Area musicians grace the performance stage overlooking the Water Garden on select Saturdays, monthly from October through June. Bring your own chair or blanket and sit back and relax in your favorite tropical setting and enjoy the musical stylings of our local talent! Showtimes: October – May, 2 – 4pm; June, 12 – 2pm
October 12: Wilder Sons: Wilder Sons was created on a humid back porch in South Florida in 2014 by Naples indie scene veterans Brian Blount and Jake Rubinton. Both experienced front men of their previous bands, the two joined forces to construct a unique rock sound that is stimulating the senses of the alternative pop rock scene. Wilder Sons’s record “In Between” hit Billboard status on the Heatseekers charts reaching #4 in the South Atlantic and #8 in the Mid Atlantic. On iTunes, the EP reached #15 on the Alternative Rock charts and #116 on the US charts.
November 9: Reckless Saints: Roy Schneider writes and performs his own “Blue-Twangled Folk & Roll” music which has garnered a loyal fan base on a national level. Accompanied on stage by Kim Mayfield.
December 14: Kelly Neff Trio: Hailing from Virginia, Kelly Neff brings a uniqueness to the stage with a commanding presence and engaging performances. Her original music is heartfelt and covers a wide spectrum of blues, funk, and rock. She has opened for several national acts including Melissa Etheridge, Keb Mo, Ronnie Milsap, Livingston Taylor, and The Wallflowers.
January 11: Hat Trick: Hat Trick is comprised of three former members of nationally touring reggae and rock band, SOWFLO. Infused with elements of blues, jazz, calypso, African, and Latin American music, enjoy the reggae sounds of this popular band.
February 8: Havy Rodriguez & The Miami Splash Band: Hailing from Naples and Miami, Florida, Havy Rodriguez & the Miami Splash Band bring a fun fusion of Latin, pop, and jazz music to Naples Botanical Garden. From bachata and bolero to rumba and cumbia, Havy Rodriguez & the Miami Splash Band bring beats that make it hard not to tap along with your feet!
March 8: Patchouli & Terra Guitarra: Master guitarist Bruce Hecksel and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Julie Patchouli create a soulful fusion of blazing Spanish and world guitar rhythms, sparkling melodies, and spine-tingling harmonies.
April 12: Moonstone Riders: This five-piece dynamic group of musicians performs the perfect mix of country, funk, and jam-band along with their own originals. When they jam together playing best hits from Pink Floyd to Johnny Cash and everything in between, there’s a particular energy that everyone in the audience taps into.
May 10: Briz & Lady: Billed as “not your average duo,” this high energy husband and wife duo perform originals and interpretations of favorite songs. Their music has a poppy undertone throughout, but exhibits influences of folk, rock, reggae, R&B, and hip-hop.
June 14: Little Eddie & the Fat Fingers: Little Eddie & the Fat Fingers are known for their pure, thick, raw vocals over soulful guitar playing, striding/honkytonk/boogie-woogie piano, and the deep thump of the doghouse bass, all to a flat tire shuffle.