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Florida officials reported 134,506 coronavirus cases from July 30-Aug. 5. That’s more than 19,000 infections per day, which the Tampa Bay Times says is the state’s highest infection rate since the start of the pandemic. You know that means pretty much nothing to a state government vehemently allergic to anything that starts with “M” and ends in “ate,” so vaxxed or not, please do yourself—and your community—a favor by masking up if you go out and staying the fuck home if you feel even slightly under the weather.
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FRI 13
C 813 Day: Seeyousoon w/The Drain Outs/DJ DFAZ Watercooler talk website Identity TB has owned its #727to813 festivities, and on Friday the fantastic two-week celebration of the Bay area comes to a close with wholesome activities (Tampa Love Mini Market, a social media fundraiser benefiting Feeding Tampa Bay), and a very lit performance from Seeyousoon whose members played their first show ever in July at Hooch and Hive where a crowd packed in to bounce along with the hip-hop group featuring just under a dozen members. I’m glad this show is outside because there’s probably no way a smaller room could safely contain all of the energy Seeyousoon—plus Tampa rock and roll trio The Drain Outs and DJ Faz—will put out starting at 7 p.m. (Sparkman Wharf, Tampa)—
Ray Roa
Brendan Kelly w/Secret World Lawrence Arms bassist and vocalist Brendan Kelly—aka the punk behind the popular and poetic @ nihilist_arbys account that drops tweets like “Flags and slogans are for spineless dipshits. Eat Arby’s”—plays boozed-up singer-songwriter punk-rock and peppers bastardly humor in between songs. The Chicagoan is joined on the bill by a new Tampa band, Secret World, which promises “houty, melodic punk rock” from its members who are also in revered Tampa punk outfits Too Many Daves, Awkward Age, and Rutterkin. The Leadfoot Promotions show was scheduled for the VFW Post 39, but moved to Ybor City after controversy surrounding charging unvaccinated people $999 for a Teenage Bottlerocket show led the promoter to stop booking at the Southeast’s oldest VFW hall. (The Bricks, Ybor City)
C Kid Royal Twenty-five years ago, at the age of 16, blues guitarist Chris “Kid” Royal moved to Austin, Texas where he was deemed a prodigy and studied under legendary and late club-owner Clifford Antone. Though Canadian-born, Royal now calls St. Petersburg home, so when he’s not playing big events like the Montreal Jazz Festival, he graces the hometown folks with a set. Bassist Vinnie Seplesky and drummer Joey Interrante join Royal for a gig in Palladium’s big room where masks are still requested, vaxxed or not. If you can’t make it, Royal and the Holy Smokes (Third Richardson and Harry Ong) play a free show every Wednesday at Hideaway Cafe just two miles away. (Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg)
C Technasia w/Phoenix Jagger/Herb/ Vinsolo Technasia has been around since the ‘90s, when EDM was known as techno and Jncos were on sale at the mall, not Ebay. A former two-man outfit, Charles Siegling has been performing solo since 2008 hitting festivals and clubs all over the world including Miami’s Ultra Music Festival. The Parisian’s high energy sets occasionally feature acoustic instruments to go with the three decks he mixes from. Orlando DJ Phoenix Jagger, plus two Tampa staples, Herb and Vinsolo, open the SoHo show. No word on mask requirements, but wear one anyway. (The Kennedy, Tampa)
Young Muji album release w/Young Rich Rico/Partyboi Paris/Ksantanna We don’t know much about Young Muji—except that he sometimes raps in Japanese—but his new album True Harmony tells us we want to know more. Produced by Teenslug, the 8-song, 15-minute release showcases promising talent, mellow beats, tight rhymes, and lots of Tampa representation. Learn more at the DIY album release party, with a bunch of other new-to-you artists like Young Rich Rico, Partyboi Paris and Ksantanna. Sometimes you need to drive a strip mall out of city limits to discover new talent and that’s OK—just wear a mask when you’re there. (The Venue, Riverview)
THU AUGUST 12–WED AUGUST 18
SAT 14
C George Pennington album release He’s only 25 years old, but George Pennington has been playing in Tampa Bay bands for 14 years—and for the last three he’s been working on his own album, GPIII, recorded locally and in Los Angeles. The rocking psychedelic-blues extravaganza’s release celebration happens in two sections “using a ‘yin’ and ‘yang’ format,” Pennington told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. First, it’s acoustic and piano-based songs and then the USF Music School graduate will “take it to a whole new level” playing all new stuff. (Crowbar, Ybor City)
C JT Brown w/Adam Randall/Leon Majcen/Liam Bauman Four usually-solo singer-songwriters come together for an “in the round” show, and while you can regularly catch any of the gentlemen individually on a local bill, this all-star unplugged live performance may be your only chance to see them in this unique set up. Each singer brings new songs and personal styles with an end result sure to look like space-cowboy-indiefolk-Americana. Masks are required when not seated, for everyone. (Hideaway Cafe, St. Petersburg) Mike McCoy You might remember Mike McCoy from the Kansas City pop-punk trio Cher U.K. or you might know him from his newer stuff (sometimes humorous, sometimes emotional, sometimes both, altcountry songs), but it all can be counted as performance art. The Austin-based singer and guitarist plays a free 9 p.m. gig at this Seminole Heights foodie scene staple, so make a reservation for dinner and stay for a show. Keep up with the event page for any COVID-19 restrictions at the Safe and Sound venue, since we still have to worry about that. Thanks, DeSantis. (Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe, Tampa)
SUN 15
C Duane Eubanks Quintet Duane Eubanks Quintet’s Southeast tour stops in St. Petersburg on Sunday, where Eubanks will play trumpet and flugelhorn (like a trumpet but different) while leading his band in “straight-ahead post-bop style jazz reminiscent of Miles Davis and Lee Morgan with a modern progressive emphasis and vibe.” If the musician’s name sounds familiar it’s because his brother, Kevin, was the leader of Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show” band for 15 years. As part of St. Petersburg College, Palladium follows the school’s COVID-19 protocols which “strongly recommend” everyone to wear a mask especially those that are still not vaccinated. (Side Door Cabaret at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg)
COURTESY
No Comps: New concerts coming to Tampa Bay
Nas’ new album, King’s Disease 2, could end up being the best hip-hop record of the summer, and Tampa fans will have a chance to hear it live and in person this fall when the Queens MC headlines Gasparilla Music Festival (GMF) in October.
GMF announced its phase one lineup on Thursday, and the 47-year-old tops the bill along with North Carolina indie-pop duo Sylvan Esso, Southern jam rock legend Florida duo Sofi Tukker, hyper-pop favorite Matt & Kim and indie-rock band Parquet Courts. Other national acts on the bill include Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass, St. Pete’s own world music export Hip Abduction, altcountry favorite Old 97’s and “Bust A Move” hitmaker Young MC.
As previously promised, GMF’s 10th anniversary lineup is also a showcase of Florida’s best homegrown talent, including Bay area locals like Noan Partly, Pusha Preme, Visit Neptune, Ella Jet & Future Soul and Glove, which just played Lollapalooza.
The festival has expanded to three days in 2021, and kicks off on Friday, Oct. 1 before wrapping on Oct. 3. GMF 2022 is still on for March 11-12. Tickets to GMF 2021 are on sale now and start at $40 for a two-day GA pass. Visit cltampa.com/magazine to learn more about how GMF is tracking the coronavirus surge, and look below to get the full phase one lineup announcement. Check back next week for Josh’s regular new concert roundup.—Ray Roa
Gasparilla Music Festival 2021 lineup (phase one announcement) Nas Sylvan Esso Gov’t Mule Sofi Tukker Matt & Kim Parquet Courts Preservation Hall Jazz Band Keller Williams Grateful Grass The Hip Abduction Old 97’s 99 Neighbors Young MC BabyJake Glove Vella The Wildmans Bears and Lions BadCameo Perception w/ Wave Theory Row Jomah Pusha Preme Oxford Noland Ivy Alex Visit Neptune Ella Jet & Future Soul The Drain Outs Leon Majcen Noan Partly
