By Peter Covino

Entertainment Editor

Country legend Willie Nelson and New Wave diva Blondie are just some of the guest artists coming to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens as part of the theme parks Bands, Brew & BBQ events in February.

The BBQ weekends keep on happening for four consecutive weekends in February and March. And Florida residents just need to pay a one day admission and they get to come back all year at SeaWorld and that includes Summer Nights, Halloween Spooktacular and the Christmas Celebration.  This spring, there's more when Shamu takes center stage in an all-new killer whale spectacular.

Award-winning musicians team up with SeaWorld's culinary team partners, including some of the area's favorite restaurants for a variety of barbecue and grilled food. There is also a new beer garden with 50 craft and international beers.

The music schedule at SeaWorld:  Feb. 12 , Huey Lewis & The News;  Feb. 19, Willie Nelson; Feb. 26,  REO Speedwagon; March 5, Josh Turner.

The music schedule at Busch Gardens: Feb. 13,  Blondie; Feb. 20, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts; Feb. 27, The Commodores & The Pointer Sisters; March 6, Travis Tritt & The Charlie Daniels Band.

In March, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens presents Viva La Musica, each Saturday wiith Grammy and Latin Grammy-award winning acts performing  salsa, merengue, reggaeton and more.

Viva La Musica showcases more traditional Latin food and specialty drinks , with SeaWorld's new executive chef, Hector Colon, dishing out authentic family fare and favorites.  

Saturdays at SeaWorld

March 12     Chino Y Nacho

March 19    Manny Manuel

March 26    Jerry Rivera

April 2        Edniya Nazario

Sundays  at Busch Gardens

March 13    Elvis Crespo

March 20    Jose Alberto "El Canario"

March 27    Angel Y Khris

April 3        Ismael Miranda

For more information, including purchasing a SeaWorld Fun Card go to

SeaWorldOrlando.com.