Past Events

On, Sundays, we will feature an oyster happy hour with freshly shucked oysters at unbeatable prices - ONE DOLLAR PER OYSTER - ALL DAY LONG!* *minimum 12 oysters and limit of three dozen per person* *dine in only* *while supplies last* *other restrictions may apply*

“Fifty years have passed in a flash,” says pianist, songwriter, and vocalist Marcia Ball of her long and storied career.  Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every time she takes the stage. Born in Orange, Texas and raised in Vinton, Louisiana, her deep Acadian heritage and a lifetime of absorbing Gulf Coast rhythm and blues is evident in her original songs…

8pm $35 adv $40 day of show Jon McLaughlin and Eric Hutchinson The Just the Two of Us Tour with Eric Hutchinson & Jon McLaughlin will be a more collaborative night of music than your average co-headline concert.  Jon & Eric have been friends for years and they want their friendship to be felt and reflected on this tour.  The night will be a blend of collaborative moments with Eric & Jon both playing on each other’s songs as well as each of them being…

Thursdays at Skipper's Smokehouse are for Everyone! Kids Eat FREE* all day long – bring the little ones and let them feast without worrying about the check! $1 Oysters so you can shuck your way through the evening from 4pm until close**. ALL-DAY Happy Hour – because you deserve it. All day Happy Hour features buy ten wings, get five FREE and HH priced beers and cocktails. Gather the whole crew and make Thursday your favorite day of the week…

RED WANTING BLUE  Hailed as “Midwestern rock heroes” by American Songwriter, Red Wanting Blue has spent the better part of last three decades on the road, blazing their own unique trail through the American heartland as they built up a legion of lifelong fans through a relentless work ethic and raucous, life-affirming live show. Along the way, the band notched appearances everywhere from Letterman to NPR, garnered praise from the likes of Rolling Stone and Esquire, and climbed to #3…

Southern Culture on the Skids https://www.scots.com/index.html Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken them from all-night North Carolina house parties to late night TV talk shows (Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show), from performing at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan…

On, Sundays, we will feature an oyster happy hour with freshly shucked oysters at unbeatable prices - ONE DOLLAR PER OYSTER - ALL DAY LONG!* *minimum 12 oysters and limit of three dozen per person* *dine in only* *while supplies last* *other restrictions may apply*

8pm $25/30 James McMurtry https://www.jamesmcmurtry.com regarding his latest project: JAMES McMURTRY NEW RELEASE THE HORSES AND THE HOUNDS,  HIS FIRST FULL-LENGTH STUDIO ALBUM IN SEVEN YEARS, RELEASED AUGUST 20, 2021 ON NEW WEST RECORDS Celebrated songwriter's highly anticipated new record marks his debut on New West Records and garners a slew of "Best Of 2021" plus an Americana Music Association Song Of The Year Nomination for "Canola Fields" AUSTIN, Texas — In James McMurtry’s new effort, The Horses and the Hounds, the acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance (“Canola Fields”) and endless energy (“If It…

Thursdays at Skipper's Smokehouse are for Everyone! Kids Eat FREE* all day long – bring the little ones and let them feast without worrying about the check! $1 Oysters so you can shuck your way through the evening from 4pm until close**. ALL-DAY Happy Hour – because you deserve it. All day Happy Hour features buy ten wings, get five FREE and HH priced beers and cocktails. Gather the whole crew and make Thursday your favorite day of the week…

Carbon Leaf https://www.carbonleaf.com/ Carbon Leaf’s fifteenth studio album, Time is the Playground is both a call to action and an embrace of the moment. Marrying nostalgic storytelling to nuanced, folk-infused indie rock, the Richmond, Virginia band embroiders heartfelt melody and harmony with acoustic and electric instrumentation to create a 12-song rumination on time, love and personal growth that’s equal parts urgent epiphany and contented exhalation. “Everybody says people don’t listen to albums anymore,” mulled Carbon Leaf frontman Barry Privett, holed up…

Sunday Brunch is Live and Direct from WMNF’s Rhythm Revival with Rev Billy C. Wirtz and Marvelous Marvin (GOSPEL, SOUL, R&B, ROCK) https://www.facebook.com/WMNFRhythmRevival 1-4PM FREE

8pm $ 10 at the door Tyrone Vaughan - Vocals & Guitar RJ Howson - Vocals & Guitar Berry Duane Oakley - Vocals & Bass Garrett Dawson - Drums TYRONE VAUGHAN is a talented singer, songwriter and guitarist, son of the FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS guitarist Jimmie Vaughan and nephew of Stevie Ray Vaughan   BE THERE FOR AN EXCITING NIGHT OF ROCKIN BLUESY GOOD TIMES !!! VAUGHAN STYLE

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…

8PM/$10 tickets available at the door day of show only - no tickets sold in advance Impulse (REGGAE, SOCA & ZOUK) https://impulsevibes.com Tampa Bay award winning, longest standing Reggae band from the island of Dominica.

We will reopen, Thursday February 13th, for regular business.

8pm $20 UNDENIABLE EXHILARATION! MarchFourth is a kaleidoscope of musical and visual energy that inspires unabashed dancing and an atmosphere of celebration. Born in Portland 22 years ago on a Mardi Gras Day, MarchFourth’s collaborative roster has evolved through many musical generations. The M4 family now spans from Oregon and Seattle all the way down to New Orleans. Costumed as a psychedelic punk rock marching band circus troupe, M4’s show features electric bass, guitar, a 4-piece percussion corps, a 7-part…

8pm $30/35 Shemekia Copeland https://shemekiacopeland.com/ Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music, as well as for delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion. Copeland — winner of the 2021 Blues Music Award for B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year— connects with her audience on an intensely personal level,…

8pm $10 Crossfire Creek Band A 5-piece HIGH energy country band playing the hottest in new country (Luke Combs, Jason Adleen, Morgan Wallen, etc).  The band is known for the lead singer's energy and vocals which create the ultimate live experience. https://www.crossfirecreek.band.com

The Steel Wheels www.thesteelwheels.com The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In 2005, Jay Lapp (vocals, guitars, mandolin) and Eric Brubaker (vocals, fiddle) joined lead singer Trent Wagler (guitar, banjo) in forming the band as a vehicle for Wagler’s songwriting. They released several albums under Wagler’s moniker,…

For nearly two decades, American Aquarium have pushed toward that rare form of rock-and-roll that’s revelatory in every sense. “For us the sweet spot is when you’ve got a rock band that makes you scream along to every word, and it’s not until you’re coming down at three a.m. that you realize those words are saying something real about your life,” says frontman BJ Barham. “That’s what made us fall in love with music in the first place, and that’s…

8pm - $15/20 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…

8pm $10 JT Curtis and the Florida Scoundrels JT Curtis is an accomplished Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer and Nashville Recording Artist. *tickets will not be sold in advance for this show, but available at the door day of show at 7pm*

8PM $15 Jah Movement (REGGAE) https://jahmovement.com  “Jah Movement is a Reggae band with a focus on bringing back the timeless sounds of Roots & Reggae.”

Sunday Acoustic Brunch with JT Curtis (SINGER-SONGWRITER/COUNTRY) 1-4PM FREE

Get ready, Tampa! WMNF 88.5 presents The Waco Brothers—and they’re back with a vengeance after over a decade away! Known for their explosive blend of rock, punk, and country, The Waco Brothers will bring their signature insurgent country sound to Skippers Smokehouse on Saturday, March 1st. Rolling Stone calls them “The Clash meets Johnny Cash,” and Pitchfork raves they “invoke the spirit of the common man.” This is a show you won’t want to miss. Doors open at 7pm, music…

11:00AM Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! All Sundays in March 2025, 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 Brunch is Live and Direct from WMNF’s Rhythm Revival with Rev Billy C. Wirtz and Marvelous Marvin (GOSPEL, SOUL, R&B, ROCK) https://www.facebook.com/WMNFRhythmRevival 1-4PM FREE

On, Sundays in March 2025, we will feature an oyster happy hour with freshly shucked oysters at unbeatable prices - ONE DOLLAR PER OYSTER - from 4p to 6p!* *minimum 12 oysters and limit of three dozen per person* *dine in only* *other restrictions may apply*

Thursdays at Skipper's Smokehouse are for Everyone! Kids Eat FREE* all day long – bring the little ones and let them feast without worrying about the check! $1 Oysters so you can shuck your way through the evening from 4pm until close**. ALL-DAY Happy Hour – because you deserve it. All day Happy Hour features buy ten wings, get five FREE and HH priced beers and cocktails. Gather the whole crew and make Thursday your favorite day of the week…

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…

Fruition w/ Daniel Rodriguez March 8, 2025 DOORS : 7PM SHOWTIME : 8PM AGES: 21 & up unless accompanied by parent or guardian More On Artist: Fruition, How to Make Mistakes Three songwriters. Five bandmates. More than 15 years together, building a grassroots audience with a combination of stacked vocal harmonies and collaborative, song-driven Americana. Fruition is proof that there's strength in numbers. How To Make Mistakes, the band's first studio album in four years, showcases a reinvigorated group at…

11:00AM Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! All Sundays in March 2025, 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!