March Entertainment Schedule

March Entertainment Schedule

Bob Fraioli playing solo piano
Every Thursday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm
"Bob Fraioli is one of St. Augustine’s musical treasures, a musician so good you’d expect him to be playing with all the big names in jazz in New York. In fact, that’s where life began for him but later moved to California, not to mention service in Vietnam, before settling in Palm Coast.
Piano was an early passion, studying classical piano at Jacksonville University but it was jazz that really beckoned to him - he began played boogie-woogie when was 8. One of his lifelong regrets is that he avoided the opportunity of studying with one of his idols. the great Oscar Peterson because of extenuating family reasons. But that didn’t stop him listening to everything by Oscar and his other great idol Bill Evans.
Playing jazz has been a lifetime passion for him but it’s had its problems because Bob, surprisingly, is partially deaf, which, as he says, makes it real difficult to play in bands so solo piano or trio and quartet work has been his main staple.
His describes his gig for almost four years now at the Tini Martini Bar on the bayfront in St. Augustine as just wonderful. You can catch him there on Thursdays and Saturdays from 5.30 pm playing his jazz and just about everything else that the customers request. There’s very little he says no to but ask for Oscar or Bill Evans and Bob’s in his heaven. Treat yourself and go see one of our local treasures."
"John Garton" (Jazz critic from England)

Friday, March 2nd

James Hogan and Barry GreeneJames Hogan
Hogan is also revered studio guitarist who is fluent in many styles of music. His touring and recording credits are extensive, and diverse. Along with metal legend Schuldiner and Mercado, Hogan has also worked with renowned jazz pianist Dave Brubeck and r&b legend Chaka Khan. Hogan also toured in 2007 with the official band of NASCAR. He is also a music pedagogist who teaches for the National Guitar Workshop, and at a Florida college. James Hogan has a self produced instrumental jazz/rock fusion album entitled True Diversity. It was the #1 selling jazz disc of 2006 distributed by Guitar 9 Records.Barry Greene
"I've been enjoying the guitar as an instrument and its amazing artists all of my life. To me Barry Greene is just about one of the best; not only as a player, but also as a writer and a teacher. I agree with others who regard him as a world class musician." -Pat Martino
James Hogan is a guitarist from Florida who has worked with the bands Left For Dead, and with Matt Mercado's Pivotman.

Saturday, March 3rd

The great Al Waters on saxophone with Bob Fraioli on piano
Need not remind you how great it is to hear a real pro............
Al Waters is one of the finest horn players within 1000 miles of St. Augustine !!
He was Ray Charles lead sax and some of the other artists he has opened for or accompanied include Milt Jackson, Frank Foster, Jackie Byard, Benny Carter, Ellis Marsalis, the Temptations, Rita Moreno, Florence Henderson and Barry Manilow. This is an impressive group !!!

Friday, March 9th

Carol Sheehan, vocalist accompanied by Bob Fraioli on Piano

Jacksonville, Florida based singer Carol Sheehan has been entertaining audience's with her unique vocal style and up beat performances for as long as she can remember. Originally from Long Island, New York, Carol has had the good fortune to meet, listen to and work with, some of the finest musicians in the world.

Carol's interpretation of "The Great American Song Book" as well as some beautiful Bossa Nova style songs is always a lovely way to spend an evening.

Saturday, March 10th

Stan Piper on bass and Bob Fraioli on Piano



Friday, March 16th

Al Waters on saxophone with Bob Fraioli on piano



Saturday, March 17th

Ray Callender on trumpet



Friday, March 23rd

James Hogan and Barry Greene



Saturday, March 24th

Al Dodd’s on bass will be joining Bob Fraioli

Al is coming up from Southern Florida to the city where he taught for years and is loved by everyone. He is also a 2 tour Iraqi vet along with "Tess" his German Sheppard.

Friday, March 30th

Scott Mariash on drums along with Bob Fraioli on Piano



Saturday, March 31st

Sarah Sanders, Vocalist

"Sarah is a quick study and read sheet music. She is results oriented professional, experienced actor, singer and dancer. Her interviews are featured in the Florida Times Union, Folio Weekly and the Tampa Tribune. She is comfortable on stage and on camera. Eager to learn and assist where