Skipper’s Smokehouse Concert Calendar
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August 2015
Legendary JC’s w/ Serotonic $7/10
Legendary JC's (FUNK) It all started with some sharkskin suits and Otis Redding tunes more than nine 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 in Tampa,…
Find out more »The Cheaters $7
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!
Find out more »Under the Willow w/ Uproot Hootenany $7/10
Under the Willow In Under the Willow we find a band where socially conscious lyrics are blended with jubilant 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. This year has seen an amazing growth…
Find out more »Patrick & the Swayzees $5
Patrick & The Swayzees (SURF ROCK/ROCKABILLY) From surf rock to doo wop, rockabilly to beach music, Patrick & The Swayzees have created a current, yet still wholly nostalgic blend of early rock ‘n’ roll sounds that bring crowds to their feet from opening to encore. Their sets include original songs and instrumentals as well as a mix of well known, crowd favorite cover tunes, so there’s something for everyone.A spinoff of two well established Key West bands, The Swayzees have taken the local music scene…
Find out more »Beebs and her Moneymakers w/ UNRB $10/13
Beebs and Her Moneymakers (ROCK/FUNK/SKA) With the kazoo wielding songstress Beebs as their fearless leader, BaHMM is taking audiences by surprise with their high energy performances, and a refreshing never before heard blend of psychedelic rock, funk, ska, and soul. Beebs and Her Money Makers, or “BaHMM!” for short made a BIG bang in 2011 with the release of their EP, “Welcome to Bartertown”. Boasting a huge lineup of performers, including “Glow Hoopers” and “JamBots”, BaHMM hit the road armed…
Find out more »Boxcar Hollow w/ Sara Rose Band $7/10
Boxcar Hollow Post-modern folk Americana newgrass quartet Boxcar Hollow draws on the lauded traditions of folk and bluegrass music, infuses the proceedings with some jamband risk-taking, thereby distilling a new yet familiar sound. Individually, the members of Boxcar Hollow have played some of the biggest stages and and festivals across the country. Collectively, this award-winning group (2014 Best Roots/Alt-Country Band, Creative Loafing’s Best Of The Bay Awards) consistently delivers one of the best high energy shows a music fan could…
Find out more »Daryl Hance Power Trio w/ Eugene Snowden & Friends $7/10
Daryl Hance Power Trio Devil Down Records artist Daryl Hance will be bringing his Power Trio to Tampa, Florida on August 16th 2015 for a performance at Skipper's Smokehouse. Hance is gearing up for the release of his 3rd album this fall. The follow up to 2014's smoker Land Of Trembling Earth, this new as of yet untitled third album will be release through Memphis, Tennessee based Devil Down Records this fall. Expect more of Hance's self-described brand of funky, bluesy, rock and…
Find out more »Grateful Dead Nite w/ Uncle John’s Band & Dave Jordan- FREE
Uncle John's Band (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. Dave Jordan (NOLA ROCK) Dave Jordan is a New Orleans based singer/songwriter/bassist and guitar player. Over the course of nearly 20 years and 3 bands, he has produced or co-produced 6 albums, played nearly 2000 shows nationwide and performed or recorded with some of the most esteemed musicians in New Orleans and…
Find out more »Kim Lenz w/ Ted Stevens & The Doo Shots $12/15
Kim Lenz (ROCKABILLY) Kim Lenz exploded onto the rockabilly scene with her debut, Kim Lenz & Her Jaguars in 1998. Being the only female fronting an authentic 1950s-style rockabilly band at the time, Lenz immediately became a critics' darling and a high demand for nightclubs and festivals from Viva Las Vegas to the High Rock-A-Billy festival in Barcelona, Spain. With the release of 1999’s The One and Only, Rick Anderson of AllMusic.com declared, “Kim Lenz is the sexiest thing to happen to rockabilly music since Elvis Presley.” With high energy, creative songwriting, vocal pipes that'll blow you away and a cute…
Find out more »TC Carr & Bolts of Blue CD Release Party – $7/10
TC Carr & the Bolts of Blue ft Josh Nelms (BLUES) 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…
Find out more »Benefit for Faces of Courage – The Black Honkeys, Greg Billings and More- $10/15
About Faces of Courage: a non-profit organization located in the Tampa Bay area that offers free camps and events for women and children with cancer and blood illnesses. Though we are located in Florida, some of our camps are attended by women and children from all over the country. We strive to provide a judgment-free, comfortable atmosphere where women and children can relax and just have fun. The Black Honkeys first hit the stage in August of 2000. Guitarist, Joe Sanders,…
Find out more »Sean Chambers w/ No Money Down $10/13
Sean Chambers Band (BLUES) "Chambers' brand of blues is a no-frills blend of Chicago, Texas, and Delta styles, played with an understated sense of ferocity. Sean came to wail, and he does so with a transparent sense of devotion and scholarship to the music he plays so well." - Mark Uricheck, LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE Sean Chambers toured with the legendary HubertSumlin as his guitarist and band leader from 1998-2003. Britain's own Guitarist magazine named Chambers as “One of the top 50…
Find out more »Betty Fox Horn Band w/ Jessy Chick – $7/10
Betty Fox Band (BLUES) Hailing from the heart of Southern Tampa, 26 year old soul singer Betty Fox's explosive voice is one to be reckoned with. Influenced by her years of singing in church, the intense love she has for soul music is apparent with every heartfelt note she sings. Her style has matured into a distinct blend of funk, soul and Chicago blues, with enough swagger and passionate live presence to captivate the most passive passer-by's attention. Her sweltering,…
Find out more »Jahfari $5
Jahfari plays a wide variety of reggae genres. From ska to rock steady, roots to dancehall, Jahfari keeps the music and the people "Moving Forward"
Find out more »September 2015
Peace of Woodstock $7/10
Peace of Woodstock is a 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, and Nash, The Who, Janis Joplin, Sly and…
Find out more »Pete & Wayne
R-Rated Show - Parents STRONGLY cautioned! 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. It takes balls to stand on the world famous stage of Sloppy Joe's and…
Find out more »Zach Deputy w/ The Ries Brothers $15/20
Zach Deputy (JAM/LOOPING) On his new release Another Day (Eusonia Records, 2011), Zach Deputy demonstrates his extraordinary ability to perform and record in multiple contexts and conveys the sensibilities of a mature singer/songwriter. Another Day offers another look at Zach Deputy and seeks to help him cross over into other audiences. Rich with ballads and mid-tempo songs, the music on this recording is best described as soulful rhythm and blues, with flavors of Al Green, Taj Mahal and Stevie Wonder emerging…
Find out more »WMNF Birthday Bash w/ Suenalo & Resinated $12/15
Celebrate WMNF’s birthday with two fabulous party bands! Suenalo is a 9-piece Latin funk band from Miami, going strong on their 12th year. Named by the Miami NewTimes as one of Miami’s “Best Latin Rock Bands of All Time” …..”…dancing, twisting, shouting – a barrage of music that’s simultaneously Afro-Latin, hip-hop, R&B, funk, & unmistakably Miami. Resinated is a reggae, rock, funk-fashion danceable band hailing from Madeira Beach, whose popularity has spread far from Tampa Bay so that they are…
Find out more »Jeremy Thomas Band w/ Stone Grey – $5
Jeremy Thomas Band (SOUTHERN GRUNGE/ROCK) is fronted by a Tampa bay veteran rockers Jeremy Thomas, Sean Colpoys(bass) and Casey Grillo(drums). They have a killer blend of Southern Grunge! Putting a solid rocking spin on every song. They will have you pumping fists and having a blast in moments of taking the stage!
Find out more »Savants of Soul w/ The Groove Orient – $7/10
Savants of Soul (SOUL) Over the past two years, a phenomenon has taken Gainesville's live music scene by storm. That phenomenon is the 10-piece soul band The Savants of Soul. Blending the sounds of 1960s and 1970s soul with influences as far-ranging as indie rock, ska, punk and jazz, this veritable soul orchestra is sure to keep you moving and grooving to their big, horn-driven sound. The Groove Orient (ROCK) The Groove Orient (TGO) is a high-powered, no-holds-barred, rock ‘n’ roll act…
Find out more »WMNF Presents: Eilen Jewell plus The Iguanas – $17/20
Two big WMNF stars in one big evening. Americana star Eilen Jewell is getting huge attention for her new album: major features in Mother Jones, NPR Music, No Depression, and featured on the Today Show and Morning Edition. Jewell sings with an unhurried elegance that evokes late-night intimacies and dusty roads with equal skill. Though her fifth album consists entirely of original songs, Sundown Over Ghost Town feels like a welcome return to a set of classics you’ve known forever, gently touching on desire,…
Find out more »Jim Chambers Music Box Presents: Sunday secret, Surviving the Mile, Extra Celestial & Five Alarm Fire Band – $3
Jim Chambers Music Box is a full service music instruction and learning academy based in Tampa, Florida. THE BOX teaches all instruments including voice, piano, guitar/bass & drums. This is the best place ever created for persons wanting to learn an instrument. Ever. Music makes the world...and you help push. This event features: Sunday secret, Surviving the Mile, Extra Celestial & Five Alarm Fire Band.
Find out more »Skipper’s Smokehouse 35th Anniversary – 12 Hours Long – FREE
Skipper's 35th Anniversary! 12 hours of FREE music! Here is the band line up & schedule: 12-12:45 PM Gypsy Wind 1-1:45 PM Shane Meade and the Sound 2-2:45 PM Uncle John’s Band 3-3:45 PM Shaun Hopper 4-4:45 PM Impulse 5-5:45 PM Betty Fox Band 6-6:45 PM Sara Rose Band 7-7:45 PM Quivering Rhythm Hounds 8-8:45 PM The Cheaters 9-9:45 PM TC Carr and Bolts of Blue featuring Josh Nelms 10-10:45 PM Dukes of Juke with Freight Train Annie and the…
Find out more »October 2015
WMNF Presents: Red Barat & Main Squeeze – $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.
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