Key West Wanderings

Shutter Focus with a Fedora

When home in Key West, internationally recognized wildlife photographer Bill Klipp strays from his normal natural world subject matter to capture the everyday happenings in and around our island paradise. Bill’s daily photo forays into Key West’s own “Wild Life” is best known on social media as “Key West Wanderings,” where his keen eye captures images of local events and items of community interest. He is also known to use his photographic skills to document and promote the activities of our extensive music community. To see more of Bill’s local photography, check his Facebook Group called “Key West Wanderings” or his website at wildlifephotos.me.

Oh, and next time you’re at a music event and you see a guy in a distinctive fedora lurking in the shadows or darting about with a camera, wander over and introduce yourself.

Local singer/songwriter Nick Norman entertains a full house at Williams Hall.
Andy Sands does a solo act at the new Alamo Bar
Cayman Smith-Martin’s and Jeff Clark’s Skank band on stage at Andy’s Cabana with Ross Brown on guitar and congas, Henry Lysy on bass and newcomer Phil Lowman on drums.
One of Key West’s newest live music venues, “The Alamo,” hosts the Key West Blues Trio with Drew Kiniry on guitar, Henry Lysy Jr. on bass, and Juan Ignacio Caram on drums.
Blue Heaven diners are treated to the melodic sounds of Electric Blue Yonder with Johnny Veres, Beth Hataway Veres and a special guest.
A step back in time for the very popular “Open Mic/No Mic Night” at Andy’s Cabana, where locals and traveling troubadours jam on Thursday nights.
Local band Happy Dog with Mark King, Ross Brown and Evan Valentine on stage at the Green Parrot Bar, a classic Key West watering hole known for its exceptional music program.
The Jazz Harp Quartet with Skipper Kripitz on drums, Jeff Dalton on bass, Scott Marischen on harp and Mark Rose on horns playing the ‘Hemingway Social Club.’ Though not yet on everyone’s radar, it’s a very civilized spot to try some local rum drinks while listening to live music.
At the Sunset Pier on Tuesdays you’ll find “CC and the Sunsetters” led by Collette Campbell with Ross Brown, Mark King, Evan Valentine and Tim Mayer.
Les Greene and the Swayzees rock the Green Parrot. You don’t get to see these local guys very often, but when they play together they fill the house.

Bill Klipp

After retiring in 1999, Bill Klipp traded his life long career in the Financial Services Industry to pursue his passion for photography and exotic travel. His vibrantly colored images range from intimate wildlife close-ups to panoramic vistas of natural wonders and exotic locations. To see more of Bill’s local photography, check his Facebook Group called “Key West Wanderings” or his website at wildlifephotos.me.

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