Sweet Fleet
Sweet Fleet is America’s premier tribute to Fleetwood Mac, delivering a powerful, witchy, and visually stunning show that captures the magic of the legendary band. With spot-on vocals, authentic costumes, and signature Stevie Nicks flair, this tribute enchants audiences of all ages. From “Rhiannon” to “Go Your Own Way,” every performance is a nostalgic journey. Having toured the East Coast and played to crowds of 1,000+ fans, Sweet Fleet is more than a tribute—it’s a full-scale experience that brings the spirit and sound of Fleetwood Mac to life. Click here for the Sweet Fleet website.
Hell On Heels
Hell on Heels is a high-energy, female-led country tribute show packed with glitter, grit & attitude. Featuring hits by Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson, Dolly Parton & more — plus some male country favorites like Toby Keith, Big & Rich, and Brooks & Dunn — this foot-stomping, toe-tapping show delivers non-stop excitement and powerhouse vocals. Click here for Hell On Heels website.
J Santi & The Vital Groove
J Santi is a Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist hailing from New York, currently living in Sarasota, FL with a sound characterized by a blend of Blues, Rock, Soul, Funk, and Country. You get J Santi (guitar/vocals) alongside Chris Sussman (bass) and Marcus James (drums), this dynamic trio blends the soulful fire of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the desert-rock swagger of Queens of the Stone Age, and the songwriter spirit of Tom Petty. Expect fiery blues solos, heavy grooves, hypnotic riffs, and an electrifying performance that brings a modern edge to blues rock. Their raw energy and powerful sound are guaranteed to set the tone for an unforgettable night. Pull up, bring your crew, and let’s pack the space with love and loud music. Visit the J Santi website.
Let’s talk why Florida music matters.
From Miami bass to Orlando breaks, Florida music matters. (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Trans Siberian Orchestra, and Tom Petty are all from Florida, for example.)
And as we touched on in the hero section of this page, music connects people through shared feelings and empathy. Songs trigger vivid memories and nostalgia, tying sounds to personal life moments. (My Hometown Fest does this too). So when musical patterns play out, we get an extra hit of satisfaction and deeper emotion.
The founders of My Hometown Fest know this matters.
And they know many Sarasotan bands personally, and these relationships make sure there’s a lot of love shown by the performers, organizers, and all involved in order to bring My Hometown Fest to life for you, and for all the good causes we support.
Straight up, Florida has a large variety of music, and Sarasota’s no different, so com on out an experience it.
The musical variety exists because we’re a collection of people from all over, and so that comes out in our music.