Poetry ‘n’ Lotion drummer John Nowicki is no stranger to schooling himself in the ways of some of America’s strangest songwriters (read: Fat Jim Morrison), so we expect it to get weird — and very good — when Nowicki plays the music of the mostly inimitable Tom Waits. “All aspects of his career will be touched upon,” Nowicki wrote in a preview of the Friday-night gig, “from The Heart of Saturday Night, straight through to Orphans.” Free to attend, bring money for meatloaf. Read our recent profile of Nowicki here.
John Nowicki plays the music of Tom Waits, Fri. June 8, 10 p.m. No cover. Ella’s Americana Folk Art Café, 5119 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa. facebook.com
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This article appears in May 31 – Jun 7, 2018.