Event Category: The Bank and Blues Club

Retro Gamer’s Tournament Series is brought to you by GW Promotion and sponsored in part by WhatsLive.net

-$10 entry (save your ticket stub for your chance to win door prizes including a Nintendo Switch console)
-FOR A LIMITED TIME YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE ONLINE FOR JUST $7.50 + A SMALL SERVICE CHARGE
-Your entry fee includes general admission. All attendees must pay the entry fee regardless of tournament participation.
-Must be 21 years or older
-Compete in up to three tournaments: Goldeneye, Mario Kart 64 and Super Smash Bros. (rules explained below)
-Compete for bragging rights and to win cool prizes including, cash!
-Enjoy live musical performances by Rambo Band, Smyrna Erb, Dj Funky Junkie and more TBA
-Door prizes will be given away every hour (7s total) including…. (drum roll please)…. ….. ….
A BRAND NEW IN THE BOX NINTENDO SWITCH CONSOLE!!!

That’s right, included in your entry fee is your chance to win a Nintendo Switch.

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE:

Participants can compete in 1, 2, or all 3 game tournaments if they’d like to. Just be sure to signup for time slots that don’t conflict. Doors open at 6:30 and a qualifying station for each of the three tournament games will be set up each with their own judge. The judges will help participants signup and answer any questions. Once all qualifying rounds for a particular game have limited the player pool down to the top 4 players, finals will be held for that game and will be displayed via projector for all of the venue patrons to watch. Cheering and heckling is encouraged! Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third placing finalists for each game tournament.

Goldeneye will be judged by Jesse James
Mario Kart will be judged by Benjamin Buh
Super Smash Bros. will be judged by Chris Boyle

Daytona, are you ready??  Ghost Town Blues Band is coming!!

Horns, harmonies and homegrown instruments combined with an energetic and roots rich set makes Ghost Town Blues Band one of the “must see live bands on the festival circuit today.” Both Preston McEwen behind the drums and Matt Karner on the bass guitar are a punishing rhythm section behind multi-instrumentalist/frontman Matt Isbell with raunchy cigar box guitar licks and raspy “Dr. John-like, whiskey and gravel-soaked vocals.” With the addition of Trombonist Suavo Jones, Tim Stanek on B3 and Taylor Orr on lead guitar, the grooves go from funky to “funk-nasty” as the band gains more notoriety in the blues festival and jam circuit.

This one is gonna be a blast!
Doors open at 8:00, show starts at 9:00

All reserved seats are sold out.  General Admission available at the door.

Igor and The Red Elvises return to The Bank on March 30th!
The Red Elvises began in 1995 after founder Igor Yuzov dreamed that Elvis Presley came to him and told him to start playing rock’n’roll. Not one to say no to the King, Igor and his Russian friends started playing on Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade. Their street musician days did not last long, however, as they drew such huge crowds that the City of Santa Monica brought them to court and ordered them off the streets. Since then Red Elvises have been constantly touring, with occasional breaks from the road to record an album or take part in film and television projects. This constant work for the last 15 years has led to them gaining a world-wide following, with successful tours all over North America, Europe and Russia.

Igor & Red Elvises have declined several major record deals, prefering to maintain independent status and produce all their own work. This includes 11 studio albums, one live album, a live concert DVD and a Greatest Hits compilation. Added to their long resume is work in film and television. They can be found playing everything from large festivals to private parties, small venues to massive stages such as 2005’s Live 8 Benefit Concert. Whatever the event, wherever Igor & Red Elvises go, they bring the party with them.

Doors 8:00, Show starts at 9:00

This show is SOLD OUT.  Watch for The Red Elvises to return in November!

Orlando-born Selwyn Birchwood whips up his blues not only on guitar but also on his lap steel. As a 19-year-old, Birchwood toured in the band of Texas-bred bluesman Sonny Rhodes, who urged his protégé not only to continue pursuing the blues but also to get a college degree. And so Birchwood did, earning an MBA from the University of Tampa.

Birchwood released his debut album, “FL Boy,” in 2011, then he and his band placed ninth at the 2012 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. The next year, Birchwood won the 2013 International Blues Challenge and also the Albert King Guitarist of the Year Award. That led to his signing by the prestigious blues label Alligator Records, which released Birchwood’s “Don’t Call No Ambulance” in 2014.

Birchwood’s latest album, “Pick Your Poison,” was released by Alligator in May and includes such songs as “My Whiskey Loves My Ex,” “R We Krazy?,” “”Corporate Drone,” “Police State,” and “Even the Saved Need Saving” – all with the bluesman’s gravelly voice making him sound seasoned far beyond his 32 years.

“I write and sing what I know,” Birchwood says. “Sonny always said, ‘Play what’s in your heart.’ I’ve never lost sight of that.”

Doors open at 8:00, show starts at 9:00.

Online ticket sales have ended.  All remaining seats available at the door.

Join Amy Alysia and her band, The Soul Operation, for the performance of the year with a Tribute to Aretha Franklin. Experience a soulful, funky, and inspiring musical journey through the life and music of Americas undisputed Queen of soul, Aretha Franklin.

This night will be exciting as Amy pays tribute the Queen of Soul’s most memorable music. Amy will be accompanied by her full band. There also will be a multimedia show with lots of pictures and memories of Aretha’s amazing musical journey

Vocalist Amy Alysia is a performer who works tirelessly to claim her place as one of the premier vocalists of Central Florida. Always known for her soulful, heartfelt ballads, impressive vocal range, and unique approach to a song, Amy always leaves her audience wanting more.  Don’t miss this very special evening with Amy Alysia.

Doors open at 8:00, show starts at 9:00!

Remaining tickets available at the door.

On Sunday, December 30th Victor Wainwright has a special treat for local blues fans!

Join us for an early evening of spectacular entertainment from Victor Wainwright, with Mark “Muddy Harp” Hodgson, Pack Rat, Top Thomas, and many more joining in.   We’re even throwing in  complimentary BBQ for a jam session that you don’t want to miss!

Doors open at 4:30, show starts at 5:00.

Online ticket sales have ended.  All remaining general admission tickets available at the door.

Minneapolis, MN based roots rock and classic country sound

Like sages of old, calling down their muse from the mountains, Tony Cuchetti derives his spirit and creativity from an eclectic blend of folk, blues, country and americana. Compared to the likes of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Sturgill Simpson, Amos Lee, and Ray Lamontagne, Tony Cuchetti bleeds soul. Whether he is performing songs from his mentors, or his own original compositions, Tony leaves the listener with a deep sense of satisfaction for the power of simple yet provocative music.

Tony has spent his life in and around music. In his early life his family traveled the country performing as a musical family act. It was through all of this that Tony gained his wide spectrum of musical tastes that would later help craft his own unique sound. He has supported headlining acts Tommy Castro, Donna the Buffalo, Marshall Tucker, Little River Band, and The B52’s.

Tony will be joined by his amazingly talented band which includes his brother Chris on drums, Blair Krivanek on lead guitar, and Andy Mark on bass.

Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 8:00

On line ticket sales are cut off.  All remaining tickets can be purchased at the door.

Once again, The Stones will take on The Beatles in a one night only match!

This time it is The Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers taking on The Beatles’ Abbey Road.

Featuring some of the areas finest musicians including Jeremy and Andrea Mix (Are Friends Electric/The JAM), Roberto Aguilar (aka Beartoe), Mike and TJ (Pilotwave/the Songbeards), Clay and Ricky (The Transfers), Gus Calarusso, Randle Wright (Rammer/Hair of the Beast) along w/ some other special guests.

Whether you are “more Stones than Beatles” or “more Beatles than Stones”, come on out and enjoy a uniquely crafted production, celebrating two of the most iconic albums in the history of Rock N’ Roll.

Seating is limited. Get your tickets here now.

Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:30pm

On line ticket sales have ended.  General admission tickets available at the door.

Nintendoween is an original N.E.S. (that’s Nintendo Entertainment system for you non-80’s kids) themed Halloween party hosted by GW Promotion on Friday, 10/26/18. It is a costume party and the theme is original/classic Nintendo games’ characters. This is the ONLY Halloween party you need Friday night. It includes:

• Appetizers by Karen Woodard (while supplies last)
• $300 CASH PRIZE for best N.E.S. character costume (must signup by 7pm)
• Free-play Nintendo’s setup throughout the venue
• N.E.S. games tournaments for prizes and to be held and viewed on a giant projector screen that will drop down in front of the stage between bands (must signup by 7pm)
• 6 musical acts including:

THE RETURN OF THE HALIFAX CONTRA BAND!!!
THE RETURN OF THE BATH SALT ZOMBIES!!!
FREE RANGE STRANGE
RAMBO THE BAND
BO & CO.
DJ TIM BAKER

Doors 6:30pm
Tickets are $15 online advanced or $20 at the door.

MUST BE 21+

Sponsored by Whatslive.net

Sound by Daniel Yancey
Lighting by GW Production