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February
Thursday February 01, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Florida's best Grateful Dead bring the music & vibes of the Dead for the past 8 years Beer Specials
Friday February 02, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Bottle Rockets Spies & Parsons Otis Gibbs
"ROCKETS channel some serious cascading Crazy Horse squall, they nail the scruffy romantic, dirty fingernail rock of the Midwest Lyrically, the band's underdog outlook finds the optimism and the resignation behind worlds faraway, or just on the other side of the screen door SPIES Alt-Country rockers "
Saturday February 03, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Chris McCarty Band Daniel Aguel
"up tempo-acoustic-based pop sound with liberal doses funk, reggae, jazz and hip-hop They present well-crafted songs with lush vocal harmonies and an energetic live show with infectious guitar grooves DANIEL- Gainesville solo artist "
Tuesday February 06, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	CD Release Show: BREATHLESS Piper Road Spring Band
celebrating thirty+ years of playing their unique style of bluegrassy-music with a new CD
Wednesday February 07, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancin' under the stars to the reggae beat of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday February 08, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday February 09, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	"""Heal Me"" Rev. Billy Show" Rev. Billy C Wirtz "Harry Hayward, Half-Man Half-Wit"
Rev Billy is out of intensive care on the road to health & Southern Healing Harry singing songs from forthcoming CD
Saturday February 10, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Saturday Blues Damon Fowler Group Patrick Sweany
"Damon-Brings scorching guitar and cool blues licks---Blues musician, Sweany set can veer from soulful, slow burn, John Lee Hooker-style blues to swampy, delta-country pickin' to white-hot rockabilly "
Sunday February 11, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Double Bill Bonerama Unknown Hinson
"Boner-sheer force of four trombones playing simultaneously Augmenting their horn attack is dynamic sousaphone player, Matt Perrine, the edgy experimental guitar of Bert Cotton, and the entrenched rhythmic pocket of drummer Hinson-Looking somewhat like Dracula's nasty little brother who spent some hard years drinking and working as a carnival barker for a second-rate freak show, Unknown Hinson translates that vibe to his style of country and western-tinged psychobilly "
Tuesday February 13, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $20 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents-NON-SMOKING Show [at artist's request} Old Crow Medicine Show
See what the buzz is about: Old Timey music played with profound musicianship & feeling by a young band
Wednesday February 14, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae Night at Skipper's with the music of the Caribbean--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday February 15, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Florida's best Grateful Dead bring the music & vibes of the Dead for the past 8 years Beer Specials Dancin' in the Dark
Friday February 16, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Micky & the Motorcars "Maggi, Pierce & EJ"
"MICKY Young Texas-transplant band playing Americana roots rock heavily influenced by Gram Parsons & Steve Earle MPE-Philly-based trio whose musical palette ranges from quirky, jazzy sing-a-songs to intoxicating hymn-like dirges to rock solid pop hits to invigorating country/blues "
Saturday February 17, 2007 Time: 4pm-Midnight Cover: $ $20 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents 4th Annual Rockabilly Ruckus Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles "Slim Tim Phantom Trio, Hot Rod Walt & Psycodevilles, Johnny Zoom Cheerleading Squad, Slip & Spinouts, Midnight Bowlers League"
An afternoon & evening of rootsy rockabilly with a Hot Rod show Have a PBR
Sunday February 18, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $17/$20 Buy Tickets	CD Release Show JJ Grey & Mofro Virginia Coalition
"Bluesy roots band from North FLA formed in 1998 The band has great rhythms, gritty vocals and a swampy blues feel, plus southern fried funk"
Monday February 19, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $17/$20 Buy Tickets	CD Release Show JJ Grey & Mofro Virginia Coalition
"Bluesy roots band from North FLA formed in 1998 The band has great rhythms, gritty vocals and a swampy blues feel, plus southern fried funk"
Tuesday February 20, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Tuesday Showcase Ruby James Freight Train Annie
"Former Central Florida artist, with a broad range of talent for both lyrics & music She sings with grit & sweetness & her voice draws comparisons to Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks & Sheryl Crow Her solo career has taken her across America with a stop In Austin to record her debut CD ANNIE-is passionate, exciting and comes forth with an interpretation of part blues and classic rock with a little bit of “torch” thrown in "
Wednesday February 21, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday February 22, 007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Peckerwood
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials PECKERWOOD- mixture of traditional bluegrass and non traditional Americana sounds They will play a middle set 9-10:15
Friday February 23, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	SCOTS!!! Southern Culture on the Skids Mojo Gurus
"SCOTS dispense twisted tales of trailer park white trash from experience & genuine affection and humor They play flat-out rockers, belly dancing workouts & bluesy double-entendre’ MOJO-Born on the Bayou blues-based hoodoo voodoo rock’n’roll Formed by Kevin Steele in 1999, they are rough & rowdy with hot and nasty live performances "
Saturday February 24, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12	Halcyon redboy
"Trio featuring the trademark harmonies, penetrating -insightful original songs and aggressive guitars of Debbie & Stephanie plus the polyrhythmic percussion of Alvon REDBOY-Gaineville female quartet that produces soul seduced grunge with energetic violin solos, inventive percussion & passionate, organic vocals "
Sunday February 25, 2007 Time: Noon-5:00pm Cover: $ $20/$25 Buy Tickets	8th Annual Brewer's Ball Soular System Best Florida Beer
"Tasting & awarding of trophies for the Best Micro Beers in Fla SOULAR- Funk & heavy rock with sophisticated jazz, regge & rap…Southern to outer spacey The sound is pulsing with sexual energy "
Wednesday February 28, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes

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March
Thursday March 01, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday March 02, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Roots Rock Double Bill Webb Wilder Delta Moon
"WEBB-Influenced by punk, rock, surf, blues and hard-core drownin'-in-my-tears, cryin'-in- my-beer country classics, not to mention a hunka-hunka-burnin' Elvis, Webb & his band blazed a hot trail of Southern-fried roots rock in the mid-80’s Webb’s back & he’s bad!! MOON-Atlanta band plays original roots flavored music & their own version of classic country blues Two slide guitar bring on the twange "
Saturday March 03, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $15/$20 Buy Tickets	Bruce in the USA Show Bruce in the USA tba To See a Video
"high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E St Band show Matt Ryan, from the World Famous “Legends In Concert” cast, played the Springsteen character for eight years, in their “full scale” Las Vegas show "
Sunday March 04, 2007 Time: 5:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	The Pastor Pete & Rabbi Wayne Show Pete & Wayne
Adult humor & childish behavior direct from Key West
Tuesday March 06, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Tuesday Showcase Willie & Lobo
"An unusual duo that features Willie’s rock’n’roll violin-fueled fusion of Jean –Luc Ponty, Stephane Grappelli & It’s a Beautiful Day & German born gypsy guitarist Lobo They play with an incomparable sense of flair & passion They met in Mexico in 1983 & united in 1990 to record their first disk They have recorded eight since New CD releases in late January 2007 "
Wednesday March 07, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday March 08, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Grateful Dead Night [JAKE will be on Last Call w/ Carson Daly Feb. 15] Uncle John's Band Jake Shimabukuro
"Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials JAKE JAKE SHIMABUKURO Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques Experimenting with various guitar effect pedals allows Jake to create sounds never thought possible on the tiny four-string, two-Octave instrument A true showman, his performance captivates audiences with intricate strumming and plucking, electrifying, high-energy grooves and smooth, melodic ballads evoking heartfelt emotion "
Friday March 09, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Alt. Celtic The Prodigals tba
"Irish jig-punk band with two Irishmen & two Yanks [NY] With a traditional base flowing directly from the hear of Celtic music, they have added some African-based rhythms & a bit of flat-out rock with a punk edge "
Saturday March 10, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Urbane Cowboys CD Release Party: ONLY TRUTH TONIGHT Urbane Cowboys Hangtown Have Gun Will Travel
"Insurgent roots-rockers with heavy bass drives their rock-infused country rhythms They play with a rockabilly swagger HANGTOWN-Roots rockers with influences starting with Johnny Cash & Marty Robbins, Gram Parsons moving into the rock influences of Neil Young, The Allman Bros GUN elements of folk, bluegrass and traditional country music with an indie sensibility "
Sunday March 11, 2007 Time: 1-10:00pm Cover: $ $12 Students $10	CONCERT FOR CHANGE: HOMELESS BENEFIT Bring a Blanket or Non-Perishable food-INFO-Karen sacredgroundstampa@yahoo.com SUNSET BRIDGE 1:00PM MERCURY’S CLEAR 1:45 JOHN GOLD 2:15 SPEAKER 2:45 KEN SPIVEY BAND 3:00 EMILY ROFF 3:45 60’S GROOVE 4:15 POCKET MOB 5:0O SPEAKER 5:45 CHRISTIE LENEE’S FUNKGRASS GROOVE 6:00 LEXI PIERSON 6:45 LORNA BRACEWELL 7:30 SPEAKER 8:00 NOIRETBLANC 8:30 PROVIDENCE 9:15
Bring blankets & non-perishable foods to help the homeless in the Tampa Bay area Funds will go to two organization:Project Downtown Org & Homeless Tent City St Pete
Tuesday March 13, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Tuesday Showcase New Monsoon Cope
"MONSOON-percussion-heavy jam band that brings passion and tone over technique to a variety of songs They produce a 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 COPE-Tampa jam band with eclectic covers & deeply rooted melodies give way to expansive improvisations & freewheelin’ originals and now play jam rock along the lines of Panic, Phish & the Dead "
Wednesday March 14, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday March 15, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday March 16, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ 10/13 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues Tinsley Ellis Billy Norris Project
"Blazes through two sets of guitar-drenched originals sung with an expressive and soulful voice A relentless road warrior and consistent performer his music is grounded in a classic style, sometimes recalling Albert Collins, sometimes Lonnie Mack He occasionally unleashes pyrotechnics reminiscent of early Jeff Beck or Clapton NORRIS 19 year old guitar phenom, in town on Spring break from the Big Apple and fired up to play his smokin, funkified blues-jazz "
Saturday March 17, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ 7/10 Buy Tickets	St. Salsa Night Freddy Montes Y Su Son Gumbi Ortiz & the Latino Projekt
"A favorite on the Florida Latin music scene, Freddy Montes has spent time with Cuban-music royalty, including his cousin, pianist Chucho Valdes (formerly of Irakere, the first Cuban band to win a Grammy), and Chucho's father, pioneering Cuban jazz pianist Bebo GUMBI-World renowned Afro-Cuban drummer who combines Cuban street music [Rumba] with high energy improvisation Gumbi has been playing with Al DiMeola for the last years, and has stints with Miles Davis & Gato Barbieri This is a party, Latin jam band-- "
Sunday March 18, 2007 Time: 6:00pm Cover: $ 7/10 Buy Tickets	Hackensaw Boys Hindu Cowboys
"Inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the band formed in 1999 combining the best elements of Bluegrass, Punk & Classic Country with well-crafted songs The 6-8 piece band brings gritty realism to their Appalachian music played with guitars, mandolins, banjo, charisma, accordion, bongos, a sitar & fiddle "
Tuesday March 20, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ FREE	Rev. Buck's Birthday Bash Freight Train Annie Gincock War Band
Wednesday March 21, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday March 22, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday March 23, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ 10/13 Buy Tickets	Rising Jupiter Presents Dub Concsious Empty Hats
DUB-Young Athens reggae outfit that plays dub-influenced Roots reggae-HATS-acoustic blend of traditional and original Celtic music
Saturday March 24, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Buffalo Strange Spiritual Rez
"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 REZ is a 7-piece reggae horn funk dance party that is poised to tour the country as they promote their second release ""Rising In The East "
Sunday March 25, 2007 Time: 6:00pm Cover: $ $15 advance $20 Door Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks Rav Shmuel
"Since the early 1960s, Hicks has deftly blended elements of Swing, Jazz, Folk and Country music to create the appealing sound he sometimes calls ""Folk Jazz"" The lyrics of his songs range from the simply sublime to the sublimely ridiculous, all presented with his uniquely skewed and inscrutable touch RAV is a rabbi who hangs out in Greenwich Village and plays original compositions on his guitar He has a beard and sidelocks and he loves The Dead "
Tuesday March 27, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Tuesday Showcase The Duhks Pickford Sundries
"young kick ass folk-Celtic-bluegrass band hailing from Winnipeg Manitoba Led by banjo prodigy Len Podolak, the band includes fiddle, percussion, multiple handmade string instruments and a truly remarkable vocalist They are able to swing between authentic Appalachian old-time tunes, to French-Canadian folk songs, to their own original creations reflecting prairie traditionals PICFORD-acoustic, unfiltered, non-digitized Americana, strongly flavored by Scotch-Irish melodies and Appalachian pain (black & white), uncompromised by the modern musical factories, and cooked up in a variety of Jazz progressions "
Wednesday March 28, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday March 29, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday March 30, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Chris McCarty Band The Human Condition
"Gainesville, Gator quintet that creates an up tempo-acoustic-based pop sound with liberal doses funk, reggae, jazz and hip-hop HUMAN-is an all original acoustic-fronted rock band that is rhythmic combining intense and sometimes gentle dynamics The sound has influences of rock, folk and progressive artists such as Led Zeppelin, Ben Harper, and Radiohead "
Saturday March 31, 2007 Time: 4-Midnight Cover: $ $10	Dead Net Jam Uncle John's Band tba tba

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April
Sunday April 01, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $6	Matt MacKelcan Band The Notion tba
"MATT combination of American soul and upbeat rock-and-roll, Matt has emerged from Orlando as one of the most enigmatic and engaging front men in town/ "
Tuesday April 03, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Tuesday Showcase Red-Headed Stepchild
"STEPCHILD Buffalo based duo that has taken its old folk, blues & bluegrass music on the road Formed in 1966, Kathryn Koch is a vocal powerhouse with an emotional range that is warm & sweet with a rough, husky edge She also plays harmonica, sax and recently started playing the mandolin Partner, David Nanni is a top-notch songwriter and drives the sound with his jazzy, syncopated rhythms and strumming style "
Wednesday April 04, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday April 05, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday April 06, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $6	Friday Blues--Nora Jean cancelled her FLA shows [last night--4/5] Freight Train Annie "Julie Black ""Angel For Blues"""
"ANNIE- passionate, exciting and comes forth with an interpretation of part blues and classic rock with a little bit of “torch” thrown in Annie is a dynamic singer and is extremely fun to experience She’ll take you inside of every song she sings ANGEL Originals sung with a big voice & Great {but somewhat obscure covers] "
Saturday April 07, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Saturday Soul Legendary JC's Nervous Turkey
"Five piece band out of Orlando—Black Crowes with James Brown out-front Souped-up blues with Stax-driven rock n‘soul Their over-the-top live show features fire-and-brimstone soul with that can also channel Sam Cooke The lead singer & percussionist is equal parts James Brown, Sam Cooke and Richard Pryor "
Sunday April 08, 2007	EASTER No Show--open for lunch & Dinner early close
Tuesday April 10, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Tuesday Showcase Pickford Sundries
"Bluegrass, raw, acoustic, unfiltered, non-digitized Americana, strongly flavored by Scotts-Irish melodies and Appalachian pain (black & white), uncompromised by the modern musical factories, and cooked up in a variety of Jazz progressions "
Wednesday April 11, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday April 12, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday April 13, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues Damon Fowler Group
"Brings scorching guitar and cool blues licks His live show, which burns with passion, guitar magic, and vocal virtuosity "
Saturday April 14, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	"Wayne ""The Train"" Hancock" Big Jef Special
"the master of hillbilly swing,"" a ""roots Renaissance man,"" a country singer's country singer"" and ""Hank Williams meets Gershwin "" JEF-Orlando country cow punck & rockabilly "
Sunday April 15, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Steve Forbert Toby Bonar
"feisty roots-rocker with folksy a song mix: homespun, straight-talking sentiments with striking images Steve's trademark raspy vocals and keen observations still connect with audiences TOBYbecame obsessed with the blues while a student at Eckerd College He rapidly developed a deep blues sensibility Lessons from local troubadour, Roy Book Binder aided his dramatic ascendancy in the Delta blues field He dispenses commanding vocals with deeply rooted conviction "
Wednesday April 18, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday April 19, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday April 20, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $8	Introducing Blue Turtle Seduction Buffalo Strange Blue Turtle Seduction
"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 TURTLE- “High-Altitude Bohemian Tribal Funk Grass” sound The band grabs elements from various roots music and injects a flavor of Tahoe adrenaline, creating a form of lifestyle music that is defined through bluegrass, mountain-reggae, world music, organic hip-hop and funk "
Saturday April 21, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ 10/13 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Celebrates Ronny Elliott's 60th Birthday Ronny Elliott & the Nationals tba
"Celebrate Tampa's music icon 60th birthday Ronny delivers riveting, twangy narratives focusing on his personal rock history from Elvis, Chuck Berry to Jerry Lee "
Sunday April 22, 2007 Time: 2-6pm Cover: $ $6	Alchemy Fest-The Terrible Twos Auditorium Soul Found Geri X
"AUDITORIUM Art-rock band that recalls Pink Floyd & Fleetwood Mac incorporating electronic sounds with guitar anthems SOUL FOUND Hooky energetic music GERI X Bulgarian-born singer-songwriter had classical training on piano and guitar Geris music is equal parts pleasure and pain - as riveting and haunting as it is emotional and uplifting HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL M Burke’s new project, combines elements of folk, bluegrass and traditional country music with an indie sensibility "
Tuesday April 24, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Tuesday Showcase Drunk Stuntment
"Western Mass 6-piece band that has been making music better for the last 15 years Willie-Skynyrd-Geils-NRBQ is roughly scratching the surface of their music Dig deeper and you’ll hear Gram-Hank-Petty-Cash All the sounds of the rainbow oddly brought into a modern, unpretentious sound "
Wednesday April 25, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday April 26, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band Big Leg Emma
"Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials EMMA six member Americana Folk Roots Rock band from Jamestown, New York"
Friday April 27, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers Sean Chambers
"Veteran blues rocker carries one of the hottest Strats touring today He lays down a mesmerizing, jaw-dropping technical mastery of the guitar with brilliantly phrased and expertly timed guitar licks Tough, gritty vocals SEAN Guitarist Magazine named him one of the top 50 guitarists of the last century He toured with Hubert Sumlin as his bandleader His grooves smolder with Texas-edged rock; plenty of wah and electrifying blues "
Saturday April 28, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12	Halcyon Diane Ward & Jack Shawde
"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 “DIANE-has a “born-to-rock” voice with edgy, evocative inflections and razor-cut phrasings Her latest release focuses on her musical songs and melodic power was produced with help from her long-time guitarist Jack Shawde "
Sunday April 29, 2007 Time: 6:00PM Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	The Music of Frank Zappa The Bogus Pomp Low Budget Orchestra
"Founded in 1994, BP performs the music of Frank Zappa with precession, passion & excellent musicianship Selecting from over 2,000 titles, the band plays the music as their own Spontaneity & inventiveness keep the song fresh Low Budget Orchestra is basically the full electric band with the addition of violin and cello to compliment the three piece horn section "

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May
Wednesday May 02, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Dancing under the stars to the reggae stylings of Impulse--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday May 03, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday May 04, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Gravy Soul 2 Earth
"GRAVY- a powerful and soulful horn driven band led by the area's funkiest minstrel Ronnie Dee will put on a circus of a show, make you smile, and sing along all at the same time SOUL-Winter Haven 9-piece band with gospel infused soul & funk A fast & flashy guitar with ferocious chops combined with Chris Bell’s harrowing harmonic twists makes for an evening of tear down the house music "
Saturday May 05, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Heatwave Preview Freddy Montes Y Su Son
"A favorite on the Florida Latin music scene, Freddy Montes has spent time with Cuban-music royalty, including his cousin, pianist Chucho Valdes (formerly of Irakere, the first Cuban band to win a Grammy), and Chucho's father, pioneering Cuban jazz pianist Bebo "
Sunday May 06, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $10	Acoustic Sunday Burns Sisters Big Wiggler
"redefine the boundaries of acoustic folk-country music Infused with lush Vocal harmonies & world class musicianship, the sisters take listeners on an emotional roller-coaster ride WIGGLER Pasco County alt acoustic rockers "
Tuesday May 08, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Celtic Bluegrass The Duhks Pickford Sundries
"DUHKS-young kick ass folk-Celtic-bluegrass band hailing from Winnipeg Manitoba-includes fiddle, percussion, multiple handmade string instruments and a truly remarkable vocalist They are able to swing between authentic Appalachian old-time tunes, to French-Canadian folk songs, to their own original creations reflecting prairie traditionals PICKFORD-Bluegrass, raw, acoustic, unfiltered, non-digitized Americana, strongly flavored by Scotts -Irish melodies and Appalachian "
Wednesday May 09, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday May 10, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday May 11, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Heatwave Preview Paul Thorn
Is an inveterate storyteller with witty lyrics and brilliant irony His rootsy style of gospel infused rock can be quirky or tug at your heart strings
Saturday May 12, 2007 Time: Noon-5:00pm Cover: $ FREE	BUD RUN 5 Charity Poker Run & Auction Cold Shot
"Bud Specials, Bud Girls, 50/50 raffle Grand Prize 2007 Harley Davidson--Register at Big Dog Motor Cycles, Last bike out at 10:30 Last Bike in at 2:30 Expecting 400-500 bikes "
Sunday May 13, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $7 $10 Buy Tickets	"""Take Back the Night"" Domestic Violence Shelter Benefit for THE SPRING, CASA & THE HAVEN" Women's Blues Revue
"Founded by Patty Sanphy to showcase women musicians The band first performed at Skipper’s on Mother’s Day 1996 in benefit for three Spouse Abuse Shelters-Now an annual event WBR has been enchanting audiences across Florida their mixture of R’n’B, jazz, classic rock and gospel harmonies "
Tuesday May 15, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10	TuesdayCD Release Richard Gilewitz
"idiosyncratic fingerstyle technique is heavily influenced by John Fahey, Leo Kottke, JS Bach and his teacher David Walbert He is a 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 May 16, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday May 17, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday May 18, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Soular System
"SYSTEM musicianship and an eye for provocative lyrics, The Soular System successfully attempts to combine the songwriting ideals of yesterday with the vogue design of tomorrow, while maintaining a variety of styles embedded in Funk Sometimes political, sometimes spiritual, sometimes sexed to the nth degree, Rev Desmond D'Angelo's ""eclectrospective"" lyrics stretch around the colorfast canvas of sound painted by Ral's bass strokes, Mike Maloney's guitar spray and Jes Bradley's drum splatters The music is then adorned with percussive keyboard melodies sculpted from the ivory of Danny Bedrosian and framed with the finest brass of Sir Rothenberg, Pedro Pizarro and the Damn Diz "
Saturday May 19, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Chris McCarty Band
"Gainesville, Gator quintet that creates an up tempo-acoustic-based pop sound with liberal doses funk, reggae, jazz and hip-hop They present well-crafted songs with lush vocal harmonies and an energetic live show with infectious guitar grooves: Think Dave Matthews band In addition to a long list of originals, they cover Jack Johnson, Bob Marley, Prine & Ben Harper They create music that speaks to people regardless of their background or age The music captures the chemistry that exists in the band Filled with introspective yet positive songwriting, their 2nd CD-Dreaming in Stereo talks about life – ambition, personal insecurity, man’s role in the world, both the struggles and joys of love "
Sunday May 20, 2007 Time: 3:00-9:00pm Cover: $ tba	"Global Warming Awareness Concert/GWAC hosted by MARVELOUS MARVIN, FLEE, KEN TORVICK, STEVE PERSALL" "Sandy Atkinson & the MoDeans, Rebekah Pulley & the Reluctant Prophets" "Damon Fowler Group, Pete Galagher & Kelly Green" "Charlie Vegas & the New Blues Combo, Ronny Elliott"
Benefit for the Natural Resouces Defense Council; A Postivie focus on what we can do about global warming
Tuesday May 22, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Cajun The Bluerunners
"Coming from Lafayette, LA, they burst on the scene in 1990 with a frenetic blend of Cowpunk originals & traditional Cajun & Zydeco music & voodoo blues Their sound remains as fresh & invigorated as ever with modern roots rock; boisterous fiddle & molten fretwork that can easily slide into a Cajun waltz Listen up on WMNF 88 5 Tuesday afternoon on Joyce’s show "
Wednesday May 23, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday May 24, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday May 25, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Suncoast Blues Society Presents Walter Trout Lazy Boy & the Rockers
"After a long career as “ace sideman” behind John Lee Hooker, Joe Tex, Big Momma Thorton, replacing Bob Hite in Canned Heat in 1981, & playing with John Mayall [before Coco Montoya] he has been on his own since 1990 Lazy Boy-Local blues group will get you booging"
Saturday May 26, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	WMNF Led Zepplin Tribute "Barely Pink, Boon Doll Parts Mojo Heat Parson Brown" "Pickford Sundries, Poetry N Lotion, Roppongi's Ace Sandy Atkinson & Cannon Quinn" " Smokestack Blues Band, Freight Train Annie, Polar, IrritableTribe of Poets, The Pickford Sundries. Kate Bradshaw, The Ditchflowers, Hatrick Heroes"
14 bands performing their versions of classic Led Zeppelin songs The evening will be topped off as over 6 local guitar gods trade licks on a show ending version of Stairway to Heaven
Sunday May 27, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $10	SCRATCH MY BACK 11--Tampa Humane Society Benefit Damon Fowler Group Johnny G Lyon Band "Quivering Rhythm Hounds, the Third Band [formerly Sonuva Mod Squad] "
"Benefit for Tampa Humane Society The event is to raise awareness of even inadvertent animal abuse Damon-Brings scorching guitar and cool blues licks His live show, which burns with passion, guitar magic, and vocal virtuosity JGLB-consummate showman and plays rollicking blues & rock-MOJO-Classic rock & blues-Thrid- Flash-back psychedelia "
Tuesday May 29, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ FREE	Tampa Bay Finger Style Guitar Guild Showcase Sal Ditroia
Hosted by Ted Wray the last Tuesday of the Month
Wednesday May 30, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday May 31, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials

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June
Friday June 01, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Randall Bramblett "Damon Fowler Group, Pete Galagher & Kelly Green"
"fluent master of piano, organ & saxophones, he has a distinctive, velvet hammer of a vocal rasp that oozes vintage R&B/soul tradition DAMON-Brings scorching guitar and cool blues licks His live show, which burns with passion, guitar magic, and vocal virtuosity "
Saturday June 02, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Siberian Surf Rock Red Elvises Dive Bar Stalkers
"bring the spirit of Elvis alive with their special blend of Russian ethnic music, reckless surf rock, & vintage high-energy rockabilly STALKERS-Ex Mojo Guru lead guitar player Jeff Vitolo "
Sunday June 03, 2007 Time: 5:00pm	Sunday Gospel & Soul 2 Earth Thomas Winn & & the Believers
SOUL Winter Haven 9-piece band with gospel infused soul & funk A fast & flashy guitar with ferocious cops combined with Chris Bell’s harrowing harmonic twists & an over-the –top keyboard makes for an afternoon of tear down the house music WINN-Songwriter of the Winn Brothers---Soulful blues-based country rock
Tuesday June 05, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $15/$18 Buy Tickets	Mountain Four Star Riot
"One of the most ferociously crunching heavy metal bands of all times and one of the most popular live acts of the festival and arena era that followed in the wake of Woodstock Celebrating their 35th Anniversary Leslie West, Corky Laing, and Richie Scarlet are proving rock lives with active tour dates and sold out shows RIOT- craft their own take on the catchy,soulful rock ‘n’ roll "
Wednesday June 06, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday June 07, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday June 08, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Buy Tickets	Rev. Billy C Wirtz Elvis Wesley
"one of a kind show incorporating blues, boogie-woogie & a dose of rockabilly combined with side-splitting southern satire Characters in his songs range from a rockabilly ELVIS- Elvis Wesley, ex wrestler and Elvis impersonator brings spontaneous showmanship spotlighting “THE KING’S” music "
Saturday June 09, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $15/$18 Buy Tickets	Suncoast Blues Society 10th Anniversary Party & Show John Mooney & Bluesiana Sarasota Slim
"Mooney-takes the sounds of the delta and syncopates them with the percussion of the Crescent City He is a staple of the New Orleans scene and always an integral part of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival SLIM Bay area guitar veteran with 30 years Strat slinging and singing the blues Early influences from the 60’s British invasion and Stax-style R’n’B Silky smooth blues stylings, quivering slide, precision boogies, funky southern rock and fiery rockers "
Sunday June 10, 2007	Taffe Presents Bobby Hicks Ronny Elliott Jim Carrick
"Hicks-he's one of the state's leading folk singers, a hot- tempered troubadour who moves audiences with heart-tugging ballads, a Yankee joke or two, and righteous anger about the sad fate of Old Florida Elliott-delivers riveting, twangy narratives focusing on his personal rock history from Elvis, Chuck Berry to Jerry Lee Carrick-is one of the very few musicians who can emulate Florida folk legend Gamble Roger’s intricate fingerpicking style, which he learned over years playing with the master himself A natural guitarist who is comfortable in many different musical genres "
Wednesday June 13, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday June 14, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday June 15, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Buffalo Strange Sunset Bridge
"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 "
Saturday June 16, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12	Halcyon Giddy Up Helicopter
"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 “ Giddy UP-writes murder ballads, living room music with a front porch, depressing quality enjoy and grab a tissue (or a beer) click our CD cover below to purchase our new full-length! do it this is mind control "
Sunday June 17, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $6	Hat Trick Heroes Auditorium Off Shore Riot
"Heroes-Formed as pre-teens in 2002, are a three piece power-rock trio hailing from Tampa Bay, FL Formed in 2005 by brothers Michelangelo and Santino Rumore, along with next door neighbor and best friend, Chris Peters, these three teens have brilliantly melded the classic sounds of their influences (Zeppelin, Sabbath, Hendrix) with a modern twist to forge a sound meant to turn the mainstream upside down much like the revolutionary bands before them Auditorium-Art-rock band that recalls Pink Floyd & Fleetwood Mac incorporating electronic sounds with guitar anthems RIOT "
Tuesday June 19, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Texas Tuesday Clay McClinton
"Delbert’s son plays an eclectic sound born in Texas where honky tonk, Delta blues and soulful rock meld seamlessly "
Wednesday June 20, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday June 21, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday June 22, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Bluegrass Blueground Undergrass TBA
"bluegrass music with major elements of jazz and Southern rock Its sonic ""wall of twang type sound"" pleases the whole spectrum of fans from hippies to cloggers to rockers, taking Blueground Undergrass to the brink of almost moshpit energy, yet guiding each show with song-driven clarity along the way"
Saturday June 23, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10./13 Buy Tickets	Texas Blues Chris Duarte Ross Childress [formerly of COLLECTIVE SOUL] brings new band Starfish & Coffee
"With his punk/hard rock roots and blues heart, he has made old blues standards sound brand new He is a stratocaster-toting guitar slinger in the finest tradition Ross Childress- Former Lead guitar for COLLECTIVE SOUL brings his new band--power pop with a punkish edge "
Sunday June 24, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $8	Sunday Mo Town Revue Big Z Band
Special Mo-town show is a ten-piece show band that offers some of the most talented musicians in the area Big-Z plays a variety of popular titles and chart-topping hits with their own distinctive flair
Tuesday June 26, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ FREE	Tampa Bay Finger Style Guitar Guild Showcase tba
Hosted by Ted Wray
Wednesday June 27, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday June 28, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday June 29, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $15/$20 Buy Tickets	Cracker Nessie
"Formed from the ashes of 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 NESSIE-NESSIE Local band anchored by Scott Harrell that crafts a broad musical palette of songs that are grounded in cosmic country sensibility to intoxicating, spaced-out indie pop Expect sonic blasts of high-volume, guitar-driven songs that are lyrically honest & filled with, heartbreak, friendship & liquor The only goal is to make the girls dance The only angle is fun "
Saturday June 30, 2007 Time: 6:00PM Cover: $ $10/$15 Buy Tickets	Cajun Connection Presents-Benny's Crawfish Boil Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys Gumbo Boogie Band
"Cajun band that's definitely the ""Real Deal"" These guys play Cajun music the way it's supposed to be played, keeping true to their traditional heritage, yet pushing the limits of groove with a mature experimentation that's guaranteed Gumbo Boogie-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 BENNY will be Cooking Crawfish "

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July
Sunday July 01, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Sunday Funk Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band Bird Street Players
"Formed in 2002, they mix triumphant horns, laid-back grooves, and heavy backbeats to encompass many styles of music that can only be described as one Bounce Music BIRD ST Funk in the house"
Wednesday July 04, 2007	4th of JULY
Thursday July 05, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday July 06, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $8	Welcome Back Mike & Billy Blues Show Molten Mike Billy Norris Project
"MIKE-Blues played with emotion This is his ""Welcome Back to the Bay Area Show"", Mike is back after a long absence in Ohio & Australia Billy-Billy is a guitarist & soulful singer He’s back from school in NYC & ready to play some smokin’ new licks After a year in the Big Apple, expect a big turn out for this show See a Video of Billy at Skipper's on www myspace com/skipperssmokehouse "
Saturday July 07, 2007 Time: 3:00pm Cover: $ $10/$15 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents 2nd Annual Americana Fest "Rebekah Pulley & the Reluctant Prophets, Steve Connely & The Lessor Gods, Hangtown, Human Condition" "Urbane Cowboys, Diviners, Memphis Train Union, Jukebox Graduate, Experimental Pilot " "Holidaysburg, Truckstop Coffee, Have gun Will Travel"
Americana at its finest
Sunday July 08, 2004 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $6	Rockin' the Dome Bacic Rock Outfit Shane Meade & the Sound
"Outfit-with formulas, tricks, hooks and giggles but ultimately, they tell a story The story they tell is of love, passion, loss, and re-building Their live performances are filled with driving guitars, huge hooks, addictive music and, real songs SHANE-Shane’s songs balance acoustic soul, folk-pop, rhythm and blues His infectious vocals and lighthearted sound immediately draws one to his warmth, energy, and deep passion for sharing experiences through his music "
Wednesday July 11, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday July 12, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday July 13, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Soular System Off Shore Riot
"musicianship and an eye for provocative lyrics, The Soular System successfully attempts to combine the songwriting ideals of yesterday with the vogue design of tomorrow, while maintaining a variety of styles embedded in Funk Sometimes political, sometimes spiritual, sometimes sexed to the nth degree, Rev Desmond D'Angelo's ""eclectrospective"" lyrics stretch around the colorfast canvas of sound painted by Ral's bass strokes, Mike Maloney's guitar spray and Jes Bradley's drum splatters The music is then adorned with percussive keyboard melodies sculpted from the ivory of Danny Bedrosian and framed with the finest brass of Sir Rothenberg, Pedro Pizarro and the Damn Diz "
Saturday July 14, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Chris McCarty Band Basic Rock Outfit [DUO]
"Gainesville, Gator quintet that creates an up tempo-acoustic-based pop sound with liberal doses funk, reggae, jazz and hip-hop They present well-crafted songs with lush vocal harmonies and an energetic live show with infectious guitar grooves: Think Dave Matthews band In addition to a long list of originals, they cover Jack Johnson, Bob Marley, Prine & Ben Harper They create music that speaks to people regardless of their background or age The music captures the chemistry that exists in the band Filled with introspective yet positive songwriting, their 2nd CD-Dreaming in Stereo talks about life – ambition, personal insecurity, man’s role in the world, both the struggles and joys of love Basic Rock with formulas, tricks, hooks and giggles but ultimately, they tell a story The story they tell is of love, passion, loss, and re-building Their live performances are filled with driving guitars, huge hooks, addictive music and, real songs "
Sunday July 15, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $7	Hot Summer Blues Vol. 1 Walker Smith Group Charlie O & the Houserockers Kelly Dees
"WALKER-Chicago-style blues with stinging guitar sounds & sweet vocal lines that compare to Robert Cray and Keb Mo In Feb 2007 for the International Blues Competition, where they were crowned the ""Beale Street Blues Kings of 2007 CHARLIE-Old style Southern & Delta Blues KELLY's style is primarily blues-influenced, with some funky R&B tunes thrown in here and there Her voice has been compared to that of Aretha Franklin and Susan Tedeschi, two powerful female artists that Kelly greatly admires After a long and productive hiatus, Kelly is excited to be getting back out there and singing live again Appearing with her are T C Carr on the blues harp, Richy Kicklighter on guitar, Kevin Wilder on keys, Dale Horton on bass, and Mike Conway on drums "
Wednesday July 18, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday July 19, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday July 20, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues Damon Fowler Group Nervous Turkey
"Brings scorching guitar and cool blues licks His live show, which burns with passion, guitar magic, and vocal virtuosity TURKEY Raucous and Rowdy local 3 piece lays down some of the grittiest and dirty blues/funk around, an essential show for fans of Tom Waits, Black Keys and Mofro "
Saturday July 21, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12	Halcyon Lorna Bracewell
"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 Adrianne-has a voice and songs that will fill your heart and break your heart at the same time From the moment she steps onto the stage until the last note, the room is silent, as she has a way of creating a world within a world LORNA- Talented young and vibrant performer with a signature voice Her feel for her music captures the hearts and ears of the audience Lorna covers songs from the Stones to Sheryl Crow, plus her winning originals ”punchy, hook-laden originals and throaty alto should resonate with fans of more pop-minded artists such as Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl Crow"" - Gina Vivinetto"
Sunday July 22, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Sunda y Blues Candye Kane tba
"CANDYE-Theatrical, campy, bawdy high energy blues, rockabilly & swing Two hundred pounds of fun, Candye takes on censorship, homophobia, sizism & sexism "
Tuesday July 24, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $15 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Todd Snider Christie Lenee
"SNIDER- A predominately autobiographical songwriter who is also a brilliant storyteller, Todd is one of the most entertaining artists out there today His music is soul-searching journey through hard days and nights, love, laughter and tears CHRISTIE-plays a formidable fusion of folk, rock, funk, new grass & poetry with spirited vocals on original ballads & fluid guitar tapestries "
Wednesday July 25, 2007 Time: "8:00p," Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday July 26, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday July 27, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ 7/$10 Buy Tickets	Soul Legendary JC's Soul 2 Earth
"Five piece band out of Orlando—Black Crowes with James Brown out front Souped-up blues with Stax-driven rock n‘soul Their over-the-top live show features fire-and-brimstone soul with that can also channel Sam Cooke The lead singer & percussionist is equal parts James Brown, Sam Cooke and Richard Pryor SOUL-Winter Haven 9-piece band with gospel infused soul & funk A fast & flashy guitar with ferocious cops combined with Chris Bell’s harrowing harmonic twists & an over-the –top keyboard makes for an afternoon of tear down the house music WINN-Songwriter of the Winn Brothers---Soulful blues-based country rock "
Saturday July 28, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Rising Jupiter Presents Cope Christie Lenee
"COPE Tampa jam band with a feel similar to Widespread Panic, Phish & Blues Traveler Eclectic covers & deeply rooted melodies give way to expansive improvisations & freewheelin’ originals & now play jam rock along the lines of Panic, Phish & the Dead FUNK GRASS GROOVE Singer-songwriter who radiates energy with spirited vocals She sings original ballads with fluid guitar tapestries producing an exotic musical experience The band produce a fusion of jazz, folk-rock, funk, new-grass & poetry "
Sunday July 29, 2007 Time: 7:00pm Cover: $ $17/$20 Buy Tickets	The Rads Fish Head Show The Radiators Glass Camels
"New Orleans–infused blend of swamp roots rock & funky R’n’B They began their musical odyssey in 1978 and the five originals members are still together after 3,600 shows Their legendary live shows have strongly influenced jam bands like Phish, Blues Traveler & Widespread Panic With over 300 original songs & Hundreds of covers, no show is the same CAMELS -Jam band "
Tuesday July 31, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ FREE	Tampa Bay Finger Style Guitar Guild Showcase-Postpooned until Aug. 28-Memorial for SA: tba
Hosted by Ted Wray

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August
Wednesday August 01, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday August 02, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday--Celebrating Jerry's Birthday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday August 03, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $27/$32 Buy Tickets	Tuna Returns Hot Tuna [Electric] John Hammond
TUNA Legendary Delta & hill country blues group who’s foundation began in the late ‘50’s Jorma’s playing is tasteful and gracious and displays a pretty cool acoustic pickin' technique Jack brings authentic blues bass & carries the rhythm Electric with Barry Mitteroff on mandolin & Erik Diaz on drums Hammond Grammy winning solo acoustic blues artist has played with and earned the respect of all the blues greats as well as audiences worldwide with his intense and passionate performances
Saturday August 04, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $8	Saturday Reggae Tribal Style
"Tampa-based reggae band They have been constantly evolving and exploring new ideas with their original music Their roots reggae background has drawn thousands of listener’s attention But Tribal Style has gone past the typical world beat / reggae genre Though comparisons have been made between Tribal Style and an early Third World, Tribal Style has still generated their sound to be completely diverse and original In the past, Tribal Style has built a resume that consist of tours and performances with: Steel Pulse, Burning Spear, Third World, The Skatalites "
Sunday August 05, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $7	Roots Rock Round Up Hangtown The Human Condition Truckstop Coffee
"Hangtown-Roots rockers with influences starting with Johnny Cash & Marty Robbins, Gram Parsons moving into the rock influences of Neil Young, The Allman Bros and topped off with the 90’s resurgence in the ‘90’s: Uncle Tupelo, Steve Earle & the Jayhawks Human-original acoustic-fronted rock band that is rhythmic combining intense and sometimes gentle dynamics The sound has influences of rock, folk and progressive artists such as Led Zeppelin, Ben Harper, and Radiohead, but is ultimately the vehicle for the unique songwriting style of Dean Johanesen TRUCKSTOP-rootsy songs about whiskey, women, heartache and interstate highways They piece blend overdriven tube amps, telecaster twang, and rough-hewn vocals for a vintage sound that'll break yer heart and sew it up again with steel strings "
Wednesday August 08, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday August 09, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday August 10, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	CD Release Party Delta Moon
Atlanta band plays original roots flavored music & their own version of Classic country blues Two slide guitars bring on the twang with nationally known songwriter Tom Gray playing lap-style guitar & keyboards
Saturday August 11, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Funky Saturday Soular System Bird Street Players
Sunday August 12, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $8	Hot Summer Blues Vol. 2 Billy Norris Project Julie Black-Angel For Blues "Al ""Coffee"" McDaniel--CD Release: 'A Shoe Is A Shoe'"
"BILLY-Smokin' blues & soulful singing are the hallmark of the prodigy Catch him before he heads back to NYC for college- ANGELa dynamic vocalist, commands your attention with deep & powerful tones one minute, then seduces you with velvety steam-soaked sounds the next Her emotionally-charged voice is rich & soulful with a sense of the future, and the past She conjures up raw emotions and reflects the feelings we all keep locked away This is music you can feel! ""COFFEE"" New-School Soul Music"" He effectively mixes R & B, Blues, NEO-Soul, and Jazz melodies with cool modern urban beats His rich baritone voice is very smooth and soothing to the ear The emotions, passions, and energy that he expresses with his voice, and his soulful guitar riffs, makes him unique as a crooner, and as a seasoned musician "
Wednesday August 15, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday August 16, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday August 17, 2007 Time: 8:00PM Cover: $ $18/$22 Buy Tickets	Florida Swamp Music JJ Grey & Mofro SOLD OUT--NO TICKETS AVAILALE Nervous Turkey
"great rhythms, gritty vocals and a swampy blues feel, plus southern fried funk The band delivers his material with brilliant musicianship, resulting in music that is thought provoking, rhythmically dynamic and texturally mesmerizing Grey’s ear for detail inhabits his songs, whether it is a story passed down to him from his grandmother or the tribulations of a childhood friend His voice delivers them with an unflinching strength that makes the personal universal and paints a vivid portrait of an exact time or place with words and music TURKEY-""Raucous and Rowdy local 3 piece lays down some of the grittiest and dirty blues/funk around, an essential show for fans of Tom Waits, Black Keys and Mofro Fronted by larger than life Mouth Harp Destroyer Ernie Locke, formerly of Tenderloin, Nervous Turkey brings Copious amounts of Intensity with every performance "" - Matt (Poetry N' Lotion) "
Saturday August 18, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12	Halcyon Venus in Furs
"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 VENUS Velvet Underground cover band featuring 5 of the Bay's best female musicians "
Sunday August 19, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Sunday Bluegrass TWO sets--NO opener Tony Trischka & the Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
"Tony’s career spans over 35 years as a banjo virtuoso He has just released his first bluegrass album since 1985 in January His sterling musicianship & unerring touch on the banjo cements the wide range of sounds, styles steeped in timeless bluegrass soul "
Tuesday August 21, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Tuesday Showcase Ogamon
"4-piece Chicago band with a strong list of originals from Beatles, Allman Bros to North Mississippi All Stars to Sublime & the Black Keys "
Wednesday August 22, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday August 23, 2007 Time: 8:00pm	Grateful Dead Night Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday August 24, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues Michael Burks
Was born into a blues family and received his first guitar at age two He was performing publicly at six He continued to play locally in Arkansas through the mid-1980’s After a long break from music he got back in the business producing a CD in 1997 He brings heartfelt intensity and deep-soul infused blues to his music After years of touring he is rapidly becoming a festival favorite with his hard-driving fretwork and thundering vocals Michael has the style of Albert & BB King with the flash of Stevie Ray Vaughan
Saturday August 25, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $9/$12 Buy Tickets	WMNF Listener's Choice Show The Ditchflowers "Repongi's Ace, Giddy Up Helicopter" "The Vodkanuats, Poetry'n'Lotion"
"THE DITCHFLOWERS Beatlesque pop-rock- REPONGI’S ACE Young blues-funk-folk-rock-GIDDY UP HELICOPTER writes murder ballads, living room music with a front porch, depressing quality enjoy and grab a tissue (or a beer) THE VODKANAUTS Surfed-up rockin' lounge sounds; imagineThe Shadows backing Tom Jones instead of Cliff Richards Imagine a twilight world of sonic make believe where Burt Bacharach share equal billing with Dick Dale and Hank Marvin, where reverb-drenched surf freakouts segue into a small jazzy combo POETRY’N’LOTION Jam-grass jazz"
Sunday August 26, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $7	The Dive Bar Stalkers Rocket 88
"Stalkers-Rock/Garage/Psychobilly Classic slide guitar, rockabilly riffs, a rock solid rhythm ROCKET-the original line-up is reunited, performing to packed venues their brand of high-octane rockabilly and rock ’n roll Their rockin’ high energy stage shows are guaranteed to put a bop in your socks and a shakin’ in your shoes So strap yourselves in!"
Tuesday August 28, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10 Donation	Sal Ditroira Memorial & Tampa Bay Finger Style Guitar Guild Showcase http:/www.salditroia.com http://www.myspace.com/salditroia "Ted Wray, Sam Pacetti, Gale Trippsmith, Jeff Arthur, Radio Reset" Richard Gilewitz SAL web Story
"Playing guitar for 50 years, 36 years of fingerstyle guitar Every time you hear “I'm a Believer” on the radio or watch The Godfather on television, you hear Sal He’s the studio musician who played guitar on The Monkees’ peppy 1966 hit and worked on the score for the 1972 movie’s foreboding wedding scene Sal also performed on Billy Joel’s first album, on Simon & Garfunkel’s hits “The Boxer” and “Scarborough Fair”, and on all of Dionne Warwick’s hits, including “Alfie” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose ” He’s worked with everyone from Grace Slick to Country Joe McDonald Hosted by TED WRAY--RICHARD Gilewitz will open the show "
Wednesday August 29, 2007 Time: "8:00p," Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday August 30, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday August 31, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Chris McCarty Band Stand Back
" Gainesville, Gator quintet that creates an up tempo-acoustic-based pop sound with liberal doses funk, reggae, jazz and hip-hop They present well-crafted songs with lush vocal harmonies and an energetic live show with infectious guitar grooves: The music captures the chemistry that exists in the band Filled with introspective yet positive songwriting, their 2nd CD-Dreaming in Stereo talks about life – ambition, personal insecurity, man’s role in the world, both the struggles and joys of love STAND BACK sly, loose and rocking with a late-night agenda It’s three young men raised on rock ’n’ roll putting their own lunatic stamp on the Southern tradition of juke joint madness These boys make a greasy, honest sound that can’t be created in laboratories or with machines This music only rings true when played by crazies who have nothing to lose It’s heavy guitar rock that soaks the listener with licks that sizzle and riffs that go straight to the hips These are songs that speak to the undeniable truths that make folks howl at the moon, dance like fools and walk out of that death-trap cubicle and never return The freshly minted Stand Back EP is six original songs made the old-fashioned way — cut live one afternoon with Steve Connelly at his Zen Recordings in Pinellas Park Raise a glass, shake your ass and enjoy "

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September
Saturday September 01, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7	Gathering of the Herd Buffalo Strange
"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 September 02, 2007 Time: 7:00pm Cover: $ $7.$10 Buy Tickets	Sunday Adult Key West Comedy Pete & Wayne none
"escapes from Key West & Sloppy Joes bringing you adult humor and childish behavior [somewhere beyond Rev Billy & before Dr Dirty] Combining comedy music, rowdy fun and showmanship "
Tuesday September 04, 2007	Tuesday Showcase--Cancelled by Artist Green Lemon
Wednesday September 05, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday September 06, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday September 07, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Friday Blues Tinsley Ellis Big Daddy O
"TINSLEY-Searing guitar work Tinsley Blazes through two sets of guitar-drenched originals sung with an expressive and soulful voice A relentless road warrior and consistent performer his music Is grounded in a classic style, sometimes recalling Albert Collins, sometimes Lonnie Mack He occasionally unleashes pyrotechnics reminiscent of early Jeff Beck or Clapton daddy 0-is an artist in the acoustic guitar style of 60’s folk/ rock/ blues His big beautiful voice and good natured presentation is loved by most everyone who has the pleasure of hearing him Big Daddy ‘O’ performs mostly solo and this CD is an attempt to capture the feel of his solo live performances While ‘O’ plays solo, usually there is at least one other musician on stage jamming with him The solid rhythmic pulse of O’s guitar lays down the bed for the other instruments and supports his sweet voice like a comfortable old shoe Each song is a re-creation of a special moment that happened live on a gig Each song has one or two of the many great musicians that come to hear and “sit in” with Big Daddy ‘O’ With 19 songs on this one, Rabadash Records is proud to introduce our newest CD “That’s How Strong My Love Is ”"
Saturday September 08, 2007	Saturday Reggae Tribal Style Tony Wylie & Island Sound
Sunday September 09, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ "Suggested Donation: $10.00 - All contributions accepted Or DONATE artwork, IN ADVANCE, For the silent auction - Contact missjuliediane@gmail.com or 813-237-3412 "	The 4th Annual Good Day Sunshine: A Regina Brady Memorial Benefit Concert and Art Auction "Crash Mitchell Quartet, John Hancock, Eddie Parshall, Karen Zack " "Tribal Style, Freight Train Annie" "Juniper DUO, The Forest Hillbillies (Urban/ Metal/ Folk ),"
"Regina Brady was a local chef, artist and musician She died on March 7th of 2004, at age 39, while riding her motorcycle in South St Pete Gina (as we called her) loved life, people, music and art, so we feel she should be honored with a BIG party This is to be our fourth event to celebrate her short, but wonderful life and recognize how she touched us all All musicians scheduled are donating their efforts to our cause All proceeds will be used to construct a memorial in honor of Gina, to be produced by local blacksmith, Dan King, of Valhalla Metalworks We are hoping to donate the piece (a bench /seat) to the City of Tampa for installation by the river in Sulphur Springs, where she grew up Purpose: Organizers plan to erect a public art sculpture, produced by local artist, Dan King, in honor of Ms Brady The artist will provide his time and labor, as any proceeds from this year's event will be used to cover materials expenses The preferred location is on or near the Hillsborough River in Sulphur Springs We are currently seeking donations of artwork for auction Artists and Donors of art, please contact, Or for more information: Violet Street Studios (813) 237-3412"
Wednesday September 12, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday September 13, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday September 14, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Friday Soul Legendary JC's tba
"Five piece band out of Orlando Souped-up blues with Stax-driven rock n‘soul Their over-the-top live show features fire-and-brimstone soul with that can also channel Sam Cooke, James Brown, Sam Cooke and Richard Pryor "
Saturday September 15, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12	Halcyon Melissa Crispo
"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 Adrianne-has a voice and songs that will fill your heart and break your heart at the same time From the moment she steps onto the stage until the last note, the room is silent, as she has a way of creating a world within a world"
Sunday September 16, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $8	Hot Summer Blues vol. 3 Wendy & the Soulshakers Charlie Morris Band Dukes of Juke
"WENDY-High-energy 60’s influenced blues featuring Wendy’s sultry and sexy voice They play straightforward originals and a potent mix of rock, blues and funky old soul CHARLIE-Local blues man, brings slow-burners, lots of shuffles and some up-tempo rockin’ blues to the show DUKES-Dukes debuted at the Skipperdome in 1985 with a smokin’ set of high energy blues & r’n’b The band remains mostly the same with guitarist Roger Casey injecting a sometimes-blistering sonic sophistication to the music "
Wednesday September 19, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday September 20, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday September 21, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Skipper's 27th Anniversary Show--Happy Hour ALL Weekend "John Lee Hooker, JR"
"HOOKER-first performed with his father at the age of 8 At the age of 16 he was touring full time with his father living the ""life of a blues man"" but he soon succumbed to the demons that surround it; drugs, alcohol, divorce, incarceration, and death derailed his musical career for the next 25 years He describes his music as ""2 parts R&B, 1 part jazz and ""down home blues"" "
Saturday September 22, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $15/$20 Buy Tickets	Skipper's 27th Anniversary Show--Happy Hour ALL Weekend New Riders of the Purple Sage Wildlife Refugees
"NRPS- David Nelson, buddy Cage & Co--the last of the cosmic cowboys The band re-united last year with guitarist David Nelson and pedal steel wizard Buddy Cage along with two members of STIR FRIED & former Hot Tuna guitar, mandolin and vocalist, Michael Falzarano Marmaduke, John Dawson is ill & no longer performing Formed in the late 60’s with the aide of the Grateful Dead, Jerry, PhiL & Mickey were all members in the formative years The band popularized country rock in the 70’s And now they are back on the trail playing festival & select Smokehouses "
Sunday September 23, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $7	Skipper's 27th Anniversary Show--Happy Hour ALL Weekend Basic Rock Outfit Experimental Pilot tba
"ROCK-with formulas, tricks, hooks and giggles but ultimately, they tell a story The story they tell is of love, passion, loss, and re-building Their live performances are filled with driving guitars, huge hooks, addictive music and, real songs PILOTS-This acoustic duo featuring brothers Robert and Stephen Vessenmeyer (founders of the legendary local rock band MEN FROM EARTH) mixes their own brand of rootsy, rugged harmonies with classic rock inspired songwriting to create their own brand of down home ""REDNECK SOUL"" The music is a cross between Neil Young's rootsy folk rock and Crazy Horse ensemble sparkled with some British T Rex blues rave ups The brotherly harmonies of the Everly Brothers, acoustic guitars, hooks that stick in your head, intense lyrics, and songs with a sense of joy from a tortured place Retro-Rural-Spiritual Wildlife-Bill & Joe from SAWGRASS FLATS new project "
Wednesday September 26, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday September 27, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday September 28, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $15/$18 Buy Tickets	"NOLA Party Bonerama Opens, PBS follows & then a Combo Funk Fest 11-Midnight " "Porter, Batiste & Stoltz" Bonerama
"PBS-New Orleans all-star power/funk trio [3 of the 4 funky Meters] bring to the stage an explosive blend of Supersonic Funk that transcends mind, body & soul PORTER-career spans 37 years He is one of the most sought after bass players in NOLA He is an original member of the legendary METERS BATISTE-was born into one of New Orleans first musical families and began drumming at age four He is pioneer drummer & is noted for his timing & style STOLTZ Funky Meters guitarist & songwriter who’s greasy vocal slang matches his guitar style BONERAMA New Orleans Funk Band with five trombone players founded by two ‘bone players from Harry Connick Jr ’s big band They deliver pure horn muscle spitting funk, rock & jazz: Jimi Hendrix meets The Meters"
Saturday September 29, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	FREE GUMBO The Sauce Boss
"Fiery Gumbo Blues BILL WHARTON is a Gumbo Preacher who cooks up a hefty portion of blues, swamp boogie & southern roots rock with slide guitar wizardry Playing mostly original songs, Bill cooks up a big pot of Gumbo [served free at the end of the show over 140,000 served] on stage "
Sunday September 30, 2007 Time: 5:00pm Cover: $ $7	Americana Fest vol. 2: ROOTSTOCK SUNDAY Hangtown Too Many Subplots Rebekah & Reluctant Prophets
"HANGTOWN Roots rockers with influences starting with Johnny Cash & Marty Robbins, Gram Parsons moving into the rock influences of Neil Young, The Allman Bros and topped off with the 90’s resurgence in the ‘90’s: Uncle Tupelo, Steve Earle & the Jayhawks SUBPLOTS-Steve Connelly’s latest project with fronted by Aimee Trachtenberg and also features Ricky Wilcox on drums (Deloris Telescope drummer from way back) and Scott Bannevich on bass (former Ed McCain band member) REBEKAH-Singer-songwriter with sharp songwriting tools and a honey sweet voice with haunting vocals The band galvanizes her sound with earthy rhythms "

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October
Tuesday October 02, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10	Tafee Presents Rob McNurlin
personifies the troubadour spirit of Woody Guthrie with literate songs & “no boundaries interpretations of traditional folk songs
Wednesday October 03, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday October 04, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday October 05, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10	Friday Blues Damon Fowler Group
"Brings scorching guitar and cool blues licks His live show, which burns with passion, guitar magic, and vocal virtuosity "
Saturday October 06, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Japanese Blues Chris Duarte & Bluestone Co. Bluestone Company
"CHRIS-With his punk/hard rock roots and blues heart, he has made old blues standards sound brand new He is a stratocaster-toting guitar slinger in the finest tradition Bluestone Company Chris will be backed by BLUESTONE, a Japanese Band that backed him on an earlier tour in Japan The band has an Allman Brothers or Government Mule type of feel to it and is a perfect group to back Chris up Bluestone has two drummers and the guitar player, Toshihiro Sumitomo, plays really good slide guitar and goes toe-to- toe with Chris throughout the show They have performed at festivals in Japan, Sweden, China, Italy, & the USA "
Wednesday October 10, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday October 11, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Saturday October 13, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12	Halcyon tba
"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 October 14, 2007 Time: 7:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Rising Jupiter Presents Papa Grows Funk tba
"FUNK Featuring a virtual who’s-who New Orleans musicians The band is anchored around the Hammond B3 grooves and surly vocals of John Gros He continues the New Orleans keyboard tradition of Art Neville, Dr John, & Professor Longhair with a sparse & rhythmic sound & style all his own June Yamagishi of the Wild Magnolias on guitar, Marc Pero [Smilin’ Myron] on bass, Jason Mingledorff [Galactic] PM Sax and Russell Batiste, JR [Funky Meters] on drums Top notch musicianship allows the band to effortlessly shift gears while never losing focus on the essential groove: the jams simmer to a boil reminiscent of the Meters in the last 60’s "
Tuesday October 16, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10	The music of The Andes & Peru Inca Son
"plays music from the Andes of Peru and all of Latin America The group performs traditional songs, which the musicians rearrange to create a unique style, as well as original compositions The instruments that are used, with the exception of the stringed instruments, are made by the musicians themselves "
Wednesday October 17, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday October 18, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday October 19, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10/$13 Buy Tickets	Suncoast Blues Society Presents Nick Moss & the Flip Tops Steve Avery
NICK- has a mastery of the classic Chicago sound Consumate performer-ARVEY-career spans about three decades as he shifts through the various styles of popular Rock and Blues He always delivers a top performance
Saturday October 20, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12/$15 Buy Tickets	Russian Surf Party 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--VODKANAUTS-THE VODKANAUTS Surfed-up rockin' lounge sounds; imagine The Shadows backing Tom Jones instead of Cliff Richards Imagine a twilight world of sonic make believe where Neil Diamond and Burt Bacharach share equal billing with Dick Dale and Hank Marvin, where reverb-drenched surf freakouts segue into a small jazzy combo playing a Vegas nightspot frequented by The In Crowd and where roadhouse-rockin' twangfests coexist with tranquil atmospheric meditations It is in this musical parallel universe that surf/lounge/rock 'n' roll combo The Vodkanauts work their magic The Vodkanauts simultaneously pay respectful tribute to musical masters while creating a soundtrack to a 1960s America that never quite was "
Sunday October 21, 2007 Time: 6:00pm Cover: $ $9/$12 Buy Tickets	WMNF Presents FIRE IN THE YOUTH All Ages Show B-Side Players Cipes & the People Salvador Santana
"B-SIDE PLAYERS incendiary politics, expressed through Latin rock, funk & salsa CIPES & THE PEOPLE Good-vibes reggae & positive messages, the led by movie/TV star Greg Cipes SALVADOR SANTANA Guitar legend’s son, breaking out with his own career "
Tuesday October 23, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $10	Tafee Presents Justin Townes Earle
" son of American alt-country great Steve Earle He displays a solid talent completely independent of family ties with his intense and captivating songs Plus Justin displays dynamic musicianship, including a finger-picking guitar style that he describes as “sleight of hand ” His music is closer to Townes Van Zandt exhibiting a keen narrative style of songwriting, weaving powerful stories and scenes from the past and present Justin's honest voice perfectly reinforces his searing melodies and thought-provoking lyrics Before arriving in Florida, Justin will have completed a month-long tour of clubs in Europe "
Wednesday October 24, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 year tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday October 25, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday October 26, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	"28th Annual Freaker's Ball 20,000 FREAKS UNDER THE SEA $1,000 for Best Original Costume" Paul SEA BAR aka [Cebar]
"Ball with prizes featuring a parade of Costumed Crazies--$1,000 for BEST ORIGINAL COSTUME PAUL is a formidable musical scholar & historian He kicks out dance floor grooves with deep soul He brings a truly global perceptive to his music:Memphis-style R’n’B, bluesy up-beat shuffles, rock-steady reggae, samba, & rollicking Tex-mall artfully danceable Horns, congas, an accordion keep the jaunty rhythms moving at a brisk pace "
Sunday October 28, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $15/$20 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Laura Love Annie Wenz
"An unparalleled vocalist, bassist and songwriter, Laura blends inner-city funk with a folkish sensibility, nursery rhymes with rap and scat with yodeling Honesty and pure self-expression come from her African, European & Indian blood "
Tuesday October 30, 2007	Buddy Miles Jerry Outlaw
Wednesday October 31, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 year tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes

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November
Thursday November 01, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Saturday November 03, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $8/$12 Buy Tickets	Paralyzed Veterans of America Benefit 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 "
Wednesday November 07, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 year tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday November 08, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Saturday November 10, 2007 Time: 6:00pm Cover: $ $9/$12 Buy Tickets	WMNF Presents SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE: Tirbute to the DOORS tba
Sunday November 11, 2007	Suncost Blues Society International Blues Competition tba
Wednesday November 14, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 year tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday November 15, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday November 16, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $17/$20 Buy Tickets	WMNF 88.5 Presents Chuck Prophet & Mission Express Eilen Jewell
"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 brought about by cult like status in the 80’s in LA & UK and junkie excess Just out of his teens he was the creative spark of the mid-80’s psychedelic-roots misfits GREEN ON RED, an early precursor of today’s Americana-roots-rock movement His songs have been recorded by Kelly Willis, Kim Richey and he has worked on projects with Cake, Warren Zevon, Kelly Willis and the Silos and has been called the missing link between Bob Dylan and Paul Westerberg He plays a dense and evocative guitar that bridges the 60’s – 90’s: sometimes a weary jangle, sometimes blazing experimentalism with a mixture of romantic confession, existential dread and deadpan wit "
Tuesday November 20, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $7/$10 Buy Tickets	Tuesday Showcase Dash Rip Rock
"The ultimate Roots-Punk Party band Born in at LSU in 1984 as a rockabilly band-they continue to produce amazing songs, great tunes played with incredible speed & energy Guitarist and founder Bill Davis has relocated to Nashville trying to infiltrate the corporate mentality with a Dash of countrified eloquence and southern fried brains Past tours have been with the Fleshtones, dBs, Ramones, Cramps & Replacements Fans include Jello Biafra, Mojo Nixon, REM & Fastbal "
Wednesday November 21, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 year tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday November 22, 007	Thanksgiving Closed
Saturday November 24, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12	Halcyon TBA
"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 "
Wednesday November 28, 2200 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 year tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday November 29, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead every Thursday Uncle John's band has been together since the early '90's & raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer specials
Friday November 30, 2007	Rising Jupiter Presents

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December
Saturday December 01, 2007	Suncoast Blues Society Annual Holiday Show tba
Wednesday December 05, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 year tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday December 06, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Friday December 07, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $20 Buy Tickets	Marcia Ball tba
"Louisiana-bred with a parting blend of New Orleans piano boogie & Austin roadhouse R&B She will raise the Skipperdome & rattle the walls with her infectious, intelligent deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse blues & heartfelt ballads "
Saturday December 08, 2007	WMNF Presents
Sunday December 09, 2007	Sunday Acoustic David Wilcox [Solo]
Wednesday December 12, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 year tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday December 13, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Wednesday December 19, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $5	Reggae Wednesday Impulse
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 year tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday December 20, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Saturday December 22, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $12	Halcyon's Annual Holiday Show--Bring an unwrapped new toy Halcyon tba
"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 "
Wednesday December 26, 2007	Boxing Day Closed
Reggae under the oaks-a 23 year tradition continues--$2 Red Stripes
Thursday December 27, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $6	Grateful Dead Thursday Uncle John's Band
Bringing the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead to Skipper's every Thursday Uncle John's Band has been together since the early '90's and raising the Dead at Skipper's since 1998--Beer Specials
Monday December 31, 2007 Time: 8:00pm Cover: $ $25/$35 Buy Tickets	Skipper's Annual New Year's Eve Show : Truckin' on the Dark Side of the Moon Uncle John's Band
Playing the music of the DEAD 2 sets-8-Midnight & Performing the DARK SIDE OF THE MOON after Midnight The band will have horns & back-up singers

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