Through his work with the Homeless Empowerment Project, Clearwater’s Zak White helped put a roof over countless peoples’ heads. This weekend, the community at large will gather to remember not just those efforts, but his role in the Bay area creative community, too.

The late 44-year-old played in bands starting at the age of 13, including his run with Icon, a punk outfit that opened for nationals at Jannus Live and even had a Dunedin Brewery beer named after it (Icon Red).

The brewery hosts this memorial where there’ll be an open mic for anyone to not just say words, but play music in tribute of White, who leaves behind two young sons.

Joel Cook, his friend, told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that White was going to shows until he passed, adding that there is still a library of music in White’s home studio. “He was punk-rock through and through,” Cook added.

There’s no cover at the celebration of life for Zak White happening Friday, July 19 at Dunedin Brewery.

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This article appears in Jul 18-24, 2024.