Recent Southwest Florida venues
- Dolphin Key Resort Tiki Hut · Cape Coral
- The Lucky Screw · Fort Myers
- Backroads · Fort Myers
Live Music for Your Event
Guitar, vocals, and 1,000+ songs by request. Find the details for your venue or celebration.
Communities & Country Clubs
55+ community socials, clubhouse dinners, seasonal welcome-back nights, and company parties.
Community event musicRestaurants & Waterfront Venues
Live acoustic sets for restaurants, bars, hotels, and resorts. Single dates and recurring nights.
Music for your venueWeddings & Private Parties
Ceremonies, cocktail hours, birthdays, and anniversaries in Naples, Marco Island, and across the region.
Wedding & party musicBooking for a venue or committee? View the press kit with video, photos, and a printable one-sheet →
Featured Jams
Hear Dave playing live at local venues.
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Local Venues & Shoutouts
Live sets around Southwest Florida, with a few words from the crowd.
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Tiki Hut at Dolphin Key
Dave on stage at Cape Coral’s Tiki Hut.
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Ralph’s Place
Sunday Funday with Bad Dogz Productions in Cape Coral.
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Mud Bugs Cajun Kitchen
An evening of live music with Dave on guitar and vocals.
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It’s South Cape
A South Cape shoutout for Dave’s live show.
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Bell Tower Shops
“Dave J. Rocks in the house!!”
Kira Michelle Sonin-Dworkin
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Duffy’s
“Excellent solo show at Duffys Wednesday night!”
Deidra Drew · Read on Facebook
Bio
Dave J has been performing live for over 30 years, originally from the Philadelphia/South Jersey area and now based in Southwest Florida, where he plays waterfront venues, hotels, festivals, and private events from Fort Myers to Marco Island.
He has performed at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and Atlantic City's House of Blues, and has opened for The Eagles, Paul Simon & Sting, Little Feat, Peter Noone's Herman's Hermits, and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes.
His songbook runs 1,000+ songs by request, covering classic rock, classic country, pop, and soul. Have a favorite in mind? Ask Dave about it when you book.
FAQ
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What areas does Dave J serve?
Dave J is a solo acoustic musician based in Southwest Florida who performs throughout Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Sanibel, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, and Punta Gorda.
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Can guests make song requests?
Yes, requests are welcome at every show. Dave J carries a songbook of more than 1,000 songs.
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What kind of music does he play?
Dave J plays solo guitar and vocals, with a songbook of 1,000+ songs covering classic rock, classic country, pop, and soul. Requests are welcome.
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Does he play weddings and private events?
Yes. Dave J performs solo acoustic music at weddings and private events across Southwest Florida, with 30+ years on stage and 1,000+ songs available by request.
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Does he perform at restaurants and bars?
Yes. Dave J plays regularly at waterfront venues, hotels, restaurants, and bars throughout Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Sanibel, Marco Island, and Punta Gorda.
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How do I book Dave J, and how far in advance?
Bookings start with the contact form on davejrocks.com. Send the event date, the location, and a few details, and Dave J will follow up to confirm whether the date is open. The earlier you ask, the better the chance it is.
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What does it cost?
Pricing depends on the date, the location, and how long you would like Dave J to play. Send those details through the contact form on davejrocks.com and he will follow up with a quote.
Check Availability
Send your date, venue or city, and the hours you have in mind. Dave will follow up about availability and pricing.