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8pm - $7/10 The Jauntee (ROCK/JAM/JAZZ/FUNK) Averaging over one hundred shows a year – The Jauntee has quickly made a name for themselves in the New England music scene. Hailing from Boston, they’ve solidified a dedicated following in the Northeast, playing most staple venues in the area (ie. Paradise Rock Club, Nectar’s, State Theatre, Brooklyn Bowl). Several national festival appearances (ie. Catskilll Chill, StrangeCreek, Disc Jam, Laniakea) and extensive touring down the East Coast and across the Midwest have given…

8pm $7/10 Jonnie Morgan Band (ORIGINAL/ROCK) After years of writing songs throughout college, Jonnie Morgan, (rhythm guitar, lead vocals) decided to put together a band in late 2009 seeking musicians from all backgrounds and influences in an effort to form a band with a unique, yet unforgettable sound.  Morgan remembers seeing Jeremy Adams (Bass Guitar) for the first time in a local UCF pub and thinking “I have to play with this guy.  He was one of the most incredible…

5pm $7/10 Jeffery Broussard and The Creole Cowboys (ZYDECO/CREOLE/DANCE) Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys features the accordion mastery and soulful vocals of front man Jeffery Broussard, from the legendary band, Zydeco Force. The band delivers great, pack-the-floor renditions of Creole classics as well as their own brand of contemporary Zydeco. Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys are taking the next generation’s perspective of this music and presenting it with contemporary flair and expertise. Early Creole music, as played by…

8pm $20/25 WMNF CONCERT TICKET PURCHASING INFORMATION You can purchase advance tickets online at wmnf.org/events by calling the station during business hours at 813-238-8001 or in person at Skipper’s Smokehouse or other WMNF ticket outlets. Alejandro Escovedo (SONGWRITER) There are songwriters who sing their songs, and then there are songs who sing their writers. Alejandro Escovedo is one with his muse and his music. Over a lifetime spent traversing the bridge between words and melody, he has ranged over an emotional depth that…

8pm - $10/13 We are pleased to announce that on Friday, June 9 at Tampa's legendary Skipper's Smokehouse will be presenting 45 Years: Stardust Memories - The David Bowie Tribute Performs The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars! June 16, 1972 saw the UK release of Bowie's iconic album that blasted him into stardom and changed the pop culture landscape for many years to come. In honour of the 45th anniversary of its release, Tampa's…

8pm - $10/13 Damon Fowler Group (BLUES) With his hybrid of roots rock, blues, and sacred steel, Florida native Damon Fowler started wowing audiences with his musical exploits as a teenager, building a reputation as one of the hottest young players on the scene. Adding songwriting and vocal skills to his repertoire over the years has brought him many accolades, with critics extolling his originality and maturity as well as his technical guitar expertise. In recent years “Best of Tampa”…

 5pm $7/10 Shevonne & The Force  (POP/ROCK/REGGAE/SOUL/BLUES) At the early age of 5 Shevonne began her music career and today she is one of Tampa’s most sought after artists.  A self-taught musician, Shevonne has wowed crowds on America’s Most Talented Kids, America’s Got Talent and this season of American Idol with her voice and guitar skills.  Shevonne has been working hard to perfect her craft and has spent the last 10 years performing live offering music by several artists including everyone from Bob Marley to Prince. …

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8pm - $5 Reggae Jammin' Wednesday DJ J-Royal (REGGAE)

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 Holey Miss Moley (FUNK/ROCK/SOUL) Holey Miss Moley is a nine piece Funk-Flavored Rock-Soul Infused Groove Factory based out of St.Petersburg to Orlando, Florida. Their high-energy sound is reminiscent of old school 70's funk melded with elements of Disco, Jazz, Soul and Hip-hop creating a superb fusion that delights and energizes the crowd getting people up and dancing all night! The musicians in Holey Miss Moley have collaborated together for years and it shows through their tight-knit sound and…

8pm - $7/10 Dukes of Juke (FINGER POPPIN' R&B) Still smokin' after 30 years, the Dukes of Juke. The Dukes of Juke will be serving it up and laying it down. 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-crafted…

5pm $5 Impulse (ISLAND/AFRO-BEAT/REGGAE) “Music alone shall live never to die.” Dynamic, evocative, charismatic and soulful is the style of the band Impulse. For 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 known as Impulse, was formed in 1997 in…

8pm $10/13 Brown Bag Brass Band (BRASS/HORNS) One of Central Florida's hottest live acts and have been dubbed, by themselves, as Orlando's official "Party Band." The b4 are firmly established as an integral part of the live scene. Whether you're in need of a wedding band, a marching band, a smaller ensemble for a more intimate setting or a gruff band for a late-night club date get down, Brown Bag Brass Band can serve all your needs. www.brownbagbrassband.com The Legendary…

8pm $12/15 Kettle of Fish Productions presents “Summer Jam 2017,” celebrating the 1973 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, New York and the music of the Allman Brothers, the Band and the Grateful Dead. Proceeds go towards “Band Together” Concert to fight homelessness in Sarasota. Performing the music of the Allman Brothers is Berry Oakley’s Jive Ass Review, featuring Berry Oakley (son of Allmans founding bass player Berry Oakley) and members of the Dickey Betts’ Great Southern. www.berryoakley.net Performing the music…

5pm $10/13 Alter Eagles (TRIBUTE) No other Eagles Tribute show has a Don Henley look-alike that sings just like him on drums! No other Eagles Tribute show has a Glenn Frey clone on guitar and vocals! This is by far the most authentic representation of The Eagles in their prime in the world! Any fan of the Eagles music will recognize the subtle complexities of instruments and vocals paired with exacting harmonies when attending an Alter Eagles event. As one…

7pm - $5 The Bridge (CLASSIC ROCK) The Bridge started from members of Tribridge, an IT services firm in Tampa, Florida. Winners of Tech Jam 2014 at the Ritz in Ybor. Jam band with energy! Aly (SINGER/SONGWRITER)

8pm - $7/10 Gumbo Boogie (ZYDECO/ROCK) Gumbo Boogie has maintained a steady schedule for 22 years playing New Orleans piano rock and blues; zydeco; oldies and classic rock; jazz; country; and originals (sort of the NRBQ of Tampa Bay). They’ve played festivals and special events all over Florida; return engagements at The House of Blues Orlando, Universal Studio Orlando, Skippers Smokehouse; been seen on national TV’s CBS News “Early Show”, and been heard on community and alternative radio programs across the country.…

8pm $10/13 Rockin' Jake Band (BLUES/FUNK/HARMONICA) Rockin’ Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters,WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Jake has conjured up this formula that is blowing crowds away from coast to coast. Widely known as a touring juggernaut among…

3PM - $10/15 3rd Annual Benefit Fundraiser for Faces of Courage Faces of Courage Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit cancer patient support organization, dedicated to providing, free of charge, programs emphasizing practical education; life coping strategies; and improved self esteem; through non-threatening, engaging, and recreational outings and overnight camps, including culturally relevant programs for minorities, which encourage a sense of “community” rather than isolation, with a primary goal of helping the cancer patient navigate their way through the treatment…

8pm $8/11 "Movment of Jah People" Fest Jah Movement (REGGAE) Made with some of the best independent musicians in the South West Florida Region. Jah Movement Reggae Band (JMRB) has a glorifying sound where the individual talents of each member comes together and add their style of talent to music. Founded in May of 2015, JMRB has established a well known name and image through out Florida. Their passion of performing live for different audiences of different ages, the band…

5pm $5/8 Iron Mike Norton (SWAMP BLUES) The king of swamp stomp, blues recording artist, producer and the subject of the 2014 documentary "Devil In My Kitchen", Iron Mike Norton is described by peers and critics as one of the most innovative and creative artists in the genre. Iron Mike combines elements of modern styles like hip hop, rock and techno with traditional hill country slide guitar blues. The result is a sound truly unique to Iron Mike alone. Based…

8pm $7 Jerry Garcia 75th Birthday Celebration Grateful Dead Set Jerry Garcia Band Set Grateful Dawg Set Featuring Uncle John's Band, Juanjamon, Steve Connelly, Fil Pate and more...

8pm - $5 Reggae Jammin' Wednesday DJ J-Royal (REGGAE)

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 Come Back Alice (SOUTHERN GYPSY FUNK) Soulful Vocals, melodic guitars, baroque style violin and funky bass & drums make up the heart of CBA’s sound. Tony Tyler (lead vocals/guitar/B3 organ), a native of Dublin, GA, began making music at the tender age of 3. With a father in the music business, it was simply in his genes, inspiring him to sing and play drums like his dad. By age 12, he was given his first guitar, and…

WMNF CONCERT TICKET PURCHASING INFORMATION You can purchase advance tickets online at wmnf.org/events by calling the station during business hours at 813-238-8001 or in person at Skipper's Smokehouse or other WMNF ticket outlets. 8pm - $12/15 Trae Pierce and the T-Stones (FUNK/BLUES/ROCK) Trae Pierce (former Ohio Player and 4-time Grammy winner as bass player for Blind Boys of Alabama)  and his T-Stone Band were big hits at the 2015 and 2016 Tropical Heatwave.  Their funky and fun music brings every audience moving and…

5pm $7/10 Mid Summer New York Salsa Dance Party comes to Skippers Smokehous joining Tampa Bay's Best Salsa Musicians to the Skipper's stage for a Sunday Salsa Dance Celebration. Ray Olan y su Nuevo Sason (SALSA) "Voted Best Salsa Dance Band" - Taquilla Underground 2016 Ray Olan is an innovator from the 70's Salsa movement...Before Santana/ Willie Colon / Frankie Dante/ The Lebron Brothers/ Pete Rodriquez and those cats that where from Brooklyn / Bronx and Queens where thinking about doing cross over Rock…

7pm $5 Sam Price & the True Believers (FUNK/ROCK/GROOVE) Best known as a founding member of Honey Island Swamp Band and the leader of afro-cuban jazz group OTRA, bass player Sam Price formed the True Believers in December 2015 to perform original music featuring his song-writing and singing. The band plays groove-driven funk and rock featuring soulful melodies and heart-felt lyrics. Vocal harmonies over syncopated percussion are punctuated by passionate solos. Sam Price & the True Believers seeks to celebrate…

8PM $10/13 Greg Billings Band (SOUTHERN ROCK/SOUL) Greg Billings always knows what he wants and he goes after it with purpose. He has become the quintessential frontman recognized for his unique vocal tonality, and his ability to grab any audience’s attention and hold them for as long as he’s on the stage. Backed up with a sold band of veteran musicians, the Greg Billings Band rolls on bringing smiles to the faces of live music lovers everywhere. www.gregbillingsband.com Den of Thieves…

8pm - $10/13 Damon Fowler Band (BLUES) With his hybrid of roots rock, blues, and sacred steel, Florida native Damon Fowler started wowing audiences with his musical exploits as a teenager, building a reputation as one of the hottest young players on the scene. Adding songwriting and vocal skills to his repertoire over the years has brought him many accolades, with critics extolling his originality and maturity as well as his technical guitar expertise. In recent years “Best of Tampa”…

5pm - $7/10 Bryan Lee "Braille Blues Daddy" New Orleans Blues Institution (BLUES) Bryan Lee is an award winning New Orleans Blues Institution. “Whether he’s wailing a Freddy King inspired blues ballad, stomping out low down and dirty blues, or getting down with a super funky New Orleans groove, Bryan Lee is gonna grab your soul and squeeze it till you scream in blues ecstasy.”— Duke Robillard www.braillebluesdaddy.com