PHOTOS: Have Gun, Will Travel at Ace's in Bradenton, Dec. 18

Have Gun, Will Travel singer/songwriter Matt Burke

Have Gun, Will Travel delivered a joyous homecoming performance Saturday at Ace's in Bradenton.

The Bradenton alt-country ensemble played songs from their most recent album "Postcards from the Friendly City," their full-length debut "Casting Shadows Tall as Giants" plus a freshly penned, excellently jangly road song writer/front-man Matt Burke introduced as "13 Miles to Empty."

In between sets, the enthusiastic audience enjoyed a screening of HGWT's debut music video for "Salad Days." The loving homage to Bradenton, off "Postcards from the Friendly City," features images that fittingly celebrate not just the band but their beloved hometown.

L to R: Scott Anderson, JP Beaubien, Matt Burke, Daniel Burke

All photos by Wade Tatangelo.