The Habitat on Facebook as well, it may take a few days to see it but we’ll get back to you!

Friday April 15, 2022 5:30 PM

 

Scott Kirby with Lew London at The Habitat

Important! Pre-donation info at the end of this page!

Note – this is a FRIDAY SHOW, music starts at 6:30PM, Doors at 5:30

About the Show…

We have added a “Pop-up show” for Scott’s current tour schedule, and we are very excited to be the ONLY show this tour where he will be joined by Grammy Nominated Lew London – We hope you will make the time to join us for what we know will be a well attended and well received show this year – it is not often that you have an opportunity to see a talent paring like this in a small venue intimate environment!

About The Artists – Scott and Lew…

Scott:

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, storyteller, traveler and road warrior are all words that aptly describe Scott Kirby. Finishing songs while driving through the Italian countryside, performing 100 plus live shows throughout the US and Canada, touring Ireland with 50 fans in tow, and recording his tenth album in Nashville, all keep the barnacles off this modern-day troubadour.

When it comes to songwriting, Kirby respects authenticity and counts on everyday life and his coastal roots for much of his inspiration. “I don’t wake up every day thinking about writing the next commercial hit,” says Kirby. “Songwriting for me is about telling stories, expressing emotions, and commentary on things I may find funny or absurd.” Over the years Kirby has shared the stage with some of his favorite artists: Carole King, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Rush, Mac McAnally, Darius Rucker, Livingston Taylor, Marty Stewart, Asleep at the Wheel and others.

When not on the road or performing in Key West, Kirby splits his time between Key West and the coast of Maine, where he can often be found sailing, a lifelong passion of this descendent of Newfoundland fishermen. He’s also recently discovered a little town in Southern France, where he plans to lay his head a month or two each year.

Lew:

Lew London is a multi instrumentalist, singer, composer with an eclectic range of musical tastes and a passion for traditional roots music and jazz. Lew has performed and toured the country since the early seventies. He has recorded with Grammy winners Steve Goodman, Mavis Staples and as a studio musician for many artists throughout his long career.

Lew was a candidate for Guitar Player Magazine’s guitar player of the year in 1977. Lew’s Philo/Rounder album “Swingtime in Springtime” met with sparkling reviews and is available in the USA and Japan. Lew participated in performance and production of “Singing Through the Hardtimes”, a tribute to Utah Phillips nominated for a grammy in 2010. Lew is also a live sound and recording engineer, producer and an Avid Certified Instructor for Pro Tools. He spent 18 years as Executive Director of Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts in Somers Point, NJ.

He lives in Florida and focuses on performing and recording music. Lew has accompanied Scott Kirby often during their 25+ year friendship. He performed, engineered, produced, and mixed Scott’s “Sol Searching” CD.

Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person… (a donation at that level is an automatic VIP of course!) – use the below section for predonations, but PLEASE read below there too, and RSVP on this page (yes, it is still a two step thing…)

When you pre-donate, use the above link, use the total amount for all people, and understand it will show as “one ticket” (their wording isn’t really good) – this is “one donation” to us, the RSVPs is where we know how many people are coming – so for example, if you are contributing the recommended $20 per person and you are 3 people, your $60 donation will show as one, but your RSVP is for 3, and we are expecting 3 of you! Also, remember that 100% of this goes to the Musicians! A final note, if you want VIP seating, a $35 donation per person means we will go the extra distance and reserve seating at your choice (email us details of your request, like front row, or a table) and we will arrange this… we’ll even include a playbill to get signed, and perhaps another few goodies as well! (note, we can not track this properly without a pre-donation, contact us if you need to… note that we only know you want the VIP experience through the donation amount!)

RSVP deadline is past

Sunday April 24, 2022 1:00 PM

 

Bill Cockrell and John Beck at The Habitat

Important! Pre-donation info at the end of this page!

Note – this is a SUNDAY SHOW, music starts at 2PM

About Bill and John…

Bill…

Bill first developed a love for music early in life. Coming from a musical family, he soon found his natural ability to sing and perform. He began playing the drums at the age of 10 and quickly found himself playing many different styles of music with many different bands over the years. He has performed jazz, Dixieland, classical, rock, pop and everything in between. Growing up in the 70’s, he was heavily influenced by the singers and songwriters of that era. He is also a fan of many other styles of music. As he performed in bands and music programs through his school years, he knew he would have a lifelong connection to music.

After graduating high school, he attended Florida Southern College, continuing his studies in music. In addition to honing his performance on percussion, he began to study brass, strings, woodwinds, piano and voice. This is also the time he learned to play the guitar. Around the end of his college years, he became involved in aquatics and scuba diving, which led to his deep appreciation of the beaches and ocean.

Being a Florida native and growing up on the beaches soon influenced his music. Hearing Jimmy Buffett provided a way to experience some of the feelings of beach life through music. Bill has also been nominated for several Trop Rock Music Awards in 2016 and 2017, including Song of the Year, Album of the Year and the Horizon Award for best new artist.

Of course, one of the more significant things about Bill (at least in Heather’s world) is that you are guaranteed to have a Siesta Key Toasted Coconut tasting, and perhaps a fun story about how he is the first sponsorship for Siesta Key (Drum Circle Distillery)…

John…

Steel Pans. TRMA nominations. Needs to write a Bio.

Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person… (we are in the process of converting to another providor for our predonations, please contact us til then if you wish to predonte!)

RSVP deadline is past

Saturday June 4, 2022 5:30 PM

 

Summer Songwriters Sessions will be rescheduled, sorry!

Hosted by Darrell Clanton

Featuring Aubrey Wollett and Bryton Stoll

Important! Pre-donation link for Paypal:

Note – this is a Saturday show, music starts at 6:30PM, Doors at 5:30

About the Show…

With the success of the Summer Songwriters Session last year, we are doing it again and have invited Darrell Clanton to bring his gift of Masters of Ceremony and we are excited to have two rising stars in the Trop Rock world – Aubrey Wollett and Bryton Stoll!

About The Artists – Aubrey, Bryton, and Darrell…

Aubrey:

Originally from the Tampa Bay Area of Florida Aubrey now spends her time in Nashville. Her smooth soulful voice, acoustic guitar playing, and relatable lyrics will have you listening on repeat. She originally worked on the business side of the industry for one​ of the top songwriters, Dallas Davidson,​ who has written hits for Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, among many others. ​

She finds herself now touring all over the U.S. and has opened up for Country Artists such as Tanya Tucker, Billy Currington, Hunter Hayes, Wynonna Judd, LoCash, Carly Pearce, and opened for Jay Leno on his comedy tour in 2018. Wollett’s single “Saltwater Gypsy” was premiered on CMT won 2019 Music Video of the year for the International Singer Songwriter Association Awards. Wollett’s latest EP has a two hit singles “Beach Vibes” and “Better on a Beach” which has won another ISSA Award, nominated for Trop Rock’s Female Artist of the Year and On the Horizon and has had multiple songs hit #1 on the Trop Rock charts.

Wollett adds a refreshing beach vibe to this country music era with a captivating sound and catchy songs, you will enjoy her songs and stories during this Songwriters Series!

Bryton:

He is The Landlocked Sailor…

Bryton says… Some of my favorite memories are of sitting around a campfire on a beach in Kansas while my dad played the guitar and sang. The moonlight, the stars, and the fire all danced together on the water, while the rest of us danced on the sand.

There was some country, a little classic rock, and a whole lot of Jimmy Buffett. Years later, when I picked up my own guitar, I could feel all those influences come through me in the music I played and the stories I told.

Whether it’s a song about life, love, or the lack of, I want to take listeners to their own place where worries fade and solutions become more clear. I may not be able to make problems disappear, but as the Landlocked Sailor I do know how to find a beach, even in the middle of Kansas!

Darrell:

Darrell has been working the Trop Rock scene before it was called Trop Rock, and was a CMA nominee for Top New Male Vocalist of the year in 1984, and even played the Grand Ole Opry that year 3 times as well. He has a number of singles that have hit the Billboard Country Charts, and you can find him playing the Tiki and Beach bar scenes in the Tampa and Clearwater Area!

Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person… (a donation at that level is an automatic VIP of course!) – use the below section for predonations, but PLEASE read below there too, and RSVP on this page (yes, it is still a two step thing…)

When you pre-donate, use the above link, use the total amount for all people, and understand it will show as “one ticket” (their wording isn’t really good) – this is “one donation” to us, the RSVPs is where we know how many people are coming – so for example, if you are contributing the recommended $20 per person and you are 3 people, your $60 donation will show as one, but your RSVP is for 3, and we are expecting 3 of you! Also, remember that 100% of this goes to the Musicians! A final note, if you want VIP seating, a $35 donation per person means we will go the extra distance and reserve seating at your choice (email us details of your request, like front row, or a table) and we will arrange this… we’ll even include a playbill to get signed, and perhaps another few goodies as well! (note, we can not track this properly without a pre-donation, contact us if you need to… note that we only know you want the VIP experience through the donation amount!)

RSVP deadline is past

Saturday June 25, 2022 5:30 PM

 

Dean Johanesen and the 24 Hour Men

Circus and Swing and Great Stories….

Important: TWO STEP PROCESS! Please RSVP Below regardless if you are predonating, this is IMPORTANT! If your are predonating, Please add the show name when you donate so we know which show you are donating to!

Note – this is a Saturday show, music starts at 6:30PM, Doors at 5:30

Dean Johanesen and the 24 Hour Men…

Dean Johanesen plays acoustic guitar-driven fare with a sonic palette that calls on Spanish rumba-style instrumentals, speakeasy-era Americana, and swinging hot club jazz dosed in circus tent hues. Originally from New York, accomplished singer/songwriter/guitarist Dean Johanesen has made his home in many parts of the US including, Indiana, Nevada, Georgia and he now resides in Florida.

Johanesen’s mother delivered motor homes when he was young and the family traveled around listening to many different artists. From Led Zeppelin to Simon and Garfunkel, classic country to soundtracks of Broadway Musicals, movies etc. These works in turn provided a soundtrack to his youth and his diversity of influences had an effect on Johanesen’s interests musically as well as giving him a feel for the road.​

In 2013, Johanesen released his first solo record with intentions of getting back to the importance of the storyteller songwriting format while a recent passion for gypsy jazz music in the vein of Django Reinhardt has put Johanesen on a musical path with a focus on new stories of old times. Non fictional characters from the ’20s and ’30s, circus performers, the side show, prohibition, the war of currents all placed in a backdrop of gypsy swing, in a style that Dean has coined Circus Swing in an effort to give due respect to the difference in his style compared to the masters of Gypsy Jazz and American Swing.

Joined by Bassist and Percussionist, he rounds out his sonic presentation in a way that will leave you wanting more.

Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person… (a donation at that level is an automatic VIP of course!) – use the below section for predonations, but PLEASE read below there too, and RSVP on this page (yes, it is still a two step thing…)

Important: TWO STEP PROCESS! Please RSVP Below regardless if you are predonating, this is IMPORTANT! If your are predonating, Please add the show name when you donate so we know which show you are donating to!

When you pre-donate, use the above link, use the total amount for all people, and understand it will show as “one ticket” (their wording isn’t really good) – this is “one donation” to us, the RSVPs is where we know how many people are coming – so for example, if you are contributing the recommended $20 per person and you are 3 people, your $60 donation will show as one, but your RSVP is for 3, and we are expecting 3 of you! Also, remember that 100% of this goes to the Musicians! A final note, if you want VIP seating, a $35 donation per person means we will go the extra distance and reserve seating at your choice (email us details of your request, like front row, or a table) and we will arrange this… we’ll even include a playbill to get signed, and perhaps another few goodies as well! (note, we can not track this properly without a pre-donation, contact us if you need to… note that we only know you want the VIP experience through the donation amount!)

RSVP deadline is past

Erieann’s Call Returns to The Habitat!

It’s KILT time!

Note – this is a Saturday show, music starts at 6:30PM, Doors at 5:30

About the Show…

Eireann’s Call is a classy, powerful band whose music spans the Celtic nations, with World Music influences from the Middle East, North Africa, Appalachia, Scandinavia and more. Our instrumentation includes: bagpipes, fiddle, accordion, keys, guitar, bass, drums and tight 3 and 4 part vocal harmonies. David and Cat Doersch, the husband and wife founders of the band, toured for years both nationally and internationally as the leaders of Celtic Rock band, Coyote Run – where they headlined major festivals and played to sold out crowds in concert halls and clubs. Guitarist Rich McGuire has toured for years both nationally and internationally from huge festivals to cruise ships to music clubs. Skotie Carino, bass, has spent decades touring on four continents, headlining major music festivals and concerts. Together, this crew of musicians create a powerful blend of influences that transport the audience to far away lands and times.

Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person… We are no longer able to offer pre-donations as we have not been able to locate a reliable method to do this going forward. All donations will be made at the door. We really ask that if you RSVP that you actually attend the show!

RSVP deadline is past

Saturday September 24, 2022 5:30 PM

 

The Sauce Boss is bringing his Gumbo to The Habitat!

It’s GUMBO time!

Note – this is a Saturday show

music starts at 6:30PM, Doors at 5:30

Most of you will know the Jimmy Buffett song “I will Play for Gumbo” – so here is your chance to see who this song was written about right here on The Habitat Stage! And to top it off – he will be cooking up some of that world famous Gumbo right here on stage for your dining pleasure!

Bill Wharton is the Sauce Boss, a slide guitarist and singer known for his gastronomic boogie-woogie, and his Liquid Summer Hot Sauce. He cooks up a pot of gumbo at his concerts and serves it free to his audience. More than a musical performance, the media is “mixed” into a community of sharing. Jimmy Buffett sings about the Sauce Boss in his tune “I Will Play For Gumbo.” Jonathan Demme used Wharton’s slide guitar anthem “Let the Big Dog Eat” in his movie, “Something Wild”. For nearly 30 years The Sauce Boss has combined his music, his hot sauce, his gumbo, and his Southern hospitality all over the US, and into Canada, Europe, and Asia. Thousands of gigs. Over 1,000,000 miles on the highway. Countless flights. Tons of hot sauce. Way over 200,000 people served, and he’s never charged a penny for the gumbo.

We also encourage you to check out his web site The Sauce Boss And especially his philanthropy Planet Gumbo

Listen to a compiliation of his music Here: SauceBoss Youtube compilation

Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person… We are no longer able to offer pre-donations as we have not been able to locate a reliable method to do this going forward. All donations will be made at the door. We really ask that if you RSVP that you actually attend the show!

RSVP deadline is past

Saturday October 8, 2022 5:30 PM

 

Brendan Mayer and Eric Erdman Appearing Together at The Habitat!

Brendan Mayer and Eric Erdman – a Dynamic duo (with the possibility of making it a trio… here’s hoping!)

Note – this is a Saturday show, music starts at 6:30PM, Doors at 5:30

About the Show…

Each are able to command the stage as a solo artist, but get them together, and music magic is going to happen. We were finally able to find a time when both of them were available, finally making up time from when we lost all the shows including theirs to Covid – it is finally time!

About Eric…

Eric Erdman was writing songs at 8 years old. When he and his older brother sat at the end of their family’s pier on Mobile Bay, they learned to play guitar to the rhythm of the waves and they pulled as many tunes from that water as they did fish.

Eric’s passion for and knowledge of music grew throughout his high school and college years. After graduating from University, Eric continued to pursue his music career, forming the funk rock band The Ugli Stick. The group recorded four albums and toured worldwide for years with Eric as front man. Soon Eric joined the writing staff in Muscles Shoals at legendary Fame Studios, where he not only met and impressed producer Jimmy Nutt, but also soaked up inspiration from the history and roots of the small north Alabama town known as “The Hit Recording Capital of the World.”

Smart lyrics, gorgeous melodies, soulful ballads: Eric’s range transcends genre. As a guitarist, Eric’s mastery and versatility has him touring with world class acts like the Buddy Rich Band, Kristy Lee, Nadirah Shakoor. Besides his own singer/songwriter credentials, Eric produces projects for other artists as well.

About Brendan…

Brendan Mayer is quickly gaining attention as an artist and songwriter, with his signature voice and intelligent songs. The son of acclaimed guitarist and songwriter, Peter Mayer, Brendan has crafted his unique voice from a young age. A long time resident of Nashville, Brendan was the lead singer of buzz-band, The Turf, sharing the stage with successful acts such as American Bang and Jeff the Brotherhood. Brendan was also a featured artist on Jimmy Buffett’s 2014 summer tour, and that same year he released his debut EP “The Getaway Car” on Mailboat Records.

With an introspective lyricism and engaging melodic sensibility that marries Americana, Folk, and Indie Pop, Brendan creates music that is somewhere between Nick Drake, John Mayer, The National, and Arcade Fire. He tours regularly throughout the United States and Europe, and has steadily built a loyal following.

Suggested Donation for this show is $20 a person, and there are limited VIP seats available as well by request, Suggested Donation for VIP is $35 a person… We are no longer able to offer pre-donations as we have not been able to locate a reliable method to do this going forward. All donations will be made at the door. We really ask that if you RSVP that you actually attend the show!

RSVP deadline is past