| Live Shows and Appearance Schedule
Work is being completed at the present time on Jim Chaps - Third (Folk Triangle).
2011
More dates to be announced.
Previously
Saturday,
Sunday March 19, 20 North Port, FL Warm Mineral Springs EcoFest, World
Wellness Festival, at YMCA booth talking about The Y yoga
classes and healthy living programs. Recap: Great event. Warm Mineral Springs is a great location for EcoFest. Natural Awakenings Magazine and Vision North Port made a great event happen... the drum circle at the springs was awesome!
Sunday,
Jan. 23 - North Port, FL 2 p.m. San Pedro Catholic Church Activities
Center, Celebrate Life luncheon sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Council 7997 - Recap: Nice event, only played a couple of songs but a great group of people there, and a great cause!
2010
Saturday,
Nov. 13 - North Port, FL - North Port Pines, special music for a
special event at the Pines, 2 p.m. North Port Pines is located just off
of Sumter Blvd. near US 41, address is 4950 Pocatella Ave. North Port, FL 34287-2356 (941) 426-9175.
Saturday,
Oct. 16 - North Port, FL - North Port Family YMCA, will do a couple
songs as a guest of the band Power Outage Continues at Good Vibrations
the Y scholarship-fund raising party, 6 - 10 p.m. (Tickets are $20, or
two-for $30. Address is 5930 Sam Shapos Way, North Port, FL 34287 Info:
941.429.2269)
Thursday,
Oct. 14 - North Port, FL - Heron Creek Golf and Country Club, music for
the Friends of North Port Public Library event, 11a.m.- 2 p.m.
Friday,
Aug. 13 - Punta Gorda, FL - Wyvern Hotel, 6 p.m. Special music to help a
great friend of the Charlotte County Family YMCA. Wyvern is located at 101 East Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941) 639-7700
Sunday,
Aug. 1 - North Port, FL - North Port Community United Church of Christ,
10 a.m. special music, guitar and vocals for morning service.
Wed. May 26 - Port Charlotte, FL - Franz Ross Park, live music for the YMCA scholarship fund party 5:30 p.m.
Tue.
April 27 - Port Charlotte, FL - Charlotte Sports Park, sing National
Anthem for ballgame Stone Crabs vs. Port St. Lucie 7:00 p.m.
Sun. March 7 - North
Port, FL - Heron Creek Golf and Country Club Event 4-5 p.m.
Sat. Jan. 9 - North Port, FL - North Port Farmers Market. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. North Port Commons Shopping Center on South Tamiami Trail (US 41) between Sumter and North Port Blvd.
2009
Sat. Dec. 19 - North Port, FL - North Port Farmers Market. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. North Port Commons Shopping Center on South Tamiami Trail (US 41) between Sumter and North Port Blvd. Special Giveaways; New Music, Christmas music and Christmas music cds featured.
Sat. Nov. 28 - North Port, FL - North Port Farmers Market. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. North Port Commons Shopping Center on South Tamiami Trail (US 41) between Sumter and North Port Blvd. New Music from latest project will be featured.
Sat. Oct. 31 - North Port, FL - North Port Farmers Market. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. North Port Commons Shopping Center on South Tamiami Trail (US 41) between Sumter and North Port Blvd.
Sat. Oct. 17 - North Port, FL - North Port Farmers Market. 9:00 a.m. - Noon. North Port Commons Shopping Center on South Tamiami Trail (US 41) between Sumter and North Port Blvd. Special Giveaways; New Music from latest project will be featured.Sat.
Oct. 3 - North Port, FL - North Port Farmers Market. 9:00 a.m. - Noon. North Port Commons Shopping Center.
Wed. April 15 - Port Charlotte, FL - Charlotte Sports Park, YMCA benefit performance.
Sat./Sun. March 14/15 - Osprey, FL - Oscar Scherer State Park, Sarasota Folk Music Festival Website: www.sarasotafolkfestival.org : Update 3/15 10 p.m., Great event in its new format at Oscar Scherer State Park. This was the best Sarasota Folk Festival to date. Thanks to so many of you that came out to support me and for your kind words afterward.
2008
Wed. Dec. 3 - Englewood, FL - River Oaks ALF (925 S. River Rd) 7:00 p.m.
Concert for residents and families. Will feature nylon-stringed guitar and songs from upcoming Third cd.
Sat. Nov. 15 - North Port, FL- Farmers Market at North Port Commons, U.S. 41 between Sumter Rd and North Port Blvd. 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Sunday, June 15 - Venice, FL - Stir the Soul Coffeehouse Reunion party, Amore's restaurant. Various artists and entertainment, 2 - 6 p.m. Notes: This was awesome. So great to meet and reconnect with so many great people, especially Daney Jelley, the visionary brother who began Stir the Soul as a music venue coffeehouse in Venice a few years ago. The spirit lives on. Nice to see and visit with Daney, Lenny Sales, Steve Farst, Jeannie and Leo of Sleepin' Dogz, Bud Buckley and wife Cathy, Ishmael Katz, James Hawkins, bass maestro Lee, Bruce, Guitar Cottage's Tom and Cindy, Nicky D and Jeannie--"Sammy Sosa moment", cool Chris "How do you define Folk Music?" Amore's restaurant owner Ray and the great people there, and all who came out for the event. It was a beautiful day and experience.
Sunday, June 15 - North Port, FL - North Port Community United Church of Christ-- special music during 10 a.m. service. Singing "East From River", a song from Jim Chaps - First cd. Notes: An audible at the line of scrimmage... decided to sing "Destiny" for Fathers Day... My dad is responsible for a certain line in the song and I was missing him this morning.
Friday, April 25, Charlotte County YMCA Volunteer Luncheon, A noon performance for great people who give the great gift of their time and talent to serve the YMCAs in the North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda area. Sang Destiny, and played during lunch Riding for a Fall, The Sea, Ride of Time.
Saturday, Jan. 26, Sarasota Hyatt Hotel, Prader-Willi Syndrome Conference. Great experience, so many great people, especially Evan Farrar and the advisory board. Thank you for the thoughtful card and great response.
2007
Saturday, Dec. 8 - Christmas Party North Port Florida
Sarasota, FL Sunday, Nov. 11 - Old Miakka Festival Days
Sarasota, FL Saturday, Oct. 20 - Better than ever, 5th annual SARASOTA FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL - Crowley Nature Center. More info at the Sarasota Folk Club website www.sarafolk.org (Great event, thanks so much to fellow performers from the Sarasota Folk club.)
Sarasota, FL Saturday, March 31. Habitat For Humanity home dedication ceremony at Jordan's Crossing, 8th St. off Tuttle.
2006
Sarasota, FL - Saturday, October 21 - SARASOTA FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL - Crowley Nature Center. More info at the Sarasota Folk Club website www.sarafolk.org
Sarasota, FL - Saturday, Sept. 30 - Sarasota, FL Habitat for Humanity new homes dedication ceremony, 8th Street off Tuttle Rd. Noon.
Venice, FL - Tuesday, April 18 8 -10 p.m. www.stirthesoul.com Stir The Soul Coffee House 525 E.Venice Ave. Unit D (941) 484.0701 -- near Patches restaurant - just west of US 41 Bypass on Venice Ave -- Great coffees, teas, sodas, juices, smoothies, baked goods, music, artwork and atmosphere.
2005
North Port, FL Friday, Dec. 16 Heron Creek Golf and Country Club for Allamanda Garden Club Christmas Private Party 1 p.m.
Venice, FL Tuesday, Dec. 13 Stir The Soul Coffee House 525 E.Venice Ave. Unit D (941) 484.0701 --Near Patches Restaurant - just west of US 41 Bypass on Venice Ave --not on the island-- Great coffees, smoothies, baked goods and atmosphere. 8-10 p.m. www.stirthesoul.com
Venice, FL - Friday, Nov. 25 Cocoa Cafe (859 U.S. 41 Bypass--across from Cramer Toyota) --- day after Thanksgiving, Preview of songs from Second CD plus other originals. Handmade chocolate, sandwiches, coffees and atmosphere. 1-4 p.m. 941.480.1921 www.cocoacafe.biz
Venice, FL Tuesday, Nov. 22 Stir The Soul Coffee House 525 E.Venice Ave. Unit D (941) 484.0701 --Near Patches Restaurant - just west of US 41 Bypass on Venice Ave --not on the island-- Great coffees, smoothies, baked goods and atmosphere. 8-10 p.m. www.stirthesoul.com
Sarasota, FL Saturday, Oct. 15 Sarasota Folk Music Festival at Crowley Nature Center. At 11 a.m. the Jim Chaps show takes the Learning Center Stage to kick off this great event. Please plan to be there!!! I'll have some giveaways. Plus onstage with me will be Captain Matt Baker and Laurie Colton-Farrar. Full details www.sarafolk.org
Venice, FL Tuesday, Sept. 13 Stir The Soul Coffee House 525 E.Venice Ave. Unit D (941) 484.0701 --Near Patches Restaurant - just west of US 41 Bypass on Venice Ave --not on the island-- Great coffees, smoothies, baked goods and atmosphere. 8-10 p.m. www.stirthesoul.com
North Port, FL - Sunday, Sept. 11 - North Port Community United Church of Christ - Biscayne Blvd. 1 mile east of U.S. 41, Sept. 11 Service, I'll be playing New York For Firemen and a new song.
Venice, FL - Sunday, Aug. 28 Cocoa Cafe (859 U.S. 41 Bypass--across from Cramer Toyota) --- GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION, Handmade chocolate, sandwiches, coffees and atmosphere. 1-4 p.m. 941.480.1921 www.cocoacafe.biz
Venice, FL Tuesday, Aug. 23 Stir The Soul Coffee House 8-10 p.m. www.stirthesoul.com GREAT TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT CROWD THERE. INCLUDING KIM COOL AND CLAUDE LEWIS OF VENICE GONDOLIER SUN NEWSPAPER.
May 26, 27 - Sarasota, FL O'Leary's Pub at Sarasota Bayfront Park (next to Marina Jack's)
May 10 - Venice, FL : Stir The Soul Coffee House 525 E.Venice Ave. Unit D (941) 484.0701 --Near Patches Restaurant - just west of US 41 Bypass on Venice Ave --not on the island-- Great coffees, smoothies, baked goods and atmosphere. 8-11 p.m.
Thursday, March 24 Sarasota, FL O'Leary's Pub at Sarasota Bayfront Park (next to Marina Jack's) Luchtime set 11:30 - 2 p.m. "On Deck"
Friday, March 25, North Port, FL Good Friday service at North Port Community U.C.C.- 3450 S. Biscayne Dr. (One mile east of U.S. 41) - 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Will be a set of quiet worship songs.
March 10 - Sarasota - Ed Smith Stadium, Noon. National Anthem for the spring training game Cincinnati Reds vs. Detroit Tigers. -- Official debut of "Acoustic National Anthem". Crew from the Reds in Sarasota were awesome, all of your efforts made this new presentation of the Star Spangled Banner possible. Many of you shared great words of encouragement afterwards. Nice to talk with ABC-7 sportscaster Lowell Galindo -- thanks for placing my rendition of the song that day in your All time Top 5 Anthem performances, Great compliment. --- Special thanks to Detroit pitcher Jason Grilli for planting the idea to play chords on guitar for the anthem in a stadium setting. Let freedom ring.
Saturday, Feb. 19 - Venice, FL : Stir The Soul Coffee House 525 E.Venice Ave. Unit D (941) 484.0701 --Near Patches Restaurant - just west of US 41 Bypass on Venice Ave --not on the island-- Great coffees, smoothies, baked goods and atmosphere. 8-11 p.m. www.stirthesoul.com
Tuesday, Feb. 8 - Venice, FL : Stir The Soul Coffee House 525 E.Venice Ave. Unit D (941) 484.0701 --Near Patches Restaurant - just west of US 41 Bypass on Venice Ave --not on the island-- Great coffees, smoothies, baked goods and atmosphere. 8-11 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 21 - Venice, FL : Stir The Soul Coffee House - Thanks to everyone who came out.. especially liked the nice comments and you all sounded great singing along especially on the Willie Nelson cover song... Nice impromptu bongos from James Albritton, guitar from Jared Goulet and vocals from Laurie Colton-Farrar. The Grrrreat columnist from Venice Gondolier-Sun Fran Valencic was in "winding down" after a busy night.
Tuesday, Jan. 4 - Venice, FL : Stir The Soul Coffee House
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2004
Venice, FL - Nov. 12 - Venice Elementary Pow Wow -- Thanks, great event. The PTO likes the cowboy in me! Did fun songs that the kids like -- Little Doggie Boy, One-Eyed Mouse, Last Minute Charlie, Tell Yourself You Can, and Destiny.
Sarasota, FL - Nov. 9 - Siesta Key Oyster Bar - Thanks Noel and great crowd "on deck" Covered Bob Seger's "Accompany Me" did originals "Time To Ride" and "All I Think About is Girls"
Sarasota, Florida Sarasota Folk Festival (Oct. 9, 2004)
AWESOME EVENT-- Thanks for all the jammers in the jam circle!!
Sarasota, FL - Monday, Aug. 2 - J.R.'s O.P. Cafe Too, Honore Ave. at 17th Street. (From I-75 exit Fruitville Road, West 1 mile, Right on Honore... Stay on Honore to 17th Street) FULL STAGE 7 - 9 p.m. ---
Sarasota, FL - Wednesday, July 14 - O.P. Cafe Too, Honore Ave. at 17th Street. (From I-75 exit Fruitville Road, West 1 mile, Right on Honore... Stay on Honore to 17th Street) FULL STAGE 7 - 9 p.m. --- Mostly original works, and will cover a couple of Johnny Cash classics, plus.... THIS IS ANOTHER Peace and Patriotism night. Free Peace and Patriotism (Jim's original design) stickers to everybody there! Guest vocalist Laurie Colton-Farrar and a salute to the great state of ALABAMA!
Sarasota, FL - Wednesday, July 7 - O.P. Cafe Too, Honore Ave. at 17th Street. FULL STAGE 7 - 9 p.m. -- Peace and Patriotism night, first ever was a big hit. Thanks Betty Farrar for suggesting You're a Grand Old Flag---and to Laurie Colton-Farrar for the sweet vocals ... Also did My Country Tis of Thee and This Land is Your Land. Gave away peace dove/American Flag oval stickers and crowd sang along on some songs. THANKS!!!!
Staten Island, NY - Saturday, June 19 - Street ceremony for Sean Hanley, New York Fireman (died 9/11/01). 11:00 a.m.
Sarasota, FL - Wednesday, June 16 - O.P. Cafe Too, Honore Ave. at 17th Street. FULL STAGE 7 - 9 p.m. COMMENTS-- THANKS to the gang that came out to see and hear! Happy Birthday, Carla, and thanks to the great staff at the Old Packinghouse Cafe! Joni, I'll cover a J.T. song next gig.....I know mostly Jim Chaps songs!!! Hmmmmmm. Thanks for grooving on Highway 23! Thanks again Laurie Colton for your great voice and spirit!
Sarasota, FL - Saturday, June 12 - Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 Packinghouse Rd. FULL STAGE 7 - 9 p.m. (just east of Cattlemen between Palmer and Bahia Vista. From I-75 take Fruitville or Bee Ridge Rd. exits.) Click on link below for cafe info and directions. www.restaurantsinsarasota.com/Sarasota/Restaurants/
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COMMENTS- Wow, Thanks to the PCHS Coaches and your dates. You all are great to have in the crowd and am glad you liked the music and atmosphere. We had us a full house!
North Port, FL - Sunday, June 6 - North Port Community United Church of Christ - Biscayne Blvd. 1 mile east of U.S. 41, D-Day anniversary service, medley of songs to honor veterans, law enforcement and first responders.
Sarasota, FL - Monday, May 17 - Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 Packinghouse Rd. (just east of Cattlemen between Palmer and Bahia Vista) 7 p.m. --- Thanks for the impromptu family fun night, "the kids are alright" Rachel, Sammy, Molly and young Hayden (Larry's birthday, Hey, Moe, L-Larry! Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck, Wwuub, wuuub, wuuuubb, wuub) jamming to One-Eyed Mouse, Highway 23 and Arriba Muchachas.... Arriba will be on "Second" CD.
Sarasota, FL - Monday, May 10 - Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 Packinghouse Rd. (just east of Cattlemen between Palmer and Bahia Vista) 7 p.m.
Nashville, TN - Sun. May 2 - Private audition The Bluebird Cafe.
April, 2004
Sarasota, FL - Monday, April 19 - Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 Packinghouse Rd. (just east of Cattlemen between Palmer and Bahia Vista) 7 p.m. -- Thanks vocalist Laurie Colton for your awesome voice.....
North Port, FL - Sunday, April 18 - North Port Community United Church of Christ - Biscayne Blvd. 1 mile east of U.S. 41 - Johnny Cash medley for sermon on the spiritual side of Johnny Cash. - --Thanks for the great comments from y'all. Thanks, Pastor Evan for such a great message and encouraging words. And Laurie Colton for your spectacular voice.
Saturday, April 17 - North Port Peace Fellowship Barbecue, Sumter Rd east of U.S. 41
Sarasota, FL - Monday, April 12 - Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 Packinghouse Rd. (just east of Cattlemen between Palmer and Bahia Vista) 7 p.m.
North Port, FL - Mon., April 5 - Banks House private NCAA Finals party.
Sarasota, FL - Monday, March 29 - Old Packinghouse Cafe, 987 Packinghouse Rd. (just east of Cattlemen between Palmer and Bahia Vista) 7 p.m.
Nashville, TN - Monday, March 8 - The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, TN (host Barbara Cloyd 6-9 p.m.) --- Comments/summary Great songwriter venue. Nice to present original music in the cafe that Amy built. --- ALSO-- Thanks to Kevin and Kristen from Birmingham, Ala to host and be there for the Nashville debut! Great crowd of smiling faces during "All I Think About Is Girls". Hi Martha.
Sarasota, FL - Monday, March 1 - Old Packinghouse, Sarasota, FL - Great crowd, thanks for your nice reception.
Sat. Jan. 24 Winter Haven/Lakeland FLORIDA CITRUS FESTIVAL.
Jim and band will play a full concert beginning at 4 p.m. at the 80th Annual Florida Citrus Festival. Be ready for great original music, and a couple of surprises. The Citrus Festival website is http://citrusfestival.com THANKS! It was unplugged, nice audience!
2003
December 29, Sarasota, Florida: Sarasota Folk Club Sailing Squadron Concert, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy. just past Mote Marine Lab. Open for Jim Gromko concert 7:30 p.m. GREAT SHOW -- Thank you!
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