Music Compound hosts Beer, Bands and BBQ at Polo Grounds
Local vendors sold tasty treats and cold brews.
By
Jessica Salmond
| 12:47 p.m. October 3, 2015
East County
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Good brews, good bands, good barbecue and good buds.
The Beer, Bands and BBQ event brought hundreds to the Polo Grounds at Lakewood Ranch to enjoy live music and local eatery Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3. The family-friendly event also had an area for children, with face and pumpkin painting and other activities. Â Music Compound is organization based in Sarasota with the mission to inspire children and young adults to pursue their love of music.
Wendy Anderson and Tom Rummell opened up the dance floor while Gumbo Boogie took the stage.
"They're one of our favorite bands," Anderson said.Â
Attendees pulled up a chair to listen to local bands while enjoying their brews.
Dan Bozenka and Stacey Valahakis order some gyros from Eleftheria Skella with Blu Kouzina.
Jeff Charlotte gives his wife, Virginia, a taste of his beer from Blue Point Brewing.
Valerie King chops up some ribs for the Green Apple Catering booth.
Green Apple Catering served up barbecued ribs.
Danae Hill pours a Shocktop.
Wendy Anderson and Tom Rummell dance to one of their favorite bands, Gumbo Boogie.
Shaina Robilotto samples some soft pretzel bites from Kim Livengood with Boardwalk Food Company.
Kristin Pufta pours a brew.
Sara Hien and Danielle Frey taste each other's beers. Their favorite was the pumpkin wheat from Shocktop.
Blu Kouzina offered giant prawns on their booth's menu.
Koko the English bulldog hopes some barbecue drops her way.
