* 2017 Pompano Beach Seafood Festival.

* 2017 Pompano Beach Seafood Festival.

2017 is year #33- The Pompano Beach Festival has always been an absolutely dynamite 3- day event. Over the years Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been to a number of them- and like I just said, an absolutely dynamite event! Great food, great music, great craft & merchandise stands!

Adult Three Day Passes are 30 bucks.
Adult Friday Passes are 10 bucks.
Adult Saturday Passes and Sunday Passes are 15 bucks (each day).

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, all 3- days have extremely strong bands scheduled to play, so no matter how you play the “passes game”- your gonna be seeing-hearing some top-notch musicians up on those stages!

You can catch (pun intended) info & tickets at pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com.

* Legendary Comedian Don Rickles Dead At 90!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats only met Don Rickles once- and that was in the lobby of the Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, Arizona on December, 7, 2012- maybe we chatted for 5 minutes! I will never forget how at the very end of the conversation he turned- and whispered (just loud enough for me to hear him) in Mrs. Jeff Eats’ ear- Where’d you find this loser.”

* Back In The Dayz-Legends Of Rock & Roll.

If you want to see one of America’s premier 50s-60s-70s Rock & Roll cover bands in action- then plan on seeing The Shindigs’- Back In the Dayz- Legends Of Rock & Roll show on Sunday, April 9th (7pm) at the Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, Box Office: (561) 483-9036, Tickets: bocablackbox.com, goldstar.com (discount tickets).

Jeff Eats has been following The Shindigs for years and I am telling you they are crazy good!

Here’s what Jeff Eats wrote about The Shindigs way-back on December 1, 2008…

Posted December 1, 2008
***** The Shindigs *****

This past Friday Night (November 28, 2008) I attended a private party at the Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. The evening’s entertainment featured a 4-piece South Florida based 1950’s-60’s-70’s tribute band…The Shindigs.

I have to tell you, that The Shindigs had a crowd of 250 up and dancing all night. The band did absolutely amazing covers of the hits of such groups/acts as (now get ready for this partial list in no particular order)…The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, The Zombies, The Monkees, The Grass Roots, The Bee Gees, K.C & The Sunshine Band, The Commodores, The Rascals, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, The Byrds, The Temptations, Barry White, Chubby Checker, James Brown, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Dion & The Belmonts, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, Chicago, Gerry & The Pacemakers and Bill Haley & His Comets.

Take a look at The Shindigs’ website www.theshindigs.us. If you check the members’ bios…you will find that these guys aren’t “kids” playing rock’n’ roll, but rather… are seasoned-professional musicians with extensive music industry backgrounds. If you check “Events” you will find that in the upcoming months, The Shindigs have South Florida “free” gigs scheduled at such venues as the Hollywood Band Stand (12/3/08) and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (12/26/08)…

I am telling you, that if you like great classic rock ‘n roll/disco music from the 50’s-60’s-70’s, you will absolutely love The Shindigs. By the way, The Shindigs also perform a Beatles’ tribute show–costumes and all…under the name The Beatles Remembered. If you check You Tube, you will find a number of videos starring The Beatles Remembered and the performances are amazingly accurate…

The Shindigs are a band/act that you should make it your business to see. By the way, unlike many bands…The Shindigs’ music is 100% live, no tracks or tapes are used to enhance the band’s performance.

Don’t miss these guys!!

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from bocablackbox.com

Back in the Daze….Party to the soundtrack of your life as we journey through the greatest hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Our show is 100% live as you sing, clap, dance, snap and enjoy! We make music the old fashioned way….we play it!!

Founder and Leader Brad Scott has an extensive resume! He started his professional career at age 18 traveling the world with Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Artists Herb Reed & the Platters.

Brad was also a member of:
Terry Johnson’s Flamingos – drummer/vocalist
Legends of Doo Wop – drummer
Roger McGuinn of the Byrds – drummer
Epcot’s British Invasion – drummer/vocalist
Elvis Impersonator Peter Alden – drummer/vocalist
‘N Motion Band, Universal City Walk – drummer/vocalist
The Al Morse Band – House of Blues, Orlando – drummer/vocalist
Whiter Shade of Pale video – hammond organ/ lead vocalist
Brad has also played with Rock N Roll Hall of Famers the Shirelles, Dennis Tufano of the Buckinghams, 60’s superstar Sonny Geraci, Mike Pinera of Blues Image, and John Stewart’s Legends in Concert.

This article first appeared on 2/22/17. Jeff Eats just checked the Boca Black Box- box office (bocablackbox.com) and it has a handful of tickets left tomorrow night’s 4/7/17- 6pm and 9pm shows. Gold Star (goldstar.com) also has a handful of “discount tickets” listed. The bet here, is that both shows are gonna be SRO, so if you wanna go and don’t yet have tickets- it’s probably time to make your move in the ticket department!

* Dancing Dream-Abba Tribute Band.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats is a huge Abba fan, Jeff Eats not so much…

Accordingly, knowing when to pick one’s battles, Jeff Eats just bought 2 tickets (9pm) on goldstar.com to see Dancing Dream-Abba Tribute Band -one of America’s best Abba tribute acts, scheduled to play 2 shows at the Boca Black Box on Friday Night, April 7th (6pm) & 9pm)!

If you’re like Mrs. Jeff Eats and millions of others…

Dancing Dream-Abba Tribute Band
Friday Night, April 7, 2017 (6pm) & (9pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road #10
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from bocablackbox.com
The DANCING DREAM tribute band, is one of the best ABBA Tributes since ABBA itself. Formerly known as the ABBA GIRLZ This New York City based ABBA Tribute Band features beautiful harmonies, elaborate costumes and exciting choreography guaranteed to captivate all audiences making every show a night to remember. Always very well organized from start to finish, they have been entertaining crowds all over North America since 2009. The secret to their success is great musicianship, energetic personalities and a genuine love for what they do. This shows with each performance. Their charisma electrifies audiences of all ages.

A very energetic and enthusiastic show brings back memories and smiles on everybody’s face. The girls interact with the crowd and have people singing along to those always popular ABBA songs. With great reviews and often mistaken as the real ABBA, this ABBA Tribute is a great choice of entertainment for big concert venues and themes parties (disco night, 70’s night). In 2012 the group was featured in a comedy central show called “Colbert Report”. They performed several concerts in New York and in many states across the country… now including the Boca Black Box in Florida! You have TWO chances to see this sensational national act!

***** Greek Spice Grill, 2103 East Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 33308, (954) 900-4773.

Got a real good fast food- order/pickup at the counter, Greek joint for you guys- Greek Spice Grill in Fort Lauderdale.

You guys and Jeff Eats both know that down here in sunny Florida- fast food gyro joints are literally a dime a dozen- with something like every eigth strip center having one! Some are real good, some are good, some are just ok and some just plain out suck! With that in mind, I’m telling you guys, that Greek Spice Grill is real good. If you’re looking for delicious food, big portions for cheap money and super pleasant service- this joint is definitely gonna work for you!

Yesterday, four business associates (who swear by Greek Spice Grill) told Jeff Eats about the joint and treated me to lunch- and like I just said, delicious food, big portions for cheap money and super pleasant service!

To wrap (pun intended) things up for you guys, Greek Spice Grill is open 7 days a week 11am-10pm, it’s in a strip center and you can check menu/prices/info at greekspicegrill.com.

* live music. unmask fun.

Somebody at the Mardis Gras Casino is doing a real nice job on the complimentary band booking front!

Mardi Gras Casino
831 N. Federal Highway, 
Hallandale Beach, FL
954-924-3200
info@mgfla.com
Monday – Thursday: 9AM – 3AM
Friday: Open 24 hours (open at 9AM)
Saturday and Sunday (and Holidays*):
Open 24 hours

By the way, the Mardi Gras Casino’s- French Quarter Restaurant & Bar turns-out some real good burgers.

Good music and good burgers always work for Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats!

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats next- scheduled Mardi Gras Casino “outing”- tomorrow night (4/6/17) to catch On The Roxx, checkout the slots and do some- burgers with fries and a beer or two!

* Turn Off The Tv!

And, the phone & the computer- at least for a little while!

from dogsome.net

***** King Bao, 710 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803, (407) 237-0013.

Jeff Eats didn’t do too good at a recent King Bao lunch, that said- Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats thought that the fast food- order/pickup at the counter- bao joint’s decor, vibe, service, prices and food were the absolute bomb!

Rather than Jeff Eats going into an- almost clever story about Happy Days’ Scott Baio, I’ll leave it at that- Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats said to tell you guys that King Bao which is open Sunday noon-9:30pm, Monday-Thursday 11:30am-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-10:30pm is an absolute must try and that you should- and I quote “Pay absolutely -no attention whatsoever to “old” Jeff Eats who doesn’t know dick about bao.”

This article first appeared on 9/21/16. Jeff Eats just checked the box-office and there are a handful of really good tickets left for tommorow night’s show. So- if you wanna go and still don’t have tickets, time to make your move! For tickets: theamppompano.org also check goldstar.com for discount tickets.

Posted September 21, 2016
* Amp and AEG Live Present- Blues Legend Buddy Guy With Very Special Guests Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Barry Goldberg as The Rides.

Jeff Eats just received this “announcement”…

THIS IS SOME SHOW!

Jeff Eats will bet you, SRO is in the cards!

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Amp and AEG Live Present- Present Blues Legend Buddy Guy With Very Special Guests Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Barry Goldberg as The Rides.

Concert date: Thursday, 4/6/2017, 8pm

PRESALE: 9/21/16 (4pm) to 9/22/16 (10pm)- Use Code: guitar

Tickets: $39.50 to $99.50, Ticketmaster

Tickets via Ticketmaster.com
More info www.theamppompano.org or CALL 954-519-5500 THIS IS THE ONLY # for The AMP, other numbers are incorrect.

The Pompano Beach Amp and AEG Live are proud to present the legendary Buddy Guy. The 80 year old singer/guitarist is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues.

Adding to the excitement will be Guy’s very special guests Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg as The Rides. Two bands, one stage, two full sets for one sizzling night!

Buddy Guy’s fans know his list of accolades could fill pages, but here are a few highlights: 7 GRAMMY Awards, a 2015 Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY Award, 34 Blues Music Awards (the most any artist has received), The Billboard Magazine Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the Presidential National Medal of Arts. In addition, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked him #23 in its “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”

Still influencing the musical landscape, Buddy Guy released his brand new studio album “Born To Play Guitar” on July 31, 2015 via Silvertone/RCA Records, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Blues Albums chart. This was a follow-up to his 2013 first-ever double disc release, “Rhythm & Blues,” which also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Blues Albums chart.

Though Buddy Guy will forever be associated with Chicago, his story actually begins in Louisiana. One of five children, he was born in 1936 to a sharecropper’s family and raised on a plantation near the small town of Lettsworth, located some 140 miles northwest of New Orleans. Buddy was just seven years old when he fashioned his first makeshift “guitar”—a two-string contraption attached to a piece of wood and secured with his mother’s hairpins.

In 1957, he took his guitar to Chicago, where he would permanently alter the direction of the instrument, first on numerous sessions for Chess Records playing alongside Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, and the rest of the label’s legendary roster, and then on recordings of his own. His incendiary style left its mark on guitarists from Jimmy Page to John Mayer. “He was for me what Elvis was probably like for other people,” said Eric Clapton at Guy’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2005. “My course was set, and he was my pilot.”

Seven years later, July 2012 proved to be one of Buddy Guy’s most remarkable years ever. He was awarded the 2012 Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime contribution to American culture; earlier in the year, at a performance at the White House, he even persuaded President Obama to join him on a chorus of “Sweet Home Chicago.” Also in 2012, he published his long-awaited memoir, When I Left Home.

Guy’s very special guests will be blues super group The Rides, whose recent album charted # 1 on The Billboard Blues charts. The group consists of Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young), multi-award winner Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who holds the record for the longest running album on the Billboard Blues chart and Barry Goldberg, who has played alongside everyone from Muddy Waters to Bob Dylan.

* Boogie Shoes.

These guys are an absolute killer 70’s disco tribute act!

Long story short, the band’s drummer- Lionel Harrison is an old family friend that we haven’t seen in a couple of years- so Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a half-dozen or so of our friends are gonna do dinner on Sunday Night (4/9/17) at the Pavilion Grille in Boca Raton and watch Lionel and his buddies do their thing!

By the way, if the Pavilion Grille’s date doesn’t work for you, Boogie Shoes plays casinos, clubs, bars, festivals, events all over Florida- for schedule/videos/info boogieshoesdanceband.com.