Tag: Boca Bande

Rest easy, Mike Weddle: 1954-2021 … A local legend as a friend, as a musician

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Back in the day when Gasparilla Island was more about community and less about being an exclusive second-home or vacation destination, there was a guy named Mike Weddle and...

Help sought for ‘Man of the Boca Bande’

December 14, 2018
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Mike Wheddle plays rhythm guitar and is the lead vocalist for the Boca Bande, a group that’s been performing at restaurants and New Year’s Eve bashes on the island for more than 20 years. But...

Boca Bande playing on New Year’s Eve

December 30, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Get your tickets now for the first Boca Bande New Year’s Eve Grande Gala. The party will take place at the Community House on New Year’s Eve. Boca Bande, a five-member group that’s been entertaining...

Profile: Mike Weddle

December 30, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Mike Weddle has been alluring people onto the dance floor performing live roll and roll music in Boca Grande for nearly 20 years. Mike has been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist...