Freeman Sound

10/14/2026

The grooves are coming back to Clearwater. 🎶

Our own Austen van der Bleek just shared part of his Sound Waves set from Pier 60 — bright reggae, soul, downtempo, Brazilian funk, afrobeat. Press play and let the sounds take you on a journey.

He's bringing good grooves to the CHILLTRONIC Lounge this Sunday, October 18 — Pier Party Stage, 3:30–6 PM, FREE. Come move with us.

Your Mindset Matters 💛

Where Music Meets Mental Health

Partial recording (first few songs were lost due to sound issues in the recording) from my warmup set for Freeman Sound's Sound Waves event featuring Mark Farina and Jask at Pier 60 in Clearwater. Follow http://soundcloud.com/avbleek http://facebook.com/avbleek http://twitter.com/avbleek http://inst...

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

It’s World Mental Health Day! 💛🌊

Today the whole world is saying it out loud: mental health matters. No whispering, no shame, just honest conversation.

Here in Florida, we say it with music. Every beat, every chorus, every shared song is a reminder that nobody has to carry it alone.

So today, check in on your people, and let them check in on you.

And if you’re struggling, or someone you know is, don’t let stigma keep you from making that call or text to 988, day or night.

Your Mindset Matters 💛
Where Music Meets Mental Health
Music: Nightmares on Wax song: Rise (Reprise)

10/08/2026

🧠 Your mindset matters.

Not the watered-down version. Not a poster on a wall. Your mindset, the voice in your head on the hard days, the story you tell yourself at 2 a.m., that’s the thing you live inside every single day.

You can’t always control what life hands you. But your mind is the one place you get to keep working on.

That’s the whole reason we’re here: music, community, and honest conversation, all pointed at one thing. A healthier mindset.

Stay tuned. 💛

And if you or someone you love is struggling, don’t let stigma keep you from making that call or text to 988, day or night.

Where Music Meets Mental Health. 💛
Music: Smoke in Monaco by June Allen

10/05/2026

🗣️ Words Matter.

The way we talk about mental health can open a door, or slam one shut. This Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’re choosing our words with care.

People are not their diagnosis. They are people first, always.

Swipe through for the swaps that cost nothing and change everything. ❣️

And if you or someone you love is struggling, don’t let stigma keep you from making that call or text to 988, day or night.

Where Music Meets Mental Health. 💚
freemansound.org

10/02/2026

🎷💚 At Freeman Sound, we believe music meets mental health, helping to inspire, educate, and connect communities across generations.
We're proud to support the History of Jazz Program and the powerful impact music education has on young minds. Music is more than entertainment. It's a bridge that brings people together, strengthens communities, and creates lasting opportunities for growth.
🎷✨ See you at Clearwater Jazz Holiday, October 15-18!
🎵 Help keep the rhythm alive and inspire the next generation, one note at a time.

09/29/2026

🧠 Every mind has its own map.

Therapy. Medication. Music therapy. Rest. Connection. Courage. There is no single road to healing and every one of them is valid.

This Su***de Prevention Month, and moving forward, speak up and delete the stigma. Reaching out is strength, not weakness.

And if you’re struggling, or someone you know is, don’t let stigma keep you from making that call or text to 988, day or night, and/or connecting with a mental health professional.

Where Music Meets Mental Health. 💚
Music by: song: Mumbai Sugar

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09/28/2026

🎸 Every instrument matters. Every mind matters.

A band works only when every member is heard: the guitar, the drums, the bass, the quietest voice in the mix. Don’t forget those on the dance floor or standing by, listening.
Mental health is the same. No one heals alone, and no one should have to.

This one’s for Freeman, and for everyone still finding their way back to the music.

This Su***de Prevention Month, delete the stigma. Check on your people. Let every voice be heard.

And if you’re struggling, or someone you know is, don’t let stigma keep you from calling or texting 988, day or night.

Where Music Meets Mental Health. 💛
freemansound.org

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09/23/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month.
This month, we honor the courage it takes to ask hard questions and to show up for one another.
Asking someone if they’re thinking about su***de doesn’t plant the idea; it opens a door.
A single question can save a life.
Speak up. Reach out. Stay connected.

If someone you love is struggling, your voice matters.
Local support is available, and you can text or call 988 day and night.
Let’s keep each other safe.

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