Jordan Esker, who plays The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 28, 2019. Credit: Kelsey Walker

Jordan Esker Credit: Kelsey Walker

On the next episode of Blest, envelope-pushing St. Petersburg duo Blestian continues to welcome friends to The Bends for free shows where collaboration and experimentation are the order of the day. A familiar name appears on the bill via Jordan Esker, who’ll bring his wooly pop style and devotion to new sounds to the table on Thursday, February 28, but we’re curious as to who this Nearly Dead character might be. There are dozens of monthly music events happening in and around Tampa Bay, but this series is definitely one of the most forward-thinking. Free to attend.

Blest w/Nearly Dead/Jordan Esker. Thurs. Feb. 28, 10 p.m. No cover. More info.

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