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Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Peter Mayer has been quietly and steadily building a fervent following across the country, stepping outside his role as one of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefers to front his own band, The Peter Mayer Group. Melding a unique and eclectic writing style, a distinctive voice, and virtuoso musicianship, Peter and his band create compelling and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance.

Peter Mayer Group

Looking for a way to beat the winter blues? Party the way the Down Islanders do! All you need is a cold Corona, a bit of lime and a whole lot of Key West Express, the PERFECT Jimmy Buffett tribute band. They're guaranteed to change your whole latitude. Embark on your next tropic island trip with the band that features a Gumbo of backgrounds and musical styles. It starts when folks ranging from 16 to 60 who love Beach Music in the Key of Sea, flock to the pages of their local newspaper to find out where Key West Express, the North Coast’s premier Jimmy Buffett tribute band is playing.

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Sunny Jim White

From ballads to fun-loving, upbeat Soca tunes, Sunny Jim’s songs tell stories of life on a Caribbean island. His reputation as a storytelling songwriter grows with each new release. Since 1991, James has produced and recorded five CDs of mostly original music. Four were recorded in the Cayman Islands, and his latest was released in Florida. Sunny Jim’s original songs are among his most requested. In addition to his own music, James’ repertoire includes traditional Caribbean tunes, and you can hear the musical influence of such artists as Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt, and the Beatles.

Club Trini

Robert Greenidge is probably the most successful steel drum player in the world. Robert grew up in the heart of the Caribbean, on the island of Trinidad. He, along with Michael Utley, has been a long time veteran of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, giving Mr. Buffett the right amount of steel drum for his Caribbean - Rock mixture. Michael Utley grew up in Arkansas and was heavily influenced musically by the sounds of Memphis soul and New Orleans rhythm and blues. Mr Utley, along with Robert Greenidge, has been a longtime veteran of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band. Even producing 8 successful albums for Mr. Buffett.
Club Trini Band Members: Michael Utley (Keyboards), Robert Greenidge (Steel Drums) Ralph MacDonald (Percussion), Peter Mayer (Guitar, Vocals), Roger Guth (Drums)
Jim Mayer (Bass Guitar, Vocals), Nadirah Shakoor (Vocals)

"Uncle" Jim Mayer

Jim Mayer, a.k.a. "Uncle Jim," has been immersed in music all his life. He lived the first part of his life in India, the son of Christian missionaries, where he was influenced by all kinds of music from regional Indian compositions to the Beatles.

Jim shines on both electric and upright acoustic bass, and has played with a diversity of performers from jazz legend Mose Allison to Ringo Starr. He has co-written songs with his brother Peter on several albums, as well as with Jimmy Buffett. He currently tours with Buffett performing live across the U.S.

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Friday July 21^st

3:00 pm-4:00 pm: KD Moore

4:30 pm-6:20: Key West Express (w/ Sunny Jim sitting in on Steel Pan!)

6:30 pm-7:40 pm: Sunny Jim White

8:00 pm-10:00 pm: Peter Mayer Group

 

Saturday July 22^nd

Noon-12:30 pm: Greenville Steel Drum Band

12:45 pm-1:30 pm: UncleJim Mayer

1:45 pm-2:30 pm: Key West Express

2:45 pm-3:30 pm: Greenville Steel Drum Band

4:00 pm-5:00 pm:  Boat Parade (on Presque Isle Bay)

5:15 pm-6:30 pm: Key West Express

6:45 pm - 7:30 pm: Sam Hyman Band        

8:00 pm-10:00 pm: Club Trini (members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band)

 

Parakeet Island  (Children’s Stage Performances )

Saturday July 22nd

2:30 pm: Playhouse Showstoppers

3:30 pm: Lund Tae Kwan Do Interactive Demonstration

4:15 pm:Gravitional Bull Jugglers www.gravitationalbull.4t.com

5:00 pm: Spotlight Dance Studio

 

Other Activities Provided by:

Children’s ExpERIEnce Museum

Claytopia

Erie Zoo

Brad’s Bounce A Lot

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Click here for "Uncle Jim" fact sheet!

Click here for "Uncle Jim" KP Poster!!

“Six String Guitars and Tourist Town Bars “, definitely describes this road veteran of more than 20 years. From Key West to Put In Bay and most points in between. At home in front of a live audience..KD has been known to crank out four and five hour sets without breaking…”I hate to disrupt the
momentum once I really get going….besides I’m usually the one having the most fun. In reality…the audience usually ends up entertaining me…what a great job”! KD has 2 CD’s of all original music and a Live CD recorded at the Legendary Tin Goose Saloon with Harmonica great Greg ‘Fingers Taylor.

KD Moore

The Sam Hyman Band plays an incredible variety of music from the 40's up to current day hits. They are a trio that sounds like a 10 piece band, with fabulous musicianship and incredible vocals & harmonies. They're sure to get the crowd dancing and singing along in no time at all! If you're from the Baby Boomer generation, you're gonna LOVE the Sam Hyman Band!

Sam Hyman Band