Past Events

7pm - $10 Minimum Suggested Donation "A Little Help from his Friends" Join us in helping a brother out. Scott Dempster, bass player with Peace of Woodstock, Spencer Road and the Headlites suffered a massive heart attack on May 15th while playing a show. After an operation, and lengthy recovery, he is making a gradual comeback, but has a mountain of bills piling up. Lets get together and show him some love! Appearances by The Dukes of Juke, The Lint…

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…

T.C. Carr and Bolts of Blue Featuring Josh Nelms (BLUES/ROCK/SOUL) T.C. Carr is one of Florida's top musical artists. He has earned a reputation as one of the premier harmonica players in the United States and Europe. He is a Florida native and passionate singer songwriter. His strong lead vocals and unique harp work demand an audience's attention and he is a fan favorite wherever he plays. T.C. has established himself as one of Florida's best blues and Americana artists.…

5pm - $6 Chaka (JAZZ/FUSION) Chaka consists of four musicians that come from Tarpon Springs, Florida, pursuing life long careers together. We met in high school and have played with each other in various bands around the Tampa Bay area. One summer we decided to get together and play a gig at a local bar and we've been together since playing music from the past while incorporating our own ideas. We are all influenced by well known jazz bands as well as modern jazz,…

8pm $8/11 Mad Dogs: The Joe Cocker Experience (CLASSIC ROCK/TRIBUTE) Mad Dogs is THE Authentic Joe Cocker tribute... America's #1 Tribute to the man and his music. Fronted by one and only Jimmy Persons, Mad Dogs includes new members Kerry Campbell (War, Carole King, Bobby Womack, The Dramatics), Kenny Suarez (Iron Butterfly, Bertie Higgins, Al DiMeola), and vocalists Chris Stone and Pam Koehler. Mad Dogs also does a Santana tribute called Sacred Fire, which will open the show and play…

8pm - $7/10 American Supermodel  www.facebook.com/American-Supermodel-239571896116447/ Four Star Riot  www.fourstarriot.com Save the Radio  www.savetheradiomusic.com

5pm - $7/10 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; bass, vocals and Rick Morgan…

8pm $12/15 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. Trae Pierce and the T-Stone Band (FUNK/BLUES/ROCK) Trae Pierce can funk you up. A veteran of the stage, Trae has been touring with bands such as Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Dr Hook, James Brown and more for over three decades. In addition to…

8PM $12 Halcyon (ACOUSTIC) Deb Hunseder and Steph Callahan met in 1989 and had their first gig two weeks later. The harmonies were magic. From the first note, they knew they had something that could not be matched. Since 1989 the duo has opened for national acts including John Mayer, Pat Benatar, India.Irie, Joan Osborne, Tabithas Secret (now Matchbox 20), Sister Hazel, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Joan Bias, Cheryl Wheeler, Wynona Judd, Patrice Pike, Sarah Bettens, Melissa Ferrick, and Koko Taylor.…

5pm - $5/8 DieDra The Alabama Blues Queen and The Ruff Pro Band (BLUES/SOUL) DieDra's career began in 2008, after her debut Album "Overcoming Hurdles" was release. The single "Hip Swing'in Blues" topped the charts at #4 for 9 months, in Beach Music. Her husband, producer and adviser, Keithen Ruff decided she needed a band. In 2009, DieDra and the band entered the International Blues Challenges, in Memphis Tennessee. Not knowing that would be the beginning of a list of…

7pm - $7 Leisure Chief (FUNK/ROCK/FUSION/HIP-HOP) Leisure Chief is an original music collective, dedicated to crafting vibrations for the soul, the mind, and the booty. Influenced by the culture and foundations of funk, soul, jazz, r&b, hip hop, and latin... they groove for the enjoyment of all music lovers. www.leisurechief.com Wild Root (FUNK/ROCK) Wild Root is a high energy group of young musicians from the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. Wild Root’s style is a blend of Rock, Soul and…

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 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 Dukes of Juke (FINGER POPPIN' R&B) Still smokin' after 30 years, the Dukes of Juke. The Dukes of Juke with special guest the Late Night Brass horn section 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…

8pm $7/10 Rockabilly Rumpus Skinny D & The Hot Rod Truckers   http://damianbacci.com Mayhem Mark Midnight Bowlers League www.facebook.com/MBLTampa Little Sheba and the Shamans https://www.facebook.com/Little-Sheba-and-the-Shamans-438201132967948/ The Johnny Zoom Hifi Show www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyZoomHiFiShow

5pm - $10 Shevonne & The Bad Boys  (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…

- No Live Music Tonight - The bar and restaurant are open, so come on by!

8pm $7/10 Great Peacock (AMERICANA/ROOTSY/ROCK) You can call Great Peacock a folk band... but don’t expect them to make music for campfires or square dances. Raised in the Deep South and headquartered in Nashville, they’re a group of red-blooded country boys who aren’t afraid of the big city. Case in point: Making Ghosts -- the duo’s harmony-heavy, guitar-driven debut album -- whose 11 songs find the middle ground between rootsy, down-home Americana and super-sized arena pop/rock. Website - http://greatpeacock.com Facebook…

8pm - $7/10 Ras Sparrow (ROOTS/ROCK/REGGAE) Venezuelan musician, singer and producer Ras Sparrow (Eloy Carrero), an artist known worldwide and who holds as his mission to follow the traditional sounds and messages of Roots Reggae was from an early age involved with music, but it was not until 1990’s that Roots Reggae became his main musical style following a deep spiritual awakening. In 2003 he began to perform live on the island of Hawai’i at which time became known as…

5pm - $10/15 Show Biz Kids - 12 piece Steely Dan Tribute and Event Band (TRIBUTE/COVER) Meticulous arrangements combined with world-class vocal and instrumental performances bring Steely Dan’s hits to life with the vibrancy and immediacy of a front row experience in a major arena, presented by this 12-piece group of internationally recognized studio and touring musicians, Show Biz Kids. Led by renowned New York keyboardist Phil Magallanes (who toured and recorded with many musical luminaries including Arturo Sandoval, Blood…

8pm - $10/13 Betty Fox Band (BLUES/SOUL/FUNK) With an extensive background in gospel and a lifelong passion for soul music, Betty Fox has come a long way from her southern roots to headlining festivals and captivating thousands with her raw swagger and unwavering talent. Now the 2015 representative of the Suncoast Blues Society, an International Blues Challenge Finalist, and 2 time winner of Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay, she is truly proving herself a force to be reckoned with.…

8pm - $10/13 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

5pm - $7/10 Johnny Shelton Band (SINGER/SONGWRITER) My name is Johnny Shelton and music is my life. I was on the most recent season (10) of NBC's America's Got Talent and made it through 2 televised rounds. The 1st round I started the show with a captivating performance of my original song "That's Love" That i wrote for my late son I lost to cancer. The song blew up and has approximately 4,000,000 views on youtube. I've been playing music since I…

8pm - $7/10 The Legendary JC's (R&B/SOUL/FUNK) It all started with some sharkskin suits and Otis Redding tunes more than sixteen years ago. The Legendary JC’s (commonly The Joint Chiefs) started flooring Central Florida crowds with their brand of soulful rocking blues in 2000. The JC's have performed headlining slots at three consecutive years worth of NOLA Jazz Fest late-nights, Florida Music Festival and Macon’s Bragg Jam. They have also headlined: a month at Monte Carlo Casino – Las Vegas, Tropical Heatwave…

8pm $10/13 A TRIBUTE TO FRANK ZAPPA Christian Ryan's Garage (TRIBUTE) Christian Ryan is a rising figure in the Florida music community.  After 600+ shows the past 3 years out of school, he has been dubbed by fans and peers alike as "the busiest musician in Orlando".  With his willingness to play be it anytime, anywhere, and anything; he has been able to become one of the most in-demand and versatile musicians in the state of Florida.  Forging a unconventional…

6pm - $10 ($9 if you are a Pokémon Trainer) Pokémon GO(es) Punk Skippers Smokehouse is a Pokemon Go Hotspot and Gym. We will have Drink Specials for Red, Blue and Yellow teams (must show proof at door). American Idiots (GREEN DAY TRIBUTE) One of the most iconic bands to come out of the 90s is pop punk phenomenon Green Day. Their songs with hook filled lyrics have top the charts for 2 decades. Sold out arenas and world tours…

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…

7pm - $10/13 Pete and Wayne Revival (COMEDY/DUO) When one thinks of Key West, Florida, one tends to think of tanned sandaled feet perched atop a deck railing, watching the sunset while seagulls drop dive bombs on your head and you not caring because that big old margarita you’ve been sipping on has put you in a whole other world. Welcome to the world of Pete and Wayne. Who are these worldly masters of rudity? Just another couple of drunk…

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…

8pm FREE (JAMBAND/TRIBUTE) Come celebrate Dead Head Ed Greene’s 60th Birthday Party with Uncle John's Band! 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 Clearwater, Florida in 1989 from a combination of talented musicians who love to play the music of the Grateful Dead. They recreate the atmosphere and musical adventure of a live Dead show.…

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”…

8pm - $15/20 The Travelin'  McCourys (BLUEGRASS) Ronnie McCoury on mandolin, Rob McCoury on banjo, Jason Carter on fiddle and Alan Bartram on bass with featured guests on guitar and vocals, is the latest incarnation of the most award band in the history of bluegrass - The Del McCoury Band. No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive acoustic music. As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie and Rob continue their fater's work…