

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, March 1
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Sun, March 9
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, March 15
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Motorworks Brewing
Bradenton |
Sun, March 16
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Snook Haven
Venice |
Sat, March 22
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Casey Key FishHouse
Osprey |
Sat, March 29
3:30pm - 7:30pm |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Sat, April 5
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, April 12
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Sun, April 20
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Sat, May 3
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, May 10
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Motorworks Brewing
Bradenton |
Sun, May 18
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Casey Key FishHouse
Osprey |
Sat, May 31
4:30pm - 8:30pm |
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JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe
Sarasota |
Sun, June 1
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
Sat, June 7
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
Sat, June 14
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Previous Events
Venue | Date | ||
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Linger Lodge
Bradenton |
February 15, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Casey Key FishHouse
Osprey |
February 8, 2025
3:00pm - 7:00pm |
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Salty Jim's Island Bar & Grill
Sarasota |
February 1, 2025
7:00pm - 10:00pm |
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BrewBurgers Back Porch
Venice |
January 25, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Motorworks Brewing
Bradenton |
January 19, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
