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✔️ City Girls w/Glokk Nine If you love Drake’s “In My Feelings,” then you better thank City Girls. The Miami duo contributed vocals to the B-side from the Canadian rapper’s megahit album Scorpion, but Drizzy did return the favor. After the 2017 release of City Girls single “F— That N—,” one of the ladies, JT, was arrested and charged with aggravated identity theft, which almost prevented her from enjoying the song’s success at all. She’s since turned a leaf, but Drake was one of a few rappers who co-signed for JT, which led to a judge granting her an extension so that she could play the BET Awards and go on tour. Expect it to be very lit at Jannus for the MLK weekend party, and get there early to see the madness that is Orlando rapper Glokk Nine. (Jannus Live, St. Petersburg) INFO

Tokyo Jetz w/Rod Wave/OMN BOC Jacksonville rapper Tokyo Jetz may be a bit timid in interviews, but her fiery and unfiltered delivery on her latest mixtape was enough to get the attention of T.I., who signed her to his Grand Hustle imprint. Ms. Jetz plays Whiskey North for the MLK Monday show alongside rising St. Petersburg talents Rod Wave and OMN BOC. (Whiskey North, Tampa) INFO

Carrie Newcomer The hustle and bustle of Bloomington, Indiana is all over Carrie Newcomer’s 16-piece, 28-year-old discography. And by hustle and bustle, we’re talking about the low-key sensibility that’s baked into every layer of the graceful arrangements that cocoon the songwriter and poet’s rich alto. Her latest release, Live at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, comes from a performance recorded at the historic Bloomington venue, and she brings all of its charm to Straz Center’s hyper-intimate Club Jaeb space on Monday. (Club Jaeb at David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa) INFO

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ALSO PLAYING
*See a list of venues hosting residencies and tribute or cover bands at the bottom of this post.

Amen Dunes w/Arthur (The Social, Orlando) INFO

Mischief Mondays w/DJ Ku (The Ritz, Ybor City) INFO

Cher (Amway Center, Orlando) INFO

January 21-26, Busch Gardens Real Music Real Masters w/Thomas McClary’s Commodores Experience (Stanleyville at Busch Gardens, Tampa) INFO

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Below is a list of clubs and restaurants that either regularly book both original music acts as well as tribute and cover bands or feature a concert calendar stocked with higher-quality residents. Follow the links to see more.

Residencies

c. 1949 Florida Beer Garden 6905 N Orleans Ave., Tampa
Hideaway Café 1756 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Jazz House Supper Club 9331 East Adamo Dr., Tampa
The Landing at Jannus 200 First Ave N., St. Petersburg
The Living Room 487 Main St., Dunedin
The Mandarin Hide 231 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Ringside Café 16 2nd St N., St. Petersburg
Ruby’s Elixir 15 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 5223 Orient Rd, Tampa
Tampa Armature Works 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa
The Vinoy Renaissance 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg

Tribute/Cover/Open Mics

3 Daughters Brewing 222 22nd St., St. Petersburg
Barefoot Billy’s Friendly Tavern 3120 W. Gandy Blvd, Tampa
Buckets Grill & Tap 4535 Gunn Hwy., Tampa
Captain Jack’s On The Water 21 Oscar Hill Rd., Tarpon Springs
Caddy’s On The Beach 9000 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island
Café Hey 1540 N Franklin St., Tampa
Gator’s 12754 Kingfish Dr., Treasure Island
Green Iguana 4029 S. Westshore Blvd., Tampa
Ferg’s Live 490 Channelside Dr., Tampa
JD’s Restaurant & Lounge 125 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach
Hula Bay Club 5210 W Tyson Ave., Tampa
O’Briens Irish Pub Multiple Locations, Tampa
Rick’s On The River 2305 N Willow Ave., Tampa
Smokin’ 19 3080-3090 34th St N., St. Petersburg
Two Buks 1915 N. Hercules Ave., Clearwater
Yeoman Cask & Lion (two locations: 202 N. Morgan St., Tampa; 200 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg)