I.CARE 2nd Annual Trash Derby
May 1 - 4 2025
Sponsored by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
in support of
Goal: Clean Seas
Triumph Over Trash
Trash Derby Festival1-8PM
Saturday, May 13th 2023
Music & Guest Speaker Lineup
The Samantha Russell Band
5-8PM
A high-energy rock and pop band (with an occasional country song). Since 2010, the band has performed at Super Bowl LIVE in Miami, SunFest and Fourth on Flagler in West Palm Beach, SeaWorld and Country Thunder Music Festival in Orlando, Margaritaville Beach Resort, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, and more. The band has opened for national acts such as Dierks Bentley, Chicago, and The Marshall Tucker Band. Samantha has a smooth and pitch-perfect voice with a wide range that is unique on the South Florida music scene.
Tokea "Kea" Payton
Guest Speaker, Time TBD
PhD student in the Biological Sciences Department at Clemson University in the Conservation of Marine Resources (CMR) lab directed by Dr. Michael Childress. Her research focuses on the impact of marine debris and debris removal on the coral reef community in the Florida Keys.
Gabriela & Dante
Musicians,1PM - 2PM
Two Florida Keys locals who have been involved in the music scene-from musical theatre and performance to classical training in various instruments their entire lives! They will be performing a fun mix of country and pop songs.
Jay Taylor
Musician, 2PM - 5PM
A contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” Jay has played in over 40 states and several of Nashville’s famous venues including Tootsies Orchid Lounge, 3rd and Lindsley, and live on famous WSM 650 A.M. Musical influences such as George Strait, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, even subtle hints of Motown and Southern Gospel can be heard in his songs.