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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Deck at Sandy Bottoms

 


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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Terps Round-Up with Big G

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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Early crowd on Bike Night
Murray%27s - Front Row Left
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 dance floor
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 Couples
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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Bob & Tara at Christmas Party
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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Fireworks at eye level




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

Happy U Club dancers
"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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Mary Baer & The Cats

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

St


"You have a talented band; such a 
great range in music."
                        Mary Baer,
                                   WJXT News Anchor




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Vena & SammyWed Night Gang

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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Jekyll Is Fun GirlsJekyll Is Line Dance
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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Boss Lady Sheila747 Happy Pink Girls

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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Great weather, great party!
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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Sponge Bob & the kids
Fleming Island Community
2006 Summer Concert Series
Waterfront Pavilion
Fleming Island, Florida


Fleming folks

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Malabar Peace DudeHappy Birthday, Joann!


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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"The Guy"Dixon Elves
Dixon Auto Transport
Company
Employees' Christmas Party 2006
Hilton Garden Inn
Southside Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida




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Joe at the end of another good day
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...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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That%27s us at Scalawag

Ya-Harrrr! Ye scurvy dogs!


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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New Year%27s Eve with the Shriners

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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Saturday night at the Roost

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.


Johnne and the Cats

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

Sondra & Martha Reeves at an afternoon rehearsal aboard the Seaward.







The S.S. Seaward
Norwegian Cruise Lines
3 Tours of duty




50s Show in theater of Nordic Empress

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





Chuck Roast on Nordic Empress

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




Highbourne Cays Beach Boys

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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