Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons in Bonita Springs, United States

This concert features an all-star group with musicians from all over the country led by Miami-based award-winning pianist/composer and Resident Artist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew. Zach's virtuosity, musical creativity, and fun energy has made him a fan favorite of audien ..

Jazz, in the words of the iconic musician Jack DeJohnette, "has always been a world music." That is the premise of this pathbreaking concert, in which Arts Bonita Resident Artist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew brings in the internationally renowned ethnomusicologist and per ..

Presented by award-winning pianist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and a world-class trio from Miami, experience an interactive and dynamic concert showcasing compositions and arrangements from some of the most influential pianists and piano trios in the history of jazz and ..

"Savannah, GA native Victor Wainwright is all about boogie woogie piano, deep soul, and a voice that recalls Dr. John at his best. He is a blues star, a tremendous player." -Chicago Blues Guide Victor Wainwright and the Train have garnered widespread recognition f ..

Blues Music Award (BMA) Winner and perennial BMA nominee Billy Price makes his debut at Arts Bonita! Bursting onto the national stage during his three-year collaboration with guitarist Roy Buchanan, Price's distinctive vocals are featured on two of Buchanan's acclaim ..

South Carolina's The Blue Dogs have defied musical norms, blending bluegrass, country, rock, and soul to create what's now known as Americana. Led by Bobby Houck and Hank Futch, childhood friends turned musical visionaries, the band's country-rock vibe resonates in o ..

With impressive accolades that include a Grammy Award, two Blues Music Awards, and a Keeping the Blues Alive Award, Backtrack Blues Band stands as one of America’s enduring and highly accomplished blues groups. They boast an extensive history and a global presence wi ..

Award-winning pianist Zachary Bartholomew and his trio are joined by world-class vocalist and flautist, Dr. Argarita Palavicini-Johnson, to present an exciting and interactive concert showcasing compositions and arrangements of songs from the great ladies of jazz. ..

Jay and the Americans return to Fort Myers! With a staggering 18 charted hits and five Top 10 records, few bands ever reached the heights of Jay and the Americans. "This Magic Moment", "Only in America", "Cara Mia", "Come a Little Bit Closer", "Some Enchanted Evening ..

A Multi Genre Celebration of the Guitar Guitarist Rick Howard and Arts Bonita present a night of guitar music at its best. Classical, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Folk and Country...all represented in this six string extravaganza featuring some of our area's most popular ..

Featuring members of THE BAND and LEVON HELM BAND. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock, New York barn of Levon Helm when Jim Weider and Randy Ciarlante -both former members of The Band- performed "Songs of The Band" with Band founder Gart ..

"J" is for Jazz in South Florida and Jesse Jones Jr. is coming to Bonita to prove it! The Miami native is a saxophonist virtuoso and continues to be at the forefront of a burgeoning jazz renaissance in South Florida. Jesse has been ruling forces in the music industry ..

Featuring Drummer Paul Gavin Art Blakey was both a powerhouse drummer and a charismatic bandleader who co-founded The Jazz Messengers and led the legendary group from 1956 until his death in 1990. Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, aka "The Hard Bop Academy," bir ..

"Patchouli and Terra Guitarra's music is a true masterpiece. Their ethereal melodies and intricate guitar work create a transportive experience that resonates deeply with the soul." - World Music Magazine "An acoustic duo whose songs about harmony and healing insp ..

Two-time Grammy nominated artist and American blues legend John Primer was the bandleader and guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Magic Slim and The Teardrops. Having played or recorded with a who’s who of blues greats, including Junior Wells, Gary Clark Jr ..

"I had the sense of being in the presence of a pop-soul superwoman whose every gesture and inflection conveyed confidence and mastery." – The New York Times Powerhouse jazz vocalist Nicole Henry will debut at the Bonita Springs Performing Arts to celebrate the rel ..

"Really digging this record of yours. Love the combination of instruments and the intimacy of the recording. Very fine songs". Elvis Costello Two-time GRAMMY-nominated, BMI award-winning singer-songwriter with six Billboard top ten hits, Elsten Torres and his band ..

TOTAL ROCK 'N' ROLL RECALL The Incorrigibles return to the Center For The Arts stage February 1st with a brand new program of great songs ...this time mostly from the 1980's. Susie Hulcher (vocals, bass), Matt Baxley (vocals, keys, guitar), Darrell Nutt (drums, p ..

"A living legend, Carmen Lundy's performances are a masterclass in the art of jazz singing-impeccable, evocative, and absolutely mesmerizing." - NPR Music Two-time Grammy® Nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album singer and composer, Carmen Lundy, has been making her m ..

-"Join us for a dynamic tribute celebrating the life and music of the King of Rock-n-Roll." With this national touring production, you are in for a rockin production band and singers as Chris MacDonald draws his audience in with the look, sounds, and nuances that ..

Miami's New Times Newspaper elected Rose Max the Best Female Vocalist and seven-time winner of the International Brazilian Press Award for the Best Female Brazilian Singer Residing and Performing in the USA. Rose Max and Ramatis were born and raised in Rio de Jane ..

Jason Marsalis is the youngest son of piano patriarch and jazz luminary Ellis Marsalis Jr. and their famous New Orleans music family, declared "America's First Family of Jazz" upon the presentation of their NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2011, the nation's highest jazz ho ..

Don't miss an electrifying live performance by Nanny Assis, a renowned musician, and percussionist extraordinaire! This intimate concert promises to be a feast for the senses. Join Nanny and his amazing ensemble on a soulful jazzy journey through the rhythms of Brazi ..

Blue Highway is a powerhouse in contemporary bluegrass music, renowned for its exceptional musicianship and soul-stirring performances. The band has carved a distinguished path in the genre and is composed of top-tier instrumentalists and vocalists-Tim Stafford, W ..

When your father is jazz legend, Dave Brubeck, music is always a part of your life. Brothers Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music for most of their lives, with their dad, together, and on their own, in a variety of styles that pay homage to their dad and set ..

Martín García García has given concerts as a soloist in venues around Europe and United States, receiving very positive reviews from musicians and pianists of the stature of Vladimir Kraniev, Dmitri Alexeev, Arcadi Volodos, Dimitri Bashkirov, Joaquín Achúcarro or Tat ..

3-Time Blues Music Award Nominee Dave Keller brings his electrifying soulful sounds to Arts Bonita. Known as a "magnificent soul singer" by Elmore Magazine and praised by Living Blues as a "songwriting genius," Dave Keller has been captivating audiences across the Un ..

The nostalgic yet electrifying supergroup features three of the area's most respected and requested musicians: Darrell Nutt (Drums), Susie Hulcher (Bass & Vocals), and Ricky Howard (Guitar & Vocals), plus special guest artist Matt Bailey (Keyboards & Vocals). Know ..

Albert Cummings is back! There are few that can Master two crafts and be considered World-Class in both. Albert Cummings' hands produce highly decorated, award-winning homes and undeniable blistering, uniquely muscular yet polished guitar wizardry. Cummings' soulful ..