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February
Tuesday February 03, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$7	7th Annual Rainbow Gathering Benefit Show for Ocala Rainbow Gathering Middle Rhythm Section Cope Gaia Rhythms & Drum Circle Jam
7th Annual Benefit to raise money & supplies for the Rainbow Gathering for info-jtt[://wwwhometown aol com/flicerfeather1/my homepage/personal html
Wednesday February 04, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica $2 red Stripes
Thursday February 05, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday February 06, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	2nd Annual Groovarilla Show Garaj Mahal
"are turning the world of modern jazz inside out A combination of powerful chops, collective groove and improvisational chance taking make them a jam band sensation They turn traditional jazz into acid jazz, mix in some Middle Eastern sounds with classical and rock elements and creating a sonic feast and dance party "
Saturday February 07, 2004 Time: 7:00PM Cover: $ $12	"""Cash for Cash"" Flee Presents Johnny Cash Tribute & SXSW Fundraiser" "Rebekah Pulley Band, Crippled Masters, Anna O, Auditorium, Private Chinaski [[formerly Shotgun Wedding], The Blues Punks,"
Raising money for bands going to Austin for the annual SXSW show…
Sunday February 08, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $7	Ronny Elliott & the Nationals John Gaar Band
"Tampa music icon since the 60’s, Ronny delivers riveting, twangy narratives focusing on his personal rock history from Elvis, Chuck Berry to Jerry Lee With dry wit and wry observations and an all-star band GAAR Plays soulful, rockin’ gritty, guitar-lickin blues Ronny will open"
Sunday February 08, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ FREE	Tim Dorsey Book signing --Cadillac Beach Tim Dorsey
"Tim Dorsey, Tampa's Skipper's favorite Florida author, returns with his sixth novel chronicling the new adventures of Serge & friends--Check out the first chapter on Tim's website Book hits the stands, Feb 3, 2004 ---On Sunday, Tim will be in the SMOKING GARDEN "
Wednesday February 11, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes
Thursday February 12, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Buffalo Stramge
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday February 13, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/$12 Buy Tickets	Hick Rock Reckless Kelly Hangtown
"Austin-based hick-rocking quintet return with down home charm, noisy six-strings and rambling, lonesome lyrics Honest, kick-ass songwriting, energizing & uplifting live shows with sweet fiddle & harmonies "
Saturday February 14, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $15/$20- Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 & Suncoast Blues Society Present Little Milton "Roger ""Hurricane"" Wilson" Ronnie Baker Brooks
"Blues Hall of Fame, winner of a WC Handy Entertainer of the Year award--14 Albums including the blues anthem “The Blues Is Alright” WMNF’s first concert was Little Milton "
Sunday February 15, 2004 Time: Noon-4 :30 Cover: $ $20/$25 Buy Tickets	5th Annual Brewers Ball Sawgrass Flats
"Awarding & tasting of Best Florida Micro brews Tkt Price includes: sampling all brews, dinner, & music Sawgrass Flats plays Newgrass/jammy songs in the groove--Goes Good with Good Beer "
Tuesday February 17, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $25/$30 Buy Tickets	Hot Tuna [Acoustic] Hot Tuna with Barry Mitteroff Jack Casady & Box Set
Legendary duo who grew out of the Jefferson Airplane Jorma Kaukonen & Jack Casedy have established themselves as one of the premier delta blues duos Mandolin player Barry Mitterhoff will accompany Jorma & Jack
Wednesday February 18, 2004 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica
Thursday February 19, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Kynda
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday February 20, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8$11 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues Anthony Gomes
"soul, gospel & rock Canadian born Gomes energizes his music into American roots blues He is a tireless performer and his music is ready-made for dancing His songs shout with soul & heartfelt blues emotion "
Saturday February 21, 2004 Time: 4:00PM Cover: $ $20 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Rockabilly Ruckus Rosie Flores Legendary Shack Shakers "Los Straightjackets, Old # 8""s, Skinny McGee & His Mayhem Makers, Midnight Bowlers League"
"Texas born, Rosie is an unsurpassed singer, songwriter and guitar player with a pure country heart Shack Shakers meld the locomotive rhythm of traditional Bluegrass with the intensity of Mississippi roadhouse Blues, the band has created a unique, hybrid sound of mostly original material"
Sunday February 22, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $7	Betty Dylan with Tom Constanten Tom Constanten
"alt country husband-wife-duo that mixes up blues, country & rock with a melodic, hard end TC was the Dead's 2nd keyboard player -He wrote Dark Star "
Tuesday February 24, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8	Fat Tuesday Randy McAllister
"Texas roots rock with a touch of Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco He is a harp blowin’ [fat-toned and soulful, Little Walter style], blues singer with a big voice Lots of originals, witty and sometimes downright funny "
Wednesday February 25, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica Skipper's reggae embarks on his 20th year as a Wednesday tradition
Thursday February 26, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday February 27, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Blues Delta Moon Damon Fowler Group
Five-piece Atlanta band plays original roots flavored music & their own version of classic country blues Two slide guitar bring on the twang DF brings a scorching Fender guitar and cool blues licks
Saturday February 28, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	Halcyon Joe Rathbone
"Trio featuring the trademark harmonies, penetrating -insightful original songs and aggressive guitars of Debbie & Stephanie plus the polyrhythmic percussion of Alvon The Weekly Planet says “they generate the best harmonies this side of heaven ”"
Sunday February 29, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Suncoast Blues Society Presents Kenny Neal
"learned the basics at an early age from the likes of Lazy Lester, Buddy Guy and Slim Harpo At the age of 13, he was playing in his father’s band and four years later he was playing bass and touring with Buddy Guy He is flashy guitarist with a rich, deep, expressive voice "

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March
Wednesday March 03, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ FREE	Kucinich for President Rally Tim Reynolds [Dave Matthews Guitarist & Songwriter] Buffalo Stramge "Old No. 8, Rebecah Pulley"
Presidential canidate Dennis Kucinich will appear after a speech at USF No set schedule yet
Thursday March 04, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
"A gathering of the tribe, Vendors & good vibes and the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead"
Friday March 05, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	The MOJO BOX Tour Southern Culture on the Skids Drive By Truckers
"band dispenses twisted tales of trailer park white trash from experience & genuine affection and humor They play flat-out rockers, belly dancing workouts & bluesy double’ songs DBT-Southern rockers that combine the energy & spirit of The Ramones & Lynyrd Skynyrd with beer-fueled rockers & odes alcohol, drugs & rock’n’roll "
Saturday March 06, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Cigar Store Indians
"upbeat, foot-tappin, body-wigglin’, twanglabilly tunes since 1992 Their throwback grooves careen between rockabilly and honky-tonk, occasionally veering into Latin & Spanish songs "
Sunday March 07, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $15/$18 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Los Lonely Boys The Nighthawks Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
"REV One of a kind show incorporating blues, boogie-woogie & a dose of rockabilly combined with side-splitting southern satire HAWKS One of the world’s great bar bands Lonely Boys-New Latino-Blues act, three young brothers from San Angelo, Texas bring Blood harmonies, Latin grooves and family style to the blues "
Monday March 08, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $15/$18 Buy Tickets	WMNF88.5 Presents Cracker tba
"Cracker rose from the ashes of the breakup of the California-based Camper Van Beethoven Alt rock to roaring grunge rock to straight ahead pure rock-and-roll to grandiose orchestral rock, with a pinch of country thrown in "
Tuesday March 09, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	TAFEE Presents Marcille Wallis & Ceol Binn
"Translated from Irish, ""ceol binn"" means ""sweet music"" And sweet it is as Marcille Wallis, on hammer dulcimer, is joined by a number of talented musicians to play haunting melodies from Brittany and Galicia, rousing reels and jigs from Ireland, and traditional Scottish pipe tunes with a non-traditional twist "
Wednesday March 10, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica Skipper's reggae embarks on his 20th year as a Wednesday tradition
Thursday March 11, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday March 12, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7	Charlie Souza & The New Tropics
"(Pop Rock and Blues) featuring new music by Charlie Souza, former Tom Petty bassist and singer from one of Tampa's top bands in the 60's, The Tropics, with Mike Regar, Bill Peterson and Stephen Griggs"
Saturday March 13, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$7 Buy Tickets	CD Release--Humble Spirits Sean Chambers "TC Carr will appear with Sean, plus ""Frankie Toler"""
His grooves smolder with Texas-edged rock; plenty of wah and electrifying blues Guitarist Magazine hailed the arrival of a new guitar hero and named him one of the top 50 guitarists of the last century
Sunday March 14, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $5	"The Return of WAZ CD Release ""WAZ LIVE""" "Hobosexuals featuring WAZ, The Buzzman & DAWG"
"Kind of a HOT TUNA sound with Slide, bass & Mandolin, with aa touch of Little Feat sound"
Tuesday March 16, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8	TAFEE Presents Amy Rigby Mike O'Neill
"Amy Rigby has been compared to everyone from Elvis Costello to Carole King, but she ""has no peer on the current pop scene,"" according to the Chicago Reader "
Wednesday March 17, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes
Thursday March 18, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Rainbow Trout
"Grateful Dead Night with special guests Rainbow Trout-Long Island sextet formed in 1997 playing funk-rock covers They have evolved,adding drum’n’bass influenced jazz effects and bluesy extended jams with piano, violin & horn interplay "
Friday March 19, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Sawgrass Flats
a variety of American Roots music and some of your old favorites elevated to a new groove Original tunes that reflect the heart and soul of this closely bound group of talented musicians
Saturday March 20, 2004 Time: 11:00AM Cover: $ FREE	Motorcycle Run for Benjamin Big Dog Motorcyles Registration 9:30 INFO on Benjamin
"Benefit for Benjamin who is a Bone Cancer Patient Skipper's is the first stop on the run Live band, Food & Drink available $10 Registration Fee "
Saturday March 20, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Comedy Pat Dailey
"George Carlin with a guitar, superior songwriting & adult humor a favoirte of boaters & Parrotheads everywhere "
Sunday March 21, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $6	Sunday Blues Sean Costello Band
"youthful exuberance, guitar and vocal maturity beyond their years, and a dedication to focus Following a lengthy stint with Susan Tedeschi as guitarist and bandleader, Costello has struck out on his own path"
Tuesday March 23, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Calexico
"With two trumpets, a xylophone, pedal steel, a slew of guitars, an upright bass, a drum kit, this Tex-Mex group is not your average band "
Wednesday March 24, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica
Thursday March 25, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday March 26, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Thea Gilmore Jeffrey Foucault John McNicholas
Saturday March 27, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	The Gourds Kev Russell
"conjure tempo's, tango's, waltzes, zydeco, old timey, two step, lowgrooved, long winded, short tailed, tiny, phat, stompin gizmo's of tunes tripped out of lonely, solid teeth and wet green earth "
Sunday March 28, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Buy Tickets	Sunday Parrothead Blues Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones featuring Fingers Taylor Fingers Taylor Patrick Foy
"Detroit guitarist plays jump blues with gritty shuffles, and driving boogies Fingers, long-time Jimmy Buffett harp-man, adds his storming Chicago thrust and the lowdown Chess-era approach with rasping harp licks to great effect "
Tuesday March 30, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	TAFEE Presents Richard Gilewitz
"master of moods, playing a kaleidoscopic mixture of blues, classical, folk, rock & jazz His ironic observations of life on the road rank with the best "
Wednesday March 31, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica Skipper's reggae embarks on his 20th year as a Wednesday tradition

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April
Thursday April 01, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Dancing under the Oaks to Jerry's tunes--a weekly gathering of the tribe--Vendors & beer specials
Friday April 02, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7	The Who Tribute The Wholigians
"Formed in the 1980's, they bring the spirit, energy & songs of THE WHO to life They have toured internationally, including England "
Saturday April 03, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$15 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents The Kennedys The Duhks Rebekah Pulley
"Muscular acoustic guitar, affecting story-song lyrics, pure lead vocal colored with darker harmonies--more folk-edged than folk, the songs stretch cleanly into Byrdsian pop--Duhks-young kick ass folk-Celtic-bluegrass band hailing from Winnipeg Manitoba"
Sunday April 04, 2004 Time: 4:00PM Cover: $ Donation	Leslie Edwards Benefit Buffalo Strange Middle Rhythm Session "Uncle John's Band, Mr. Hefty Bucks"
Benefit for longtime local music supporter and Skipper friend who has cancer All bands donating their talent
Wednesday April 07, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica $2 red Stripes
Thursday April 08, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Dub Conscious
"A gathering of the tribe, Vendors & good vibes and the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead--DUB conscious roots reggae music will play a middleset "
Friday April 09, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues Liz Mandville Greeson
"With a Chicago-based, road-tested band that brings freshness and joy to her music, her shows become a hip-shakin’ experience Liz is a high-voltage performer with an four-octave, soul-drenched voice "
Saturday April 10, 2004 Time: 7:30PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Rising Jupiter Presents Buffalo Strange Chroma The Weary Boys
"stirring up the sounds of reggae, folk, Arabic & stray-cat jazz bubble underneath Jam oriented with uplifting and socially conscious lyrics, the positive vibes and groove are perfect for dancing "
Sunday April 11, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $6	Crabgrass Easter Sunday Hapi & Patty & the Crabgrass Cowboys Bluegrass Parlor Band Charley Groth & CO.
"music is upbeat, loose and friendly, the kind of sound you might expect from a back porch band at an afternoon party in the woods or at a laid-back western saloon Bluegrass-Young 5-piece bluegrass band "
Wednesday April 14, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica Skipper's reggae embarks on his 20th year as a Wednesday tradition
Thursday April 15, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday April 16, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15	Mofro Hobex
"great rhythms, gritty vocals and a swampy blues feel, plus southern fried funk HOBEX music-with a message of Stax/Motown era funk and soul "
Saturday April 17, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	Halcyon Eric Himan
"Trio featuring the trademark harmonies, penetrating -insightful original songs and aggressive guitars--ERIC lyrics are cutting and introspective "
Sunday April 18, 2004 Time: 1:00PM Cover: $ Donation	Benefit for Chris Kidd Patrick Foy & Friends Quick Trigger Reunion
"a gathering of friends & bands to benefit Chris, a 42 yeaer old who has head & neck cancer Beer specials, 50/50 raffle Info 340 9131"
Tuesday April 20, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Two Cow Garage
"Columbus, Ohio trio that picks up where Neil Young, The Replacements & Uncle Tupelo left off With banjo, pedal steel and reverb-washed guitar, they put on a honest and passionate high-energy show "
Wednesday April 21, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes
Thursday April 22, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday April 23, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$7 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues Damon Fowler Group
His third CD was recorded live [[mostly at Skipper’s] & burns with passion & Srat-magic with a few ear-pleasing instrumentals and a touch of slide adding to the magic
Saturday April 24, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Red Elvises The Delusionaires
"bring the spirit of Elvis alive with their special blend of Russian ethnic music, reckless surf rock, & vintage high-energy rockabilly--DEL-50's sax driven rock'n'roll "
Sunday April 25, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Sunday Blues E.G. Kight Geoff Achison
Georgia songbird has a truly impressive vocal range that has the growl of a tiger or soft & sultry Her performances smoke with down-home & gut wrenching feeling She is nominated for 3 WC Handys Achison Australian blues guitarist
Tuesday April 27, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8	TAFEE Presents Spider John Koerner
"a traditional American folk and country blues musician, rhythmic guitarist, song-crafter, singer, and humorist, shapes his musical style from a solid foundation of study of the old blues masters, respect for the traditional song "
Wednesday April 28, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica Skipper's reggae embarks on his 20th year as a Wednesday tradition
Thursday April 29, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday April 30, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	"Friday Reggae CD Release-""Tribal Style""" Tribal Style Kailesh Capoeira Volta Ao Mundo
Conscious roots reggae -KAILESH (indian jazz fusion} Cap Brazilian martial art form & music

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May
Saturday May 01, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Freight Train Annie Cold shot
"Was in the soul-twang band ""Fire Ants"", she is a dynamic & passionate singer strongly influenced by the blues of Susan Tedeschi, bonnie Raiit & the Beatles DF- Classic rockers "
Sunday May 02, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $5	Sunday Blues Albert Cummings
"33 year old bluesman [Influences, Albert King & Stevie Ray] that brings enthusiasm & excitement to the blues Smoking originals with various tempos & styles played with power & soul "
Wednesday May 05, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes
Thursday May 06, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Trunk
"A gathering of the tribe, Vendors & good vibes and the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead TRUNK-Southern Fired Classic Rock band playing all Allman Bros tonight "
Friday May 07, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/$12 Buy Tickets	Rising Jupiter Presents New Monsoon Cope
Saturday May 08, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12	WMNF Presents Brother Didgr Revolution
"An Australian band who combine bagpipes, didgeridoo, and rock 'n roll instruments to create evocative lyrics, driving grooves, in a chaotic genre-bending musical experience DIDG Didgeridoo & Australian music- Short set in the middle "
Sunday May 09, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $6/$8	"9th Annual Mother's Day ""Take Back the Night"" Domestic Violence Shelter Benefit""" Women's Blues Revue
"All proceeds benefit THE HAVEN, CASA & THE SPRING --Raffle "
Tuesday May 11, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$15 Buy Tickets	Suncoast Blues Society Presents Dick Waterman Richard Johnston
only person inducted The Blues Hall of Fame who was not either a performing artist or a record company executive He is a diligent advocate for the artists and the art of Blues Waterman is primarily known today as an archivist and photographer of Blues
Wednesday May 12, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes
Thursday May 13, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday May 14, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Reggae Johnny Dread
transcends Reggae music into a unique blend of world beat rhythms as diverse as his Rasta Cuban-American background He infuses Caribbean-influenced beats to Afro-Cuban rock sounds with inspirational songs
Saturday May 15, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Verizon Music Festival Tinsley Ellis
"mix of gritty, guitar-heavy blues laced with generous doses of Memphis R&B, and urban funk Tinsley also showcases his formidable songwriting prowess on his 10th career album "
Sunday May 16, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $5	Patrick Foy & Friends
Songs about life in Flordia with a Country-blues flavor
Monday May 17, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $17/$20	Verizon Music Festival The Flatlanders Ronny Elliott
"Legendary Texas trio that has re-united for two albums after many years off Ely was a country punk-rocker occasionally opening for The Clash in the 70’s Gilmore’s was a metaphysical poet who’s reedy voice recalled Hank, Sr Hancock released several albums and ran a gallery in Austin "
Wednesday May 19, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes
Thursday May 20, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday May 21, 2004 Time: 8pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers
"Veteran blues rocker carries one of the hottest Strats touring today He lays down a mesmerizing, jaw-dropping technical mastery of the guitar "
Saturday May 22, 2004 Time: Noon	Bud Run II Big Dick & the Lutzers
2nd Annual Bud Run starting at Big Dog motorcycles
Saturday May 22, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$8 Buy Tickets	Skinny McGee & his Mayhem Makers Urbane Cowboys Hindu Cowboys
A rockabilly show
Sunday May 23, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $6	Sunday Afternoon Blues Chris McCarty Band Becoming Wheels
"CM- uptempo-acoustic-based pop sound with liberal doses funk, reggae, jazz and hip-hop BC-Dave Matthews, Brit-pop to punk rock, & acoustic influences-Ell-From NOLA "
Tuesday May 25, 2004 Time: 8:00PM	TAFEE Presents Panama Red
"Attained fame as one of the original members of Kinky Friedman & the Texas Jew-boys Panama Red’s unique, tasty guitar styling & raw soulful vocal performance contain simple wisdom & natural beauty "
Wednesday May 26, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica Skipper's reggae embarks on his 20th year as a Wednesday tradition
Thursday May 27, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Electric Blue & the Kozmik Truth
"Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials EBKT-Mass based blues/soul quartet featuring female vocals and scorching slide guitar, their style combines elements of roots, funk, soul, and improvisational rock and roll "
Friday May 28, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/$12 Buy Tickets	Gumbo Blues The Sauce Boss
"a Gumbo Preacher who cooks up a hefty portion of blues, swamp boogie & southern roots rock with slide guitar wizardry "
Saturday May 29, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$8 Buy Tickets	Ronny Elliott & the Nationals Sawgrass Flats
"Ronny delivers riveting, twangy narratives focusing on his personal rock history SAW-seamlessly blends the best elements of Bill Monroe, B B King, Grateful Dead, Hank Williams and others "
Sunday May 30, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $7	Scratch My Back 8-Benefit for Tampa Humane Society Quivering Rhythm Hounds Suburban White Men DNR
"Fund Raiser for the Tampa Humane Society Lots of Classic rock, blues and prizes"

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June
Wednesday June 02, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes
Thursday June 03, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday June 04, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Groovetrain Presents Tishamingo Eric Lindell
"is blues-based rock & roll with soulful singing, honest lyrics, and two-guitar interplay EL-from NOLA "
Saturday June 05, 2004 Time: 2:00PM-Midnight Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Dylan for Dollars WMNF Benefit 25 Bands
Another all day WMNF Extrvaganza with 30 bands playing Dylan songs
Sunday June 06, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	"Red, White & Blues" "Buddy Miles, & Tommy Shannon" Greyhounds
Wednesday June 09, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes
Thursday June 10, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday June 11, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$10 Buy Tickets	Theresa Andersson Freight Train Annie
"bold, funky & sensual songs & sings with the sweetest voices in NOLA OFFBEAT Magazine named her best “Other” instrument [violin] in New Orleans four years running "
Saturday June 12, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$15 Buy Tickets	Suncoast Blues Society 7th Annual Birthday Bash Johnny Bassett DW Gill
Johnny is a fine singer and a sharp guitarist His style is strongly influenced by T Bone Walker & BB King
Sunday June 13, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $6	The Vodkanauts Mojo Gurus Derring and Down
Deering and Downburnbarrelrecords com
Tuesday June 15, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Tuesday Showcase Alysson Light
"Teenage sensation on her first national tour with a band From NC , Berklee School of Music scholarsip holder, gifted pianist [comparisons to Tori Amos] with heartfelt lyrics that move the listener Mature vocals "
Wednesday June 16, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae & Caribbean rhythms from the Island of Dominica Skipper's reggae embarks on his 20th year as a Wednesday tradition
Thursday June 17, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Wave the Groove w/ Felix & Julius Pasterius
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday June 18, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $15/$20 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Jimmy LaFave & Night Tribe tba
"Foot-stomping, heart-pounding rock’n’roll and painfully soul-wrenching ballads He’s a prolific songwriter and gifted song interpreter His raw, cracking voice carves out melodies that bring an emotional flow "
Saturday June 19, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$7 Buy Tickets	Saturday Blues Damon Fowler Group
His third CD was recorded live [[mostly at Skipper’s] & burns with passion & Srat-magic with a few ear-pleasing instrumentals and a touch of slide adding to the magic
Sunday June 20, 2004 Time: 5:00Pm Cover: $ $15/$20 Buy Tickets	CD Release Party The Radiators Uncle John's Band
"New Orleans–infused blend of swamp roots rock & funky r’n’b After 25 years & 3,600 gigs, their stil putting out impressive live shows "
Tuesday June 22, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8	Tuesday Blues Randy McAllister
"Texas roots rock with a touch of Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco He is a harp blowin’ [fat-toned and soulful, Little Walter style], blues singer with a big voice Lots of originals, witty and sometimes downright funny "
Wednesday June 23, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$16 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Bembeya Jazz
one of Africa's greatest dance bands Guinea
Thursday June 24, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
"A gathering of the tribe, Vendors & good vibes and the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead"
Friday June 25, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Blues & Groove Buffalo Strange King Johnson
"stirring up the sounds of reggae, folk, Arabic & stray-cat jazz bubble underneath Jam oriented with uplifting and socially conscious lyrics, the positive vibes and groove are perfect for dancing The band was formed in 1998 and continues to grow musically and in popularity KJ-"
Saturday June 26, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $15/$18 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents The Subdudes Blue Mother Tueplo That One Guy
"One of the greatest live bands in nineties roots music is back after an 8 year layoff with a new album and sounding better than ever The three voices from the original band are still making those soulful harmonies, with a new rhythm section to fill out and toughen the sound "
Sunday June 27, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $5	Sunday Blues The Jukies
"Blues based on New Orleans blues & jazz withTampa veterans WAZ< The Buzzman, & DAWG Tasty licks! "
Tuesday June 29, 2004 Time: 6:00Pm Cover: $ Donation	Dean for Guv'na-Lutz Civic Association Benefit Frieght Train Annie Cold Shot "Sleepy John Hancock, Judy B Good"
"Music, raffles & Dollar drafts to support Dean for Guv'na of Lutz"
Wednesday June 30, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes

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July
Thursday July 01, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Hobex
"A gathering of the tribe, Vendors & good vibes and the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead--Hobex-music-with a message of Stax/Motown era funk and soul "
Friday July 02, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Friday Blues Molten Mike
Blues played with emotion Jazz influences with barrelhouse boogie and a little Latin add to the mix
Saturday July 03, 2004 Time: 4:00PM Cover: $ $18	HalcyPride Fest Halcyon Diane Ward Jen Foster
"Trio featuring the trademark harmonies, penetrating -insightful original songs & aggressive guitars of Debbie & Stephanie plus the polyrhythmic percussion of Alvon The Weekly Planet says “they generate the best harmonies this side of heaven “ "
Sunday July 04, 2004	4th of July CLOSED
Guitarist Magazine hailed the arrival of a new guitar hero and named him one of the top 50 guitarists of the last century He toured with Hubert Sumlin as his band leader His grooves smolder with Texas-edged rock; plenty of wah and electrifying blues
Tuesday July 06, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $2	Hot Summer Jam with John Hancock John Hancok
"Open jam, Back line provided--"
Wednesday July 07, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Ska Reggae The Strangeways
"Play old-school ska with a touch of reggae Tasty toasting, two tone ska and original stylings "
Thursday July 08, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials UJB was formed in 1990 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
Friday July 09, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7	Micky & The Motorcars Skinny McGee & His Mayhem Makers
"Two of the Braun Brothers re-located to Texas recently following in the footsteps of the older brothers {Reckless Kelly] A little more country than Reckless--Skinny closes the night with authentic rockabilly sound, all topped with a dash of hillbilly bop "
Saturday July 10, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7	Soul for the Soul Blue Dice
"8-piece Tampa band with sophisticated groove of blues, big band be-bop and funk Heavy on the horns: deep & throaty alto & tenor sax, trumpets, flugelhorns & smoking harmonica Tasty guitar, congas & timbales for a laid back groove Funky & versatile rhythm section for the booty-shaking dancing "