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.
Newcomers Club 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 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 y'all play for us. Everybody has said how much they like dancing to your music." Eddie Mercer, 2007 President
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Keystone Social Club Dances held at the Shrine Club Building Keystone Heights, Florida On rotation since May, 2008
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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 Christmas Holly Ball, 2007 Halloween Party, 2008 Christmas Holly Ball, 2008 Valentine's Dance, 2009 Halloween Party, 2009 Events held in the Parish Hall Blanding Boulevard Middleburg, Florida
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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
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Mandarin Moose Lodge #42 Losco Road Jacksonville, Florida Dinner/Dances in the Hall and Social Quarters Entertainment On rotation since January, 2007
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Lake Butler Singles Dance Club Dances held at the Lakeside Community Center Lake Butler, Florida On rotation from September, 2007 to December, 2009 "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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American Legion Post #137 San Juan Avenue Jacksonville, Florida On rotation since May, 2008 "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 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 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 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
"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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"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 Jacksonville, Florida
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Dixon Auto Transport Company Employees' Christmas Party, 2006 Hilton Garden Inn Southside Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida
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First Coast Community Bank Employees' Christmas Party, 2006 Walker's Landing Amelia Island, 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
"Y'all 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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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 FANTASTIC job! Y'all have 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.
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
Sondra & Martha Reeves at an afternoon rehearsal aboard the Seaward.
The S.S. Seaward Norwegian Cruise Lines 3 Tours of duty
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
Bobby, alias Chuck Roast, during a performance of the "Fabulous 50's Show.
The S. S. Nordic Empress Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 3 Tours of duty
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