Aaron Scherz and John Frinzi return to The Habitat in 2026!

As many of you know, Steve Huntington was a longtime fan and supporter of The Habitat. At this special show, we will honor him and unveil a wonderful new addition to The Habitat in his memory.

If you cannot attend Steve’s celebration of life on September 13th, we hope you’ll join us here. Some of his family will be present, making it a wonderful time to share stories.

Please RSVP as early as possible—we expect to reach capacity quickly.

About the Show…

John and Aaron have been collaborating regularly since meeting at the Key West Songwriters Fest, bringing an incredible energy to the stage whenever they perform together.

About Aaron…

Heartbreak proved to be a lucrative career move for songwriter and producer Aaron Scherz, who landed his first No. 1 hit with the gold-certified single “Girl In a Country Song” by Dot Records duo Maddie & Tae. “I decided to be a songwriter because a girl broke up with me in college,” Scherz recalls. “I thought, ‘I can write a song about this.’ So I bought a guitar and learned how to play. That’s when I discovered how much I loved writing.”

Scherz always aimed for a non-traditional path, though he likely didn’t anticipate a multi-platinum songwriting career. His artist credits span Maddie & Tae’s “Girl in a Country Song,” Keith Urban’s “Boy Gets a Truck,” and the tracks featured in his live set, “The Songs Kenny Didn’t.”

About John…

John Frinzi blends folk, pop, and country to deliver a sunny, laid-back beach vibe. His craftsmanship and originality caught the attention of legendary pedal steel guitarist Doyle Grisham of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, whose collaboration led to Frinzi’s debut album, “Into The Dawn.” His follow-up, “Shoreline,” highlights his vocal and songwriting versatility, featuring co-writes with Tom Corcoran—co-writer of the Buffett classics “Fins” and “Cuban Crime of Passion.”

Most recently, Frinzi teamed up with multi-platinum writer and producer Aaron Scherz to release the EP “Blue Sky View” alongside singles like “Florida Man,” all of which maintain a steady presence on SiriusXM’s Radio Margaritaville.

A seasoned touring artist, Frinzi has performed nationally, internationally across the Caribbean and Europe, and at major festivals including Musikfest, the Keith Sykes Songwriters Celebration, Key West Songwriters Festival, and Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival. He has shared the stage with acclaimed acts such as Jesse Winchester, Mac McAnally, Ricky Skaggs, The Coral Reefer Band, Todd Snider, and Maria Muldaur.

NOTE: There will be more information about the artists and the show details shortly, but if you already know you are going to come, Please feel free to RSVP now as we are likely to sell out for this show! And please don’t forget to add it to your calendar!

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

1. This show is a suggested donation of $30 per person, and $50 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
2. Remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo) and ADD THE NAMES in the TEXT FIELD – we want to have a name for eveyone that is coming please!
4. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. Don’t panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

Event Types: 2026 RSVP, Concert at The Habitat

A Party! Come at 5:30 for Food. Music STARTS at 6PM, with our Music School Band “Herding Cats” and Charlie Imes and The Sundogs take the stage at 7PM.

Charlie returns again to The Habitat for a wonderful evening of music – and we are going to relax our rules a bit and allow a bit more party atmosphere than usual! But we are sure that you will be listening to the music as well! (oh, and there will be cake – you have to come to find out why!) (oh, and there may be an additional surprise as well)

SATURDAY SHOW – Doors at 5:30, Show at 6:30

About The Show and Charlie…

When singer-songwriter Charlie Imes penned the rhyme “I’m leaving behind a trail of sand, bringing my beach all across this land,” he summed up his approach to life. Imes comes by his coastal vibe honestly. He honed his craft on the beaches of Southern California from an early age, entertaining friends around the fire pit with his guitar, songs and stories. His performance style has stayed true to those early times. Whether imparting his laid back, jazzy folk rock sound or directly addressing his audience, Imes is a above all storyteller. The songs he chooses, whether his own or borrowed from other musicians, speak to his life experiences, nuggets of which he shares with his audience.

In 2008, Imes recorded his first CD, “On an Island,” which was nominated for a 2009 San Diego Music Award in the category of Best Americana or Country Album. He followed that with three subsequent albums, “Summer’s Here” (2014), “Gypsy Soul” (2017) and “Sittin’ Here” (2024), squeezing in the release of his single “Sailing To Nowhere” in 2023. He’s spent many summers touring the continent playing house concerts, festivals and commercial venues in Mexico, Canada and across the U.S., covering the 4 corners (San Diego to Seattle to New England to Key West) and much of the country in between. In 2016 he relocated from San Diego to Tampa, FL, lured by the beauty, weather and professional opportunities. Charlie has established some roots and loves it in Tampa, but he will always consider himself a San Diegan in his soul.

We also encourage you to check out his web site:

Charlie Imes

For the RSVP form below… PLEASE READ!

1. This show is a suggested donation of $25 per person, and $40 if you would like VIP, donations in cash to the artist at the door.
2. remember the CaPtCHa iS CASE SeNsiTiVe – if you have trouble (especially on a cell phone or tablet), this is likely why, cell phones want to capitalized the first character!
3. Please tell us how many are in your party (this INCLUDES YOU – if you have more than 6, please let us know via our email (TheHabitatHouseConcerts at ya hoo)
4. select the Additional Guest number at the bottom (not including you) and Add the names please! (yes, you are putting in one less than the number in your party – dont duplicate yourself here!)
5. While i continue to try to get the system to send a confirmation email, please note that almost everyone reports that they don’t get a confirmation. dont panic about that – but feel free to EMAIL us to check and be patient while we do

RSVP deadline is past

Event Types: 2026 RSVP, Concert at The Habitat