Entertainment
The Guffman Trio
Friday; 6-8PM; Ruskin Place
The Guffman Trio began performing together in 2003 and have been featured at numerous festivals and venues throughout the Southeast in recent years. With Cynthia Domulot on piano and vocals, her husband Fred Domulot playing drums and the outstanding talents of Tom Latenser on bass, this trio comes from diverse musical backgrounds which gives their eclectic sound a blend of straight ahead jazz with blues, funk, Latin and folk to produce a mix sure to satisfy the taste of any listener.
Eric Essix
Saturday; 1-5PM; Seaside Amphitheater
Eric Essix began recording in the late '80’s and was always dynamic and innovative in his approach to melodic jazz guitar. But it wasn’t till 2000 that he dug in and found his truest heart as an artist – one who was dedicated to exploring the soul, R&B, gospel and country music he grew up listening to in his home state of Alabama. 20 years and 14 solo albums later, he continues to grow and evolve with his latest release Birmingham (Essential Recordings/EMI) which highlights the city of his birth and the place he now calls home.
Sean Dietrich Trio
Saturday; 1-5PM; Ruskin Place
The Sean Dietrich Trio was founded by pianist/vocalist Sean Dietrich, with bassist/guitarist Jim Ates, and drummer/mallet player Steve Ferry. "When the group first played music together, it was almost like having a really stimulating musical conversation, without words." says Dietrich. Music by the trio is performed as a collective effort. Discriminating audiences recognize the trio's music as sensitive, rather than gritty. Dietrich most often chooses to explore the timeless qualities of the standard song, and strives to explore new depths within the familiar music. "I want to take the listeners with me on a musical experience." He says. "I feel it's the trio's duty to connect with each listener on some common level. That's what music is all about isn't it?"
Marc Harris
Saturday; 1-5PM; OBE District
Marc Harris performs constantly around the Southeast and beyond introducing people to his unique sound. His music has been called "Southern Surf" – rock n' roll effected by 60’s country and surf guitar – a little tiki, a little twang. Marc's second CD “Slow Down You’re Here” was released in the spring of 2009.
Harris recently placed a song on "Sunset Tan" on E! TV and had the opportunity to perform his song with the cast in an episode shot outside of Nashville. Marc's voice and guitar echo his experience working with established artists. Harris grew up in Nashville, and in the 90’s worked as a side man to the stars playing venues from Foxboro Stadium to the Fillmore West, as well as performing live on national TV, and being a focal part in Shania Twain's hit music video "No One Needs To Know" from the movie "Twister".
Bill Garrett
Saturday; 1-5PM; Pickles Courtyard
Billy Garrett is a native of the Emerald Coast. He sings, plays guitar and bass, solo and with a variety of local bands. His past credits include stints live and in the recording studio with the underdogs, Reed Waddle, Willy and the Wahoos, Mike and the Micros, The Great Pretenders, Ray Brown and the 47¢ Band and New Squids on the Dock. He currently can be seen performing every Sunday with The New Orleans Ramblers at Commander's Palace in Destin for their famous jazz brunch, with local favorites, Hubba Hubba, Pensacola acts the New World Beatniks, The Po Boys, Wildwood and David Shelander, to name a few, as well as his solo acoustic performances at various area venues. Bill's repertoire includes hits, originals, oldies, country, blues, jazz, soul, bossa nova, calypso and reggae.