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8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Hippies please use side door… UJB has been faithfully bringing the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper’s every Thursday at Skipper’s since 1998. 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…

8pm $10/13 Jah Movement Since the launch of the Reggae band Jah Movement in May 2015, they took over the Florida Circuit in less than a year and won the hearts of many fans young and old. Some of their accolades include being a winner of Creative Loafing’s 2018, & 2016 Best Reggae Band in the Florida Tampa Bay Area, Runner-Up of Creative Loafing’s of 2017 Best Reggae Band in the Florida Tampa Bay Area, in 2016 and 2017 2nd…

8pm $12/15 Southern Avenue On their self-titled 2017 debut album, the boundary-breaking Memphis combo Southern Avenue sparked a one-band musical revolution, embodying an effortlessly organic soul/blues/R&B fusion that reflects the band members' diverse roots as well as their deep commitment to their chosen style. On their second album Keep On, set for release on May 10, 2019 via Concord Records, the dynamic outfit expands its gritty musical vision to embrace new musical challenges and a more expansive creative vision. Southern…

8pm $TBA The Lint Rollers (ROCK/BLUES/R&B/GARAGE) Formed in 2006, THE LINT ROLLERS could be accurately described as a “nouveau-garage band” generating lotsa raw (though somewhat middle-aged) energy. We pretty much stick to music we love to play, regardless of categorization (mostly “classic” pop, rock & blues), and generally play material that you remember, but didn’t think to ask for. Although we’re frequently and randomly joined onstage by a talented assortment of musician friends, at its core the band is a trio,…

Every Tuesday Skipper's features a taco selection and one dollar margaritas. This special begins when we open and ends when we run out or close for the day. Un Taco - $3 Dos Tacos - $5 Tres Tacos - $7 $1 Margaritas

8pm $10/$15/$20 Early bird ticket special - $10 for the first 250 tickets sold! Victor Wainwright & the Train Ben Prestage

8pm $5 Impulse (Reggae, Soca & Calypso) “Music alone shall live never to die.” Dynamic, evocative, charismatic and soulful is the style of the band Impulse. Since forming in 1997For the last fifteen years, Impulse has captivated the hearts of music lovers crossing culture, race and age. The band’s unique style of zouk, calypso, reggae, soca and meringue offer the perfect blend of island sounds for a romantic moment, leisurely hours or jump up. The “impulse musical foundation band,” popularly…

Every Tuesday Skipper's features a taco selection and one dollar margaritas. This special begins when we open and ends when we run out or close for the day. Un Taco - $3 Dos Tacos - $5 Tres Tacos - $7 $1 Margaritas

Every Wednesday Skipper's features our beloved chicken wings and draft beers at special pricing! FIFTY CENT wings and HAPPY HOUR priced drafts from open to when we run out or close for the day.

8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Hippies please use side door… UJB has been faithfully bringing the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper’s every Thursday at Skipper’s since 1998. 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…

7pm Skipper's favorite author, Tim Dorsey will be here signing his brand new book, Naked Came the Florida Man. He will have the new book in addition to past works on hand. Stop by and say howdy and pick up your next good read. http://www.timdorsey.com

8pm $10/13 Dukes of Juke The Dukes of Juke have been serving up blazing hot and icy cool jazz, blues, and funk through an eclectic mix of music for 30 years, playing everywhere from major blues festivals and venues to the smokiest little jazz clubs in the bay area. The Dukes, like a fine wine or well crated guitar, prove that there are reasons quality endures. The time-tested, seasoned band features lead singer, saxophonist, and harmonica player, Bobby Rose, a tightly…

8pm $7/10 Ajeva AJEVA (ah-JAY-vuh) is a Progressive Funk, six piece powerhouse hailing from St. Petersburg, FL. They spread their message of peace, unity and higher consciousness through music with infectious grooves and driving energy. Composed of Reed Skahill (lead vox/guitar/keys), Taylor Gilchrist (bass), Travis Young (drums), Mark Mayea (lead keys), Elliot Dickenson (guitar) and Michael Nivens (lead guitar), Ajeva has been playing all over Florida and the South-East since March 2013. These gentlemen pride themselves on providing the ultimate…

3pm to 7pm | FREE Please join us with the family and friends of our beloved long time renaissance man, Don Sills. You might remember him from the outside bar. Don was a guy woven into our Skipper's Smokehouse family fabric decades ago and we miss him so much. Live music will be provided by Don's favorites, Uncle John's Band and Sunset Bridge Band.  

SOLD OUT 8PM $30/35 ​ Tab Benoit (American All-Star Blues Guitarist & Singer There’re Many Great Blues Artists, But There’s Only One Tab Benoit) https://www.tabbenoit.com/ w/Josh Garrett

SOLD OUT 8PM $30/35 ​ Tab Benoit (American All-Star Blues Guitarist & Singer There’re Many Great Blues Artists, But There’s Only One Tab Benoit) https://www.tabbenoit.com/ w/Josh Garrett

12:00pm Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! On Sunday, January 19 and 26 our very own, Julia will host a slow flow yoga class in the Skipperdome! The class will be donation based and include one free draft beer per attendee after class concludes. 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!

2pm to 6pm | FREE Please join us with the family and friends of Thomas Dodds to celebrate his life. For years you could spot Thomas in the oyster bar atop his signature barstool enjoying our daily happy hour. It sure won't be the same without him around. Thomas is the husband of our beloved manager, Vicky Dodds. Live music will be provided by Jason Fitzsimmons and Patrick Foy.  

7PM Open Dancing – FREE Cajun Zydeco Dance – If you love the music and culture from Louisiana, come join us and learn how to dance. No partner required.

8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Hippies please use side door… UJB has been faithfully bringing the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper’s every Thursday at Skipper’s since 1998. 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…

8pm $7/10 Crystal Shawanda (Native American/Canadian Roots, Country, Blues) Crystal Shawanda grew up on the Wikwemikong reserve on an island in Ontario, Canada, Her parents raised her on Country music and taught her to sing and play guitar, but it was her oldest brother who introduced her to the blues. He would hang out in the basement cranking Muddy Waters, B.B. King and Etta James, and Crystal would sit at the top of the stairs, straining to hear those soulful…

8pm $15/20 Southern Culture on the Skids http://www.scots.com/ w/ Little Sheba and the Shamans https://www.reverbnation.com/littleshebaandtheshamans

5pm $10/13 Moonflower-Santana Tribute (The Spirit of Santana)www.spiritofsantana.com w/ Lint Rollers(Classic Rock & Blues)https://www.facebook.com/TheLintRollers/

8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Hippies please use side door… UJB has been faithfully bringing the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper’s every Thursday at Skipper’s since 1998. 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…

All Ages Show. 7:30pm $10 student $15 advance $20 door We’ve got talent. Yes, we do! We’ve got talent. How ‘bout you?  The USF College of Public Health is  gearing up for a double-header on Friday, January 31. First up is a talent show featuring students, staff and faculty, followed by a benefit concert by the Bad Bad Hats! This is one show you can’t afford to miss! The talent show and concert part of a yearlong 35th anniversary celebration…

8pm $10/13 Applebutter Express The band’s story begins in 2004, when Kyle Biss met his future wife Shannon while working at a record store in Bradenton, Florida. Still a focused bass player, Kyle picked up a ukulele in 2010 and began to write songs, with the idea of singing with Shannon (his then girlfriend) for fun on the couch. Pretty soon the duo began making a name for themselves among the open mic community; in no time, the eclectic, tuneful…

We are closed February 2, 2020 for the Big Game and will reopen on February 4, 2020 for normal business.

8pm $15/20 Unknown Hinson The UNtold Story of Unknown While singing his own hilariously politically incorrect songs, Unknown Hinson plays guitar in a style incendiary enough to have Satan himself reaching for the antiperspirant. But don't dismiss him as a novelty act. He's one hell of a talent and has the music to prove it! Looking somewhat like Dracula's nasty little brother who spent some hard years drinking and working as a carnival barker for a second-rate freak show, Unknown…

8pm $10/13 Johnny Rawls Johnny Rawls is a soul blues legend.  In fact, the term “soul blues” was invented to describe his music. With a career spanning more than 50 years, he’s done it all.  He’s an internationally recognized recording artist, music producer, and songwriter who tours extensively throughout North America and overseas. The Blues Music Awards, Blues Blast Awards, Living Blues Critics Poll Awards, and the W. C. Handy Awards have all acknowledged Johnny with multiple awards and nominations, including…

12:00pm Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! On Sunday, February 9, 16 and 23 our very own, Julia will host a slow flow yoga class in the Skipperdome! The class will be donation based and include one free draft beer per attendee after class concludes. 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!

5pm $5 Big Al and the Heavyweights (BLUES) Big Al and the Heavyweights began their musical journey in 1996 as the “Unknown Blues Band”. Founding members included Warren Haynes, who went on to become a driving force with the Allman Bros and later founded Gov't Mule, Rick Gerken of Sweethearts of the Rodeo and of course, Big Al. The band has recorded six CD's of original material. Each of the CD's have had songs featured as “Blues Breakers of the…

The Jimbo Mathus show has been cancelled by Jimbo Mathus due to health concerns. We are sorry for any inconvenience and look forward to having him stop by in the future. Jimbo Mathus Incinerator (Rock, Blues, Country) Jimbo Mathus was born James H. Mathis, Jr., in Oxford, Mississippi, to Jimmy Mathis and Jeanella (Malvezzi) Mathis. His genealogy is of Scottish and Italian origin. His early life was filled with music, as his father and relatives were skilled instrumentalists and singers.…

8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Hippies please use side door… UJB has been faithfully bringing the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper’s every Thursday at Skipper’s since 1998. 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…