Albert Cummings plays Tampa Bay Bluesfest at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 7, 2017. Credit: Tracy May

Though he started as a banjo player as a preteen, a gig from Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble was the gateway drug to Cummings picking up a six-string and eventually playing alongside the likes of B.B. King, Johnny Winter, and Vaughan’s band itself, following the death of its fearless leader.

Cummings’ latest album Ten has plenty of ‘50s guitar licks, modern blues influence, and even a few acoustic tracks, many of which will probably be showcased at this intimate gig at the cozy Safety Harbor spot.

Tickets to see Albert Cummings at Safety Harbor Art and Music Center on Sunday, Nov. 5 are still available and cost $25.

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This article appears in Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2023.

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's calendar editor. He started as a freelance music writer in 2020 at the age of 18, and after spending years covering, announcing, and previewing concerts in...