Music is Better LIVE!
We invite you to share an evening of great live music with us, in a relaxed setting with comfy seats! Every month from September – May, we present a Friday Evening Acoustic Music Concert starting at 7:00pm, with occasional exceptions.
Among the genres represented
- Folk
- Americana
- Bluegrass
- Blues
- Country
Your suggested donation of $20 at the door supports Manatee UUF’s programs and principles, which include the inherent worth of every person, justice, compassion, and a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
Refreshments are available. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Friday, May 8th
$20 suggested donation at the door
Open seating
Plenty of parking
Accessible
Brendan Nolan
Di Morgan
On Friday, May 8th at 7:00pm the Building Bridges Coffeehouse winds up is first full season of concerts with Irish folk music performed by the talented Brendan Nolan.
Nolan grew up in Dublin and honed his craft playing “in the pubs.” As a young adult, he emigrated to Canada playing numerous venues and festivals. He settled in St. Pete Beach here in 1993. Nolan accompanies his lovely vocals with exquisite guitarmanship and the bodhran or Irish drum.
You’ll hear traditional Irish tunes blended with originals and familiar folk songs.
Nolan has produced eight albums.
To learn more about him and sample his music, visit www.brendannolan.com.
DATE: Friday, May 8th
TIME: 7:00pm
GENRE: Irish Folk
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2026 SCHEDULE
DATE: Friday, April 17th
TIME: 7:00pm
GENRE: Outrageous Folk from a Florida Native
WEBSITE: www.grantpeeples.com
Grant Peoples
A native of Tallahassee, Grant is a self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR.”
Grant Peeples is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads.
DATE: Friday, March 20th
TIME: 7:00pm
GENRE: Acoustic Americana
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In Good Company
In Good Company combines the talents of four accomplished musicians merged together and became even greater than the sum of their parts! They perform a very polished collection of original songs, well-known folk artists’ songs, and select cover songs, including some that you can sing along to!
DATE: Saturday, February 21st
TIME: 7:00pm
GENRE: International Folk
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Joe Jencks
Joe Jencks is a 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit.
DATE: Friday, January 16th
TIME: 7:00pm
GENRE: Fun folky-Americana band
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2PM Band
2PM (two Peters and a Mike) consists of Pete Price, Pete Hennings, and Mike Jurgensen, a trio of talented musicians who blend their varied musical talents into an eclectic mix of material, from original songs, to obscure covers, to well-known standards.
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