Past Events

8pm $8/11 Josh Garrett Band https://www.joshgarrettmusic.com/home Josh Garrett is a songwriter, singer and guitar player from New Roads, LA.  He and his family relocated to  Houma, LA when Josh was a child.  Josh picked up his father’s guitar when he was 12 years old and started writing songs soon after.  By age 20, Garrett was performing several times a week in Houma, LA.   At age 24, he recorded his  first album entitled, “Changed Man” and never looked back.  Josh and his…

5pm $5 Randy Stephens Florida’s own Randy Stephens was born in 1966 Born in Panama City Florida, the same year the Temptations released “Aint too proud to beg”, and Jimi Hendrix formed his renowned Jimi Hendrix Experience. A winner in the 2000 “Jam with Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s Contest for his lead guitar work on the song “In Too Deep” and in 1992 was asked for his Oregon band Mr. X to open for Eric Burden and the Animals. . .…

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 Albert Castiglia It may be a bit premature to crown Albert Castiglia America's newest King of the Blues, but there's little doubt that he at least deserves the title of heir apparent.” -- Miami New Times As most artists will attest, the most unexpected circumstance can spark artistic inspiration. That’s a fact that hasn’t been lost on singer, songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Albert Castiglia. With his latest album, the aptly named Masterpiece, he celebrates an unforeseen triumph --…

12pm to 12am | FREE Twelve hours. Twelve bands. Cake. 11P-12A           Rex Floyd https://rexfloyd.com 10-1045P         Uncle John’s Band https://unclejohnsband.com/home 9-9:45P           Tony Tyler Trance https://www.facebook.com/thetonytylertrance/?ref=py_c 8-8:45P           Someday Honey https://www.facebook.com/somedayhoney/ 7-7:45P           Gumbo Boogie http://www.gumboboogie.com/ 6-6:45P           Tucci Project https://www.tucciproject.com/ 5-5:45P           Packrats Smokehouse https://www.packratssmokehousemusic.com/ 4-4:45P           Impulse https://impulsevibes.com/ 3-3:45P           Deadwards https://www.facebook.com/events/skippers-smokehouse/the-deadwards/424559735032019/ 2-2:45P           The Groovediggers Www.facebook.com/groovediggersFLA 1-1:45P            Betty Fox Band https://www.bettyfox.net/ 12-12:45P        Oakhill Drifters http://www.oakhilldrifters.com/  

5pm $5 Speak Easy speakeasyofficial.com

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 $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…

8pm $8/10 Jim Chambers Music Box Presents:  HARVEST ANTHEM Seeking Seven, The Last Nerv, Sick Hot, Beyond Chaotic

5pm $5 Sunset Bridge Band Local quartet, Sunset Bridge Band, draws on elements of Folk, Alt-Country and Americana to craft their bass-swaying, percussive and guitar infused grooves.  Sunset Bridge Band has gained an intimate admiration from fans throughout the Tampa Bay area and beyond playing original music since 2006. SBB has released three albums; For the Love of Grace 2008, No Worries 2010, and Dinner at Eight 2016.  SBB got their start playing benefits for animal and music related charities…

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…

8P $10/13 Antelope - A tribute to Phish Antelope: A Tribute To The Band Phish, has quickly become one of the top acts to see in lower Southeast region of the United States. Featuring members from Florida's heavy hitters, Cope, Juanjamon Band, Boxcar Hollow, and The Funky Seeds; this collaboration is one that puts an emphasis on improvisational concepts, and the complex musicality of the band Phish. Show after show, Antelope gives the audiences what they seek that even the most…

8pm $15/20 Pato Banton’s Birthday Celebration Pato Banton http://www.patobanton.com Pato Banton & The Now Generation (REGGAE) The legendary reggae singer and toaster from Birmingham, England returns to the Skipperdome! Pato Banton began recording in 1982, appearing on "Pato and Roger a Go Talk" (from Special Beat Service) with Ranking Roger of The Beat. His solo debut was 1987's Never Give In and he's released a near-constant stream of crowd-pleasers since then. A bit of trivia: Banton received the nickname Pato (Jamaican…

12:00pm Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! On Sundays in October 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!

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…

8pm $10/13 Coo Coo Ca Choo Coo Coo Ca Choo It starts with a casual conversation between old friends who all stopped playing music publicly, and professionally, because they could no longer stand either the music, touring, other unprofessional musicians, and the realization that it was no longer fun. “Remember the days before music sucked?" That was the question that raised our eyebrows. “How ‘bout when we first started getting paid for playing music?! We would have played for free. Just…

5pm $7 JT Curtis and the Florida Scoundrels  http://www.reverbnation.com/open_graph/artist/3616400 https://www.facebook.com/jtcurtisandthefloridascoundrels/

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 Red Elvises Red Elvises Igor Yuzov was born in Germany, raised in Ukraine and studied in Russia. He grew up in the former Soviet Union, where folk music was the norm and rock'n'roll was illegal. A rebellious streak, however, led him to seek out the forbidden music. As soon as it became possible, Igor left Russia for America with his “Folk'n'Roll" band Limpopo and was personally greeted by Ronald Reagan. In 1993, Limpopo won Ed McMahon's Star Search and…

5pm $10 minimum suggested donation “Help Support the WCHS Band Program and come listen to the Jazz Band!” Among some of the awards and acknowledgments the Wesley Chapel Band has received are: -Back to Back State Marching Band Finalists -Superior Ratings for the past 3 years in concert and jazz performance -Winterguard gold medalists in 2019 Funds raised would be spent on providing travel expenses for spring band trips/upgrading outdated equipment. Kenny Mullins of Resinated http://www.ResinatedMusic.com and Paul Young & the…

6PM FREE Underground Digital Railroad - Top 40 Hip Hop This event is a charity fundraiser and donations are greatly appreciated.

8pm $10 Malice in Skipperland with music by Come Back Malice (a.k.a https://www.facebook.com/comebackalice/ ) Costume contest with cash and prizes to be awarded to your most malicious attire.    

8PM $10/13 Ari & the Alibis (Retro Contemporary Pop, Jazz Fusion, Blue Eyed Soul)https://www.ariandthealibis.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuFyM9p9-r7LaI3Rcr5z-GA/videos https://www.facebook.com/ariandthealibis https://www.instagram.com/ariandthealibis/

12:00pm Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! On Sundays in October 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!

6PM FREE Underground Digital Railroad - 80s and 90s This event is a charity fundraiser and donations are greatly appreciated.

8PM $10/13 Damon Fowler Group (Florida Native Wows His Audience w/his Hybrid of Roots Rock, Blues & Sacred Steel Guitar Playing, Electric Blues & Country, Swamp Rock, R&B) https://www.damonfowler.com/ w/Molten Mike (Hot Jazz & Cool Blues, Has Received 19 Awards & Nominations for Best Blues, Guitarist &Singer/Songwriter) https://www.facebook.com/themoltenbluesband

6pm $12/15 Musical theater can be special for its intricate music, for its heartwarming characters, for its comedy, for its poignant message, or because it’s plain fun….. and for sheer quality. For the last century, Broadway musicals are where some of the greatest songwriters have written many of the greatest songs. WMNF will present an evening of Broadway songs, done by an eclectic array of area bands.   Bands and artists include: Katt Hefner Anika Sky Cottondale Swamp Divine AF JCT…

12:00pm Join us for Slowdown Sundays at Skipper’s! On Sundays in October 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 $12/15 WAHH World Fusion BAND - 'Best of the Bay' awarded WAHH WorldFusion Band is a spectacular blend of ‘East meets West’ in true Fusion Music style. Trailblazers of a unique and multiform sound, WAHH is rooted in India’s rich traditional musical culture and enveloped in an artful weave of Jazz, Rock and Funk. Tabla Maestro, Vocalist, Multi-Percussionist and Composer Shankh Lahiri formed 'WAHH World Fusion Band’ out of his desire to combine his traditional musical origins from India…

7pm $7/10 John Nemeth As a Boise, Idaho teenager in the early ‘90s, John Németh was drawn to the hard-edged hip hop sounds and rock bands of the day – but when a friend exposed him to Buddy Guy and Junior Wells’s classic “Hoodoo Man Blues,” he was hooked. John played harp and sang in local bands, often opening the show for nationally touring blues acts. John soon caught the ear of established blues musicians, and before long he was…

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 $20/25 Jah Movement Legends Tribute (Reggae Tribute to Dennis Brown, Garnett Silk, Lady Saw & SuperCat) www.jahmovement.com

8PM $10/13 Melody Trucks Band (CD Release, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Classical, Country, Metal & Thrash) https://www.melodytrucksband.com/ w/ Someday Honey (Blues, Jazz, R&B/Soul, Rockin Blues) https://www.somedayhoney.com/