tag:sharksisters.com,2005:/blogs/keep-calm-the-shark-sisters-are-here?p=4Latest News Bites from The Shark Sisters band2024-02-18T15:08:16-05:00The Shark Sistersfalsetag:sharksisters.com,2005:Post/73533642024-02-18T15:08:16-05:002024-02-28T09:02:37-05:00Introducing SHARK THERAPY, our latest spinoff band<p>The Shark Sisters are excited to introduce our latest spinoff band, SHARK THERAPY, a fun quartet that includes the harmonies of Brenna Larson (guitar), Coleen Marren (mandolin and harmonica) and talented chums, Khleber Van Zandt (bass) and Dennis Johnson (lead guitar and dobro).</p><p><br>SHARK THERAPY plays an acoustic mix of Americana, country, and blues favorites plus upbeat originals with “jawsome” harmonies. <br><br>Why the name SHARK THERAPY? Well, because we all sometimes feel like we’re swimming in a world filled with sharks and other scary stuff, and we all need a little therapy now and then. And what better therapy than listening to some of your favorite songs played by folks who are having a great time together. Sing along, laugh,with us, and enjoy another beautiful, entertaining evening in coastal Florida.</p><p>SHARK THERAPY will debut Wednesday, Feb. 28th from 5-7pm, in The Courtyard at Old Florida Gallery, 463 W. Dearborn St., Englewood, FL. This free event is part of the WEDNESDAYS@5 outdoor concert series featuring the best local musicians in Englewood. Bring your beach chairs and snacks and enjoy live music every Wednesday at 5-7PM at 463 W. Dearborn Street, at Old Florida Gallery in the Courtyard. Old Florida Gallery has bottled water, sodas and ice pops available. All events are weather permitting as this is an outdoor venue.</p>The Shark Sisterstag:sharksisters.com,2005:Post/61996062020-02-01T10:14:42-05:002023-12-10T12:11:23-05:00P.J. Allman Joins The Shark Sisters <p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: 1em;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/341166/f0717d13c77bbb9cdc07a227b0f5df8dcaf13686/original/paulia-photo.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="font-size: 1em;">Meet P.J. Allman, newest member of The Shark Sisters, </span>a "jawsome" acoustic trio that continues to make waves on Florida's Gulf Coast.<span style="font-size: 1em;"> In February 2020, </span>P.J. will join Brenna Larson and Coleen Marren in the fun, sisterhood of multi-talented gal pals performing a mix of originals and classic folk, Americana, country and blues favorites. P.J. joins the trio as Beth Travers departs to focus on her solo career with the release of her new album. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="font-size: 1em;">P.J. brings a wealth of experience and musical talent to The Shark Sisters. A Nashville recording artist, accomplished vocalist, bass, drums and guitar player, P.J. has earned numerous awards and nominations from the Country Music Industry including the Country Single Award for “New Vocal Group” of 1983, and has opened for Ricky Skaggs, Tanya Tucker, Jim Glaser, Con Hunley, The Whites and others. </span>P.J. is best known as the former leader of Chantilly, an all-female band that busted the Billboard charts seven times in two years before they disbanded in 1984. <span style="display: none;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">"Having grown up singing gospel music with my sisters, and later launching a successful all-female band" says P.J, "Joining the shark sisterhood will be a whole ocean of fun to me. I'm really excited about being a part of the trio!" </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Critics call P.J. a lady with style, flash, charm and a talent that leaves audiences aware that whatever trail she makes up her mind to blaze...she will. So swimming with sharks should be a breeze for her! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Check out P.J. with The Shark Sisters at one of our next events.</span></p>
<p> </p>The Shark Sisterstag:sharksisters.com,2005:Post/58226552019-07-12T16:14:58-04:002023-12-10T11:41:57-05:00Enjoy the Summer, Shark Sister Style!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/341166/0a882bf3acb5ae5b05478ebf035ca79d8c170f8c/original/watermelon-shark-pic.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>Life is good, especially when you're a shark. Summer is going swimmingly for The SHARK SIsters, and we hope it is for you, too! </p>
<p>Beth & Brenna continue performing as a duo in SW Florida while Coleen jams with her pals in New England. </p>
<p>Hope you will join us for one or more of these fun evenings! Upcoming Summer Dates:</p>
<p>Saturday, July 27 7-10 PM Vino Loco Gourmet, Englewood <br>Friday, Aug. 2 6:45- 9:45PM Mango Bistro, Englewood <br>Saturday, Aug. 10 6-9 PM The Lighthouse Grill @ Stump Pass <br>Saturday, Aug. 31 6-9 PM The Lighthouse Grill @ Stump Pass <br>Friday, Sept. 6 6:45PM - 9:45PM Mango Bistro, Englewood </p>
<p>We're also busy lining up lots of fun shark adventures for the Fall and will let you know all the sharky details once they are fully baked. Visit our <a contents="website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sharksisters.com" target="_blank">website</a> for more info. </p>
<p>Have a great summer. Hope to see you soon! </p>
<p>The SHARK Sisters / Brenna, Beth & Coleen</p>The Shark Sisterstag:sharksisters.com,2005:Post/57937902019-06-16T19:26:56-04:002023-12-10T11:54:10-05:00Summer Shark Bites<p>Keep Calm! Summer is here and The Shark Sisters are too! We are excited to share that we now have a regular schedule at one of our favorite spots, Mango Bistro in Englewood. Look for us there on the First Friday of every month. We'll also be playing at the wonderful Vino Loco wine bar and we've added some dates at The Lighthouse Grille at Stump Pass, a beautiful place to watch the sunset, the water view and, of course, THE SHARK SISTERS! </p>
<p>Our dear Coleen Shark swims north for the summer so our duo (Beth & Brenna) will entertain you for the summer until Coleen returns. As always, though, we will be welcoming guest artists and rising "Sharkettes" whenever we can. We love featuring new, young entertainers who deserve a break!</p>
<p>Check out our <a contents="CALENDAR" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a> for our upcoming dates. Hope to see you soon! </p>
<p>Your chums,</p>
<p>The SHARK Sisters - Brenna, Beth & Coleen</p>The Shark Sisterstag:sharksisters.com,2005:Post/56044322019-03-11T05:48:20-04:002023-12-10T14:26:49-05:00A Shark by Any Other Name?<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/341166/28d3c460e85b6edc513803af3a616fcf96f894bd/original/the-shark-sisters-logo-black-background-01.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" />Why do we call ourselves "The Shark Sisters," you might ask? Well, our trio decided that the shark is our <a contents="spirit animal." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_animal" target="_blank">spirit animal.</a> Sharks might be a little scary, but we believe life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. With our music, we hope to inspire ourselves and others to live boldly, to continue growing, to keep taking risks, while always keeping a sense of humor.</p>
<p>We also think it's fun to celebrate that we all now live near Venice, Florida, which is known as "The Shark Tooth Capital of the World." If you'd like to know about Venice and it's shark teeth claim to fame, <a contents="CLICK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.venicemagazineonline.com/articles/2018/3/6/shark-tooth-capital" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>for a great article about how it came to be known as the shark tooth capital. </p>
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<p>Have a swimmingly good week, and hope to see you soon!</p>The Shark Sisterstag:sharksisters.com,2005:Post/56042532019-01-20T10:59:46-05:002024-02-28T09:02:37-05:00We Can't KEEP CALM, it's Shark Sisters Week! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/341166/8632d5b934d0a9653bef73672f6acadb415532b1/original/shark-week-1.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><span class="font_large">Okay, technically it's not Discovery Channel's Shark Week, but it is a special week for us as we are officially launching our new <a contents="website" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home">website</a>, and putting some teeth into the launch of The Shark Sisters, our fun, acoustic trio of dynamic women based in Sarasota, Florida. We're chomping at the bit to share our music with you.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Shark Sisters combines the talents and funny bones of Brenna Larson, Beth Travers, and Coleen Marren. Together, we are already starting to make waves and capture hearts with our eclectic mix of original and classic folk, Americana, country and blues. We've got a boatload of poignant and humorous songs to entertain you with, and our guitar, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, and bass picking are sure to grab your heart (but not your leg). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Check out our <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Calendar" data-link-type="page" href="/calendar">calendar</a> for upcoming performances. To keep updated, <a contents="click here" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home">click here</a> to join our mailing list, or LIKE us on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/Shark-Sisters-290829591631239" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Have a great week, and don't forget to be "jawsome." Hope to see you soon!</span></p>The Shark Sisters