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8pm $20/25 Tab Benoit (BLUES) is a Cajun man who’s definitely got the blues. Born November 17, 1967, he grew up in Houma, Louisiana. A guitar player since his teenage years, he hung out at the Blues Box, a ramshackle music club and cultural center in nearby Baton Rouge run by guitarist Tabby Thomas. Playing guitar alongside Thomas, Raful Neal, Henry Gray and other high-profile regulars at the club, Benoit learned the blues first-hand from a faculty of living blues legends. The…

8pm $5 The Cheaters (CHICKS WHO ROCK POP) The Cheaters is a new group made up of members from two very popular local bands, Halcyon & Someday Souvenir. Steph Callahan, Tonya Floyd, Sandi Grecco, Chrissy DeRado,and Stephanie Wood have come together to form a powerful all star cover band that is quickly gaining momentum throughout the Southeast. Expect to hear fun, current, pop and rock songs performed by 5 mega talented ladies! www.facebook.com/thecheatersmusic

5pm - $10 (Includes Soul Circus Cowboys CD) Soul Circus Cowboys (TAILGATE COUNTRY) When the sum total is greater than the individual parts, it’s called “synergy” or in this case, “The Soul Circus Cowboys.” Their diverse life experiences and eclectic blend of musical styles combine to create a truly unique new band with a sound that is all their own. Soul Circus Cowboys are four extremely talented individuals, Billy McKnight; vocals, band leader and songwriter, Jason Alfano; drummer, Michael Bach;…

7pm $5 Reverend Billy C. Wirtz (BLUES/PIANO/COMEDY) Reverend Billy C. Wirtz is a comic genius, gifted pianist and American musicologist who defies easy classification. "I like to think of myself as the Victor Borge of the blues," states the Reverend, but Billy goes way beyond Borge both in scope of subject matter (from politics to social commentary) and, of course, in taste. In fact, no theme is too extreme, taboo, or undignified for the Reverend, so long as it garners…

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 after…

8pm $10/13 Peace of Woodstock (TRIBUTE) Peace of Woodstock is a 90 minute show paying tribute to Woodstock, the famous three day festival of Peace, Music, Love, and Fun, in upstate New York that defined an entire generation! This show will take you on a musical journey from the acoustic opening act of the Woodstock experience, Richie Havens through the closing moments of the festival with the explosive, electric sounds of Jimi Hendrix. Also featured are songs from Crosby, Stills,…

3pm - Suggested Donation $10 to "The H4 Benefit"

DJ Paul Gigante
USF "Hot" Band
Butch Ryan Band
Rosco Freed Band
DJ SVRGE Farina
DJ "Richey" Rich

6pm $10 Underground Digital Railroad Project (Music You Can See) Hosted by the Krewe of Sant' Yago (DJ/VJ) The Krewe of Sant' Yago will be hosting this benefit so come on out and enjoy the best of the 70's and 80's with drink and food specials.

8pm $10/13

Selwyn Birchwood Band (BLUES)

Selwyn Birchwood, Florida’s rising young blues fireball, is a guitar and lap-steel-playing bundle of pure energy. He delivers his original songs with a revival tent preacher’s fervor and a natural storyteller’s charisma made all the more impactful by his raw, unvarnished vocals. Birchwood plays high-octane blues – at once deeply rooted, funky and up-to-the-minute – with true passion and honest emotion. With his band feeding off his drive and exuberance, the striking 6’3” 29-year-old with his trademark Afro roams the stage (often barefoot), ripping out memorable guitar licks with ease. His ability to win over an audience – any audience – is proven night after night on the bandstand. With his warm, magnetic personality, Birchwood is as down-to-earth as his music is fun, thought-provoking and vital. His mission is to spread his music far and wide, to share his joy, to play his heart out, and to push the blues into the future. “There’s nothing I’d rather be doing than playing the blues,” he says. “And I try to convey that with every song and with every performance.”

8pm $10/14 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” poll,…

5pm $7/10 Friends of Fil (IMPROVISATION/JAZZ/BLUES/FUNK) Combining several of the elements present in the original Soul Jazz genre, this organ trio blends Blues, Funk, Jazz and World Music into their unique instrumental sound. Left Hand Bass provides a thick bottom while Electric Guitar, Organ and Drums navigate the rhythmic melodies. From the original material on their newest record to jazz and fusion standards of the past, the sound has a wide dynamic and is intent on forging new soundscapes. While…

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8pm FREE Jahfari (REGGAE) Jahfari is an eclectic mix of musicians trained in the art of Jammin'! This five piece band plays a wide range of reggae genres from ska to rock steady, and roots reggae to dancehall. Coming from the far reaches of the globe this quintet brings international flavor to every show. Based out of the Tampa Bay area, Jahfari has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and The Caribbean. Backing such artists' as Yellowman, Junior Reid, and Glen…

8pm - $14/17 The John Kadlecik Band (JAMBAND/IMPROVISATION) John Kadlecik is a singer, songwriter, and musician who can play most string instruments but is primarily known for being a guitar-slinging sideman to Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir in the band Furthur. Also an original co-founder of the group Dark Star Orchestra, John has been performing improvisationally-oriented shows regularly since the late 1980's and touring nationally for the last 20 years. His work also includes several studio releases…

8pm $7/10 Johnny G Lyon / JGLB (ROCK/CLASSIC RHYTHM AND BLUES) Johnny G Lyon & JGLB (aka the Johnny G Lyon Band, or just JGLB) is inarguably one of the most durable bands in Tampa history. Almost any venue in the bay area that has featured live music within the last 3 decades has hosted the JGLB (or its' antecedents) at one time or another. JGLB has been named "Best Local Band" by the Tampa Tribune reader's poll three times. JGLB…

8pm $7/10 Dropin Pickup (ROCK) Experience, passion, and energy embody Tampa-based rock band Dropin Pickup.  Rising from the ashes of previous projects, the newly solidified lineup has been creating smooth and soulful anthems after the celebrated release of their debut album, A Settling of Sorts.  While maintaining their hunger to move themselves and their audience with sonic harmony and wild performances, the band continues to impress fans old and new. Though the lead singer, Mike Farrell, hails from Chicago, he…

We are closed due to a very popular football game. Have a great Sunday!

7pm $7/10 Under the Willow (ACOUSTIC/BLUEGRASS/FOLK) In Under the Willow we find a band where socially conscious lyrics are blended with intricate compositions to evoke a brand of songwriting that borrows from bluegrass and folk music but is wholly unique. Erin Donovan’s vocals and ravenous fiddle playing is supported by a superb cast of multi-instrumentalist. Hayley Skreens, Patrick Donovan and Joe Lego trade their tools amongst each other, each equally proficient on guitar, mandolin or banjo. www.underthewillowmusic.com Fil Pate (SOLO/JAM/IMPROVISATION/BLUEGRASS)…

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 Sean Chambers (BLUES/SOUL/COUNTRY/ROCK) "Guitarist Chambers achieves the distinctly American blues/soul/country/rock sound that the Stones used to aspire to long ago." - Jerry Shriver, USA TODAY Sean Chambers toured with the legendary Hubert Sumlin as his guitarist and band leader from 1998-2003. Britain's own Guitarist magazine named Chambers as “One of the top 50 blues guitarists of the last century.” After his tenure with Sumlin, he performed on his own, and in 2003 was asked to headline the prestigious…

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. Paul Thorn Band (SOUTHERN ROCK) For fifteen years Paul Thorn has been one of WMNF’s favorite live artists. He has maintained that status by continuing to put out strong albums that evolve his sound and expands and renews audience. His longtime backing musicians are one of the…

5pm $20/25 - For this show Paul Thorn plays first at 6pm. 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. Paul Thorn Band- Acoustic (SOUTHERN ROCK) For fifteen years Paul Thorn has been one of WMNF’s favorite live artists. He has maintained that status by continuing to put out strong albums that evolve his sound and expands and renews…

7pm $10/13 SATISFACTION - International Rolling Stones Tribute (TRIBUTE) "Satisfaction/The International Rolling Stones Show" is the international touring tribute show to the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band. This Billboard & Pollstar listed show is now celebrating their 15th Anniversary in production with over 2500 performances listed to its credit. This highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast & costuming of its kind. The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and cast bring a colorful performance to 50 years…

8pm $10/13 The Applebutter Express (UKULELE FUNK) 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,…

8pm $10/13 Runaway Gin: A Tribute to Phish (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Runaway Gin is the World’s most active Phish Tribute Band. They play every Sunday at the Charleston Pour House and tour constantly across the greater Southeast region. This summer the band sold out the Hard Rock Cafe “Fare Thee Well” Afterparty on July 4th in Chicago and catapulted themselves onto the National music scene. Runaway Gin has played many Phish after parties and is known for dropping their own brand of…

5pm $15/18 Dale's Pale Ale Presents Steep Canyon Rangers (BLUEGRASS) A bluegrass band at their core, the Steep Canyon Rangers effortlessly walk the line between festival favorite and sophisticated string orchestra. They’re as danceable as the most progressive, party-oriented string band, and equally comfortable translating their songs for accompaniment by a full symphony. It’s that mix of serious chops and good-natured fun that earned the Steep Canyon Rangers the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album Grammy in 2013 (for Nobody…

6pm $10 Underground Digital Railroad Project (Music You Can See) "Tuesday Night Fever...Disco the Night Away" 70's party hosted by the Krewe of Agustina de Aragon with part of the proceeds going to KOA charities. Featuring VJ Lawmaker, VJ Ruffryda, and VJ Manyfesto

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. Dave and Phil Alvin and the Guilty Ones (ROOTS/BLUES/ROCK/QUIET AND LOUD FOLK) “Lost time is not found again.” This ancient idiom is at the heart of brothers Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin’s long, tumultuous relationship. However, in Dave’s own words, “Sometimes Fate, or God or the Universe,…

8pm $15/20 Tim Reynolds & TR3 (GUITAR/SONIC INNOVATOR) With a musical career spanning more than thirty-five years, guitarist and sonic innovator Tim Reynolds is known for his masterful command of melody and timing and for his uncanny ability to improvise on any instrument he touches. Having explored most musical styles, from rock, jazz and blues to classical and reggae, Reynolds’ wide-ranging musical versatility is evident each time he picks up his acoustic or electric guitar. Technically brilliant, yet emotionally honest,…

Doors at 5pm $20/25 WMNF Presents Rockabilly Ruckus - Tribute to Sun Records 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. Bands performing include: Hairdressers on Fire Ronny Elliott and Rev Billy C Wirtz Sara Rose Band Rocket 88 Ted  Stevens and Band plus The Nighthawks

5pm $6 Shoeless Soul (PROZAC-POP/JAZZY/JAM) Sometime in the summer of 2010 Rene started frequenting the open mic @ the Dunedin Brewery armed with guitar and a pocketful of tunes. Not before too long he met Sladjan Vidic and the chemistry between the two was undeniable, and the project that is shoeless soul was born.After Justin Pearl Morakis' departure, Sladjan took over on bass, Dave Gerulat was added on drums. Dave's skillfull rhytmic drumming style and on point backing vocals along…

6pm $10 Underground Digital Railroad Project (Music You Can See)

8pm FREE Island Night w/ Impulse (ISLAND/AFRO-BEAT/REGGAE) “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 known…