By Brianna Rodriguez
Black Crow Coffee Co. is known for funky art hanging on the walls, welcoming local musicians to play in its space and booking weekends with events overflowing with local vendors. The night of Jan. 26 was no different.
The evening featured local bands Danny and Alex, and Garden Club. Attendees filled the shop to the max, with some having nowhere to stand but outside on the patio.
Natalie Depergola, the drummer for Garden Club, was the driving force who put on the event.
“I play in both groups, and we are all really good friends, so I wanted to throw something together,” Depergola said.
She invited her favorite vendor, Soul Rebel Exchange, who teamed up with 2Rear2Wear for the event to sell a variety of clothing. The event also hosted a live performance painting by Selena Ferrer, a Plant City-based artist who focuses on acrylic paintings.
Danny Scordato and Alex Merrill are St. Petersburg natives and began playing in a band together at 12 years old. The band’s original name was Sound Parlor.
“I enjoyed seeing them do their original covers and pieces,” said Kelly Lewis, senior environmental science major, and Merrill’s girlfriend. Her favorite song of the band’s is “Who’s Been Smoking You Out,” which is about love and jealousy.
Garden Club was formed by bassist and singer Savvas Savvindis and drummer Natalie Depergola, who met in another local band.
“I first heard Garden Club at the Blueberry Patch and fell immediately in love with them,” said Dustin Trimmer, a St. Petersburg local. “I am currently booking them to play at my house for my birthday.”
