Past Events

Kenny Neal (BLUES) is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and is widely renowned as a modern swamp-blues master. His new release, Hooked On Your Love, follows the triumph of his multi-award winning 2008 comeback album, Let Life Flow. An outstanding success, the CD raked in the accolades: three prestigious Album Of The Year awards, two Song of The Year awards for the title track, and Kenny himself garnered two Artist of the Year honors. It was clear that Kenny touched something deep in the…

Jarekus Singleton (BLUES) At just 30 years old, Jarekus Singleton is a musical trailblazer with a bold vision for the future of the blues. Springing from the same Mississippi soil as Charley Patton, Muddy Waters and B.B. King, Singleton’s cutting-edge sound—equally rooted in rap, rock and blues traditions—is all his own. He melds hip-hop wordplay, rock energy and R&B grooves with contemporary and traditional blues, turning audiences of all ages into devoted fans. With his untamed guitar licks and strong, soulful…

Particle began its journey in Los Angeles in 2000 as one of the key pioneers of the emerging ‘livetronica’ music scene. The band created a signature sound that combined elements of Electronica, Funk and Rock with a heavy emphasis on improvisation and sonic exploration, and their influence can still be felt and heard in many of today’s top touring Jam and EDM/Funk bands. Always striving to think outside the box and create unique concert experiences, Particle paired their high-energy dance music with…

Trinity 7,led by bassist/singer Ras Meishak hailing from the hills of Jamaica, delivers authentic, roots reggae.Their original music carries on the message that reggae was founded on: a message of inspiration,revolution,transformation,hope,unity & peace. As music runs through his veins, he is joined by his family who bring the rest of the music to life. Trinity 7 has shared the stage with many well known artists such as the Wailers,Culture & Stephen Marley. Their music has continuously proven to capture the…

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 nightly impromptu gigs…

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 nightly impromptu gigs…

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8PM $7/10 Resinated Coming from the Madeira beach area with the vibe of downtown St. Petersburg Florida, This four piece Disco/Reggae group consists of Kenny Mullins (lead guitar, main vocals), John Holt III (bass, vocals) Jeremy Hasak (Keys, horns and back up vocals) Josh Hasak (Drums, percussion). Resinated's first album "Be yourself" released in June 2012 at Audio Impact of Clearwater FL w/ Engineer Andy Wombach. Resinated is now currently touring FL, GA, SC and TN. New songs being added to a…

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7PM $7 Eliza Neals an award winning blues-rock powerhouse vocalist, songwriter an producer, has blazed up the blues charts around the world with Eliza's latest album "Breaking and Entering." Now on SiriusXM heavy rotation on BBKings Bluesville and playing on 300 radio stations in 180 countries is "Eliza Neals and the Narcotics" delivering the goods with some of the original players from the album. Eliza Neals has arrived backed by an award winning band including Michigan HOF international blues guitarist…

36th Annual Freaker's Ball - Life's a Beach... and Then You Die! Join us for a freakishly good time! Enter our costume contest and get a chance at the thousands of dollars worth of prizes from some of these supporters: Hard Rock Tampa, House of Blues Orlando, Florida Aquarium, Whole Foods, WMNF, Westchase Golf Club, Afishionado Fishing Charters, Creative Loafing, Tampa Tribune/Straz, Elevate Massage and More! The Cheaters (POP/ROCK) made of up members from the popular bands Halcyon & Someday Souvenir. Steph…

8PM $15/20 Buckwheat Zydeco (BLUES/ROOTS) Over the course of 30 years, Buckwheat Zydeco has gigged with everyone from Eric Clapton (with whom Buckwheat also recorded) and U2 to The Boston Pops. The band performed at the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics to a worldwide audience of three billion people. Buckwheat even performed for President Clinton twice, celebrating both of his inaugurations. The band has appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman, CNN, The Today Show, MTV, NBC News, CBS…

5PM $7/10 Strung Like a Horse (GRUNGE GRASS) Ladies and gentlemen, here is the story of Strung Like A Horse. Sometime in 1983 a junkyard rocket shaped sperm crash-landed into a 1965 Cadillac ElDorado shaped egg (convertible of course) and nine months later, give or take, Clay Maselle horse-kicked his way into a world to which he would never belong.  In time he discovered he was not alone.  There were other hillbilly misfits living undercover all around him.  A born leader, he…

8pm FREE Island Night w/Impulse (ISLAND/AFRO-BEAT/REGGAE) reggae, zouk and Afrobeat under the stars!

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 Corey Harris Corey Harris was born in Denver, Colorado to parents from Texas and Kentucky. He is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and band leader who has carved out his own niche in blues. A powerful singer and accomplished guitarist, he has appeared at venues throughout the North America, Europe, Brazil, The Caribbean, West Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. He began his career as a New Orleans street singer, travelling throughout the southern U.S. In his early twenties he lived…

8PM $15/20 Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band The Rev and company fuse country, blues, hillbilly fervor with a youthful indie rock energy. With gritty growling vocals and striking finger picking, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band is inspired by iconic bluesmen like Charley Patton and Furry Lewis. Like The White Stripes and The Black Keys, this energized band is able to translate the spirit of those seminal masters into the 21st century to an eclectic and rabid fan base. American Blues Scenerecently…

5PM $5 Mongo (ROCK/ROLL/ETC) Is a 5-piece rock band full of happy people from Central Florida. We love touring and performing more than we love living - we spent our 2012 and 2013 summers on the Vans Warped Tour, and the winter of 2014 as support for Reel Big Fish on their "Don't Stop Skankin' Tour". We have an E.P, 2 full-length albums, and a new single "Comeback" available on iTunes, Spotify, and pretty much any other service that streams…

The bar and restaurant are still open so stop by and say hello!

8pm FREE Island Night w/Impulse (ISLAND/AFRO-BEAT/REGGAE) reggae, zouk and Afrobeat under the stars!

8PM $10/13 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 his time on the road, Trae has produced and recorded with hip-hop, rock and blues icons such as Flo-Rida, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, and Emmylou Harris. He has made appearances on national television and movies, and earned a…

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. James McMurtry The son of acclaimed author Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove, Terms of Endearment), James grew up on a steady diet of Johnny Cash and Roy Acuff records. His first album, Too Long in the Wasteland (released in 1989), was produced by John Mellencamp and marked the beginning of…

5PM Reno and Harrell is a bluegrass band working out of Nashville Tennessee. They are being called "Sons of the Legends" Don Wayne and Dale Reno are kids of the banjo great Don Reno. Mitch Harrell is the son of Bill Harrell. Playing traditional bluegrass!

The Bar and Restaurant are still open so please stop by and say hello!

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 $7/10 Spiritual Rez (REGGAE/FUNK/DANCE) is an unabashed display of musical virtuosity. When paired with a deep, sub-sonic groove and powerful heart felt vocalization; crowds are left dancing and screaming for more. Over the past 9 years, these six men have relentlessly toured the country to share their music and appreciation of the arts. Rooted in rock, reggae, and funk; their diversity exemplifies their love and desire to put on a live experience that will not only cut to your…

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…

5pm - FUNDRAISER - Free Show - $10 Suggested Donation Big Brothers and Big Sisters Tampa & Project Primavera Proudly Present Ethan Parker Band (JAZZY/ISLAND/FOLK) "Merging Ethan’s Tennessee folk turned Florida surfer upbringing and the jazzy beach vibes of the band’s roots in the Caribbean, with original songs Ethan Parker Band brings a refreshing new sound and style." www.ethanparkerband.com Kirsten Arian (SINGER/SONGWRITER) Twenty one year old Kirsten Arian’s musical journey has been anything but typical.  A Los Angeles native, Arian made the spontaneous…

We are still open so stop by the restaurant and say hello!

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…