The Billy Rice Band

The Billy Rice Band

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The Billy Rice Band Born in Ohio, Billy moved to Florida at age 7. He bought his first guitar from Sear's & Roebuck by mowing lawns and saving money.

For some reason, he just had this burning desire to play. Forming a band with some guys from school, he played his first professional performance at 14 years old. From there, it didn't lake long for Billy to get a reputation as a great act. Soon, Billy started getting bookings opening up for some national acts. He toured extensively throughout Florida and graced the stage with acts such as: Tommy

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You never know what each Thursday will bring? Guest singer? Songs you’ve never heard before? Friends you haven’t seen in a while? Whatever the case, what we know for sure is you’ll see pure 100% Live music played by some of the best musicians around. The acoustic show starts at 7pm with Billy and his guitar sharing stories and originals, followed by the full band shortly after. We look forward to seeing you Thursday at 88Live!

02/17/2026

Have you been to 88Live lately on a Thursday to catch Billy opening the show acoustically? Close up and personal, sharing stories of original music and sing alongs is how the night of amazing music starts! Come see Billy and the band starting at 7pm! It’s always a fun time!

02/03/2026

Come on out this Thursday to 88Live to help Victor celebrate another year around the sun at his favorite place to play! 🎂🥳 The fun starts at 7pm!

01/30/2026

Billy doing what Billy does best, opening the show telling a story just him and his guitar last night! Always a great Thursday night at 88Live!

01/28/2026

Baby, it’s cold outside! But not inside Bradenton‘s best live music venue! Always a great Thursday night getting to hear Billy‘s original songs plus only the best songs to have fun and dance to! And of course you get to hang out with our extended band members, the awesome servers and staff at 88 Live! 

01/24/2026

🌴 Sunday Funday is ON! 🌴
While just north of us is under a state of emergency, we’re soaking up perfect beach weather 😎☀️

Join us Sunday afternoon at the Coquina Beach Seafood & Music Festival for 75° temps, amazing views, incredible seafood, and nonstop live music! 🎶🦞

The cold rolls in Monday and Tuesday… so don’t miss your chance to enjoy paradise while it lasts!

👉 We hit the stage at 4:30 PM — come early, stay late, and make a day of it!



https://www.paragonfestivals.com/festival/coquina-beach-party-seafood-music-festival/

01/20/2026

Greet week ahead for shows for our friends in Sarasota, Bradenton and Coquina beach! Both Wednesday and Thursday are 7pm start times and we headline the festival on Sunday 4:30-6pm!

01/08/2026

Does this guitar make my voice sound big!?!? Why yes, big guitar and big voice from the one and only, Mr Billy Rice! Come hear the best original songs around and the most fun covers of all your favorites tonight at 7pm at 88Live! Bradenton’s BEST live music venue!

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Exciting news! Starting Jan 7th Billy and the band will be at Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse every other Wednesday at 7pm! We often get asked from our friends down in Sarasota when we will be down that way, so here you go! If you’ve never been it’s a great tiki bar with plenty of room for dinner or drinks with a great stage and dance floor. Hope to see you there!

01/03/2026

Happy new year everyone! It’s that time of year where if you don’t call and get your reservations in now, you may not get a table at 88Live to see us on Thursdays! So give them a call at 941-900-1133 and we will see you this Thursday at 7pm!

05/14/2025

Tomorrow night will be the last night to catch Billy and the Band for a full night’s performance as next week they will share the stage for the re-grand opening! So come on out and enjoy another great Thursday!  7 to 10 PM! 

04/16/2025

Hopping down the Bunny trail to 88Live Thursday night 7pm! It’s Easter this weekend and that means Billy and the boys will be winding down their season soon so make sure to come on out and just like Billy Bunny, the crowd will be thumping and jumping!

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19 East Rd
Sarasota, FL
34240