Live Music Scene Highlights May 2023

Jazz on the Lawn @ Seaside Amphitheater May 6
Enjoy an afternoon of LIVE jazz in the Seaside Amphitheater on Saturday, May 6th from 1 – 7PM. Jazz on the Lawn features a full lineup on jazz musicians ready to entertain the whole family. Bring a chair or blanket, snacks and drinks, and enjoy the show. Free and open to all ages. Jazz on the Lawn artists include: La’Roy Bodiford, Ramblin’ Roses, Dharma Beats, Kenny Cohen, Kayonne Riley’s Implications, Michael Levine Band. Seaside Amphitheater, 25 Central Square, Seaside.

Casey Kearney Band @ Red Fish Taco Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30
Rock out to live music featuring Casey Kearney Band every Tuesday in the Garden Room at Red Fish Taco from 6 – 9PM. Red Fish Taco, 2052 W County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach.

Carlile’s Mothership Weekend May 12-14
Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend will be held at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida May 12 -14. Brandi Carlile invites you and yours to celebrate Mother’s Day in a whole new way – with a 3-day music vacation in Miramar Beach, Fl. Enjoy curated activities, unforgettable adventures, and plenty of relaxing beach time during the day before you cozy up together in your reserved Cove each night for a musical journey under the stars. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit mothership.topeka.live.Artists Include: Brandi Carlile, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Danielle Ponder, Hozier, Mavis Staples, The Milk Carton Kids, Katie Pruitt, Bonnie Raitt, and Fancy Hagood.Seascape Resort, 556 Seascape Drive, Miramar Beach.

Russ Whitten @ Old Florida Fish House May 10, 17, 24, 31
Russ Whitten LIVE from 5 – 9PM at Old Florida Fish House. Throughout the week, catch artists playing inside the coveted bar and lounge as well as in the large outdoor dining space situated among the palm and oak trees under the twinkling lights next to Eastern Lake. Wednesdays at OFFH: 5 – 9PM | Russ Whitten, 7 – 10PM | Dueling Pianos.

The Bay Wednesday Night Bonfires
Come out to The Bay with family and friends every Wednesday night starting at 5PM for dinner, cold drinks and a bonfire with various musicians on the beach of the Choctawhatchee Bay. It’s a midweek tradition in South Walton, Florida. May Music: 10 | Queens Ransom, 17 | About to Sweat, 24 | Dikki Du and The Zydeco Krewe, 31 | The New Cahoots. 2415 South Hwy 331, Santa Rosa Beach.

MKAF Concerts in The Village
The Concerts in the Village series returns to the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida. Music-lovers can enjoy a night under the stars featuring local and national acts. Gates open at 6PM with concerts beginning at 7PM. MKAF members enjoy early entry and free admission to every concert as well as discounted pricing to other MKAF events. For more information on MKAF membership and to purchase tickets, visit MKAF.org. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, picnic, wine, or purchase food and beverages on-site prepared by featured restaurants and food truck. Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village, 4323 Commons Dr W, Destin.

May 11: Lucky Chops
May 18: Yacht Rock Revue: Reverse Sunset Tour
May 25: Sinfonia Gulf Coast feat. Morgan James
June 1: Gotta Groove Band
June 8: Adam Ezra Group
June 15: Journeyman: A Tribute to Eric Clapton
June 22: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

AJ’s Grayton Brunch: Crawfish & Live Music Sundays
AJ’s is the place to be to celebrate all things Sunday Funday in Grayton Beach! Come for brunch, stay for the music and dancing. Every Sunday from 11AM – 3PM, AJ’s brunch is not to be missed. Complete your meal with a mimosa or go all in with their famous Build Your Own Bloody Mary bar. Sunday afternoon essentials include crawfish and cold beers. 11AM – 3PM | Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas, 12PM | LIVE MUSIC: Will & Linda in the Outdoor Courtyard, 12PM | Crawfish Boil. AJ’s Grayton Beach, 63 Defuniak Street, Grayton Beach.