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Fourth of July Beats: EDM, Blues & Indie Rock Hit Sarasota
3 Jul
Summary
- EDM concert with Star Wars theme on Fourth of July.
- Blues musicians with national/international acclaim perform.
- Indie acts from Florida and Georgia featured this week.

This week, Sarasota and its surrounding areas will host a variety of live music events, including a special Fourth of July performance. The Swamp Bass concert series will feature The Resistance, an EDM band known for its "Star Wars" theme, on July 4th at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds in Port Charlotte.
Additionally, blues musicians J.P. Soars and the Red Hots are scheduled to perform in Bradenton on Friday. The venue, Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, is a donation-based establishment. This event marks Soars' return to the area after receiving multiple Blues Music Award nominations in 2022.
The indie music scene will also be active, with the Bradenton venue Oscura hosting He Kindly, Giorgi, Lesa Silvermore, and Cozy in the Black on Friday. Ben Prestage, a "Deep South Swamp Music" performer, will play at Celtic Ray Public House in Punta Gorda on Thursday, July 9th.