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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 "
Sunday July 11, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $6	Trunk Band Moose & Bulletproof Blues Band
"Trunk-Tampa premier Allman Bros tribute band, plus solid southern rock sounds anchored by a B-3 --Moose played with Greg Allman in the late 70's', brings a talented ban d "
Tuesday July 13, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ FREE	Hot Summer Jam with John Hancock John Hancok
"Open jam, Back line provided--$2 00-- 16 oz Bud & Bud Light"
Wednesday July 14, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes
Thursday July 15, 2003 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 July 16, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Friday Rockabilly Cigar Store Indians Hindu Cowboys
"been delivering upbeat, foot-tappin, body-wigglin’, twanglabilly tunes since 1992 Their throwback grooves careen between rockabilly and honky-tonk, occasionally veering into Latin & Spanish songs "
Saturday July 17, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Gumbo Boogie Band
"They serve up a tasty musical stew with good time, street party, New Orleans-style dance music Strong on Zydeco, the band plays swampy rock tunes, classic rockers and keeps the party moving "
Sunday July 18, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $6	"Young, Younger & Youngest" Squirrels Gone Wild Elevated Eric Darius
"Tampa's next generation of music stars SGW-Formed in 2002 with band members 9-12--Now playing originals, as well as classic Beatles, Doors--Elevated, played Skipper's at age of 14, now near 20-have added Hip Hop flavors-Eric Darius Played Skipper's as a teen-sensation, now a USF student & nationally recognized "
Tuesday July 20, 2004 Time: 8:00Pm	Hot Summer Jam with John Hancock John Hancok
$2 00-- 16 oz Bud & Bud Light
Wednesday July 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 July 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 July 23, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $15/$18 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Huun Huur Tu Didg Revolution
"Throat singers from Tuva bring an extraordinary musical culture show that is strange, beautiful, haunting & hypnotic The South Siberian Turkic people uphold one of the world’s oldest forms of music making: throat singing "
Saturday July 24, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$7 Buy Tickets	Saturday Blues Sean Chambers
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
Sunday July 25, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ Donation	Indy-Media Benefit Rich Whiteley Band Cope
Tuesday July 27, 2004 Time: 8:00PM	Hot Summer Jam with John Hancock John Hancok
Open Jam Back line provided ---$2 00-- 16 oz Bud & Bud Light
Wednesday July 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 July 29, 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 July 30, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/$12 Buy Tickets	Rising Jupiter & Groovetrain Present Mountain of Venus Perpetual Groove
Saturday July 31, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	CD Release Party Mofro Papa Mali
"great rhythms, gritty vocals and a swampy blues feel, plus southern fried funk Papa-band features some of the baddest musicians in Austin playing a mix of southern fried soul, blunted Delta blues, New Orleans funk and tribal hoodoo rhythms "

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August
Sunday August 01, 2004 Time: 5:00Pm Cover: $ $7	Jerry Garcia's Birthday Pary Uncle John's Band Magnolia Creek
Party with the music of the UJB playing the music of the Grateful Dead…
Tuesday August 03, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$12 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Jay Farrar Brandon Butler
"founding co-head of Uncle Tupelo & Son Volt, has been touring as a solo act with deceptively simple, jangly Americana rock "
Wednesday August 04, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks with the Island stylings of Impulse from Dominica
Thursday August 05, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $15/$18 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents BoDeans Kacy Crowley
"Wisconsin roots rock band with powerful tunes, vivid imagery & engaging storytelling-The BoDeans are back with a new CD:Resolution -KC-Texas singer-sonwriter"
Friday August 06, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	CD Release Party Delta Moon
One of the hottest bands out of Atlanta Play original roots flavored music & their own version of classic country blues
Saturday August 07, 2004 Time: 8:00PM	Celebrating the life & music of Jerry Garcia Rip Uncle John's Band Mr. Hefty Bucks
Sunday August 08, 2004 Time: 6:00PM Cover: $ $5	Becoming Wheels
"influences run the gamut from classical to Dave Matthews Band ""Most of our influences are from late 1980s to mid 1990s """
Tuesday August 10, 2004	Tuesday Open Jam
Wednesday August 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 August 12, 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 August 13, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$7 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues CANCELLED 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 August 14, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	Halcyon Kristan Hart
"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 August 15, 2004 Time: 5PM Cover: $ Donation	Good Day Sunshine--Benefit to establish a scholarship in memory of Regina Brady Crash Mitchell "Juniiper, Nectar" Maggie Council
"Memorial party to remember Regina Brady, former Skipper employee & good friend to many people… The money raised will be used to establish a scholarship in her memory"
Tuesday August 17, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ FREE	Hot Summer Jam with John Hancock John Hancock
"Open Jam, Bass & Guitar Amp and drums provided"
Wednesday August 18, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the Reggae & Island beats of Impulse $2 Red Stripes
Thursday August 19, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
UJB-Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials
Friday August 20, 2004 Time: 8:00PM	Westchase Sings Club Gathering Jennifer & the Venturas
"Energetic,Sarasota-based band performs a wide range of songs –from jazz and blues to swing and country"
Saturday August 21, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Sawgrass Flats
"Energy spills out into the crowd, and the dance floor is transformed into a multi-generational celebration of the rhythm and beat that is Sawgrass Flats: American Roots music and some of your old favorites elevated to a new groove And enjoy original tunes that reflect the heart and soul of this closely bound group of talented musicians "
Sunday August 22, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $7	The Who Tribute The Wholigans Sonuva Mod Squad
Longest running & most succesful The Who Tribute band…Recently returned from a tour of Canada & England MOD-Joey & Karen recreating their hits from the 60's--Solid!!
Tuesday August 24, 2003 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Hot Summer Jam with John Hancock John Hancock
Jam night at the Skipperdome
Wednesday August 25, 2004 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Welcome Back USF Students-Bulls Country Reggae Night Impulse
"Reggae under the oaks with the Island stylings of Impulse from Dominica FREE for USF students, faculity & staff w/ ID…Happy Hour all night--- $2 Red Stripes"
Thursday August 26, 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 August 27, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$7	TOGA PARTY --A Salute to Animal House Otis Velt & Old School
"Otis, My Man! is a man with a broad music background & sandal slapping R’n’B He can SHOUT! with the best of them Expect to hear a harvest of your favorite songs from Animal House sung with spontaneous showmanship "
Saturday August 28, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/$11 Buy Tickets	Jupiter Coyote
"JC is a musical stew with each piece adding a nice spice to the mix JC is the new twist in southern rock and they deliver it with a relaxed, worldly view An independent Group, they have been playing together 14 years with 10 CDs with over a 200,000 copies New CD The Hillary Step"
Sunday August 29, 2004 Time: 5pm Cover: $ $5	"Kids, Rock & Jazz " Blue Pandemonium Billy Norris Project North End Jazz Band
"BP-Trio of high school students from Chamberlain, Tampa Catholic & playing rock BNP Two HS students & two vets team up to play smokin' jazz & blues--North End 17 piece jazz band from various HS's "

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September
Wednesday September 01, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
"former Grand National banjo champion, he's ventured deeper into his eclectic bluegrass-rock-blues fusion and mastered the slide guitar as well"
Thursday September 02, 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 September 03, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Hi Octane
Rockabiily
Saturday September 04, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Rev. Billy C. Wirtz The Jukies
"blues, boogie-woogie & a dose of rockabilly combined with sidesplitting southern satire Jukies-Waz, Dawg & Buzzy with some New Orleans flavored blues & old Waz favs "
Sunday September 05, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $5	Southern Fried Rockin' Blues Trunk Band
Heavy on the 60's-70's Allman Brothers sound Good southern rockin' blues
Tuesday September 07, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ FREE	Hot Summer Jam with John Hancock John Hancock
Open Jam night with $2 16oz Buds
Wednesday September 08, 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 September 09, 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 September 10, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Dukes of Juke
Finger poppin' rock'n'blues--a Skipper favorite since 1985
Saturday September 11, 2004 Time: 4:00pm-Midnight Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Louisiana Saturday Night Porch Dogs Gris Gris "Gumbo Boogie Band, Yard Dogs"
A musical stew of New Orleans & Louisiana music from Flordia's best Cajun/Zydeco bands
Sunday September 12, 2004 Time: 1pm-11pm Cover: $ $10 Donation	George Harris Kidney Transplant Benefit Rick Derringer Band "Greg Billings Band w/ Robin Znder, Soupbone, Maggie Council, Bird Dog Bobby, Harrydash, John Hancock " "Billy Sandlin & Friends w/ David Muse, Dapper Dan band, Hamilton/Harris Project, Tine & the White boyz, Michael Dan Ekmig"
"George is a an admired & respected musician who has recorded many local musicians at Panda Studio He has Polyscystic Kidney Disease, with no insurance & no cure "
Tuesday September 14, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ FREE	Hot Summer Jam with John Hancock John Hancock
"Open Jam $2 16 oz Buds,"
Wednesday September 15, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks with the Island stylings of Impulse from Dominica
Thursday September 16, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
UJB-Bringing the music & vibe of the Grateful Dead—Beer Specials
Friday September 17, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	Halcyon Kristan Hart
"Trio featuring the trademark harmonies, penetrating -insightful original songs and aggressive guitars--Hart-Orlando-based Singer Songwriter "
Satruday September 18, 2004 Time: noon-4pm Cover: $ $8	"Friends of FLA. Folk Music ""Farewell to Hurricanes"" Mini Fest Benefit" "Steve Blackwell & Friends, Scott Jacobs, Mindy Simmons, Sal D'Troio" "Mark Carufel, Mike Jurgenson, Eddie Parshall, Karen Zack" "James Hawkins, Keith Hope, Carl Wade & Barbara Shaffer"
"Benefit for the Punta Gorda ""Army"" who regularly perform in Punta Gorda Park"
Saturday September 18, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5/$7 Buy Tickets	Saturday Blues Damon Fowler Group
Sunday September 19, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $6	Chris McCarty Band Middle Rhythm Session
Tuesday September 21, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ Free	Hot Summer Jam with John Hancock John Hancock
Open jam Backline provided
Wednesday September 22, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks with the Island stylings of Impulse from Dominica
Thursday September 23, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Skipper's 24th Anniversary & UJB 6th Anniversary of Deadicated Grateful Dead Music Uncle John's Band
Skipper's celebrates 24 years at the gateway to Lutz Uncle John's Band took over the Thursday night Grateful Dead slot 6 years ago Sounds like a party…
Friday September 24, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Friday Reggae Eek-A-Mouse Tribal Style
"6'6"" Jamaican toaster who brings elements of ""sing-jaying,"" an early form of toasting (boastful catch phrases, singing and DJ work) mixed with funky vocal gymnastics and effects Great showman "
Saturday September 25, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Tony Furtado Fruit New Jam Base Aritcle on Tony Sept. 2004
"Tony-former Grand National banjo champion, he's ventured deeper into his eclectic bluegrass-rock-blues fusion and mastered the slide guitar as well giving him a hard blues edge-Fruit-Australians, traveling as a trio, great harmonies & biting, fun songs "
Sunday September 26, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $8	Surf 'n'Turf 2 I Belli de Waikaki The Vodkanauts Haole Cats
"Belli- From Italy, playing rock''n'roll, Hawaiian style with ukulele & slide guitar-Vodak- Surf-rock with a taste of Lounge music"
Tuesday September 28, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ FREE	Hot Summer Jam with John Hancock John Hancock
Open jam--$2 16pz Buds---Last Jam of the season
Wednesday September 29, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ 7/10 Buy Tickets	Reggae Wednesday Reggae Cowboys Impulse
"Cowboys fuse reggae with elements of western music [blues, country, R’n’B, jazz] one-drop rhythms, and soulful vocals"
Thursday September 30, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	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

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October
Friday October 01, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	Rising Jupiter Presents Buffalo Strange Dub Conscious
"stirring up the sounds of reggae, folk, Arabic & stray-cat jazz bubble underneath Jam oriented with uplifting and socially conscious lyrics Dub-dub-influenced Roots reggae"
Saturday October 02, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Sawgrass Flats Rivercove Ramblers
"""Rockin' Newgrass Blues"" sound that seamlessly blends the best elements of Bill Monroe, B B King, Grateful Dead, Hank Williams and others Ramblers--Acoustic folk/bluegrass in a traditional vein with mandolin, fiddle guitar and bass "
Sunday October 03, 2004 Time: 5pm Cover: $ $10 Donation	Bartle Family Benefit belkis
All proceeds to Britney Bartle who is a Leukemia victim and recently lost her father to heart attack
Wednesday October 06, 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 October 07, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	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 October 08, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues 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 "
Saturday October 09, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	Halcyon Julz Parker
"Trio featuring the trademark harmonies, penetrating -insightful original songs and aggressive guitars--"
Sunday October 10, 2004 Time: 5pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	The Big Wu Reed Waddle & 13th Street Special Stephan Kellogg & & The Sixers
"They write well-crafted songs, occasionally delving into the country-rock realm Reed-Reed Waddle, a prolific singer/songwriter/guitarist in the vein of Dave Matthews SK-classic songwriter with a thoroughly modern approach; literate, melodic, passionate and fresh "
Tuesday October 12, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8	TAFEE Presents Kevin Danzig & Magda Hiller
epitome of the singer/songwriter: beautiful lyrics stories about life and its ironie
Wednesday October 13, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae rhythms & Island stylings of Impulse--fresh from the Caribbean
Thursday October 14, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
"A gathering of the tribe, Vendors & good vibes and the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead"
Friday October 15, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/$12 Buy Tickets	Rising Jupiter Presents New Monsoon Middle Rhythm Session
"swirling layer of percussion and energetic bass lines; scorching electric guitar accompanied by sweet finger style acoustic guitar, jazzy & world-influenced sounds on the keyboards, edgy, hook-laden rock with strong vocals MRS-a mad-mix of funky bluegrass style rock "
Saturday October 16, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Chuck Prophet Avett Brothers
"Chuck sings with a raspy, unfettered emotion and plays jagged guitar chords A polite cynic, his songs are filled with gallows humor, self-depreciation and a world-weary indifference Bros-Acoustic trio that wowed this year’s Merlefest with their hyperactive energy, punk-inspired rawness and boisterous harmonies"
Sunday October 17, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $5/$7 Buy Tickets	Sunday Blues Damon Fowler Group Gypsy Eyes
"scorching guitar and cool blues licks--his live show, which burns with passion, guitar magic, and vocal virtuosity Gypsy-Five piece band featuring young guitarist, John Young"
Tuesday October 19, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	"WMNF 88.5 Presents ""El Vez for President""" El Vez Machetres
The “El Rey” of Mex-Americana has been wowing crowds worldwide with the gospel of Elvis which he shamelessly and seamlessly: En el Barrio [In the Ghetto] which fuses Traffic’s “Dead Mr Fantasy “ with the Beatles “I’ve Got a Feeling”
Wednesday October 20, 2004 Time: 89:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impusle
Reggae night with the Island stylings from the Island of Dominica and fresh Caribbean rhythms
Thursday October 21, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
"A gathering of the tribe, Vendors & good vibes and the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead--"
Friday October 22, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ 8/11 Buy Tickets	Friday Rockin' Blues "Eddy ""The Chief"" Clearwater"
"With his powerful left handed guitar playing a unique musical hybrid of West Side Chicago blues, outrageous stage costumes and high energy performances, Eddy lives up to his reputation as one of the most versatile and colorful entertainers to have emerged from Chicago "
Saturday October 23, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Siberian Surf Rock Red Elvises The Vodkanauts
"bring the spirit of Elvis alive with their special blend of Russian ethnic music, reckless surf rock, & vintage high-energy rockabilly--A skipper favorite Vodka-surf rock with some tasty Lounge music"
Sunday October 24, 2004 Time: 2:30pm-10pm Cover: $ $10 Donation	George Harris Kidney Transplant Benefit Rick Derringer Band Harrydash "Soupbone, Damn The Torpedos, Billy Sandlin, Waz, Bone Money"
"George is a an admired & respected musician who has recorded many local musicians at Panda Studio He has Polyscystic Kidney Disease, with no insurance & no cure "
Tuesday October 26, 2004	TAFEE Presents Paul Geremia Jimmy Page & Meredeth Demming
Local Americana/Folk/Roots duo that brings years of craftsmanship & crowd pleasing showmanship for every performance Meredith has been a part of the folk scene since the 1970s Jimmy learned his no-nonsense finger-picking style of guitar at the feet of Leo Kottke & Spider John Koerner in Minnesota in the 1960s
Thursday October 28, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	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 October 29, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/$12 Buy Tickets	"25th Annual Freaker's Ball ""Skunk Apes & Swamp Queens""" The Sauce Boss Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
"A costumed gathering with food, drink & Prizes for Original costumes "
Saturday October 30, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/12 Buy Tickets	Rising Jupiter Presents Vince Welnick & Gent Treadly Gent Treadly Uncle John's Band
The Grateful Dead's & former Tube will have the 'Dome rockin'
Sunday October 31, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $5	Halloween The Jukies
The band mixes up a “Hot Tuna” stew with Little Feat-New Orleans flavors He is a talented guitarist [slide] singer and songwriter

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November
Wednesday November 03, 2004 Time: 8:00Pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae rhythms & Island stylings of Impulse--fresh from the Caribbean
Thursday November 04, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
"A gathering of the tribe, Vendors & good vibes and the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead"
Friday November 05, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $13/$16 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Paul Thorn Sawgrass Flats
He shoehorns rock with country-blues licks and engaging stories
Saturday November 06, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Swing Time Promotion Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys Skinny McGee & His Mayhem Makers
"Sandy’s smooth, blissful vocals to swing & rockabilly The band includes three Brits and makes good use of boogie-woogie piano & pedal steel to keep the music jumping Skinny-kicking up a wild blend of Johnny Cash stylings mixed with an authentic rockabilly sound, all topped with a dash of hillbilly bop "
Sunday November 07, 2004 Time: 5:00Pm Cover: $ $6	Sunday Funk'n'Groove Greyhounds
"Combine raw grooves and fresh melodies with elements of classic funk, old school blues & straight-up soul "
Tuesday November 09, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	TAFEE Presents "MPE Band Maggi, Pierce & EJ"
"Their musical palette ranges from quirky, jazzy sing-a-songs to intoxicating hymn-like dirges to rock solid pop hits to invigorating country/blues They can go from coffee house folkies to over-the-top headbangers With three-part harmonies, eccentric sneakiness & well-timed sense of fun fueled with eccentric, psychedelic sounds, MPE presents an exhilarating show "
Wednesday November 10, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae night with the Island stylings from the Island of Dominica and fresh Caribbean rhythms
Thursday November 11, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Red-Headed Stepchild Duo
"UJB-Grateful Dead music--Red-Headed duo powerhouse vocals, jazzy, syncopaed guitar "
Friday November 12, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Billy Bacon's 20th Anniversary Tour-Cajun Pig Roast Billy Bacon & the Forbidden Pigs
"shows veer all over the roots-Americana road map [rockabilly, swing, blues] with boundless energy and humor Cajun Connection will be cooking a Pig in Benny's Cajun Microwave Tampa B E E R S WILL BE DOING A Beeo-maiking demo & Free tasting "
Saturday November 13, 2004 Time: 8:00PM	Paralyzed Veterans Benefit Hosted by Marvelous Marvin of 104.7 Women's Blues Revue
"WBR has been enchanting audiences across Florida their mixture of R’n’B, jazz, classic rock and gospel harmonies "
Sunday November 14, 2004 Time: 5pm Cover: $ $7	Belkis
recently formed under the leadership of Cuban born singer Belkis She has a long history of singing backup for artists The band produces an energetic blend of thought provoking music
Tuesday November 16, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	TAFEE Presents Small Potatoes Zoe Speaks
"Chicago-based duo that has been performing ”Celtic to Cowboy"" in coffee houses & festivals across America since 1993 They both sing & play guitar their wonderfully eclectic songs with warmth & humor "
Wednesday November 17, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae night at Skipper's celebrates it's 20th Year under the oaks $2 Red Stripes
Thursday November 18, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Trunk Band
"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 with heavy B-3 "
Friday-Sunday November 19, 2004 Cover: $ $35 Buy Tickets	Three Pack Ticket Sale Whiskey Store Marcia Ball Buckwheat Zydeco
"Buy a ticket for all three shows: Whiskey Store, Marcia Ball & Buckwheat Zydeco for only $35 "
Friday November 19, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $15/$18 Buy Tickets	Whiskey Store Tab Benoit Jimmy Thackery
"Blues guitar gunslingers, Tab & Jimmy are re-creating their succesful Whiskey Store Tour of 2002"
Saturday November 20, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $20 Buy Tickets	Boogie Woogie Blues Night Marcia Ball Eric Steckel Band
"infectious, intelligent deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse blues & heartfelt ballads She is a subtle songwriter and a formidable singer with a wisp of huskiness edging her Cajun-Texan twang Steckel-14-year old blues-oriented guitar phenomenon "
Sunday November 21, 2004 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $15/$18 Buy Tickets	Sunday Zydeco Buckwheat Zydeco Papa Mali
"Rocking, stomping good time Creole party music Buck holds the Skipperdome record with 1,040 paid [before we met the fire marshal] He mixes Zydeco with down & dirty blues, swamp boogie rock and funky reggae rhythms "
Tuesday November 23, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8	TAFEE Presents Red-Headed Stepchild
"old folk, blues & bluegrass "
Wednesday November 24, 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 November 25, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	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 November 26, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/$11 Buy Tickets	Blues Double Bill Anthony Gomes Damon Fowler Group
"AG-Drawing from 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 DFG-Brings scorching guitar and cool blues licks "
Saturday November 27, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $13/$16 Buy Tickets	Melissa Ferrick
"puts on an electrifying show with songs that are bold and tell honest stories of lust, love, loss and liberation-"
Sunday November 28, 2004 Time: 5:00Pm Cover: $ $5/$7 Buy Tickets	Sunday Blues Sean Chambers
His grooves smolder with Texas-edged rock; plenty of wah and electrifying blues
Tuesday November 30, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8	TAFEE Presents Ben Scales & Will Straughan
blends polyethnic rhythms of the islands of the western Pacific with the Americana roots music of the Deep South Ben and Will use humor and hot picking to weave together their heartfelt songs of love and family with their irreverent topical material

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December
Wednesday December 01, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae rhythms & Island stylings of Impulse--fresh from the Caribbean
Thursday December 02, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	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 December 03, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/$12 Buy Tickets	Rising Jupiter Presents Oteil & The Peacemakers Rich Whitely Band
Premier bass player with a jammin' band- Whiteley-The band lays down Rich’s originals & tasty covers with swirling emotional improvisations
Saturday December 04, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8/$12 Buy Tickets	Suncoast Blues Society's Holiday Party Candye Kane Patty Sanphy Group
"Theatrical, campy, bawdy high energy blues, rockabilly & swing 200 pounds of fun, Candye takes on censorship, homophobia, sizism & sexism Hints of Etta James, Big Momma Thorton, Wanda Jackson, Patsy Cline Raunchy blues to wrist-slashing country ballads "
Sunday December 05, 2004 Time: 4:00PM Cover: $ $10 Donation-Bring a Toy	6th Annual Jimmy Jam-Held in Memory of Jimmy Michaelides Vodkanauts [8-8:45] Big Wiggler [9-10:00PM] "Freight Train Annie [4-4:45PM], Belkis [5-5:45], Mystery Band [7-7:45]" Ronny Elliott [6-6:45]
"Held in memory of Jimmy Michaelides, who shucked & entertained thousands of customers & friends as a bartender for over ten years Bring an unwrapped new toy All money & toys to University Area Community Development Center kids [Skipper's neighbors] All bands donating their talents "
Tuesday December 07, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12	TAFEE Presents Gove Scrivenor Richard Gilewitz
"Gove-music is high energy folk blues, with inventive slide work & boisterous vocals tempered all the while with singular work on the autoharp and beautiful ballads of his own writing, as well as a magical rapport with his audiences of all ages Richard-idiosyncratic fingerstyle technique-musical pallet filled with colorful imagery of samples from European, Contemporary, and Spanish Classical works to the Traditional Folk, Blues and American Primitive eras "
Wednesday December 08, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae night with the Island stylings from the Island of Dominica and fresh Caribbean rhythms
Thursday December 09, 2004 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Florganism
"A gathering of the tribe, Vendors & good vibes and the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead -FLORg Skilled improvisational-trio from Orlando that has been tearing it up with a foundation of funk/rock and nuances of jazz, jam & hip-hop"
Friday December 10, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7	Friday Soul for the Soul Blue Dice
"Eight-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 "
Saturday December 11, 2004 Time: 2:00PM Cover: $ $8 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Kids Show Trout Fishing in America
"Duo that combines near phenomenal musicianship with clever, funny, quirky, even serious tunes with showbiz flair "
Saturday December 11, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents All Ages Show Trout Fishing in America Steve Forbert
"Together they weave spontaneous humor with the weight of wisdom Playing contemporary, music , they are a throwback to buskers and vaudeville Songs range from poignant to irreverent and are a delight to kids of all ages Think Paul Simon playing Randy Newman with a bit of Smothers Bros tossing the bowling pins "
Sunday December 12, 2004	No Music
Tuesday December 14, 2004 Time: 8:00PM	TAFEE Presents Bob Lind
Minstrel from the 60’s who scored a big hit with Elusive Butterfly
Wednesday December 15, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae night with the Island stylings from the Island of Dominica and fresh Caribbean rhythms
Thursday December 16, 2004 Time: 8:00Pm Cover: $ $6	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 December 17, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Rockabilly Deluxe Cigar Store Indians Urbane Cowboys
"throwback grooves careen between rockabilly and honky-tonk, occasionally veering into Latin & Spanish songs Taking no prisoners, their roadhouse rockabilly and low-brow jive have charmed dancers all over the South They're a dance band "
Saturday December 18, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	Halcyon Christmas Show Halcyon Lorna Bracewell
"Trio featuring the trademark harmonies, penetrating -insightful original songs and aggressive guitars--Please Bring an Unwrapped Toy LB- Songs of joy, love gained and lost, sorrow, angst, happiness and longing are artfully woven into the fabric of the tunes "
Sunday December 19, 2004	No Music
Tuesday December 21, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Tuesday Showcase The Revelators
Bluesy rock
Wednesday December 22, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Reggae--Dread at the Controls Mikey Dread
"Dread at the Controls” was an innovative disk jockey & radio engineer in Jamaica in the 70’s with the #1 radio show He is back on the road with his nimble lyrics & reggae craftsmanship He is known for his work with Sugar Minott, The Clash & UB 40 "
December 23, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
"Bringing the music, spirit & vibe of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's for over 10 years Vendors, last minute Christmas shopping, gift certificates & Skipper Gear"
Tuesday December 28, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Crash Mitchell's 7th Annual not a Christmas Show Crash Mitchell Ronny Elliott
play some of the funniest and most infectious tunes a hillbilly with a Mohawk would ever want to hear Cowpunk with an attitude Ronny brings Americana roots-oriented socio/politcal songs A Tampa gem
Wednesday December 29, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae night with the Island stylings from the Island of Dominica and fresh Caribbean rhythms
Thursday December 30, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
"A gathering of the tribe, Vendors & good vibes and the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead"
Friday December 31, 2004 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $20/$25 Buy Tickets	New Year's Eve Damon Fowler Group Sawgrass Flats
"Damon brings hot blues licks & high energy show Sawgrass plays a free-spirited mix of ""new-grass"" blues and favorite romps from the Dead to Bill Monroe "