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Please note: The following list is a sampling of venues at which The Bocats have appeared. It is by no means a complete listing of their live performances.
Amelia Island Plantation Ocean Clubhouse Amelia Island, Florida Club Members Holiday Dinner & Dance, December 2011 "You guys were great and the members truly enjoyed their evening.... Thank you again for everything!!!" Katrina Moughton Social Director, Amelia Island Club
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Sandy Bottoms Beach Bar & Grill Oceanfront on Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Beach, Florida On rotation since April, 2011
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American Legion Post #137 San Juan Avenue Jacksonville, Florida On rotation since May, 2008 New Year's Eve Party, 2009 New Year's Eve Party, 2010 "A lot of other bands 'say' they can play all styles of music, but your band is the only one that really does!" Dan Grant, Entertainment Committee
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The Friday Night Dance Club Dances held at the Lions' Club Building McIntosh Avenue Orange Park, Florida On rotation since April, 2007 "We always have a great turnout when yall play for us. Everybody has said how much they like dancing to your music." Eddie Mercer, 2007 President
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2010 7th Annual Fall Celebration 10-10-10 ~ A Once-in-a-Century Event To benefit the Council on Aging of Nassau County
Walker's Landing, Amelia Island Plantation, Florida "We just had our critique of the event and the reaction to your music was tops. People thought the selections were nice and the volume not so high as to inhibit conversation. Thanks for being flexible to work with our announcements, etc." Allen Lennon, President, Board of Directors, Council on Aging of Nassau County
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Keystone Social Club Dances held at the Shrine Club Building Keystone Heights, Florida On rotation since May, 2008 New Year's Eve Party, 2011
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Newcomers Club Christmas Party, 2011 Walker's Landing Amelia Island Plantation, Florida Christmas Party, 2009 Oceanfront Room at the Inn Amelia Island Plantation, Florida Annual Spring Fling, 2010 Walker's Landing Amelia Island Plantation, Florida "I don't think I've ever heard you guys sound so good. You were just perfect. Good sets with a wonderful mix and just loud enough that people could still talk... We sincerely enjoyed you." Jeanne Wyatt, Party Coordinator
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Bark, Boogie & BBQ Project Chance Fund Raiser, 2009 Sandy Bottoms Fernandina Beach, Florida
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"Double Nickle" Birthday Party for Joe Wyatt at Walker's Landing, Amelia Island Plantation, Florida January, 2009
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The Terpsichorean Dance Club Fernandina Beach, Florida Monthly Dance, April, 2010 St. Patrick's Dance, 2009 Spring Formal, 2005 Spring Hoedown Round-Up, 2004 (Garrison Radai filled in on drums at the Spring Round-Up Dance)
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 Murray's Island Grille Highway A-1-A, Yulee, Florida Thursday Bike Nights On rotation from May, 2006 to September, 2009
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St. Luke's Catholic Church Events held in the Parish Hall Blanding Boulevard Middleburg, Florida Halloween Party, 2009 Valentine's Dance, 2009 Christmas Holly Ball, 2008 Halloween Party, 2008 Christmas Holly Ball, 2007
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 River City Singles' Dance Club Dances held at the Knights of Columbus Building Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville, Florida On rotation since August, 2006
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Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club Club de Bonmont Ormond Beach, Florida St. Patrick's Day Bash, 2008 Valentine's Day Party, 2008 Residents' Christmas Party, 2006 50th Wedding Anniversary, October, 2006 50th Birthday Party, November, 2005 "Thanks so much. You guys do an awesome job for us every time. The Bocats ROCK!" Janet Furlini, Food & Beverage Manager
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Legion of Honor (Shrine Unit) July, 2008 Homecoming Held at The Morocco Temple St. Johns Bluff Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida "You all sounded GREAT! You know, this group [Legion of Honor] NEVER dances but you sure got them out on the floor tonight." Tom Brown, Commander
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Southside Moose Lodge #455 Southside Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida Dinner/Dance, April, 2007 Dinner/Dance, November, 2007 New Year's Eve Party, 2007 New Year's Eve Party, 2008 Christmas Party, 2010 Lodge's 100th Birthday Celebration, 2011
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 Mandarin Moose Lodge #42 Losco Road Jacksonville, Florida Parties and Special Events in the Hall and Social Quarters Entertainment, and on rotation for Dinner/Dances in the Hall from January, 2007 to January, 2012
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Lake Butler Singles Dance Club Dances held at the Lakeside Community Center Lake Butler, Florida On rotation from September, 2007 "Although Lake Butler is "home" for me, I've made several trips to River City [Singles' Club dances] just to hear The Bocats. You are the ONLY group I would drive a one way trip of about 1 hour and 45 minutes to hear. You guys really are the best. Keep the great music going." Mary Sue Rister, Club member
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 North Hampton Golf & Country Club Yulee, Florida St. Patrick's Party, 2008, The Outpost St. Patrick's Party, 2006, The Outpost Residents' Christmas Party, 2005, Amenities Center Cinco de Mayo Party, 2004, Club House
"You guys were a HUGE hit at our Christmas party! I wish we could have booked you for New Year's Eve, but we will definitely be calling you to do other parties for us throughout the year." Tara Stuart, Information Center Manager
"You were a big hit and made the party go off great. Should any of us do another party you will be at the top of our list. Thanks again! Rebecca Hoops, Cinco de Mayo party
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The University Club Riverplace Tower on the Southbank Jacksonville, Florida Valentine's Dinner/Dance, 2007 Dinner/Dance, 2006 New Year's Eve Party, 2006 New Year's Eve Party, 2005
 "We all had a BLAST! You guys did an awesome job! Thank you so much for a wonderful night." Glenna Nail, Member Relations
"I am not easily impressed but tonight your band impressed me very, very much. We really enjoyed listening to you!" John Malinka JM Video Productions
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Lakeshore Moose Lodge #2020 Collins Road Jacksonville, Florida Dinner/Dances and Theme Parties in the Hall On rotation since June, 2006 "For us to have a band of your caliber is just great! Your music is always so danceable." Bill Jenness, Lodge member
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Catholic Charities Gala Ball hosted by St. Joseph's Catholic Church October, 2005 Grand Ballroom, Adam's Mark Hotel Jacksonville, Florida
"We really enjoyed the entertainment. Great band. Great dance music." Harry Kimball, Gala Ball Committee

"You have a talented band; such a great range in music." Mary Baer, WJXT News Anchor
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Seabreeze Sports Bar Best Western Hotel Sadler Road Fernandina Beach, Florida Wednesday Night House Band 2004 - 2006
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Sawgrass Women's Golf Association Sawgrass Country Club Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Christmas Party, 2006 Christmas Party, 2005 Christmas Party, 2004
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  Fun In The Son Youth Ministry Summer Retreat Street Dance, July, 2006 Convention Center Jekyll Island, Georgia
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Wedding & Reception Green Cove Springs, Florida "We want to take this time to tell you once again how well your band played. Everything was just right! Thank you so much for being a very important part of our special day." Art & Sarah Ferri
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Flight 747 Lounge Airport Motor Inn Jacksonville, Florida On rotation 2005 - 2006
"It's such a pleasure anytime you're here. I never come in the lounge unless I'm scheduled to work, but when you guys are playing I always stop in to listen just for a set and wind up staying all night." Sheila Dayal, General Manager Airport Motor Inn
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Hammock Dunes Golf & Country Club Palm Coast, Florida Employee's Christmas Party, 2006 Residents' Appreciation Reception, 2005 St. Patrick's Day Party, 2003
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 Annual Realty Shindig 2005 and 2006 Fernandina Beach, Florida
"You guys sound just wonderful and you did a great job. Everyone had so much fun. I would recommend your band to anyone if I had the chance." Leslie Nurse, Amelia Island Realty Group
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 Fleming Island Community 2006 Summer Concert Series Waterfront Pavilion Fleming Island, Florida

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Malabar Lounge Beach & Southside Boulevards Jacksonville, Florida On rotation 2004 - 2006
"You guys & lovely lady were so much fun at Malabar yesterday. The music was great, too. It's hard to find a band that you can have a good time with AND play some good tunes. Keep up the good work. Another satisfied fan for sure!" Joann Mosqueda
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  Dixon Auto Transport Company Employees' Christmas Party 2006 Hilton Garden Inn Southside Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida
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 B.A. Pig Barbeque & Seafood Restaurant A-1-A at the Amelia River Fernandina Beach, Florida On rotation for 2005 season
"Yall are a very professional group. Whenever you guys play I know that most of my customers will be dancing and all of my customers will be enjoying the music." Joe Helms Owner & General Manager
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Just a note... Prior to 2005 the band was sometimes still performing under the name Little Maggie Band. People from these venues will most likely remember the band by that name.
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Scalawag's Showbar at Treasure Bay Casino (Pre-Katrina) Beach Boulevard Biloxi, Mississippi On rotation 2004 - 2005
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Jacksonville Stagehands Guild 100th Anniversary Party July, 2004 Grand Ballroom The Crown Plaza Hotel Jacksonville, Florida
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Midtown Woodrow Drive Fernandina Beach, Florida On rotation 2001 - 2004
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 Morocco Temple New Year's Eve Dance 2002 and 2003 Shrine Auditorium St. Johns Bluff Road Jacksonville, Florida
"You did a Fan - TASTIC job! Yall been doing this for a while, haven't you?" Manning Fletcher, Entertainment Committee
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The Roost West Beaver Street Jacksonville, Florida On rotation 2002 - 2003
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Some of the band's most memorable engagements were serving aboard commercial cruise ships.
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Sondra & Bobby with Johnne Sambataro after a show. Johnne was a founding member of the group Firefall & has performed with Dion DeMucci, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, Steven Stills & Andy Gibb - just to name a few. He is currently touring with Dave Mason. |
The S.S. Ocean Spirit Ocean Quest Cruise Lines 3 Tours of duty
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Sondra & Martha Reeves at an afternoon rehearsal aboard the Seaward. |
The S.S. Seaward Norwegian Cruise Lines 3 Tours of duty
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The band was featured in Royal Caribbean's "Fabulous 50's Show". They performed under the alias of Chuck Roast & The Mashed Potatoes. This picture was taken from the control room during the taping of a live show. |
The S. S. Azure Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 3 Tours of duty
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Bobby, alias Chuck Roast, during a performance of the "Fabulous 50's Show.
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The S. S. Nordic Empress Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 3 Tours of duty
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This was taken at a beach party on Highbourne Cay. The boys' names are Herman, Vernon & Sherman. They knew every song the band played. |
The S. S. Newport Clipper Clipper Cruise Lines One private charter cruise to Highbourne Cay Exuma, Bahamas
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