Mike McCoy, who plays Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe in Tampa, Florida on Aug. 14, 2021. Credit: theleanderthals/Facebook

Mike McCoy, who plays Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe in Tampa, Florida on Aug. 14, 2021. Credit: theleanderthals/Facebook

You might remember Mike McCoy from the Kansas City pop-punk trio Cher U.K. or you might know him from his newer stuff (sometimes humorous, sometimes emotional, sometimes both, alt-country songs), but it all can be counted as performance art. The Austin-based singer and guitarist plays a free 9 p.m. gig at this Seminole Heights foodie scene staple, so make a reservation for dinner and stay for a show. Keep up with the event page for any COVID-19 restrictions at the Safe and Sound venue, since we still have to worry about that. Thanks, DeSantis.

Mike Mccoy. Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 p.m. Free. Ella’s Americana Folk Art Cafe, Tampa. ellasfolkartcafe.com

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