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Friday, March 12th, 2010

Punta Gorda Elks

Open House Weekend - 2pm-6pm

25500 Shore Drive
Punta Gorda Florida 33950
941-637-2606

The Elks in Punta Gorda is open to the public this weekend. Grab your lawn chairs and tell your friends. Plenty of food spirits and fun. No coolers.

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Olde Fish House Marina and Restaurant

Fish House Concert - 6 pm

4530 Pine Island Rd.
Matlacha FL
Price: free, lawn chairs and coolers we

Chicago's Kraig Kenning along with Kips band Skinny Water in beautiful, downtown Matlacha.

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Olde Fish House Marina and Restaurant

Lunch With Kip - noon

4530 Pine Island Rd.
Matlacha

Lunchtime acoustic show with Kip. Freshest seafood anywhere!

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Stump Pass Grill

3pm-6pm

260 Maryland Ave.
Englewood FL 34224
941-697-0859

The Stump Pass Grill features a tiki bar and great food. Located on the back bay the setting is tropical and laid back.

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Pincher's Crab Shack

CD RELEASE PARTY - 3pm-6pm

1302 N. Cleveland Ave.
N. Ft. Myers FL 33903
239-652-1313

Come out and celebrate the release of The Yard Dogs 8th CD "Live From The Florida Swamp, Vol.I". It was recorded live over a 2 week span in January of 2010 at several of our favorite spots, Bert's, Pincher's, Parrot Key, Stump Pass Grill, Woody's, etc. It contains some new songs and the best songs from our first CD's that we felt should be re-recorded.

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Woody's Waterside-Charlie Solo

Mardi Gras Monday - 6pm-9PM

3051 Stringfellow
St. James City FL 33956

It's Mardi Gras Monday every Monday at Woody's, a great place on the Monroe canal in St. James City. You can get there by boat, car, bike or foot. The staff is friendly and efficient and the food and drinks are out of this world. Featuring a full liquor bar, Woody's offers $3.50 Margarita's on Mondays.
3051 Stringfellow Rd.
St. James, FL 33956
239-283-5555
www.woodyswaterside.com

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Kip with Skinny Water

Matlacha Monday - 6pm-9pm

3930 Pine Island Rd.
Matlacha Florida 33993
239-282-8233

Kip will be playing songs from The Yard Dogs as well as telling stories and playing tunes about Pine Island and Matlacha. Miceli's is a great waterfront Italian restaurant and Kip will be performing in their tiki hut.

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Parrot Key Carribean Grill

Back to The Key! - 7pm-10pm

2500 Main Street
Ft. Myers Beach FL 33931
239-463-3257

The Yard Dogs return to Parrot Key every Tuesday for the season. Come out and welcome us back to one of the first places we played.
Located at Salty Sam's Marina
great food, great waterfront setting! Go left on Main St. at the foot of the Matanzas Pass Bridge to Ft Myers Beach. It's 0.6 miles on the right at Salty Sams Marina!
Located at Salty Sam's Marina
great food, great waterfront setting! Go left on Main St. at the foot of the Matanzas Pass Bridge to Ft Myers Beach. It's 0.6 miles on the right at Salty Sams Marina!
http://www.myparrotkey.com

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

The Bluff

St. Patrick's Day Party! - 7pm-10pm

7768 Golf Blvd.
Zolfo Springs Florida 33890
260-735-242-0612

Private Party

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Scuttlebutts/Charlie Solo

6:30pm-9:30pm

1211 Cape Coral Pkwy.
Cape Coral Florida 33904
US 239-471-0465

Scuttlebutts is a new spot in Cape Coral and has a pub like atmosphere. They feature a wide selection of micro brews. You can check out their menu at swflbusinessmall.com/scuttlebutts/index.htm. They feature a killer pulled pork sandwich that’s the best around. (Honest, I tried it and it’s amazing). Also, they have a rib eye steak sandwich that melts in your mouth. Home made chips are another feature. I will be playing outside on the back patio area, weather permitting, where there’s a bar and tables. Otherwise I’ll be inside the bar. The people there are great. Lisa, the owner, came from Key West where she had several businesses. Scuttlebutts is located at 1211 Cape Coral Parkway. The phone number is 239-471-0465. It’s in the Big John’s Plaza on Cape Coral Parkway across from McDonald’s and next to The Dog Bakery. They’re on facebook at www.facebook.com/scuttlebutts.

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Bubba's Roadhouse/Charlie Solo

8:30pm-11:30pm

2121 SW Pine Island Road
Cape Coral FL 33956
239-282-5520

Bubba's is a great spot with awesome food and drinks, especially steaks. The bar is an old fashioned saloon where you can throw your peanut shells on the floor and rowdy rules!

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Olde Fish House Marina and Restaurant

Lunch With Kip - noon

4530 Pine Island Rd.
Matlacha

Lunchtime acoustic show with Kip. Freshest seafood anywhere!

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Fisherman's Village

5pm-9pm

1200 W. Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda FL 800-639-0020

The center court is a great concert like setting overlooking Charlotte Harbor. Restaurants surround the courtyard so you can eat and drink while you party with The Yard Dogs.
The entrance to Fishermen's Village is on Marion Avenue 1 mile west of U.S. 41 and downtown Punta Gorda.
From Interstate 75 take Punta Gorda Exit #164. Turn left onto U.S. 17 (Marion Avenue). Proceed 3 miles to Fishermen's Village.

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

Pincher's Crab Shack

3pm-6pm

1302 N. Cleveland Ave.
N. Ft. Myers FL 33903
239-652-1313

Great spot on the Calloosahatchee River. The view, food, drinks and service are first class with a crab shack atmosphere.

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Woody's Waterside/Charlie Solo

Mardi Gras Monday!! - 6pm-9pm

3051 Stringfellow
St. James City FL 33956
239-283-5555

Charlie Kuchler of The Yard Dogs will be doing his solo show every Monday at Woody's in St. James City, FL, which will feature him on accordion and keyboards with backing tracks recorded and performed by him.
It's still Florida Swamp Music and plenty of fun.
Woody's is a cool place on the Monroe Canal.

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Kips New Band at Miceli's

Matlacha Monday - 6pm

3930 Pine Island Rd
Matlacha FL

Kip will be playing songs from The Yard Dogs as well as telling stories and playing tunes about Pine Island and Matlacha. Miceli's is a great waterfront Italian restaurant and Kip will be performing in their tiki hut.

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Parrot Key Carribean Grill

Back to The Key! - 7pm-10:00pm

2500 Main Street
Ft. Myers Beach FL 33931
239-463-3257

The Yard Dogs return to Parrot Key every Tuesday for the season. Come out and welcome us back to one of the first places we played.
Located at Salty Sam's Marina
great food, great waterfront setting! Go left on Main St. at the foot of the Matanzas Pass Bridge to Ft Myers Beach. It's 0.6 miles on the right at Salty Sams Marina!
Located at Salty Sam's Marina
great food, great waterfront setting! Go left on Main St. at the foot of the Matanzas Pass Bridge to Ft Myers Beach. It's 0.6 miles on the right at Salty Sams Marina!
http://www.myparrotkey.com

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Scuttlebutts/Charlie Solo

6:30pm-9:30pm

1211 Cape Coral Pkwy.
Cape Coral Florida 33904
US 239-471-0465

Scuttlebutts is a new spot in Cape Coral and has a pub like atmosphere. They feature a wide selection of micro brews. You can check out their menu at swflbusinessmall.com/scuttlebutts/index.htm. They feature a killer pulled pork sandwich that’s the best around. (Honest, I tried it and it’s amazing). Also, they have a rib eye steak sandwich that melts in your mouth. Home made chips are another feature. I will be playing outside on the back patio area, weather permitting, where there’s a bar and tables. Otherwise I’ll be inside the bar. The people there are great. Lisa, the owner, came from Key West where she had several businesses. Scuttlebutts is located at 1211 Cape Coral Parkway. The phone number is 239-471-0465. It’s in the Big John’s Plaza on Cape Coral Parkway across from McDonald’s and next to The Dog Bakery. They’re on facebook at www.facebook.com/scuttlebutts.

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Pine Island Moose Lodge/Charlie Solo

6:30pm-9:30pm

8903 Stringfellow Rd.
St. James City FL 33956

Charlie brings his solo show to the Pine Island Moose Lodge. Come on out and take advantage of some great food and drink prices.

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Olde Fish House Marina and Restaurant

Lunch With Kip - noon

4530 Pine Island Rd.
Matlacha

Lunchtime acoustic show with Kip. Freshest seafood anywhere!

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Woody's Waterside

Bob Macomber Book Signing - 3pm-6pm

3051 Stringfellow
St. James City FL 33956
239-283-5555

Featuring The Yard Dogs and other performers, great island food, outstanding drinks, fascinating people, dancing, singing, and all of Bob's books, hats, and shirts--for the entire 8 hours. Bob will sign anything and everything the whole time. Every year about 600 people come by and relax for the day and evening. Come join us...Woody's is a great waterside bar and restaurant with great food, drinks and service. Located on the Monroe Canal in St James City.

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Pincher's Crab Shack

3PM-6PM pm

13021 N Cleveland Ave
North Ft. Myers FL 33903
239-652-1313

Great spot on the Calloosahatchee River. The view, food, drinks and service are first class with a crab shack atmosphere.

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Woody's Waterside/Charlie Solo

Mardi Gras Monday - 6PM-9PM

3051 Stringfellow
St. James City FL 33956
239-283-5555

It's Mardi Gras Monday every Monday at Woody's, a great place on the Monroe canal in St. James City. You can get there by boat, car, bike or foot. The staff is friendly and efficient and the food and drinks are out of this world. Featuring a full liquor bar, Woody's offers $3.50 Margarita's on Mondays.
3051 Stringfellow Rd.
St. James, FL 33956
239-283-5555
www.woodyswaterside.com

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Kip and his band at Miceli's

Matlacha Monday!! - 6pm-9pm

3930 Pine Island Rd
Matlacha FL

Kip and his new band will be playing songs from The Yard Dogs as well as telling stories and playing tunes about Pine Island and Matlacha. Miceli's is a great waterfront Italian restaurant and Kip will be performing in their tiki hut.

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Parrot Key Carribean Grill

Back to The Key! - 7pm-10pm

2500 Main Street
Ft. Myers Beach FL 33931
239-463-3257

The Yard Dogs return to Parrot Key every Tuesday for the season. Come out and welcome us back to one of the first places we played.
Located at Salty Sam's Marina
great food, great waterfront setting! Go left on Main St. at the foot of the Matanzas Pass Bridge to Ft Myers Beach. It's 0.6 miles on the right at Salty Sams Marina!
Located at Salty Sam's Marina
great food, great waterfront setting! Go left on Main St. at the foot of the Matanzas Pass Bridge to Ft Myers Beach. It's 0.6 miles on the right at Salty Sams Marina!
http://www.myparrotkey.com

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Bert's Bar and Grill

6:30 -10:00 pm

4271 Pine Island Rd.
Matlacha FL 239-282-3232

It's first come, first served at Bert's so show up a little early, have dinner and enjoy the show and the beautiful view of Matlacha Pass.
Located on the left 200 feet before the Matlacha Bridge as you head to Pine Island
Extra parking at Pine Bay Gift Store on the right just at the bridge

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Scuttlebutts/Charlie Solo

6:30pm-9:30pm

1211 Cape Coral Pkwy.
Cape Coral Florida 33904
US 239-471-0465

Scuttlebutts is a new spot in Cape Coral and has a pub like atmosphere. They feature a wide selection of micro brews. You can check out their menu at swflbusinessmall.com/scuttlebutts/index.htm. They feature a killer pulled pork sandwich that’s the best around. (Honest, I tried it and it’s amazing). Also, they have a rib eye steak sandwich that melts in your mouth. Home made chips are another feature. I will be playing outside on the back patio area, weather permitting, where there’s a bar and tables. Otherwise I’ll be inside the bar. The people there are great. Lisa, the owner, came from Key West where she had several businesses. Scuttlebutts is located at 1211 Cape Coral Parkway. The phone number is 239-471-0465. It’s in the Big John’s Plaza on Cape Coral Parkway across from McDonald’s and next to The Dog Bakery. They’re on facebook at www.facebook.com/scuttlebutts.

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Miceli's Italian Restaurant

7pm-10:30pm

3930 Pine Island Rd.
Matlacha FL 33903
239-282-8266

The Yard Dogs will return to Miceli's Italian Restaurant in Matlacha this Friday, Oct. 16 from 7pm-10:30pm for one night only concert.

Miceli's is a great spot featuring an outstanding menu and full liquor bar. The band plays outside in the Tiki Hut overlooking the canal. The setting is perfect for aYard Dog party in the swamp! And there's plenty of parking!

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Pincher's Crab Shack

3pm-6pm

13021 N Cleveland Ave
Ft. Myers Beach FL 33903
239-652-1313

Great spot on the Calloosahatchee River. The view, food, drinks and service are first class with a crab shack atmosphere.

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Woody's Waterside/Charlie Solo

Mardi Gras Monday! - 6pm-9pm

3051 Stringfellow
St. James City FL 33956
239-283-5555

It's Mardi Gras Monday every Monday at Woody's, a great place on the Monroe canal in St. James City. You can get there by boat, car, bike or foot. The staff is friendly and efficient and the food and drinks are out of this world. Featuring a full liquor bar, Woody's offers $3.50 Margarita's on Mondays.
3051 Stringfellow Rd.
St. James, FL 33956
239-283-5555
www.woodyswaterside.com

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Kips New Band at Miceli's

6:30pm

3930 Pine Island Rd
Matlacha FL

Kip will be playing songs from The Yard Dogs as well as telling stories and playing tunes about Pine Island and Matlacha. Miceli's is a great waterfront Italian restaurant and Kip will be performing in their tiki hut.

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Parrot Key Carribean Grill

Back to The Key! - 7pm-10pm

2500 Main Street
Ft. Myers Beach FL 33931
239-463-3257

The Yard Dogs return to Parrot Key every Tuesday for the season. Come out and welcome us back to one of the first places we played.
Located at Salty Sam's Marina
great food, great waterfront setting! Go left on Main St. at the foot of the Matanzas Pass Bridge to Ft Myers Beach. It's 0.6 miles on the right at Salty Sams Marina!
Located at Salty Sam's Marina
great food, great waterfront setting! Go left on Main St. at the foot of the Matanzas Pass Bridge to Ft Myers Beach. It's 0.6 miles on the right at Salty Sams Marina!
http://www.myparrotkey.com/

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Scuttlebutts/Charlie Solo

6:30pm-9:30pm

1211 Cape Coral Pkwy.
Cape Coral Florida 33904
US 239-471-0465

Scuttlebutts is a new spot in Cape Coral and has a pub like atmosphere. They feature a wide selection of micro brews. You can check out their menu at swflbusinessmall.com/scuttlebutts/index.htm. They feature a killer pulled pork sandwich that’s the best around. (Honest, I tried it and it’s amazing). Also, they have a rib eye steak sandwich that melts in your mouth. Home made chips are another feature. I will be playing outside on the back patio area, weather permitting, where there’s a bar and tables. Otherwise I’ll be inside the bar. The people there are great. Lisa, the owner, came from Key West where she had several businesses. Scuttlebutts is located at 1211 Cape Coral Parkway. The phone number is 239-471-0465. It’s in the Big John’s Plaza on Cape Coral Parkway across from McDonald’s and next to The Dog Bakery. They’re on facebook at www.facebook.com/scuttlebutts.

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Bubba's Roadhouse/Charlie Solo

8:30pm-11:30pm

2121 SW Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral Fl 33956
239-282-5520

Bubba's is a great spot with awesome food and drinks, especially steaks. The bar is an old fashioned saloon where you can throw your peanut shells on the floor and rowdy rules!

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Old Fishhouse Marina

Fish House Concert - 6pm

4530 Pine Island Rd.
Matlacha Florida 33933
US
Price: free, lawn chairs and coolers we

Sunday, April 11th, 2010

Pincher's Crab Shack

3pm-6pm

1302 N. Cleveland Ave.
N. Fort Myers FL 33903
239-652-1313

Great spot on the Calloosahatchee River. The view, food, drinks and service are first class with a crab shack atmosphere.

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