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Looking for live music? Here are some of my best bets for touring bands, original tunes, big acts and otherwise cool shows this November in Southwest Florida. I’ll add more as venues announce new shows.
This list focuses mostly on original music and interesting concerts. Check individual venues for cover bands and other shows.
ACMA
Nov. 2: Patchouli, ACMA founding members Bruce Hecksel and Julie Patchouli return to play a show as award-winning nuevo-flamenco duo Patchouli. Andy Getch opens. 7 p.m. $10-$15.
Nov. 9: Bill Mize, Grammy Award-winning guitarist who won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition at The Walnut Valley Festival in Kansas. 7 p.m. $10-$15.
Nov. 23: Aaron Burdett, critically acclaimed North Carolina singer-songwriter whose music blends Americana, country, blues, bluegrass and folk-rock. Thomas Earl opens. 7 p.m. $15.
The Americana Community Music Association Listening Room inside All Faiths Unitarian Church, 2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. americanacma.org
ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS
Nov. 2: Bluegrass in the Theater, join fellow acoustic-music lovers in the Foulds Theatre for three hours of live music by bands from Southwest Florida and beyond. The November lineup features Andy Wahlberg, Justin Mason Band and Keith Bass. Presented in partnership with the Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida. 2-5 p.m. $15.
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. 939-2787 or artinlee.org
BAILEY’S GENERAL STORE
Nov. 3: Sanibel Blues and Jazz Fest, influential British blues guitarist Matt Schofield headlines the fourth annual music festival, which also includes Johnny Jensen, the Marty Stokes Band and Sean Chambers. Plus there will be a closing band jam. The fest is a fundraiser for the Sanibel-Captiva Optimists Club and its college scholarships and other charitable endeavors. Noon to 7 p.m. $20 ($100 for VIP).
Bailey’s General Store, 2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island. facebook.com/SanibelBluesandJazzFestival
BARBARA B. MANN PERFORMING ARTS HALL
Nov. 3: Alice Cooper: The shock-rock/theatrical-rock innovator brings his new “Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back” tour to Fort Myers. 8 p.m. $42-$95.
Nov. 15: Straight No Chaser, the vocal group got its start in 1996 at Indiana University. They’re probably best known for their funny, 1998 rendition of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” which racked up more than 20 million views on YouTube. Since then, they’ve sold more than 1.6 million albums in the United States. 8 p.m. $40-$60.
Nov. 24: The Fab Four, the Emmy Award-winning tribute act recreates Beatles hits, note for note, with three costume changes representing the rock legends’ different eras. 8 p.m. $35-$75.
Nov. 30: Tony Bennett, the legendary, smooth-voiced singer returns for another Mann Hall show. 8 p.m. $96-$134.
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com
THE BARREL ROOM
Every Sunday: Don Mopsick and Roy Gerson, the jazz bassist and pianist perform for The Barrel Room’s Jazz Brunch. 10 a.m. Free.
Every Thursday: The Dan Miller & Lew Del Gatto Quartet, featuring trumpeter Miller (who has toured and recorded with Harry Connick Jr., Wynton Marsalis and more) and saxman Del Gatto (formerly of the Saturday Night Live band) playing jazz every week in this local quartet. 7-10 p.m. Free.
Nov. 2: Shaw Davis & The Black Ties, energetic blues and roots-rock band from Pompano Beach. 9 p.m. $7.
Nov. 15: Paul Nelson Band, Grammy Award-winning guitarist, songwriter and producer best known for his work with blues legend Johnny Winter. 9 p.m. $10.
Nov. 16: The Ghost Town Blues Band, modern blues band that was a runner-up for the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. They recently released a new album. 9 p.m. $10.
Nov. 22: Joey Gilmore, Fort Lauderdale blues and R&B singer/guitarist. 9 p.m. $5.
Nov. 29: JP Soars and the Red Hots, popular Boca Raton bluesman and his band, whose influences include blues greats Muddy Waters and T-Bone Walker, but also Slayer, Black Sabbath, Hank Williams and Tito Puente. Soars won the 2009 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, where he also won the Albert King Award for best guitarist. 9 p.m. $10.
The Barrel Room at Twisted Vine Bistro, 2214 Bay St., Fort Myers. 333-2225 or barrelroomfortmyers.com
BUCKINGHAM BLUES BAR
Ongoing: Open Stage Blues Jam, twice-weekly blues jam open to all musicians and hosted by bar owner and bluesman Tommy Lee Cook. 3-6 p.m. every Sunday, 8-11 p.m. every Wednesday. Free.
Nov. 1: Selwyn Birchwood, Tampa bluesman known for fiery guitar playing and soulful singing. He won the world-renowned International Blues Challenge in 2013. 8-11 p.m. $15
Nov. 9: Amanda Fish, roots rock, soul and blues singer known for her gritty lyrics and what her website calls “from-the-gut vocals.” Her 2018 album “Free” debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard blues charts. 8-11 p.m. $12.
Nov. 23: Backyard Blues Fest, electric-blues singer/saxophonist Terry Hanck headlines the outdoor fest, along with Liz Mandeville and Tommy Cook & The Heathens with Panache. 2-11 p.m. $10.
Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Road, Buckingham. 693-7111 or buckinghambar.com
BUDDHA ROCK CLUB
Nov. 27: Hairdaze, Miami hair-metal tribute band that plays the songs of Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Journey and more ’80s bands. 9 p.m. Free.
Buddha Rock Club, 12701 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. 482-8565 or buddharockclub.com
CB 2
Nov. 1: Cobress CD release party, the local rock/electronic/synth-rock band celebrates the release if its new album, “Neon Royale Chapter One: Fire” with a show and a masquerade ball. 9 p.m. Free.
CB 2, 11491 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 313-5661 or facebook.com/COBRESSMUSIC
CELTIC RAY
Nov. 2: The Smiths/Morrissey tribute, Miami’s Ordinary Boys got their name from a song on Morrissey’s solo album “Viva Hate.” The tribute band’s shows are packed with Morrissey and The Smiths tunes such as “Ask,” “There is a Light That Never Goes Out,” “Bigmouth Strikes Again,” “Irish Blood, English Heart” and “Suedehead.” 10-11:30 p.m. Free.
Nov. 30: The Freecoasters, Fort Myers band that plays a catchy, danceable mix of reggae, soul, pop and ska, including covers and originals. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free.
The Celtic Ray Public House, 145 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. (941) 916-9115 or celticray.net
CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS BONITA SPRINGS
Nov. 9: Adrian Legg, award-winning, virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist who plays various musical styles. 8 p.m. $22-$35.
Nov. 15: Iron Butterfly, psychedelic rock act best known for the epic, 17-minute song “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.” 8 p.m. $18-$35.
Nov. 16: The Steepwater Band, rock act with raw music influenced by early British blues, Americana, psychedelic music, jazz and ’50s rock ‘n’ roll. This show was originally scheduled for September and postponed. 8 p.m. $15-$30.
Nov. 23: The Official Blues Brothers Revue, sunglasses-wearing tribute act officially sanctioned by original Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi, widow of the late John Belushi. 7:30p.m. $45-$70.
Center for Performing Arts Bonita Springs, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989 or artcenterbonita.org
CHARLOTTE HARBOR EVENT AND CONFERENCE CENTER
Nov. 16: Mindi Abair’s Punta Gorda Wine + Music Festival: Annual blues-rock fest featuring St. Petersburg’s Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers, Larkin Poe and the Shawn Brown Band. Visitors can also enjoy “rockin’ wines” all day long in the wine grotto. The main event takes place 1-6 p.m. Saturday. $50. There are also events scheduled for Friday and Sunday. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. (941) 833-5444 or charlotteharborecc.com
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. (941) 833-5444 or charlotteharborecc.com
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS (THE RIVER DISTRICT)
Nov. 15: Music Walk, downtown Fort Myers comes alive with music at this monthly celebration with bands in the streets and inside the bars and venues. 6-10 p.m. Music Walk takes place on the third Friday of every month. Free.
Downtown Fort Myers. fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
HEITMAN HOUSE
Nov. 7: Stardust and Strings Fundraiser, electric violinist Doug Cameron and his violin-playing sons perform jazz, Celtic, Latin, show tunes and more at this fundraiser for the Southwest Florida Symphony. The event also includes dinner, an auction and dancers from the North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts performing costumed Spanish and Irish dances. 5-9 p.m. $65 includes dinner and show.
The Heitman House, 2577 First Street, downtown Fort Myers. 418-1500 or 887-3314
HERTZ ARENA
Nov. 2: Sammy Hagar & The Circle, former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar performs with his new supergroup, which includes former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Jason Bonham. Night Ranger opens. 8 p.m. $40-$130.
Nov. 16: Five Finger Death Punch, the heavy metal superstars perform with opening acts Three Days Grace, Bad Wolves and Fire From the Gods. 6:30 p.m. $40-$80.
Nov. 24: Marc Anthony, the Grammy-winning, hit-making salsa singer Brings his Opus Tour to Estero. 7 p.m. $64-$194.
Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 948-7825 or hertzarena.com
HOWL
Every Thursday: HOWL Jam Night, local musicians, comedians and burlesque dancers perform at this weekly event. 8 p.m. to midnight. Free.
Nov. 9: TGTG, the touring Nashville band plays what it calls “indie rock with Spanish rhythms.” Their influences include The Gipsy Kings, Weezer, Cake, NOFX, Santigold and Jay-Z. Plus more bands to be announced. 9 p.m. to midnight. Ticket information unavailable.
Nov. 23: 10 Year Anniversary party, HOWL celebrates its big birthday with live music from Bargain Bin Heroes, Roxx Revolt & The Velvets, The Kimberlys, The Camaros, Diphallia and Brown Dog Jr. Plus “free stuff” and more to be announced. 6 p.m. to midnight. $10.
HOWL, 4160 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers. 332-0161 or facebook.com/HOWLFTMYERS
NICE GUYS
Nov. 16: Beach Party, annual outdoor event with a man-made beach, tropical drinks, punk-rock karaoke with a live band, and live music from Slow Ocean, Broken Waves and Gainesville surf rockers The Mermers. 9 p.m. Free.
Nice Guys Pizza, 1334 Cape Coral Parkway E., downtown Cape Coral. 549-7542 or facebook.com/NiceGuysPizza
OLLIES
Nov. 5: In The Meantime, the Boston melodic punkers headline this show with local bands The Freecoasters, Broken Waves and Heads Or Tails. The show doubles as a kick-off party for reggae-soul act The Freecoasters, who leave the next day for a two-week tour to California and back. 8 p.m. to midnight. $5.
Nov. 16: Brews N’ Metal, bang your head with local bands Vilest Breed, Primary Insight, Mommy’s lil Monsterz and Nausratep. 8 p.m. to midnight. $7.
Ollies Pub, 1019 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral. 540-7867 or facebook.com/olliespubCC
PALACE PUB & WINE BAR
Nov. 8: Rock for Equality, the third-annual “microfest” features food, vendors and about 20 live rock and rap acts, including Cobress, The Nervous Girls and IDeaL Minded. It benefits Love Your Rebellion and Planned Parenthood. 8 p.m. to midnight. $5. It takes place at both Palace Pub and next door No. 3 Craft Brews & Beer Bar.
Palace Pub & Wine Bar, 1317 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral. 217-0919 or palacepubandwine.com
RACK’EM
Nov. 9: Punksgiving, a free punk-rock show that’s also a food drive for a Cape Coral organization to be named. Bands include Offset Era, The Camaros, Kindly Shut Up, Diphallia, The Monsters From Outer Space, Warm Like Winter and Butch Queen & The Bad Habits. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free admission, but donated cans of food are encouraged. For every three tickets, you get a ticket for a raffle.
Nov. 15: Blink-180 Deux, the Blink-182 tribute band performs, along with The Spring and Of Autumn Band. 7 p.m. Free.
Nov. 23: The Collective, Cape Coral band that plays what it calls “acoustic-driven, red-dirt alternative rock (with) life experiences poured into every verse and chorus.” Expect raw emotion and a diverse mix of musical styles. Polar Summer opens. 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Free.
Nov. 24: Tantric, the Kentucky post-grunge act headlines this show that also features Red Calling, Dorian Gray and VEXEL. 8-11 p.m. Free.
Rack’em Spirits & Times, 1011 S.E. 47th Terrace, downtown Cape Coral. facebook.com/RackemspiritsandTimes
THE RANCH CONCERT HALL & SALOON
Nov. 1: Sebastian Bach, the former Skid Row frontman performs his old band’s self-titled debut album in its entirety. 9 p.m. $36.
Nov. 7: Badfish, the popular Sublime tribute band returns to Southwest Florida. 8 p.m. $20.
Nov. 8: Walker Hayes, country singer best known for the hit “You Broke Up With Me.” 9 p.m. $30-$62.
Nov. 15: Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, the golden gods of Led Zep come to life in this tribute show featuring life-like recreations of Plant, Page, Bonham and Jones. Everyone plays vintage instruments to conjure the sounds of “Kashmir,” “Immigrant Song,” “Stairway to Heaven” and more. 9 p.m. $20.
Nov. 16: The Lacs and Black Stone Cherry, hip-hop country act The Lacs share the stage with Kentucky hard rockers Black Stone Cherry. 9 p.m. $25-$60.
Nov. 22: Randy Houser, rising country star behind the critically acclaimed 2019 album “Magnolia” and hits songs such as “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” “How Country Feels” and “Goodnight Kiss.” 9 p.m. $45-$88.
The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
REMEDIES PARLOR
Nov. 17: Songwriter Sunday Brunch series, local nonprofit arts group Love Your Rebellion kicks off a new concert series with singer-songwriters playing their original music and telling the stories behind the songs. This show features musicians from local reggae-rock band The Heart Attack Guns and St. Petersburg alt-folk solo act Mountain Holler. Brunch will be sold by Buddha Blends vegan food truck. Proceeds benefit Love Your Rebellion’s arts programming. Concerts will be held every two months. Noon to 2 p.m. Free.
Remedies Parlor, 2541 Thompson St., downtown Fort Myers. 887-4802 or remediesparlor.com
SEMINOLE CASINO HOTEL
Nov. 2: Gin Blossoms, rock band known for ’90s hits such as “Hey Jealousy,” “Until I Fall Away” and “Found Out About You.” 8 p.m. (gates open at 6). Tickets are $5 and available at moreinparadise.com, or at the casino on show day. All proceeds go to the Guadalupe Center, which provides educational programs to more than 1,300 children in Immokalee.
Seminole Casino Hotel, 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 658-1313 or seminoleimmokaleecasino.com
SIDNEY & BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER
Nov. 15: Rocket Man, the Elton John tribute show opens the center’s annual, retro-minded Vinyl Vibes Series. 8 p.m. (cocktails at 7 p.m.). $45-$50 (or $150-$200 for the whole series).
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers. 333-1933 or sbdac.com
SOCIETY
Every Friday: The Roy Gerson Swingtet, former New York City jazz pianist Roy Gerson leads this eight-piece act that plays classic jazz, Latin and swing. Dancing is encouraged. 7:30-10 p.m. Free.
Nov. 16: Bonnie X Clyde, the touring deejay/producer duo behind “Bass Jam” plays Society’s two-year anniversary party. 9 p.m. $22.
Society at Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Bell Tower Drive, Suite E-518, south Fort Myers. 334-0900 or societyfortmyers.com
SOUTH STREET
Nov. 8: Harper & Midwest Kind, Detroit blues/rock/roots act led by Australian singer, songwriter and harmonica and didgeridoo player Peter D. Harper. 9 p.m. Free.
Nov. 16: Paul Nelson, Grammy Award-winning guitarist, songwriter and producer best known for his work with blues legend Johnny Winter. 9-10:30 p.m. Free.
Nov. 22: Shaw Davis & The Black Ties, blues and roots-rock band from Pompano Beach. 9-10:30 p.m. Free.
Nov. 29: Willow Hill, Nashville husband-and-wife country duo Alexandra & C.T. Fields have written songs together for more than 12 years. 9-11:30 p.m. Free.
South Street City Oven and Grill, 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. 435-9333 or southstreetnaples.com
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA EVENT CENTER
Nov. 8: Cimafunk, Cuban musician Erik Alejandro Rodriguez — better known as Cimafunk — mixes funk and Latin music. 7 p.m. $22.50.
Nov. 16: Ruben Studdard Sings Luther Vandross, the American Idol winner performs the songs of the velvet-voiced R&B legend. 7 p.m. $35-$49.
Nov. 20: John Oates, singer-songwriter-guitarist best known for being half of the hit-making blue-eyed-soul duo Hall & Oates. Gabe Burdulis opens. 7 p.m. $32-$57.
Southwest Florida Event Center, 11515 Bonita Beach Road S.E., Bonita Springs. 245-9910 or swfleventcenter.com
SUN SPLASH
Nov. 7-10: Coconut Festival, Cape Coral’s annual four-day festival returns with live bands, fireworks (Friday and Saturday only), carnival rides, food, a craft beer garden, dancers, stilt walkers and more. Country acts Cassadee Pope, Runaway June and David Lee Murphy perform Friday for Coco Country Night. Then things get rocking Saturday for Coco Rock Night with Stevie Nicks tribute Nightbird, Eagles tribute On the Border, and former Boston singer Fran Cosmo. 5-10 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 ($7-$10 for admission and concert-area entry Friday and Saturday).
Sun Splash Family Waterpark Festival Grounds, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral. cocofest.com
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