WSLR+Fogartyville is fogartyville is WSLR's independent community media and arts center and a dedicated listening room presenting roots, folk, blues, jazz, world music and other live concerts.. The listed capacity is 120 seated indoors; 90 patio seats — post-renovation 2026, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Folk, Americana, roots, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the strongest fit is a polished act with clear stage presence and material that matches the venue’s audience and event format. WSLR+Fogartyville is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.
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With room for roughly 200 and an All Ages policy, Stottlemyer's Smokehouse is part of the live-music circuit in Sarasota, Florida. Stottlemyer's Smokehouse are an open-air restaurant, old-Florida tiki bar, and live music venue established by the Stottlemyer family. Stottlemyer's Smokehouse's menu includes delicious barbecue like slow-cooked brisket, tender ribs, pulled pork, award-winning fried chicken, sandwiches, po-boys, signature sides, salads, and much more. The Stottlemyer's Smokehouse calendar is open to Country and Southern Rock. Stottlemyer's Smokehouse accepts booking inquiries by email. Stottlemyer's Smokehouse’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Stottlemyer's Smokehouse’s inside and 200 outside capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. The remaining practical details for Stottlemyer's Smokehouse should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked.
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- 200
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- inside and 200 outside.
- Age policy
- All Ages
- Genres
- Country, Southern Rock
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- Address
- 19 East Road, 34240, United States
- Venue phone
- (941) 312-5969
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