The Florida Poptarts (Arts Garage- Delray Beach)
This article first appeared on 7/16/17. Jeff Eats just checked the Arts Garage’s box-office and there are only a handful of seats left for tomorrow night’s (Sunday-7/23/17 (7pm)) show! If you wanna go and don’t yet have tickets- it’s time to make your move! Tickets/Info: 561.450.6357 – artsgarage.org floridapoptarts.com.
Posted July 16, 2017
* The Florida Poptarts
For you guys who might be wondering where Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna be this coming Sunday, July 23rd around 7pm- wonder no more!
Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, I’ve been hearing some really terrific things about The Florida Poptarts’- Greatest 60’s Girl Groups Show!
Killing two birds with one stone- on July 23rd, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna check-out both The Florida Poptarts and the Arts Garage, 94 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444, (561.450.6357) – a 168 seat cabaret-style venue which steadily features an eclectic schedule of music-acts and encourages tickeholders to bring their own food and beverages!
By the way, during the show- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be “dining” on subs/ salads/ beverages from Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria, 14466 Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, 561) 638-6442- (Reviewed 3/3/15). It’s got a sausage/ peppers/ mozzarella/ onions/ marinara sauce sub that absolutely kills!
You guys who would like to join Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats at what looks to be a really cool outing- read on…
The Skinny:
The Florida Poptarts
Arts Garage
94 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Scheduled Show: 7/23/17- (Tickets: $15, $20, $25)
Tickets/Info: 561.450.6357 – artsgarage.org floridapoptarts.com
from floridapoptarts.com
This is So Very Exciting!!!
Our First South Florida
Concert Theater Performance and at this performance we are so happy to announce that we have added our band “The Electric Toasters”
The Arts Garage is located in Delray Beach
Please reserve your seats today
Here’s How It Works:
BRING YOUR OWN … WHATEVER!
This is cabaret style table seating, where patrons can bring their own food and drinks, including alcohol.
BUY A TABLE, BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND HEAD BACK TO THE 1960’S FOR A SHAGADELIC GOOD TIME
TICKETS: artsgarage.org floridapoptarts.com $15.00 GENERAL, $20.00 AND $25.00 RESERVED Per Person
Get ready to twist, jerk, swim and head back to the 1960’s! Ultra-cool and loads of fun, the PopTarts are 4 groovy chicks who sing the most popular hits from the 60’s girl groups while dressed in matching 60’s outfits. Their crowd-pleasing favorites sound just like those old records you know and love! Their retro look and sound are addictive and sure to delight audiences of all ages! Each Poptart has a flavored name so get ready for Outrageous Orange, Bluezy Blueberry, Charming Cherry and Passionate Plum.
Jeff,
Bought 4 $25 tkts.
Should be a fun show.
My husband and I are really looking forward to seeing The Poptarts. We love the music of the 50s & 60s especially the girl groups from the era. We’ve been to the Arts Garage and it’s a great place to see a show. It’s just the right size for the audience to see and hear everything.
Jeff,
Liz a member of The Poptarts recently joined another band as well called The Wolfpack. You should check them out, really good Doobie Bros era type of song list. See you at the Arts Garage. 6 of us picked up tickets and we’re thinking food from Sazio’s Pizza which is right down the block from the Arts Garage.
Thank you Tanya yea Im very excited about Wolfepack!!!
Jeff,
Can’t believe that you haven’t been to the Arts Garage before. It’s a great place to see music acts. I saw The Poptarts awhile ago at Blue Jean and they were fun. When I saw them they needed to tighten their harmonies up. Have fun.
Jeff,
My gf and I are going.
We had never heard of the Arts Garage before you mentioned it.
Bringing your own food etc sounds interesting.
Were thinking food from Doc’s which is 2 minutes away on Atlantic and Swinton.
My wife and I have been to the Arts Garage a number of time. It’s really a hidden gem if you’re into intimate music acts. We love that you can bring your own booze and food as well. Just bought 2 seats for The Florida Poptarts. The group definitely covers the music that we love. Looking forward to meeting Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats at the show. By the way, we are bringing food from Zinger’s Deli in Boca Raton which makes the best pastrami and corned beef sandwiches in all of south Florida.
Jeff,
Thanks for the heads-up on this show. My husband and I love 50s & 60s girl group music. We are gigantic Shirelles & Crystals’ fans. There aren’t any really top notch girl tribute acts working in south Florida. The Florida Poptarts may find a huge market for their act if they can deliver a first class show. We’ll be there Sunday night.
Bought 2 table seats.
Really looking forward to seeing this group.
By the way, my bf and I have been to the Arts Garage a number of times and it’s a really good place to see shows. Very intimate and every seat is good. I also love that you can bring your own food and beverages.
Other than The Rythum Chicks who are average at best, I can’t think of any girl groups in s Florida covering the 50s & 60s.
Really looking forward to seeing The Poptarts. I love the music of the girl groups of that era.
Jeff,
The Arts Garage date doesn’t work for me.
A few months ago I saw The Poptarts at Blue Jean Blues in Fort Lauderdale. I really enjoyed them.
I am planning on seeing them in the near future and thought Id share with your other readers the group’s current schedule.
FOLLOWING DATES
All Shows 5:00-8:00pm
August 11, September 15,
October 6, November 3,
December 8,
Blue Jean Blues
3320 NE 33rd Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
http://www.bjblive.com
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Jeff,
The Arts Garage sounds like a perfect venue for Johnny Contardo one of my all time favorite singers.
Music/Events/Other
***** Johnny Contardo *****
Posted on June 3rd, 2012 · Music/Events/Other
***** Johnny Contardo *****
Now, I may be going out on a limb here… But one of the most underrated singers in Rock N Roll history has to be Johnny Contardo who was the lead singer of Sha Na Na from 1971 to 1983. Now many of you guys may think Jeff Eats has lost it, but as a huge fan of 50s & 60’s Rock N Roll music, Johnny’s singing prowess has to be rated right up there with that of Roy Orbison, Frankie Valli and other greats of that era. If you do some “You Tube” checking, you will find that although Jon “Bowzer” Bauman was known as Sha Na Na’s leader, it was Contardo’s tenor/falsetto leads that made the group a huge television, recording and concert act.
You can check Johnny Contardo’s website http://www.jonnycontardo.com for audio/video/personal information.
In November 2011, the Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton invited the semi-retired Los Angeles based Contardo to perform at the Club backed by local party band The Fabulons. Just so you know, I saw that 1-hour performance and suffice it to say Contardo absolutely killed it.
The reason that I am now mentioning this “old” story…I just learned that Huntington Lakes (condo community) in Delray Beach has signed Johnny Contardo to perform there on Saturday, October 20, 2012. I have no other details…
Like I said before, the Woodfield Country Club “brought” Contardo to Florida…apparently, Huntington Lakes is now doing the same thing. From what I can tell, Contardo isn’t on a circuit tour of South Florida.
All I know, is that in this day and age, it is getting harder and harder to “see” the true legends and greats of Rock N Roll.
If this type of thing is your bag, check with Huntington Lakes http://www.huntingtonlakes.com and see if you can get to see Johnny Contardo in this very rare public appearance.
Ted
I saw Contardo a year or so ago on a theme cruise. He’s aged since his Sha days. His voice is still pretty decent but nowhere what it was years ago.
Jeff,
All the table seats were sold.
Just bought 4 $15 row seats.
Looking forward to the show and seeing you and Mrs. Eats on Sunday.
Jeff,
Sold Out.
Sorry I didn’t move faster.
I’ll catch them at one of the locations listed on their upcoming schedule.
Loved the show.
Jeff,
Thanks for turning me and my wife to the Arts Garage. It is a terrific venue to see a show in.
We both live The Poptarts. literally non stop hits one right after another. All the girls can sing and did great jobs on their leads.
Loved The Poptarts.
Loved the Arts Garage layout and food/beverage policy.