Arts & Entertainment

Crystal Beach String Band Takes Tarpon

Peaking temperatures and blazing sun rays couldn't keep Tarponites from the monthly Music on the Beach series Thursday.

Every month a different band takes the stage on Sunset Beach in Tarpon Springs. June's artist was the Crystal Beach String Band, a well liked group from Palm Harbor.

The band say they originally got together "to play some music and have fun." But since that was back in 2007, it might be safe to say the vision has evolved into more than just a hobby.

Comprised of five members, the Crystal Beach String Band includes: 

  • Elan Chalford, violin and vocals
  • Dennis Devine, lead guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, flute and vocals
  • Greg Dobbins, banjo and vocals
  • Sharon Naumann, autoharp and vocals
  • James Rhodes, guitars and vocals
The series runs through November on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. 
Scheduled bands for the remainder of the series are as follows:
  • Doyle's Revenge, July 25
  • Little Big Show, Aug. 22
  • Roadhouse Band, Sept. 19
  • Triple Haze with Nathalie Hernandez & Joe Rhodes, Oct. 17
  • Lil' Pearl and the Big Boys, Nov. 14

A shuttle service is offered from Tarpon Springs High School (1411 Gulf Road) starting at 6 p.m., but there is also parking available along the approach to Sunset Beach on Gulf Road.

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