The Barker Project + SCD @ Manatee Performing Arts Center
10/2/26
502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! TBP + SCD!!!
To kick off its 21st season of Raíces y Vuelos, Sarasota Contemporary Dance partners with acclaimed bassist Johnnie Barker and The Barker Project for a high-energy collaboration that fuses live music and contemporary dance into an electrifying shared experience. Known for their signature “musical gumbo” of jazz, funk, blues, rock, and gospel, The Barker Project brings a fluid, improvisational sound world that meets SCD’s dynamic movement language in real time. The result is an unpredictable, exhilarating performance where music and dance spark, respond, and transform one another on stage—launching the season with bold creativity, deep roots, and fearless flight.
FOR MORE INFO, CLICK THE LINKS BELOW!
Sarasota Contemporary Dance - https://sarasotacontemporarydance.org/
Doors Open
7pm
7:30pm
The Show Start Time
The Barker Project + SCD @ Manatee Performing Arts Center
10/3/26
502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! TBP + SCD!!!
To kick off its 21st season of Raíces y Vuelos, Sarasota Contemporary Dance partners with acclaimed bassist Johnnie Barker and The Barker Project for a high-energy collaboration that fuses live music and contemporary dance into an electrifying shared experience. Known for their signature “musical gumbo” of jazz, funk, blues, rock, and gospel, The Barker Project brings a fluid, improvisational sound world that meets SCD’s dynamic movement language in real time. The result is an unpredictable, exhilarating performance where music and dance spark, respond, and transform one another on stage—launching the season with bold creativity, deep roots, and fearless flight.
FOR MORE INFO, CLICK THE LINKS BELOW!
Sarasota Contemporary Dance - https://sarasotacontemporarydance.org/
Doors Open
1:30pm
2pm
The Show Start Time
The Barker Project + SCD @ Manatee Performing Arts Center
10/3/26
502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! TBP + SCD!!!
To kick off its 21st season of Raíces y Vuelos, Sarasota Contemporary Dance partners with acclaimed bassist Johnnie Barker and The Barker Project for a high-energy collaboration that fuses live music and contemporary dance into an electrifying shared experience. Known for their signature “musical gumbo” of jazz, funk, blues, rock, and gospel, The Barker Project brings a fluid, improvisational sound world that meets SCD’s dynamic movement language in real time. The result is an unpredictable, exhilarating performance where music and dance spark, respond, and transform one another on stage—launching the season with bold creativity, deep roots, and fearless flight.
FOR MORE INFO, CLICK THE LINKS BELOW!
Sarasota Contemporary Dance - https://sarasotacontemporarydance.org/
Doors Open
7pm
7:30pm
The Show Start Time
The Barker Project @ Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center
11/22/26
525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL 34236
Catch The Barker Project Live at Fogartyville!!!
Get ready for an evening of soul-stirring rhythms and high-energy performance as The Barker Project takes the stage at Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center. Known for their seamless blend of jazz-fusion/funk/eclectic soul, the band brings a unique, collaborative sound that is built for the live stage.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time listener, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. Come early, grab a seat, and settle in for a night of incredible local live music in Sarasota’s favorite intimate listening room.
Pro Tip: Fogartyville shows often sell out! Be sure to grab your tickets in advance to guarantee your spot for The Barker Project's first big hit of the spring.
FOR MORE INFO, CLICK THE LINKS BELOW!
Fogartyville - https://wslr.org/fogartyville
Doors Open
6pm
7:30pm
The Show Start Time
The Barker Project Christmas Special @ The Sarasota Art Museum
12/17/26
1001 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
Bring in the Christmas cheer this year with us!!!
"Celebrate the holiday season with us for our Annual Christmas Show at the Sarasota Art Museum! We are bringing our signature 'musical gumbo' of fusion modern jazz, funk, R&B, and Gospel to the museum’s acclaimed Jazz Thursday series. Join us on Thursday night, the 18th, as we reframe your favorite holiday classics with deep grooves, soulful arrangements, and plenty of festive energy. Gather your friends, enjoy the beautiful museum atmosphere, and let’s celebrate the season together through the power of live music!"
FOR MORE INFO, CLICK THE LINKS BELOW!
Sarasota Art Museum - https://www.sarasotaartmuseum.org/jazz-thursdays/?hilite=thursday
Sarasota Jazz Club - https://www.jazzclubsarasota.org/