JudyAnne Jackson, who plays 1920 in Ybor City, Florida on Nov. 10, 2023. Credit: Photo via jajacksonmusic/Facebook

Tampa songwriter JudyAnne Jackson has grown up before her hometown’s eyes, and she heads to a venue that wants to usher in Ybor City’s next chapter for this record release show.

The 15-year-old’s new EP, Dear Me, is a tender reflection on life driven by hooks, melodies and steel guitar that is ready to dominate radio (“Empty Party Of Me”), keep fans company on lonely nights (the title track), and push Jackson into the next phase of her evolution (“Eneme”).

This show is also an instrument drop off for local nonprofit Gasparilla Music Foundation, which will give a three-day pass to its Gasparilla Music Festival to anyone who donates a gently-used brass or woodwind instrument at the door.

Tickets to see JudyAnne Jackson at Ybor City’s 1920 on Friday, Nov. 10 are still available and start at $20.