A wide-angle fisheye portrait of the band JER and their touring members standing on a brick sidewalk in front of a bright yellow wall with a large blue and white mural. In the center, Jeremy Hunter wears a blue bucket hat and sunglasses, making a peace sign, surrounded by five band members in casual streetwear.
Jer Credit: JER.band / Facebook

Tampa Bay’s live music weekend is here, and while both Jer (pictured), the agenda has a lot of strong weekday shows mixed in.

Billy Strings is here on Wednesday (along with Fil Pate’s pre-show bluegrass jam at Sparkman Wharf). Tampa Bay Blues Festival kicks off next Thursday, April 9, a day that includes shows from The Surfrajettes,

A stylized group portrait of the four-member rock band Florida. On the far left, frontman Billy Summer stands with arms crossed, wearing a tan trucker jacket, a red patterned headband, and large aviator sunglasses with a red-and-white frame. To their right, three other band members pose against a deep red velvet stage curtain. The second member has long dark hair and dark glasses; the third wears a black hat and coat with a floral shirt; and the fourth, on the far right, wears a white fedora-style hat and a dark jacket. The lighting is dramatic, casting a moody glow over the group.
Florida Credit: floridausa / bandcamp

Rock The Park: Florida w/Bill./Jacob Marcello
hursday, April 2. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa

Members of the St. Petersburg punk band Lot Lizards performing live. In the foreground, the bassist wears a "Fuck ICE" t-shirt and plays a sticker-covered bass guitar, while the drummer plays in the background. The scene features a gritty, outdoor concert vibe with graffiti visible on the walls.
Lot Lizards Credit: lotlizardsfl / Facebook

Benefit Fundraiser for TransNetwork: Lot Lizards w/Right On Time/Grim Gardener/Windfucker and the Guacamole Devils
Friday, April 3. 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Deviant Libation, Tampa

The four members of the Illinois indie-rock band Clementine sitting on a curb together. They are laughing and smiling amidst fallen autumn leaves in front of a brick building with a black awning. The band members are dressed in casual sweaters, denim, and beanies.
Clementine Credit: clementinebandil / Facebook

Clementine w/Walking Blue/Kitty Kitty Meow Meow/Lychee Camp
Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. $19.50. The Commodore, Ybor City

A black-and-white action shot of the band DeadButterflies performing a high-energy set. In the foreground, a guitarist with glasses and a "This Is My Zombie Killing Shirt" t-shirt screams into the air while playing, alongside a bassist. A drummer and additional band members are visible in the background under a single bright spotlight.
Dead Butterflies Credit: MB Touring

Dead Butterflies w/The Caution Children/I.LiedToMyself/Cheap Cult
Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. Sold-out. Magnanimous Brewing Seminole Heights, Tampa

DJ and producer Rikinish smiling in a black baseball cap, holding a "Stay Tuned" cassette tape and a Lucky Records tote bag. He is standing in front of a shelf filled with vinyl records and CDs, including a copy of Frank Ocean’s "Blonde."
Rikinish Credit: rikinish / Instagram

Mestaurant w/Rikinish/Blonde Gentlemen
Friday, April 3. 8 p.m. No cover. Arthouse XXVI at USF School of Art & Art History, Tampa

Members of the Miami pop-punk band QUIT leaning against a railing and laughing together at night. They are dressed in casual t-shirts, including a "Radon" band shirt and an "Axe and the Day" shirt, while holding beer bottles.
Quit Credit: quithq / Bandcamp

Quit w/Snodgrass + Buddies/Pohgoh/Miller Lowlifes
Friday, April 3. 8 p.m. $17.67. Crowbar, Ybor City

A close-up, low-angle shot of a broadcasting desk at WECX-FM, featuring a red-ribbed surface. A black Rode studio monitor sits next to a tangled cluster of audio cables and a white landline telephone, with a sunlit green campus visible through the window in the background.
Maddie Merrick at WECX studios at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 26, 2026. Credit: Dave Decker / Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

Wecxapalooza: Liquid Pennies w/Pilot Joneszz/Rohna/Kitty Kitty Meow Meow/more
Saturday, April 4. Noon-7 p.m. No cover, registration requested. Kappa Field at Eckerd College, St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg songwriter Sam Farmer smiling broadly and wearing round glasses and a "Have Gun, Will Travel" trucker hat. He has a long brown beard and is wearing a blue t-shirt, standing in a grassy outdoor field with event tents and blue sky in the background.
Sam Farmer Credit: Sunofsam / Facebook

Sam Farmer & Roc Helton (John Prine tribute)
Tuesday, April 7. 7:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

A professional studio portrait of bluegrass musician Billy Strings against a dark grey background. He has long, wavy brown hair and is wearing a grey button-down shirt, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. His chest tattoos are partially visible at the neckline.
Billy Strings Credit: Joshua Black Wilkins / Sacks & Co.

Billy Strings
Wednesday, April 8. 7:30 p.m. $81.90 & up. Benchmark International Arena, Tampa

Singer-songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter sits playing an acoustic guitar in front of a dense wall of bright orange flowers. He is wearing a wide-brimmed cream hat with a decorative band, tinted sunglasses, a denim jacket over an orange shirt, and has a prominent handlebar mustache.
Donavon Frankenreiter Credit: DonavonFrankenreiter / Facebook

Donavon Frankenreiter w/Iris and the Shade
Thursday, April 9. 7 p.m. $46.66. Zodiac, Ybor City

Jer w/Pilot Jonezz/Just Courtesy/Misadventure
Thursday, April 9. 7 p.m. $15. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa

The four members of the surf rock band The Surfrajettes standing in front of a vintage white ice cream truck. They are wearing matching teal and white striped shirts, white mini skirts, and white go-go boots. Three members hold guitars and a bass, while the fourth holds drumsticks, all posing against the colorful "Banana Boat Shake" graphics of the truck.
The Surfrajettes Credit: Atomic Music Group

The Surfrajettes w/Bethlehem Shalom
Thursday, April 9. 8 p.m. $17.67 Crowbar, Ybor City

Musician Jackie Venson stands in front of a white brick wall, holding a black electric guitar. She is wearing a white short-sleeved button-down shirt with a tan tie and dark trousers, looking at the camera with a confident expression. Her signature voluminous dark hair is a focal point of the portrait.
Jackie Venson Credit: Ismael Quintanilla III

Tampa Bay Blues Festival Kickoff: GA-20 w/Jackie Venson
Thursday, April 9. 7:30 p.m. $48.95. Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg

Also playing

90s Total Request with live band Friday, April 3. 8 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Alyk w/No One Road/Reverya/Gloomchild/Dove Bomb Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. $20.97. Orpheum, Tampa

Ayybo Friday, April 3. 10 p.m. $31.15 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City

Daniel Kincaid Friday, April 3. 5 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa

Danny Rodriguez Friday, April 3. 6:30 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater 

Dead Butterflies w/The Caution Children/I.LiedToMyself/Cheap Cult Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. $12. Magnanimous Brewing, Seminole Heights

DJ Dfaz Friday, April 3. 8 p.m. No cover. The Bricks, Ybor City

Greg Woodruff Every first Friday. 6 p.m. No cover. Gulfport Brewery, Gulfport

Jahrockaz Reggae Band Friday, April 3. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Tampa

Jed Harrelson Friday, April 3. 7:30 p.m. $27. Music hall at New World Tampa, Tampa

Jerryland Friday, April 3. 8 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Jetter w/Amanda (Boston tribute) Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. $21.50. Brass Mug, Tampa

Jazz with Jim Every first Friday. 7:30 p.m. $18 & up; $13 & up for members. Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa

Joe Denny and The Joyriders Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin

Julie Black Duo Friday, April 3. 8 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Justin Rice Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

Kings of Kountry: Arthur Young w/Badgir/CharMeka Joquelle Friday-Sunday, April 3-5. 12 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. $30 & up. Callahan Fairgrounds, Tampa

Physical Plant w/Eyelid Cinema/Beach Terror/Kneedz Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. Pay what you want; $10 for under 21. Oscura, Bradenton

Positive Solution Friday, April 3. 9 p.m. No cover. Bauser’s Neighborhood Bar, Dunedin

Row Jomah Friday, April 3. 7:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

Sebastian Bach w/White Lion/Stitched Up Heart Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. $39.89 & up. Concert Pavilion at Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill, St. Petersburg

Songwriters Night: Gabe Whitney w/Zoë Skye/Mark Amis Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. No cover. Noisemakers, St. Petersburg

SPC Jazz Orchestra Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. No cover. Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, Bradenton

Steel Band (World percussion) Friday, April 3. 7:30 p.m. No cover with reservation. Zinober Concert Hall, Tampa

Suburban Wasteland Friday, April 3. 10 p.m. No cover. The Bends, St. Petersburg

The Supervillains w/Discord Theory Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. $28.55. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

Tru Phonic (Lettuce tribute) Friday, April 3. 8 p.m. $17. Moon Tower at Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Tyler Costanzo Friday, April 3. 7 p.m. No cover. Outcast Brewing Company, St. Petersburg

Uncle John’s Band Friday, April 3. 8 p.m. $10. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa

SAT 4

Alex Lopez w/Memphis Lightning Saturday, April 4. 8 p.m. $10. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa

Barely Alive Saturday, April 4. 10 p.m. $15.57 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City

Bass Oasis w/RestnPiecez/Illuniverscoe/.Gcode Saturday, April 4. 9 p.m. No cover. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

Collette Saturday, April 4. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover. Bar Mezzo, St. Petersburg

The Cream of Clapton Saturday, April 4. 8 p.m. $37 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater

Dale and The ZDubs & Sons of Paradise ft. Mellodose w/IChroniq Saturday, April 4. 7 p.m. $12. Oscura, Bradenton

Day Shift (30+ daytime party) Saturday, April 4. 5:00 p.m. $29.90 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City

Dead Set Florida Saturday, April 4. 8 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Deep Pine Saturday, April 4. 5 p.m. No cover. Waypoint Bar & Grill, Palmetto

DJ Brian Schanck soul, funk, disco and ’80s party Saturday, April 4. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. $10. VFW Post 39, St. Petersburg

DJ Gator Ryan Saturday, April 4. 8:30 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Tampa

The Dusty Boots Band Saturday, April 4. 6:30 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Element Saturday, April 4. 12:30 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Emo Night Saturday, April 4. 8 p.m. $17.65. Orpheum, Tampa

Flipside Saturday, April 4. 9 p.m. No cover. Bauser’s Neighborhood Bar, Dunedin

Gulfcasters Duo Saturday, April 4. 10 a.m. No cover. Seven C Music, St. Petersburg

Holiday Kids Rave: Spring Break Edition Saturday, April 4. 6 p.m. Prices TBA. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg

I-Ruption Saturday, April 4. 7 p.m. No cover. Shuffle, Tampa

Kudu Saturday, April 4. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport

Nick Carter Saturday, April 4. 7 p.m. Free with park admission. Busch Gardens, Tampa

Not Another Emo Show II: The Brain Stews w/The Black Parade/Stereo Therapy/The World Has Turned/Paracore Saturday, April 4. 7 p.m. $22.85. Crowbar, Ybor City

Off The Road Saturday, April 4. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Off The Road Saturday, April 4. 7 p.m. No cover. Outcast Brewing Company, St. Petersburg

Papa J & Mo’ Soul Saturday, April 4. 8 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin

Saint Tone Saturday, April 4. 8 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Sweet Lick Saturday, April 4. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

Swim In Salt Saturday, April 4. 8 p.m. $12.09. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor

Tina and Her Pony Saturday, April 4. 5 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa

To Violently Vomit w/Bloodtied/Three Knuckles Deep/Ear2ear/Law of Causality Saturday, April 4. 7 p.m. $20. Brass Mug, Tampa

Urban Gypsies of Florida Saturday, April 4. 7 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

SUN 5

Acoustic Easter Sunday Brunch: Rev. Billy C Wirtz and Marvelous Marvin Sunday, April 5. 1 p.m. No cover. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa

Alex Malkovich Trio Sundays. 7 p.m. No cover. La Setima Club, Ybor City

Discontent w/Gaijin/Fragmentation/Bleeding Heart/Xerocide Sunday, April 5. 7 p.m. $20. Skatepark of Tampa, Tampa

Frank Dancey Sunday, April 5. 2 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin

James Suggs & Mark Moultrup Sundays. 3 p.m. No cover. Hawthorne Bottle Shop, St. Petersburg

Kip Kelly Sunday, April 5. 3 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor

Ký Ức Vietnamese Concert Sunday, April 5. 9 p.m. $112.30 & up. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa

LC Williams & The Drivers Sunday, April 5. 2 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg

Mauled w/Thus Spoke Zarathustra/Surfaced/Blown Apart/Execution Complex/Million Sunday, April 5. 6 p.m. $15. Oscura, Bradenton

Rich Sheldon Sunday, April 5. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater

Sabroson Sunday, April 5. 3 p.m. No cover. Copa, St. Petersburg

MON 6

Barns Courtney w/Belle and Chain Monday, April 6. 8 p.m. Prices TBA. Crowbar, Ybor City

TUE 7

The Broken View w/Execution Day/Further Within Tuesday, April 7. 7 p.m. $20.97. Orpheum, Tampa

Ethan Regan w/Abby Powledge Tuesday, April 7. 7 p.m. $28.25 & up. Crowbar, Ybor City

Matt Frick Tuesday, April 7. 7 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

Steinway Piano Series: Schiavo-Marchegiani Piano Duo Tuesday, April 7. 7:30 p.m. No cover, tickets required. Barness Recital Hall at University of South Florida, Tampa

Tony Tromboney Tuesday, April 7. 6 p.m. $22.75. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa

WED 8

Alexis Cole & the Helios Jazz Orchestra Wednesday, April 8. 7:30 p.m. $25. ArtxXchange at Warehouse Arts District, St. Petersburg

Blessd Wednesday, April 8. 8 p.m. $66 & up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg

MPM Wednesday, April 8. 7 p.m. No cover. Church of the Isles, Indian Rocks Beach

USF Jazz Ensemble 1 Wednesday, April 8. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Zinober Concert Hall, Tampa

THU 8

Curtis Salgado Thursday, April 9. 7:30 p.m. $30 & up. Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, Safety Harbor

Johnbern Thomas Quintet w/Randy Bordon Trio Thursday, April 9. 7:30 p.m. $25. ArtxXchange at Warehouse Arts District, St. Petersburg

Leonid & Friends Thursday, April 9. 8 p.m. $69.25 & up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater

Mac Sabbath Thursday, April 9. 6 p.m. $35.06. Orpheum, Tampa

Pickin’ Splinters (Bluegrass jam) Thursdays. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin

The Rockin’ Vagrants Thursday, April 9. 7 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg

​​Shane Profitt Thursday, April 9. 6 p.m. $6.20. Cowboys Dance Hall, Largo

Songwriter Night: Geri-X w/Roc Helton/more Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg

Sounds of the Street Every second Thursday. 5 p.m. No cover. Water Street, Tampa

Spread Eagle w/Tonal Annihilation/Decibel Dogs Thursday, April 9. 7 p.m. $24.92. Brass Mug, Tampa

The Sunsetters Thursday, April 9. 7 p.m. No cover. The Bricks, Ybor City

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This article appears in Apr. 02 – 08, 2026.

Read his 2016 intro letter and disclosures from 2022 and 2021. Ray Roa started freelancing for Creative Loafing Tampa in January 2011 and was hired as music editor in August 2016. He became Editor-In-Chief...

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...