Artists Added To MIDDAY BY THE BAY April 22-May 27

More artists have been announced for the six week Midday By the Bay entertainment series in the Plaza between Mahaffey Theater and the new Dali Museum.

Presented by WMNF 88.5 and *tbt, Midday is offered every Friday April 22 - May 27 from Noon - 2 PM.
The series, which is free to the public, kicks off Friday, April 22 with O Som Do Jazz. Presented by EMIT, this sextet recaptures the grace, energy and spirit of 1960s Brazilian Bossa Nova & samba-jazz.

Other local favorites include New Orleans' inspired hipsters The Jim Morey Band, jazz greats Austin Vickrey, Kevin Wilder, Alejandro Arenas, Mark Feinman and songbirds Rebekah Pulley and Sasha Tuck.

Locals are invited to stroll, bike or drive to the Plaza on their lunch break to celebrate the hip new arts corridor and hear some of the best local musicians in the area; all while overlooking beautiful Tampa Bay.

Attendees can create their own picnic or "brown bag" lunch, purchase delicious sandwiches, snacks and soft drinks outdoors or get a lunch "to go" at Café Gala on the first floor of the new Dalí Museum.

EVENT LINE-UP:

Friday, April 22

O Som Do Jazz ("the Sound of Jazz" in Portuguese)

Presented by the nonprofit organization EMIT, O Som Do Jazz recaptures the grace, energy and spirit of 1960s Brazilian Bossa Nova & samba-jazz. The sextet features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson. O Som Do Jazz is active with recent performances at Mod Miami, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Salvador Dali Museum, Historic Asolo Theatre and Palladium Theater. www.osomdojazz.com and www.emitseries.org

Friday, April 29

Austin Vickrey, Kevin Wilder, Alejandro Arenas, Mark Feinman

Presented by Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association, jazz greats Austin Vickrey, Kevin Wilder, Alejandro Arenas, and Mark Feinman have been playing the Bay area for years.

Friday, May 6

The Jim Morey Band

The Jim Morey Band is a 4 piece band playing original jazz flavored roots and funky music with one hand in Storyville, New Orleans and the other picking confetti out of Tom Wait's old hat. www.jimmorey.com

Friday, May 13

Rebekah Pulley

Rebekah Pulley has been writing, recording and performing her blend of indie-folk and Americana music for well over a decade now. Her haunting vocals and poetic lyrics have made her a favorite among fans and critics alike. Along the way, she has garnered 5 BEST OF THE BAY awards from Tampa's Creative Loafing, including Best Singer/Songwriter and Best Acoustic Act. www.rebekahpulley.com
Friday, May 20

To Be Announced

Friday, May 27

Sasha Tuck

Sponsored by The Performing Arts Consortium, Inc. of St. Petersburg, Sasha Tuck is a versatile vocalist, composer, arranger, and educator. She holds a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas, where she sang in the acclaimed Jazz Singers I. She has performed at over 100 venues and festivals including the Salvador Dali Museum, the Palladium, LeGrande Hall, The Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Crested Butte Music Festival, Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, The Anatole Dallas, and the Citrus County Jazz Society Festival. Originally from Pennsylvania, she currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she is a professor of voice in the new Music Industry/ Recording Arts (MIRA) program at St. Petersburg College. www.sashatuck.com

Continue to visit www.MahaffeyTheater.com and www.thedali.org

for Midday By the Bay updates and full event line up!
Street parking is available or $5 in covered parking garage between Mahaffey Theater and The Dali Museum

Pets, chairs, umbrellas and blankets are allowed

No alcoholic beverages

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