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Marc Davis leaves Storm Watch

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Marc Davis has resigned from Storm Watch in order to pursue more solo opportunities. The split is amicable, and there are certainly no hard feelings involved. We hope you join with us in wishing nothing but the best for Marc as he follows his muse. And our thanks go out to Marc for his work in the band, which will continue to be available on the John Bartus & Storm Watch: Live at the 2009 Marathon Seafood Festival CD. If you don't have it, Marc absolutely shines on this album of originals and covers.

The Guestbook is Back!

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Since the nice folks at HostBaby put in a security feature to keep those pesky Russian Viagra dealers from spamming the site, the Guestbook has returned! Please sign in and post away!!!

Another Free Download!

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Tom Petty fans might want to grab this one for their collection -- "Running Down A Dream" from a John Bartus & Storm Watch gig, Memorial Day weekend, 2008.

Blog (Keys Disease) Added!

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

One of the things I do in all my spare time is write a weekly column called Keys Disease for the Weekly Newspapers. Since I write one weekly, and many website visitors don't get the Weekly, I'll start posting the column as my Blog. Feel free to comment away!

NEW! More Free Downloads

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

There are more free MP3 downloads at the Music page -- hope you enjoy them!

CD Release Party Photos Posted!

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Photos from the John Bartus & Storm Watch CD Release Party have now been posted on the Photos page of the website! Click and enjoy!!!

NEW STORM WATCH CD RELEASE PARTIES IN MARATHON & ISLAMORADA! (CDs available online at CDBaby.com!)

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

John Bartus & Storm Watch release Live at the 2009 Marathon Seafood Festival CD

Release Party at Dockside Lounge (Marathon) Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM & Hog Heaven (Islamorada) Saturday, June 27 at 8:00 PM.

MARATHON — Florida Keys rockers John Bartus & Storm Watch are releasing their new CD, Live at the 2009 Marathon Seafood Festival, at Dockside Lounge in Marathon, and Hog Heaven in Islamorada. While Florida Keys residents have gotten to know Storm Watch (drummer Glenn Faast, keyboardist Marc Davis, and bassist/guitarist Christian Davis) through a series of successful gigs, there are still quite a few people who haven’t a clue that bandleader and guitarist John Bartus used to be Mayor of the City of Marathon. Bartus is currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of his first gig (as well as living here) in the Keys. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click on the ORDER CDs page!

John Bartus & Storm Watch headline Marathon's July 4th Celebration

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

MARATHON - Local Keys favorites John Bartus & Storm Watch will again headline Marathon's Independence Day Celebration at Sombrero Beach in the Heart of the Florida Keys. "It's going to be a great day," says Bartus, "and we're really looking forward to be the band that plays right before the fireworks!" Marathon's July 4th bash, sponsored by the Marathon Rotary Club and the City of Marathon, has become the best Independence Day Celebration in the Florida Keys, as well as most of South Florida.

Bartus & Storm Watch to headline Seafood Festival

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800

John Bartus & Storm Watch are again one of the headline acts at this year's 33rd Annual Original Marathon Seafood Festival March 14 and 15, 2009. Sponsored by the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the Organized Fishermen of Florida, the Festival celebrates the best in fresh Florida Keys seafood along with great entertainment, vendors, a nautical market and boat show, a lots of family fun. Bartus and Storm Watch take the stage at 3:00 PM Saturday, as well as host a jam with Brian Roberts Sunday at 11:30 AM.

Bartus wins Best Local Celebrity

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800

John Bartus was voted "Best Local Celebrity" in the 2009 "Best of Marathon" contest sponsored by the Marathon JayCees and the Weekly Newspapers. Bartus noted, "It’s a true honor, and I appreciate that it comes from the people who take time to see all the things that are right within our community. We have a great town, and I’m honored to be a part of it." Read all about ti, as well as John's weekly column Keys Disease at www.keysweekly.com.