The Applebutter Express w/ Sonic Stew – $10/13

8pm $10/13

The Applebutter Express (UKULELE FUNK)

The band’s story begins in 2004, when Kyle Biss met his future wife Shannon while working at a record store in Bradenton, Florida. Still a focused bass player, Kyle picked up a ukulele in 2010 and began to write songs, with the idea of singing with Shannon (his then girlfriend) for fun on the couch. Pretty soon the duo began making a name for themselves among the open mic community; in no time, the eclectic, tuneful duo – now known as The Applebutter Express – were the talk of Tampa, Florida. Kyle and Shannon married in 2011, and in 2012 added Joe Trivette on the fiddle. Newest member, Zach Rogers (bass) joined in 2015.

Since then, The Applebutter Express has performed at such prestigious festivals as Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Hulaween, Suwannee Springfest, and many others.

www.applebutterexpress.com

Sonic Stew (JAMBAND/IMPROVISATION/GROOVE)

Sonic Stew is the new band of former Cope front man, Dennis Stadelman, comprised of players from the Tampa Bay music scene. It’s a flavorful mix of grooves, interesting arrangements, unique songwriting, and entertaining instrumental improvisation. Dennis plays guitar banjo and vocals, Funky D, a mainstay in the music scene here for many years, on keys, Dave Hamar on drums, a music teacher, as well as former Lush Progress drummer, Busch Gardens performer.. and Dan Navarro on bass.. hailing originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, then at age 14 moving to his now home of Tampa, where he arranges, composes, and performs regularly. 

www.soundcloud.com/dennis-stadelman