dec.JAMS Move to the beat of one of your favorite performers at one of these great concerts or local venues!
Strumming the right chord Well-known Central Florida guitarist Greg Pando will be missed.
12/4@9:30 p.m.
12/13@1 p.m.
PAPA WHEELEE DUO Oasis Saloon, Sorrento
MANFREDI ROCKS Ruby Street Grille, Tavares
12/8 -12/9@7 p.m.
12/17@7 p.m.
BACH TO BROADWAY The Sharon, The Villages
ORANGE BLOSSOM Opry Showcase, Weirsdale
12/10@7 p.m.
12/18@9:30 p.m.
ORANGE BLOSSOM Opry Showcase, Weirsdale
RACHEL AND RALEIGH Oasis Saloon, Sorrento
12/10@9:30 p.m.
12/19@7 p.m.
HYPERSONA DUO Oasis Saloon, Sorrento
MAIDEN VOYAGE BAND Gators of Umatilla, Umatilla
12/11@5 p.m. MANFREDI ROCKS Lighthouse Point Bar and Grille, The Villages
12/19@9 p.m.
12/11@8 p.m.
12/19@9:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER DOGS Crossroads 44, Eustis
SKID RODEO Oasis Saloon, Sorrento
12/11@9:30 p.m.
12/26@noon
CYCLONES Oasis Saloon, Sorrento
C.O.D. FLORIDA Hurricane Dockside Grill, Tavares
12/12@9:30 p.m.
12/26@5 p.m.
DONNIE LEE Oasis Saloon, Sorrento
MANFREDI ROCKS Lighthouse Point Bar and Grille, The Villages
STORY: JAMES COMBS
SEPTEMBER DOGS Frank’s Place, Leesburg
* Dates and times are tentative due to COVID-19 guidelines. Contact the venues for updates.
He played a mean guitar. And he played it alongside legendary musicians. Some say he could’ve gone big time, but he chose to stay home and perform for his hordes of fans in Central Florida. Musician Greg Pando died on Sept. 27 after a long battle with cancer. But the majestic sound of his guitar won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Greg, a native of New York City, honed his guitar-playing skills as a teenager. By age 16, he began performing at New York City’s most recognized music venues. He moved to Ocala in 1991 and later played in the original Katie Bar The Door Band at Katie Belle’s in The Villages. He would eventually form his own band, Rewind, and become a regular performer in The Villages, as well as The Mojo Grill and Catering
ONGOI NG EVENTS Events are subject to change and cancellation.
Howey Mansion Christmas Decorations 1001 Citrus Ave., Howey-in-the-Hills, Tues-Sat. 10am-2pm
Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest 35317 Huff Rd., Eustis, Wed. mornings
in Ocala. Rewind opened for and performed with notables such as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Bo Diddley. The band also performed at many blues festivals throughout Central Florida. Those who knew him best offered heartfelt words for the talented musician and even better man. “An incredible husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and musician all rolled into one,” says his wife, Debbie. “Always ready to help or play. Well known for his hugs. If you needed help, he’d be there. If you needed music for a benefit, he’d be there. If you needed someone to talk to, he’d be there. Always hugging, always smiling, always ready to help. He was intelligent and he was deep. No problem was too small. He was the best friend a person could have.”
Santa’s Enchanted Forest Lake Catherine Blueberry Farm 5849 Lake Catherine Rd., Groveland
Winterland Adventures Lake Square Mall 10401 US Hwy 441, Leesburg
Presidents Hall of Fame 123 US-27 N, Clermont
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