Caleb Caudle anchors all of it with a show inside St. Petersburg’s finest listing room, but this listing of the best concerts happening in Tampa Bay from Dec. 12-19 also includes shows from Peace Cult, Jordan Esker and Underoath, which stages a four-night residency in St. Petersburg.
This listing is compiled by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay contributors and staffers, then supplemented with select concerts posted to CL’s user-driven local event calendar.
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Thursday, Dec. 12
- Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert (Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater)
- Edhochuli w/The Caution Children/Pavlov’s Bell/Spiritual Chaos (Hooch and Hive, Tampa)
- Nate Najar’s Jazz Holiday (Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg)
- Old Dominion (Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa)
- The Outlaws w/John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band (Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater)
- Anxiety Attack (album release) w/Walled City/Wormworld/Dead Mirrors (Hooch and Hive, Tampa)
- Hol! w/Shiverz (The Ritz, Ybor City)
- Suburban Wasteland (The Bends, St. Petersburg)
- Tampa Indie Night: Rohna w/Faze Wave/Quail Hollow/Post Sex High (Crowbar, Ybor City)
- Underoath w/Static Dress (Jannus Live, St. Petersburg)
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- A Cover Show: Jar w/Days Spent/Drawn Out/Defrauded/Awkward Stares/Power Play/Second Impact (Deviant Libation, Tampa)
- Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters w/Geri X (Bayboro Brewing, St. Petersburg)
- The Fab Four (Tampa Theatre, Tampa0
- Hallucination Before Christmas: James Zabiela w/ DJ Three/J.Phlip/Monk/Tommie Sunshine/Lowco/Brian Busto/Gum-B/Metaphysical/more (The Castle, Ybor City)
- Jordan Esker and the Hundred Percent w/Sorry Barb/TV Breakup Scene (Microgroove, Tampa)
- Kathy Mattea (Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater)
- Omari Dillard (Ferguson Hall at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa)
- Peace Cult w/Sure Thing/The Pheromones (Crowbar, Ybor City)
- Razor and the Boogie Men w/Five Hundred Bucks/Miller Lowlifes/Choking on the Revelry (The Nest at St. Pete Brewing Co., St. Petersburg)
- Row Jomah’s 7th Annual Holiday Toy Drive (Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin)
- Tampa Metro Youth Orchestra(Barness Recital Hall at University of South Florida, Tampa)
- Underoath w/Static Dress/Preson Phillips (Jannus Live, St. Petersburg)
- Winter Wonder Ride: Fitz and the Tantrums (Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa)
- Green Jello (Brass Mug, Tampa)
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Amalie Arena, Tampa)
- Underoath w/Static Dress/The Handlers (Jannus Live, St. Petersburg)
- Rehab Sundays (Shuffle, Tampa)
- Vienna Light Orchestra (Tampa Theater, Tampa)
- Underoath (Jannus Live, St. Petersburg)
- Cheap Trick (Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa)
- The Remix Open Mic (Shuffle, Tampa)
- Kenny G (The BayCare Sound, Clearwater)
- Funk N Ting: DJ Mike Blenda w/DJ Shafiq (Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa)
- Jazz Funk & Soul Night (Shuffle, Tampa)
- Patti LaBelle (Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg)
- Andy Brey’s Holiday Hootenanny (Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa)
- Albert J. Robinson (album release) w/Psych Montano/Zeta the Babe/Nico Sweet and Pharaoh Unchained/Goodview/G’on Git (The Bricks, Ybor City)
- Chaunces trio (Oscura, Bradenton)
- Frankie Negron (Hard Rock Event Center, Tampa)
- Tier Blue w/Hollowhouse/Idle Moves/Spiderwall (Hooch and Hive, Tampa)
- Will Buck w/Brian Busto/Skyler Devries/Second Chancez (Mandarin Heights, Tampa)
Acoustic Holiday Show: Selwyn Birchwood w/Damon Fowler/TBA Thursday, Dec. 12. 7:30 p.m. $35. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
Birth-Tay Par-Tay Thursday, Dec. 12. 9 p.m. $15.60 & up. Crowbar, Ybor City
CageGrass: Fil Pate Trio Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg
The Charli Parti Thursday, Dec. 12. 8 p.m. $17 & up. Orpheum, Tampa
DJ Fader Thursday, Dec. 12. 9 p.m. No cover. Alter Ego, Tampa
Dylan Zangwill Thursday, Dec. 12. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa
Kaleigh Baker Thursday, Dec. 12. 6 p.m. No cover. Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg
Liz Pennock & Dr Blues CD release Thursday, Dec. 12 7 p.m. $11. The Jack Kerouac House, St. Petersburg
Motown Thursday: DJ AJ Hall Thursday, Dec. 12. 6 p.m. $5 at door, RSVP only. Floridian Social, St. Petersburg
Pickin’ Splinters (bluegrass jam) Every other Thursday. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin
Steel Panther Thursday, Dec. 12. 8 p.m. $32.50 & up. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Stick & Ditty Thursdays. 7 p.m. No cover. Paddywagon, Dunedin
Tony Tyler Band Thursday, Dec. 12. 8 p.m. No cover. Hard Rock Cafe, Tampa
The Ain’t Sisters w/Mark Shane & the Shane Gang Friday, Dec. 13. 8 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg
A Griswold Christmas: Keys In the Park w/Chris Flowers & Kimi Tortuga Friday, Dec. 13. 4 p.m. No cover. Lykes Gaslight Square, Tampa
Bill Stabile (Frank Sinatra tribute) Friday, Dec. 13. 6 p.m. No cover. Sims Park, New Port Richey
Brian Caudill Friday, Dec. 13. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin
Bryan Smith Friday, Dec. 13. 7 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater
Camp Crystal Baked: Scissor Blade w/Black Clash/No Plea/Hanging Brains/Ramtha Friday, Dec. 13. 7:30 p.m. $10. Deviant Libation, Tampa
DI Jazz Night w/Dominic Walker Fridays, 7 p.m. No cover. DI CoffeeBar, Tampa
DJ Platurn Friday, Dec. 13. 9 p.m. No cover. Alter Ego, Tampa
Dueling Pianos Friday, Dec. 13. 7 p.m. No cover. Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg
The John Kelly Band Friday, Dec. 13. 3 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport
A Killer’s Confession w/J-Mann/Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome/LYLVC/Under Black Sky/Stitch Friday, Dec. 13. 7 p.m. $20. Orpheum, Tampa
Matthew Frost Band Friday, Dec. 13. 7:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg
Mike Zito Friday, Dec. 13. 7:30 p.m. $30. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
New Horizons Friday, Dec. 13. 7:30 p.m. $15 & up. Carrollwood Cultural Center, Tampa
Pamela Jo Friday, Dec. 13. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa
Peter Neumer Fridays. 6 p.m. No cover. Crown & Bull, Dunedin
Samantha Leigh Band Friday, Dec. 13. 9:30 p.m. No cover. Hard Rock Cafe, Tampa
Shoeless Soul w/HarlowGold Friday, Dec. 13. 8 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin
TL Jentgens Friday, Dec. 13. 8 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg
Uncle John’s Band Friday, Dec. 13. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor
Urban Gypsies of Florida Friday, Dec. 13. 6 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport
Ace Jones Saturday, Dec. 14. 7 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater
Bret Michaels w/Night Ranger/Dee Snider Saturday, Dec. 14. 7:30 p.m. $35 & up. The BayCare Sound, Clearwater
Dirty White Boys Saturday, Dec. 14. 8 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg
DJ Ku Saturday, Dec. 14 9 p.m. No cover. Alter Ego, Tampa
D.R.I w/Killed By Florida/Swamp Tooth/Mobius Loop/Bad Future/Piss Test Saturday, Dec. 14. 5:30 p.m. $20 & up. Brass Mug, Tampa
Emo Nite Saturday, Dec. 14. 9 p.m. $17.50 & up. The Ritz, Ybor City
Have Gun, Will Travel Saturday, Dec. 14. 4 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg
Indie at Independent: DJ Cub Saturday, Dec. 14. 8 p.m. No cover. Independent Bar and Cafe, Tampa
Julia Brown Saturday, Dec. 14. 1 p.m. No cover. Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg
Kudu Saturday, Dec. 14. 7 p.m. No cover. Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg
#NoFilter Saturday, Dec. 14. 8 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg
Nzou and the Afro Soul Saturday, Dec. 14. 3 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport
Paul Cataldo Duo Saturday, Dec. 14. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor
Ryan Marchand Saturday, Dec. 14. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater
Speak Easy Saturday, Dec. 14. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg
Storm Riders (Doors tribute) w/Fame (David Bowie tribute) Saturday, Dec. 14. 7 p.m. $15. Oscura, Bradenton
Ten O’Clock Band Saturday, Dec. 14. 2 p.m. $19.50 & up. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo
TL Jentgens Saturday, Dec. 14. 9 p.m. $10. Floridian Social, St. Petersburg
Todd Murphy Saturday, Dec. 14. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa
Top Shelf Band Saturday, Dec. 14. 9:30 p.m. No cover. Hard Rock Cafe, Tampa
Will Evans Saturday, Dec. 14. 7:30 p.m. $30. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
Backtrack Blues Band Sunday, Dec. 15. 2 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg
Banshee Tree Sunday, Dec. 15. 5:30 p.m. $25. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
Bossa Joy Sunday, Dec. 15. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Independent Bar and Cafe, Tampa
Church Sessions: DJ Shafiq w/Mr. Marley/DeeJay Kellan/Mic Deluxx Sunday, Dec. 15. 6 p.m. $7.31. Crowbar, Ybor City
Dean Johanesen Sunday, Dec. 15. 3 p.m. No cover. Shuffle, Tampa
Debbie Gibson Sunday, Dec. 15. 7 p.m. $35 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
DJ Blenda Sunday, Dec. 15. 9 p.m. No cover. Alter Ego, Tampa
Drag Queen Holiday Slay Brunch Sunday, Dec. 15. 11 a.m. $15. Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa
Hot Tonic Sundays. 6 p.m. No cover. Tiki Bar & Grill at 56th & Shore, Gulfport
Jaclyn Klank w/TBA Sunday, Dec. 15. 7 p.m. $13. Orpheum, Tampa
Jazz & Blues Jam hosted by James Varnado Sundays. 5 p.m. No cover. Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen, Bradenton
John Kelly Band Sunday, Dec. 15. 4:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg
J.T. Brown w/Forrest Hoffar Sunday, Dec. 15. 5:30 p.m. $30. House show, Tampa
Julie Black Duo Sunday, Dec. 15. 2 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin
Justin Moyar Sunday, Dec. 15. 2 p.m. No cover. Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg
Le Jazz Sundays. 11:30 a.m. No cover. Boulevard Burgers & Tap House, St. Petersburg
Rob Lumbard and Michael Beck Sunday, Dec. 15. 4 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport
Sunday Jazz in the Lounge: Boho Sideshow Sundays. 2 p.m. No cover. Floridian Social, St. Petersburg
Sunday Jazz Project: Sandi Grecco w/James Suggs/Mark Moultrup Sundays. 3 p.m. No cover. The Studio Public House, St. Petersburg
Sunday Jazz with The Crew: Christmas In New York Sundays. 6 p.m. No cover with RSVP. Floridian Social, St. Petersburg
Sunset Sundays: DJ $tephmoney w/Scott Imrich/Christopher Crossfader Sunday, Dec. 15. 5 p.m. No cover. Hooch and Hive, Tampa
Zach Biss Sunday, Dec. 15. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater
Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Jazz Jam Mondays. 7 p.m. No cover. The Hangar, St. Petersburg
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening w/Jager Henry Monday, Dec. 16. 8 p.m. $150 & up (resale only). Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa
Peggy Morris Mondays. 6 p.m. No cover. The Fenway, Dunedin
Scott Murley w/John Tschirhart/Greg Cannella Mondays. 6 p.m. No cover. Treble Makers Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant, Wesley Chapel
Chorus Angeloru: Christmas Together holiday concert Tuesday, Dec. 17. 7 p.m. No cover. Cathedral Church of St. Peters, St. Petersburg
Kyle Schroeder Tuesdays. 6 p.m. No cover. The Fenway, Dunedin
Keep Flying: Neverless w/Up From Here/The Arcade Tuesday, Dec. 17. 7 p.m. $15. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa
Shawn Brown Tuesdays. 8 p.m. No cover. Pete’s Place, Tampa
St. Pete Opera: Holiday Sparkle Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 17-18. 7:30 p.m. $15 & up. Hough Hall at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg
Charlee Loyst and Friends Wednesday, Dec. 18. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport
Live Bluegrass Jam hosted by Fil Pate Wednesdays. 7 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg
Matt Frost Band Wednesday, Dec. 18. 8 p.m. No cover. Bayboro Brewing, St. Petersburg
Wayne Levy Wednesdays. 5 p.m. No cover. Tarpon Turtle Restaurant & Marina, Tarpon Springs
Bryan J. Hughes and The Crew (Holiday Rat Pack show) Thursday, Dec. 19. 6 p.m. $10. Floridian Social, St. Petersburg
CageGrass: Fil Pate Trio Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg
June Bunch Thursday, Dec. 19. 6 p.m. No cover. Grand Central Brewhouse, St. Petersburg
Pickin’ Splinters (Bluegrass jam) Every other Thursday. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin
Sean Delong Thursday, Dec. 19. 6 p.m. No cover. Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin
Stick & Ditty Thursdays. 7 p.m. No cover. Paddywagon, Dunedin
Tampa Bay Lightning Pre-Game Party: Shevonne & The Force Thursday, Dec. 19. 5 p.m. No cover. Ford Thunder Alley at Amalie Arena, Tampa
Uncle John’s Band Thursdays. 8 p.m. No cover. Bayboro Brewing, St. Petersburg
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This article appears in Dec 5-11, 2024.