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8pm $25/30 Eric Lindell & the Natural Mystics (West Coast Rock & Swampy New Orleans R&B W/ Honky Tonk Country & Memphis Soul, Americana Artist from New Orleans. Pumping Soul into Funk, Blue & Roots-Rock https://www.ericlindell.com/ 

Skipper's is now serving weekend brunch - we'd love to have you join us! Sunday, April 9th, S.G. Woods will provide the soundtrack. We are serving a full brunch menu, cocktails, craft beer, wine, and good times.

8pm $35/40 Reckless Kelly (RED DIRT COUNTRY ROCK) https://www.RecklessKelly.com “The Austin-based band were Americana before there really was such a term, combining roots, rock and country influences into an uncompromising musical approach…” with Hangtown (ROOTS ROCK) https://hangtown.godaddysites.com/ “Since 1998, Tampa Bay roots rockers Hangtown have been serving up their own melodic blend of southern twang and midwestern grit, combining classic country rhythms with power pop chime and Replacements-era indie-rock swagger.” 

8PM $12/15 Have Gun Will Travel (ALT ROCK, FOLK ROCK) https://hgwtmusic.com with Nick Dittmeier and the Sawdusters (COUNTRY-ROCK & FUNK FUSION) https://nickdittmeier.com/ and Claire Vandiver (INDIE ROCK, POP & BLUES FUSION) https://www.clairevandiver.com/  Have Gun, Will Travel is an American Alternative rock/folk rock band formed in January 2006. Based in Bradenton, Florida, they make reference to the town in several songs, including "Salad Days", from the 2009 album Postcards from the Friendly City (The Friendly City" is a local nickname for…

Sunday Acoustic Brunch with Bob Frierson (BEACH ROCK) A high variety big energy show spanning five decades of genres from grunge, pop and alternative to reggae and outlaw country. 1-4PM FREE

8PM $12/15 Wheeland Brothers (INDIE, SURF) https://wheelandbrothers.com/ “Sunshine music inspired by waves, hangin’ with friends and dreaming of distant shores.” and Of Good Nature (ALTERNATIVE) https://ofgoodnature.com “Positive and feel-good lyrics, uplifting energy and technical musicianship, packed into a potent blend of alternative, soul, rock, groove and pop.”

John Zias 70th Birthday Celebration with Unlimited Devotion (JAMBAND, GRATEFUL DEAD TRIB) https://www.unlimiteddevotion.com/ & Uncle John’s Band (JAMBAND, GRATEFUL DEAD TRIB) https://unclejohnsband.com/ 7PM $15/20

8PM $12/15 (90’S COUNTRY TRIB) 90’s Country Tribute (Whiskey County) https://whiskeycounty.com/90-s-country-tribute Join us for a night of music from the last great era of Country Music. Featuring the songs of Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Brooks and Dunn and so many more!

Sunday Acoustic Brunch with Rebekah Pulley (ROOTS & AMERICANA, INDIE-FOLK, SINGER-SONGWRITER) https://www.facebook.com/RebekahPulleyArtist/ Rebekah Pulley is a St. Petersburg, FL based singer-songwriter and performer whose sultry, seasoned voice has been described as jaw dropping. 1-4PM FREE

Joanna Connor (BLUES & ROCK) https://m.facebook.com/joannaconnorband/ “Aggressively edgy and highly innovative blues rock guitarist with a tight groove that encompasses jazz and funk.” 8PM $12/15

Sunday Acoustic Brunch with Sunset Bridge Duo with Gracie & AJ (FOLK, ALT-COUNTRY & AMERICANA) https://www.facebook.com/TheSunsetBridgeBand/  Sunset Bridge Band has gained an intimate admiration from fans throughout the Tampa Bay area and beyond, playing original music since 2006. The music video “No Worries” was filmed near Skipper’s Smokehouse! 1-4PM FREE

8pm $10 Uncle John’s Band (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Uncle John’s Band was formed in 1989 in Clearwater Florida from a combination of talented musicians who love to play the music of the Grateful Dead. The purpose of Uncle John’s Band is to recreate the atmosphere and musical adventure of a live Dead show. Over the past many years, Uncle John’s Band has performed hundreds of shows full of musical energy and pleasure for all those who have attended. Uncle Johns’ Band has…

In keeping with a decades long tradition, now that our friends over at WMNF have brought the Heatwave festival back, we will close for the day. We are giving our staff the day off and sending them ticket in hand to Tropical Heatwave if they so choose. If you see us hanging around Ybor, say howdy! More information about Tropical Heatwave can be found here: https://www.wmnf.org/wmnf_events/tropicalheatwave/

11:00AM Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! Every Sunday in May, our very own, Julia will host a slow flow yoga class in the Skipperdome! The class will be donation based. All shapes, sizes, ages, genders and skill levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat, towel and bottled water to keep hydrated throughout the class. We look forward to having you with us. Namaste!

Sunday Acoustic Brunch with Shane Meade (ACOUSTIC ROCK, SOUL, FUNK FUSION) https://shanemeade.com “Self-taught with a unique and soulful style, as well as a gifted singer songwriter.” 1-4PM FREE

8PM/$10 Damn Strait (GEORGE STRAIT TRIB) This will be this new tribute band’s first appearance at Skipper’s; so come join us beneath the canopy of Oak trees in the Skipperdome! with Wade Hunt Williams (COUNTRY) “’Faith, Family and Country’ are the themes that resonate in Wade Hunt Williams’ Soulful Country music. https://wadehuntwilliams.com/

8PM/$10 Impulse (REGGAE, SOCA & ZOUK) https://impulsevibes.com Tampa Bay award winning, longest standing Reggae band from the island of Dominica.

11:00AM Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! Every Sunday in May, our very own, Julia will host a slow flow yoga class in the Skipperdome! The class will be donation based. All shapes, sizes, ages, genders and skill levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat, towel and bottled water to keep hydrated throughout the class. We look forward to having you with us. Namaste!

Sunday Acoustic Brunch with Wade Hunt Williams (COUNTRY) “’Faith, Family and Country’ are the themes that resonate in Wade Hunt Williams’ Soulful Country music. https://www.wadehuntwilliams.com/ 1-4PM FREE

6PM $7/10 Nu-Blu (AMERICANA, BLUEGRASS & COUNTRY) https://m.facebook.com/Nu.Blu.Official/ Power Acoustic Performers Nu-Blu Celebrate 20 Years With Anniversary Tour We are currently filling available dates for Nu-Blu's 2023-24 20th anniversary tour.  Don't miss the chance to have this award winning national touring band at your event or venue. Each show features a great mix of their own chart topping originals as well as Acoustic Country, Americana and Bluegrass favorites! We look forward to working with you to add a performance to their tour schedule.…

8PM $7/10 Phoenix 5 (R&B, SOUL) https://www.facebook.com/phoenix5live/ A high-powered, groove-oriented experience, including soul classics from Marvin Gaye to Al Green, Motown hits from Michael Jackson to Stevie Wonder, R&B renditions of Luther Vandross to Erika Badu. with the Charlie Morris Band (BLUES & AMERICANA) https://charliemorris.com/ In concert, he and the band have that funky tightness that might remind of bands like Little Feat.

8PM $7/10 Grey Market (SPACE ROCK, INDIE ROCK) https://www.facebook.com/greymarket/ with Four Star Riot (INDIE, ALT ROCK) https://www.fourstarriot.com and Mobius Loop (PUNK ROCK & ROLL) https://mobiusloopmusic.com

11:00AM Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! Every Sunday in May, our very own, Julia will host a slow flow yoga class in the Skipperdome! The class will be donation based. All shapes, sizes, ages, genders and skill levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat, towel and bottled water to keep hydrated throughout the class. We look forward to having you with us. Namaste!

Sunday Acoustic Brunch with Kyle Ingram (BLUES & ROCK) https://benz-music.com/kyle-ingram-kyle-ingram-trio 1-4PM FREE

Stewart Tussing Band (JAZZ & ROCK) https://www.facebook.com/StewartTussing “An eclectic, quirky blend of groove and intent.” A rhythmic trio with Tussing on cello, Stewart on vocals, guitars and Moog bass pedal, with the original band’s percussionist Tom Nordin. 6PM $12/15

All Day Thursdays! Our legendary chicken wings are buy ten, get five FREE! Happy Hour Priced Domestic Drafts and Wine ALL DAY LONG. We Open at Noon for Your Drinking and Dining Pleasure.  

7:30PM $10 Holy Terror (POP) https://holyterrormusic.com with Urbane Cowboys (COUNTRY ROCK) https://www.facebook.com/theurbanecowboys/ with Little Sheba and the Shamans (RHYTHM & BLUES) https://www.facebook.com/LittleShebaandtheShamans/ and Deb Ruby (FOLK, AMERICANA) https://www.facebook.com/DebRubyMusic/

Trop Rock Junkies (TROPICAL ROCK, BEACH, SURF & OLDIES) https://troprockjunkies.com From the Beach Boys to Buffett, don’t miss the show! 8PM $10

11:00AM Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! Every Sunday in May, our very own, Julia will host a slow flow yoga class in the Skipperdome! The class will be donation based. All shapes, sizes, ages, genders and skill levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat, towel and bottled water to keep hydrated throughout the class. We look forward to having you with us. Namaste!

Skipper's is now serving weekend brunch - we'd love to have you join us! Sunday, May 28th, S.G. Woods will provide the soundtrack. We are serving a full brunch menu, cocktails, craft beer, wine, and good times.

All Day Thursdays! Our legendary chicken wings are buy ten, get five FREE! Happy Hour Priced Domestic Drafts and Wine ALL DAY LONG. We Open at Noon for Your Drinking and Dining Pleasure.  

8pm $10 Uncle John’s Band (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Uncle John’s Band was formed in 1989 in Clearwater Florida from a combination of talented musicians who love to play the music of the Grateful Dead. The purpose of Uncle John’s Band is to recreate the atmosphere and musical adventure of a live Dead show. Over the past many years, Uncle John’s Band has performed hundreds of shows full of musical energy and pleasure for all those who have attended. Uncle Johns’ Band has…

Sean Chambers with the Savoy Brown Rhythm Section (BLUES & ROCK) https://www.seanchambers.com Florida born Sean Chambers began his career in the Blues back in 1998 when he toured with the legendary Hubert Sumlin as his guitarist and band leader until 2003. During Sean’s tenure with Mr. Sumlin, Britain's own Guitarist magazine named Chambers as “One of the top 50 blues guitarists of the last century.” 8PM $10/15