Read about the First Friday entertainers  you may see throughout the year.  To find out who’s playing next month, check out the details on the First Friday post on the home page.

First Friday Classic Car Show

Featuring DJ Starvin’ Darvin’ playing Golden Oldies & dancing in the streets! Prizes, 50/50 raffle & FREE ice cream for registered participants. Located along Tennessee Avenue between Main Street & Pine Street in front of Main Street Creamery & Diner.

  Bryan Rivers

A native of Central Florida, Bryan believes that the most powerful musical instrument is voice.
harmony styles of the Beatles. His original  songs are both melodic and thoughtful. What 
songs are both melodic and thoughtful. What he has experienced during extensive travels 
throughout the world has provided inspiration for many of his songs.for many of his songs.

Billy Needs A Beard  

A motley collection of friends who, for the past five years, have been playing and writing music together. Their backgrounds are different, and their tastes are eclectic, but their goal is the same: to find a way to blend the music they make with the sensibilities of getting older in the modern world. Combining harmonies with acoustic instrumentation, and presenting a mix of originals and covers.

Phil Schneider Trio

Phil Schneider started playing the guitar at thirteen. Before he had left high school he was performing professionally. He has performed as a solo artist as well in duo’s and trios. For ten years he was the lead singer and bass guitarist for the rock band Rane. 

Howard Buck has been a music buff all of his life but didn’t really get started in the performance of music until he joined the military in 1962. Being stuck on ship for months at a time created a boredom that was soothed by singing a cappella with friends. 

Bill started playing music at a very young age, taking up the ukulele, attempting to serenade girls. Realizing he “ain’t got a barrel of money…he traveled along singing a song” anyway. He later attempted playing the banjo and guitar, but, in his words, “I realized I did not have sufficient eye-hand co-ordination to perfect either instrument.” 

Galaxy of Lights with JP Henderson 863-307-6244

Professional Disc Jockey Service – Since 1983, “Galaxy of Lights” has had the pleasure of entertaining countless thousands.  From New York to Las Vegas and now in Florida, Galaxy of Lights offers a unique combination of lighting and sound with a state of the art sound and lighting system. Over 20 years experience and a nearly infinite music library enables us to create a show to suit your needs. WEDDINGS•PRIVATE PARTIES•NIGHT CLUBS•FASHION SHOWS•CORPORATE EVENTS•FUNDRAISERS 863-307-6244

Chere & Leroy

Chere and Leroy have been performing together for 34 years.They have been fortunate enough to travel all over the United States and made a trip to Mexico. They have had the privilege of opening concerts for Yolanda Adams, T-bone, many other artist, singing at Universal studios, Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, The Florida Motion Picture and Television awards, State Fairs, and Churches all over the United States. There are many many other venues: coffee houses, birthday parties, benefits—wayyyyy too many to name. In her off time from Leroy, Chere is a teacher at Lakeland High School.  Chere’ and Leroy perform duets and comedy that are sure to entertain from the youngest to the oldest!

Benedict Heaps

Larry Pelton – Saxophonist 863-606-0262

Available for private parties 1,2 or 3 piece ensemble. No party too small. Jazz, Blues, Waltz. Great for foxtrot, swing and latin dancing. 863-606-0262

Citrus Lakes Chorus

Members of the Citrus Lakes Chorus raise their voices in song to the community throughout the year. Each month the chorus performs at the Watson Cancer Center, Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Lakeland Cancer Center. They also perform at Downtown Lakeland’s monthly “First Friday” street celebrations. Last August the Chorus performed twice for the Detroit Tiger’s minor league affiliate – The Flying Tigers, singing the national anthem and performing “Barbershop” throughout the stadium between innings. Yes, Citrus Lakes Barbershop Chorus is busy throughout the year, performing for senior groups (Golden Age Clubs), nursing and retirement homes, churches, Polk County Sheriff’s Office volunteers, Tuesday Music Club, and many others.