

The Schmitz Brothers are a dynamic family band whose harmonies and skilled musicianship you won't soon forget. The bands line up includes father Dave Schmitz on guitar and vocals, twin sons Tim and Dave on guitar, bass, and vocals, Phil Anderson on drums, and blues man Al Garcia on harmonica.
The twins began studying music in 1st grade, playing violin and later cello and viola. They played classical music in elementary school then switched over to electric bass and guitar and started playing rock music and singing with their dad. In highschool they joined jazz band and spent a few years learning and playing jazz standards as well as funk and fusion.
For twenty years now The Schmitz Brothers Band has been entertaining audiences with classic rock and blues based music along with reggae, jazz, bluegrass, originals, and old time country thrown in depending on the venue.
From outdoor festivals and special events, to clubs, restaurants and weddings, The Schmitz Brothers band continues to please a wide range of audiences.
The twins began studying music in 1st grade, playing violin and later cello and viola. They played classical music in elementary school then switched over to electric bass and guitar and started playing rock music and singing with their dad. In highschool they joined jazz band and spent a few years learning and playing jazz standards as well as funk and fusion.
For twenty years now The Schmitz Brothers Band has been entertaining audiences with classic rock and blues based music along with reggae, jazz, bluegrass, originals, and old time country thrown in depending on the venue.
From outdoor festivals and special events, to clubs, restaurants and weddings, The Schmitz Brothers band continues to please a wide range of audiences.

Upcoming Events
Venue | Date | ||
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Sat, September 6
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, September 20
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Sun, September 28
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Sat, October 4
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
Siesta Key |
Sat, October 11
1:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, October 18
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Sun, October 26
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, November 15
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Sat, November 22
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Sun, November 30
1:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Sat, December 6
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
Siesta Key |
Sat, December 13
1:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, December 20
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, January 10
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, February 14
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, March 14
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, April 11
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, May 9
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, June 13
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Previous Events
Venue | Date | ||
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
August 29, 2025
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
August 24, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
August 9, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
August 2, 2025
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
Siesta Key |
July 26, 2025
1:00pm - 5:00pm |
