The International Sounds Of First Fridays At Mercato
Posted by briank | Uncategorized | Posted on May 28th, 2010
Naples, FL – During the 60s, The Beatles revolutionized the music entertainment industry with their dynamic harmonies, romantic ballads, and timeless melodies. Recapture the sounds of Britain’s “Fab Four” with the Nowhere Band at Mercato’s First Fridays, June 4 from 6-9pm.
The Nowhere Band will perform Beatles classics on the main stage across from The Pub. The group also performs popular songs from the 60s to today.
Saxophonist, Boris Tsatskin, will be next to Swim ‘n Sport. Known as Boris and Sax, since moving to Florida in 1995 from the Ukraine, he performs for cultural, community and private functions all over the state of Florida. In addition to playing the saxophone, Boris also sings in more than five languages including Russian, Ukrainian and Italian.
Next to Whole Foods Market, Rasta-Roni brings the sounds of the islands to Mercato. Jamaican-born Sanjah Bailey has been performing since the young age of 10 and formed her first band at age 14, entertaining crowds throughout Jamaica. Lead vocalist and songwriter, Sanjah’s music is a blend of “conscious, lover’s rock and dance hall reggae”. Along with covers tunes from the superstars of Reggae including Lady Saw, Tanya Stevens, and Bob Marley, the duo will also play original songs and take requests from the audience. Bailey has been performing throughout Southwest Florida for over 14 years.
Mercato is the ultimate destination for shopping, dining and business. From the latest fashions to furniture for the home and a full service computer shop, Mercato has it in store. Stores include Bobby Chan, Books-A-Million, Byte Shop/Style, Coldwater Creek, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique, Pandora, Signatures, Simply Natural, Spectacles, Sportalm, Swim ‘n Sport, Sur La Table, and Z Gallerie. Restaurants also range the gamut and include AZN Cuizine, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, McCormick & Schmick’s, Piola, Stage 62 Deli, The Pub, Pure Urban Oasis, and Whole Foods Market. Silverspot Cinema presents the latest Hollywood films and independent shorts to its 11-screen theatre with comfortable leather seating and state-of-the-art sound. Blue Martini features over 25 superior martinis and a Tapas menu.
Located on 52-acres at the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt Beach Road, Mercato is a premier lifestyle community offering the finest in condominium living at The Strada at Mercato together with the best in shopping, dining and entertainment, all in one location. Summer operational hours are Monday – Saturday 10 – 7pm; Sunday Noon – 5pm. Free covered parking. 239.403.2204 for more information www.mercatonaples.com.