Top 10 concert picks for shows this week in Sarasota and Bradenton

November brings a full lineup of events to Sarasota and Manatee counties along with more snowbirds and visitors making their return to the area, including musicians. The various performers set to visit Sarasota and Bradenton this week include a "Siberian surf rock" group, a Cuban jazz pianist, a Russian-born, New York City-based singer, and a Grammy-nominated "American Idol" finalist.

Of course, there'll be shows featuring some of the many talented musicians who call Florida home, too, including a Billboard chart-topping Blues Music Award nominee, an acclaimed folk singer-songwriter, and a popular reggae rock band. Here are this week's highlights. Event details are subject to change.

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Igor & Red Elvises

Siberian surf rock group Igor & Red Elvises closes out a string of local dates with a show at Bradenton's Birdrock Taco Shack, being held as part of Village of the Arts' Festival of the Skeletons. Igor Yuzov, who sought out forbidden rock and roll music while growing up in the former Soviet Union, founded Red Elvises after moving to the United States, releasing albums such as 1996's "Grooving to the Moscow Beat" and 1997's "Surfing in Siberia." State College of Florida's jazz band will also perform Friday at Birdrock, performing a free opening set at 6:30 p.m. in the front porch area before Igor & Red Elvises play the back patio. 8:30 p.m. Friday; Birdrock Taco Shack, 1213 13th Ave. W., Bradenton; $25; 941-545-9966; facebook.com/birdrocktaco

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Grant Peeples

Tallahassee-based folk singer-songwriter Grant Peeples will return to Fogartyville in Sarasota for a concert this weekend. Peeples is known both for his original songs as well as his renditions of other artists' material, particularly Bob Dylan, including a cover of "Things Have Changed" featuring Grammy-nominated blues singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster. Peeples will be joined at this Fogartyville show by T.C. Carr on harmonica and Rob Pastore on bass. 7:15 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show Friday; Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota; $18, $15 members, $9 students ages 13 and up; 941-894-6469; fogartyville.org

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Danny Gokey

"American Idol" season eight third-place finalist and Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian musician Danny Gokey visits Sarasota Baptist Church for a show this weekend, as he tours around last year's album "Jesus People." After competing on "American Idol," Gokey reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 with his 2010 debut "My Best Days" before shifting from that album's country genre to Christian music, later earning three Contemporary Christian Music Album or Performance/Song Grammy nominations. Jordan Feliz and Tasha Layton will also perform. 6:15 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show Saturday; Sarasota Baptist Church, 7091 Proctor Road, Sarasota; sold out; 941-922-1449; sarasotabaptist.com

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Damon Fowler

Guitarist, singer-songwriter and former Anna Maria Island resident Damon Fowler will return to Big Top Brewing Company for this show held as part of the Sarasota brewery's Blues and Brews Sunday concert series. Fowler most recently released last year's full-length "Alafia Moon," which topped the Billboard blues albums chart and earned a Blues Music Award nomination for Blues Rock Album earlier this year. Along with his solo career, Fowler has also played in the supergroup Southern Hospitality with Grammy-nominated pianist Victor Wainwright and fellow Floridian J.P. Soars and in the groups of founding Allman Brothers Band members Dickey Betts and the late Butch Trucks. 3 p.m. Sunday; Big Top Brewing Company, 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota; 941-371-2939; bigtopbrewing.com

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Very Merry Jerry Day

Fogartyville also holds its 13th annual Very Merry Jerry Day this weekend, celebrating the Grateful Dead and its late frontman Jerry Garcia. St. Pete's The Joint Chiefs, who play original music and classic covers, perform along with Dead Uncle's Ship, an acoustic trio with members of three Grateful Dead tribute acts — Dead Set Florida, Uncle John's Band and Sarasota's own Ship of Fools. The event will also feature food trucks and vendors who embody the spirit of peace, love and music. 3:15 p.m. doors, 4 p.m. show Sunday; Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota; $15, $12 members, $7.50 students ages 13 and up; 941-894-6469; fogartyville.org

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Svetlana & Friends

Jazz Club of Sarasota's Monday Night Jazz Cabaret concert series, featuring musicians in the genre performing Monday evenings in Florida Studio Theatre's John C. Court Cabaret, continues with Svetlana & Friends. The Russia-born jazz vocalist Svetlana is based in New York City, where she leads the swing band The Delancey Five that regularly plays speakeasy The Back Room. She also topped Billboard's traditional jazz album chart with 2019's "Night at the Movies," featuring jazzy renditions of songs that have appeared in films such as "Remember Me" from "Coco." 6:30 p.m. doors, dinner/drinks, 7:30 p.m. show Monday; John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 First St., Sarasota; $34-$39; 941-260-9951; jazzclubsarasota.org

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Matt Woods and the Natural Disasters

After performing at Gainesville's free The BASH music festival this weekend alongside artists such as Mavis Staples and Drive-By Truckers, Matt Woods and his band the Natural Disasters will play a headlining show at Bradenton's Cottonmouth. Also a regular performer at Gainesville's annual punk extravaganza Fest, the Tennessee-based singer-songwriter's sound blends the Americana and roots music of The BASH's lineup with the edge and DIY spirit of punk. Woods' albums include 2019's "Natural Disasters," as well as last year's 10-year anniversary edition of 2011's "The Matt Woods Manifesto." 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, 1114 12th St. W., Bradenton; $5; 941-243-3735; facebook.com/cottonmouthsoul

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Kash'd Out

Update 11/9: Due to Tropical Storm Nicole, this show has rescheduled to Nov. 17.

On their way to play Reggae Fest FL in Boynton Beach on Nov. 12 alongside names such as The Original Wailers and Fortunate Youth, Orlando-based reggae rockers Kash'd Out will headline a concert at Big Top. Though hailing from Florida, Kash'd Out have quickly made a name for themselves nationally in the genre, with this year's single "Dirty Mind" featuring reggae rock favorites Pepper and Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime selecting them as a supporting act for their upcoming tour. The Big Top show will also feature Soul Purpose with Kevin Offitzer from Stick Figure and Cody Moore from The Hip Abduction. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10; Big Top Brewing Company, 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota; $15; 941-371-2939; bigtopbrewing.com

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Curtis Salgado

Update 11/9: Due to Tropical Storm Nicole, this show has been rescheduled to Nov. 14.

Birdrock Taco Shack's live music lineup this week will also include Blues Music Award-winning singer-songwriter and harmonica player Curtis Salgado. Earlier this year, Salgado won his latest Blues Music Award in the Soul Blues Male Artist category as well as earning nominations for Instrumentalist — Vocals and Contemporary Blues Album for "Damage Control," his latest full-length for renowned blues label Alligator Records. Salgado is also known for inspiring The Blues Brothers, with their 1978 album "Briefcase Full of Blues" dedicated to him. Can't make this show? Salgado is also set to play Punta Gorda Woman's Club the following night. 7 p.m. Thursday; Birdrock Taco Shack, 1213 13th Ave. W., Bradenton; $25; 941-545-9966; facebook.com/birdrocktaco

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Chuchito Valdés

Update 11/8: Due to Tropical Storm Nicole, this show has been rescheduled to Jan. 10.

Cuban jazz pianist Chuchito Valdés, who's previously performed at Sarasota venues such as Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Fogartyville, returns to the area for a concert at the latter. Valdés comes from a musical family that also includes his father Chucho Valdés, who's played Sarasota himself at The Ringling, and grandfather Bebo Valdés. Chuchito's made a name for himself as well, scoring back-to-back Latin Grammy nominations for Best Latin Jazz/Jazz Album in 2012 and 2013. 6:15 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show Thursday; Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota; $32, $28 members, $16 students ages 13 and up; 941-894-6469; fogartyville.org

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