Saturday (tomorrow) we’re at the Mt. Dora Blues & Wine Festival in Mt. Dora, FL (just north of Orlando) We’re on from 5-6pm, and our portion of the concert is FREE, which means you have no excuse not to see us (unless you live on Mars!)

Sunday, we’re back home, playing at the Cotee River Lounge (7803 Grand Blvd., Port Richey, FL) we’re there from 2-6 pm… either way, get out to see us and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!!!

Tonight and tomorrow (May 10th & 11th) we’re back at the Boulevard Lounge (6210 Grand Blvd. New Port Richey, FL) for the first time in nearly 4 years!!! Come join myself, Trent Sholl, and Dave Simmons as we rock out and get down with the blues Boulevard Lounge!!!! Thanks again for all your support!

We just have been signed to play Event64, a Woodstock-like festival near Colorado Springs, Colorado from July 4th to the 7th. More details as they come in, our final play times should be settled around May15th. Thanks to everyone who has supported us all this time!!!!

Alrighty, time once again for the weekend update for FR&BT!!! (cue Chevy Chase!)

Tonight, May 3rd, we’re playing Horse & Crown Pub in Spring Hill, FL (3447 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL) from 9pm-1am. Come on out and enjoy some live blues in Spring Hill again!!!

Saturday, I’m filling in with Without Smith at Grumpy Gators in Homosassa, FL (4828 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa FL) with my buddies James Goncalo and Kenny Stockton-should be loads ‘o’ fun, and you’ll hear me play tunes you normally don’t hear out of me-maybe I’ll become a “sharp-dressed man” or something… See you all out there, and if you don’t see us, see somebody, and SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!!!

Friday, we’re out at Leesburg Bikefest, on the Gator Harley Davidson stage, from 11am-3pm, so start your weekend right!!!

Sunday, we’re back at Springer Saloon in New Port Richey (6408 Rowan Rd., New Port Richey, FL) from 2-6pm, so if you didn’t start the weekend with us, you can certainly finish the weekend with our blues!

Hope to see you this weekend!!!

Saturday, we’re down in Englewood FL, playing Zeke’s Bayside Bar & Grille at the Royal Palm Marina, from 7-10pm. Come join us (Dave Simmons, drums, Trent Sholl, bass, and yours truly on guitar & vocals) for a great night of blues-see ya there!!!

This weekend’s gigs are at the Fisherman’s Shack (14519 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson FL) both Friday and Saturday at 8 pm. Join us as we play them doggone blues with Trent Sholl on bass and “G-Force Jim” James Goncalo playing drums while Dave Simmons takes care of his family… just remember, what happens at the Shack, STAYS at the Shack!!! See ya there!!!

We were just informed that Mulligan Stew is a Top Ten pick for 2012 USA releases, as chosen by the staff of the Blues Underground Network-amazing is the only words I can come up with!!!! Thanks so much for the huge vote of confidence!!!

Here’s the link: http://www.bluesundergroundnetwork.com/Top10Albums2012.html

First off, Happy Thanksgiving! Please give thanks for the things you have, and be grateful to be with family & friends this holiday!

This weekend is kinda strange band-wise, so here goes…

Trent & Dave will be playing with Dave Sheppard this weekend, Friday night at Ridge Road Tavern (6205 Ridge Rd. Port Richey, 9pm) and Saturday at Fisherman’s Shack (14519 Old Dixie Hwy., Hudson FL, 8pm)

I’ll be heading to Louisiana to play with Big Red & The Soul Benders, at Teddy’s Juke Joint (17001 Old Scenic Hwy., Zachery, LA, 8pm both Friday & Saturday), along with my buddy Lee Pons on keys… gonna be fun!!!

Laissez Le Bon Temps Roulez!!!

Yep, it’s still climbing-Mulligan Stew is now #22 on the Roots Music Report Blues Chart, and #1 in Florida!! Great way to start a weekend!!!