Our Featured Performers
Saturday Night Performers
Franco Silva - WMNF-Stage MC
Mr. Silva has been collecting Latin music since 1976 the year he got his first paying gig as a DJ.. Franco studied Theatre technology under Toshiro Ogawa at the city university of New York in the mid 80's The Silva family relocated to the Tampa Bay area in the late 80's Franco Silva has hosted a Latin based culture & music magazine at Tampa Bay community radio station WMNF since 1995 " It's hard to collect something you love and not learn a lot about it. I ...
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Saturday MC
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DJ Wingo S.I.
DJ Wingo S.I.is a music loving DJ who exudes talent and commitment to his passion of music he; has been dee-jaying for nearly 10 years. He is a contract DJ with enough experience to please any crowd. His repertoire includes: Proms, Homecomings, Sweet 16's, Quincenerras, Baby Showers, Weddings and Receptions, Surprise Parties, Grand Openings and Club Events. He is 100% Bor...
Stage Times:
Saturday
12pm to 1:00pm
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Glitch 64
"Glitch 64" began life as "The Frail" in 2005 with Carl Gavine as the founder. Over the last three years original band members have left to be replaced by guitarist Eric Dellaratta and drummer Kevin Templeton. Carl Gavine who plays keyboards and bass guitar is also the lead vocalist. The band likes to play their own original music in electronica and industrial styles although they can also perform excellent cover versions of other bands including Blink 182 as they did in the Palm Har...
Stage Times:
Saturday
1pm to 1:45pm
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Cece Revaya
Cece Revaya was born in Brandon, Florida on april 3 , 1992. Since she, took her first breath she was destined for stardom. You see, she is from a fourth generation circus performing family. She could belt out the National Anthem at the age of two on an elephant tub in center ring. Cece landed the role of "Annie" at the age of nine for the for the local children's theatre and she played the role of Cozette in "Les Miserables at the age of twevle. Today you'll find her singing the National Anthem ...
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Saturday
2:pm to 2:25pm
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TRIPTICO
Triptico, formerly known as A Limine is formed by Alejandro Valdivia (guitars and vocals), Gabriel Valdivia (bass) and James Ferrell(drums) in the year 2006. Triptico's sound could be defined as a very eclectic alternative-rock-funk. They will not seize to amaze its audience, always including a little bit of everything, including classic rock, blues, rock 'n roll, jazz, reggae, funk, hard rock, fusion, and lots of jamming. They compose music both in English and Spanish attempti...
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Saturday
3pm to 3:45pm
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Jose Vaentino Ruiz & Alfredo Rivero
Before reaching the age required to obtain a Florida driver's permit, José Valentino Ruiz, aka-Joe Ruiz, was playing flute with passion and dexterity. José Valentino was born in Silver Spring
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Saturday
4:15pm to 5pm
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Danny Lozada w su Bachason
Danny Lozada Guzmán is one of Cuban salsa's most talented singers, composers, and bandleaders. Born in Havana, Cuba on April 27th in 1973, he began his musical career in 1991 with a group called Salsa de Esquina. In 1994, however he gained widespread public recognition when he became famous as a vocalist and ...
Stage Times:
Saturday
5:30pm to 6:15pm
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Lannie Battistini
Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Graduated with a B.A. degree from Berklee School of Music, Boston, majoring in arranging and composition with minors in film scoring and piano as main instrument. Moved to Miami, Florida in 1984 where he had the opportunity to work as pianist and musical director for the Fountain Bleu Hilton and also for known artists such as Willie Chirino, Nelson Ned, Jose Luis Rodriguez, "EL Puma" for ten years. Returned to Puerto Rico on 1994, foun...
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Saturday
6:45pm to 7:45pm
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Tito Puente Jr.
Tito Puente Jr.'s Friday night debut with the San Antonio Symphony happened to coincide with what would have been his legendary father's 84th birthday, he told the crowd. ¡Feliz Cumpleaños!, Tito. You would have been proud. Puente Sr., who died in 2000, was known as The King of Latin Dance, and his compositions and renditions, including "Oye Como Va" and "Ran Kan Kan" made him a legend. Friday, son Puente Jr. channeled dear old dad in a rockin', cha-cha-cha-inspired evening that had ...
Stage Times:
Saturday
8:15pm to 9:45pm
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Sunday Night Performers
BKl
BKI aka: Brass Knuckle Incident Lead Singer/Guitar: Aubrey Solitaire 13 year's old 8th grade
Stage Times:
Sunday
12pm to 12:30pm
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Raising the Bar
Raising The Bar Lead Singer: Erin McMahon 13 y...
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Sunday
12:30pm to 1pm
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Northwood Presbyterian Church
"Voices in Praise" leads the contemporary praise and worship service at Northwood Presbyterian in Clearwater every Sunday at 9:30AM. VIP has been together for 11 years performing a blend of the most current, older traditional; and original praise and worship music. The band consists of...
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Sunday
1:30pm to 2:15pm
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Bayside Church
The Bayside Jazz Band is the instrumental group that leads worship on a weekly basis at Bayside Community Church in Safety
Stage Times:
Sunday
2:45pm to 3:30pm
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The Fillers from Grace Christian Fellowship
The Fillers are a Praise and Worship band that 'fill in' (clever name, huh?) at Grace Christian Fellowship in Largo, when our regular worship leader (Al Ruechel) is off. Known for an upbeat and contemporary style, this group is committed to praising our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through music of man...
Stage Times:
Sunday
3:45pm to 4:30pm
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Triple Shot Jazz & Friends with Pinehills Gospel Ministries featuring Belinda Womack & Marian & Steve Mage
Stage Times:
Sunday
4:45pm to 5:30pm
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Daniel B. Marshall
Daniel B. Marshall, a relatively new face to music at 23 years old, is the artist to watch for today on his way to the top. His songs are bold, his energy on stage is inviting, and his charisma with people is entertaining. He has impressed many on his journey across the world, and he continues to perform his best consistently at every engagement. He got his start in Panama City, FL, where he spent most of his teenage years playing at restaurants, weddings, and churches whi...
Stage Times:
Sunday
6pm to 7pm
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The Neville Brothers
BLOOD BROTHERSThe differences between the four Neville Brothers are as dramatic as the similarities that unite them. The source of the similarities is passionate funk, a feeling for blues-soaked deep pocket grooves that is the basis of their greatness and exalted place in our cultural history. Art is the oldest. They call him Poppa Funk for a reason. He formed the first band. As both inspired singer and blistering keyboardist, his role models were Fats Domino and Bill Doggett. Art...
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Sunday
7:30pm to 9:00pm
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Performers
2008 SUMMERFEST
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
PLEASE NO COOLERS, FOOD, BEVERAGES, PETS OR UMBRELLAS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
Saturday, April 26th
Noon Park Opens / Welcome & Opening Announcements
12pm to 1:00pm - DJ Wingo S.I.
1pm to 1:45pm - Glitch 64
2pm to 2:25pm – Cece Revaya
3pm to 3:45pm – TRIPTICO
4:15pm to 5pm – Jose Valentino Ruiz & Alfredo Rivero
5:30pm to 6:15pm – Danny Lozada w su Bachason
6:45pm to 7:45pm - Lannie Battistini & Hands in Motion – Latin Jazz Quintet
8pm - Official Welcome to 3rd Annual SummerFest Event with Greeting by Mayor of Largo
8:15pm to 9:45pm -Headline artist-Tito Puente Jr
10pm Good Night & Park Closed
** Schedule is subject to change
Sunday, April 27th - BLUES
Noon – Park Opens / Welcome & Opening Announcements
12pm to 1pm - BKI aka: Brass Knuckle Incident & Raising the Bar
1:30pm to 2:15pm – Northwood Presbyterian Church
2:45pm to 3:30pm – Bayside Church Jazz Band
3:45pm to 4:30pm – The Fillers from Grace Christian Fellowship
4:45pm to 5:30pm – Triple Shot Jazz & Friends with Pinehills Gospel Ministries featuring Belinda Womack and Marian & Steve Mage
6pm to 7pm - Daniel B. Marshall
7:15pm Official Welcome to 3rd Annual SummerFest Event with Greeting by Mayor of Largo Sponsor Announcements
7:30pm to 9pm - Headline artist- The Neville Brothers
9:00pm Goodnight & Park Closed
** Schedule is subject to change
