Nothing Less Productions Newsletter

October — Festival Preview: Four Days of Music, Spirits & Energy

Every october, Clearwater becomes a global destination for a world-class jazz celebration that has grown into one of Florida’s most anticipated music traditions. The clearwater Jazz Holiday is a leading proponent of jazz entertainment and education in Florida.

This year’s lineup offers something for everyone, blending smooth, progressive, and big band jazz with funk, soul, blues, and American roots rock. Each night brings a different energy from icons to innovators including Tower of Power, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Cory Wong, and St. Paul & The Broken Bones, keeping the park alive from the first note to the last encore.

I’ll be watching the shows from the VIP Lounge Bar, serving guests beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails made with premium spirits from our event sponsors, which include Bacardi Rum, Patrón Tequila, Stateside Vodka, and Angel’s Envy Bourbon. It will be a great way to take in the music, the crowd, and the energy of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday.

Festival Schedule Snapshot

• Thu Oct 16 — Tower of Power (8:30–10 pm) • RNR ft. Rick Braun & Richard Elliot (6:30–8 pm)
• Fri Oct 17 — Cory Wong (9:30–11 pm) • The War and Treaty (7:30–9 pm)
• Sat Oct 18 — Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (9:30–11 pm) • Lady Blackbird (7:30–9 pm)
• Sun Oct 19 — Trampled By Turtles (8:30–10 pm) • St. Paul & The Broken Bones (6:30–8 pm)

The 46th Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday returns to Coachman Park from October 16–19, welcoming fans back for another unforgettable weekend of world-class music. New for 2025, two side stages will host 14 additional performances across the four-day celebration, turning the late afternoon and early evening into a lively pre-party before the main acts hit the stage.

September — Returning to the Bar and Giving Back Through Jazz

I’m thrilled to announce my return to professional bartending! After updating my bartending credentials, an incredible opportunity presented itself that I simply couldn’t pass up. This weekend, I’ll be tending bar in the VIP Hospitality Lounge at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, which will be held in beautiful Coachman Park. It’s a perfect chance to refresh my skills, reconnect with the hospitality scene, and contribute to a meaningful cause. I’ll be paid hourly for my work, and all proceeds and tips will goto the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation.

The Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation plays an essential role in nurturing the next generation of musicians throughout the year. Through education outreach programs, youth performance initiatives, and scholarships, the Foundation brings jazz into classrooms, supports music educators, and helps young artists find their voices. Its ongoing efforts have a lasting cultural and economic impact across the Tampa Bay region, guided by a dedicated board of directors, community partners, and passionate volunteers.

Now in its 46th year, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday has evolved from small concerts on the back of a flatbed truck into a multi-day, internationally recognized festival that draws thousands of visitors to Pinellas County. The event has become a signature Florida experience, bringing jazz, rock, funk, and world music to the Gulf of Mexico.