After Hours ... in Lee County

By Daily News

February 11, 2005

After Hours is a weekly update of nightlife and night spots in Lee County.

VARIETY/TOP 40

Big Al's Sports Grill , 25101 S. U.S. 41, Bonita Springs, 948-7444. 5 p.m. Friday, Symon.

Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, (239) 693-7111. 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 , Outside Bluesfest. Featuring three top blues bands and national blues artist, Pat Ramsey & The Blues Disciples; 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, Lightning Wells from North Carolina.

Buffalo Chips , 26620 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, 947-1000. Friday, live entertainment; 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Monday, American Folk Trio (acoustic bluegrass, classic country, Cajun and mountain music).

Casey's Alley, 2545 Estero Blvd. (behind Topps Supermarket), Fort Myers, (239) 463-0818. Friday, Casey's Houserockers; Monday, Dolt; Tuesday, Dog Bone; Wednesday, karoake.

City Tavern , 2206 Bay St., downtown Fort Myers, (239) 226-1133. 9 p.m.-close Tuesday, Heather Brooks; 9 p.m.-close Wednesday, Joey V; 9 p.m.-close Thursday, Soapy Tuna.

Fitzgerald's Irish Pub and Restaurant , 9070 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 949-2111. 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, American Folk Trio (acoustic bluegrass, classic country, Cajun and mountain music).

Fleamasters Flea Market , 4135 Martin Luther King Blvd. (exit 138), Fort Myers, (239) 334-7001. 12-2 p.m. Sunday, American Folk Trio (acoustic bluegrass, classic country, Cajun and mountain music).

Jimmy B's, 1130 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, (239) 463-7630. 2-6 p.m. Friday, Tony Foley, 7-11 p.m., Cobalt Blues Band; 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Skunk Monkeys, 7-11 p.m., TBA; 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Liquor Box, 7-11 p.m., Jam Night with Skunk Monkeys; 2-6 p.m. Monday, Andy G, 7-11 p.m., Joel; 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, Smokin' Bill, 7-11 p.m., Eric Malibu; 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Paul Ferguson, 7-11 p.m., Andy G.; 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Eric Malibu, 7-11 p.m., Stump Daddy and the Phat Shafts.

Jimmy's Roadhouse, 28155 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs, 390-0026. 8 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, live band; 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesday, Unplugged with Smack Daddy; 6 p.m.- 1 a.m. Wednesday, bike night with DJ Bernie Green; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, karaoke.

Lani Kai Island Resort, 1400 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, (239) 463-3111. 8 p.m.-close nightly, live music.

Liquid Cafe , 2236 First St., Fort Myers (239) 461-0444. 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, live entertainment.

Maria's Bar and Mexican Restaurant , 27080 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, 495-1868. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, karaoke with Mary and Dave, in English, Spanish and German.

Noodles Cafe , 28340 Trail's Edge Blvd., Bonita Springs, 498-0050. 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Bill Jollie.

Sneaky Pete ' s , 3465 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 498-8887. Friday and Saturday, My Friend Scott; 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, The Mix; Monday, Groove Master; Tuesday, Ryan Darling; Wednesday, Skunk Monkey; Thursday, Stereo Jones.

Stevie Tomato ' s Sports Page , U.S. 41 just south of Page Field, (239) 939-7211. 8 p.m. Tuesday, karaoke; 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, R&B Connections.

Strikers Billiards , 3300 Bonita Beach Road and U.S. 41, Bonita Springs, (in the Kmart Plaza), 495-1113. Billiards and dancing nightly, live bands Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday; open 4 p.m. daily, 1 p.m. Friday and Sunday.

Toucan Charlie's Bar & Grill at the Holiday Inn , 2220 W. First St., Fort Myers, (239) 334-3434. 7-11 p.m. Friday, Stereo Band; 7-11 p.m. Saturday, The Core; 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Smokin' Bill.

VIP Club Bonita, 24080 S. U.S. 41, Bonita Springs (located in the landmark ship), 947-3333. Friday and Saturday, Private Stock; Monday, Chuck Peterson (singing Neil Diamond); Tuesday, Tony Blake (singing Tom Jones); Wednesday, Ladies' night with Private Stock.

Zorba's Greek Restaurant , 9106 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 992-5005. 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, belly dancing shows.

REGGAE

The Bridge, 708 Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, (239) 765-0050. Friday and Saturday, David Barber; 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Malibu Duo and 7-11 p.m. The Reggae All-Stars.

PIANO

Captiva Cruises, leaves from McCarthy's Marina, Captiva Island, (239) 472-5300. nightly, live entertainment.

Luna Rossa , Interstate 75 exit 123 and Corkscrew Road, Estero, in Miromar Outlet Mall, (239) 949-6633. 5-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Steve Gibb on piano.

Tokyo Bay Japanese Steak House & Sushi, 24880 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite #2, Bonita Springs, (239) 495-5044. Nightly live piano entertainment. Friday, Lidia Dorashina; Saturday, Maxine & Dom; Sunday, Lidia Doroshina; Monday, Lynn Carol Shoop; Tuesday, Lidia Doroshina; Wednesday, Duck Hunter; Thursday, Lidia Dorashina.

COUNTRY

Ricochet, 3853 S. Cleveland Ave. in the Kmart Plaza, Fort Myers, (239) 277-5700. Opens at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, country music; Sunday, hip hop night; Thursday, classic rock. Saturday, Feb. 5, Shinedown; Saturday, Feb. 12, Gregg Allman; Saturday, Feb. 19, Pat Green.