For a while, Tampa Bay rock and roll fans could count on a local show from hometown hero Glove just about as often as a blue moon. The synth-driven post-punk band—which opened for Jack White and Nation Of Language—just didn’t play around these parts a lot. Next month, Glove’s revamped trio lineup makes up for lost time by playing four, no-cover sets at one of St. Petersburg’s swankiest dive bars.
The shows at The Bends happen every Saturday in October. Each show features live sets from Bay area and national bands, with Glove playing full band sets on Oct. 7, plus DJ sets on Oct. 14 and Oct. 21. Romeo Blu, the synth-pop project of Merchandise frontman Carson Cox, joins the band on select nights of the residency along with Seattle glam-folk gem Scott Yoder, St. Pete’s lord of analog EBM Ortrotasce, and Orlando new wave band The Synthetics. The Oct. 28 band set from Glove is also a Halloween party.
There's no cover for Glove's St. Petersburg October residency at The Bends.
“The Bends is a good time, and that’s what we’re looking for,” the band told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, adding that the DJ nights will simply feature music anyone can dance to. Glove—now made up of founding members Rod Wendt and Brie Deux along with longtime multi-instrumentalist Justin Burns—released a new single, “Chewing On A Wire” and put out its debut full-length, Boom Nights, last year.
As for revealing contents of the setlist, Glove remained somewhat cryptic. “We just want to have fun and play some new songs! Not sure what to expect!,” the band added.
See support for each Glove show, along with Josh Bradley’s weekly roundup of new concert announcements, below.
The Currys w/Chris Simmons Friday, Sept. 22. 7 p.m. $20. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
Escape To Skipperville: Bad Habits Band/TJ Walsh/Dave Freeman/Jeff Randall/Patrick Foy/Trop Rock Junkies Saturday, Sept. 23. 12 p.m. $15 at the door. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa
Victor Wainwright and Friends Saturday, Sept. 23. 7:30 p.m. $35. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor
Discord Theory w/take lead/Witch Hiatus/Biscayne/Deaf Company Sunday, Sept. 24. 5 p.m. $13. Crowbar, Ybor City
Rebekah Pulley Duo w/Harper Wynn/Van Plating Saturday, Sept. 30. 8 p.m. $10 at the door. Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa
Clara Noctis w/Flagman/He Kindly/Volitions Sunday, Oct. 1. 7 p.m. $10. Hooch and Hive, Tampa
Glove w/Romeo Blu/DJ Mute City Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 p.m. No Cover. The Bends, St. Petersburg
Sarah Shook and the Disarmers w/The Burke Bros. Tuesday, Oct. 10. 8 p.m. $17. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa
Latin Night on the Riverwalk: Sol Caribe Thursday, Oct. 12. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Micah Tyler Thursday, Oct. 12. 7 p.m. $25 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Shevonne Friday, Oct. 13. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Scott Yoder w/Ortrotasce/Glove (DJ Set) Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 p.m. No Cover. The Bends, St. Petersburg
The Synthetics w/Buddy Crime/Glove (DJ Set) Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 p.m. No Cover. The Bends, St. Petersburg
Durik Sunday, Oct. 22. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Fear Frenzy 2023: Traitors/He Is Legend/Cane Hill/Greyhaven/Kaonashi/Enox/Mouthbreather/Gas FL/more Sunday, Oct. 22. 3:30 p.m. $35. Orpheum, Tampa
Glove w/Ortrotasce (Halloween party) Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 p.m. No Cover. The Bends, St. Petersburg
Simon Lasky Group Sunday, Oct. 29. 3 p.m. $10 & up. HCC Ybor Mainstage Theatre, Ybor City
Celtic Thunder Sunday, Oct. 29. 8 p.m. $45 & up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Gel w/Glare/Initiate Tuesday, Oct. 31. 7 p.m. $20. Orpheum, Tampa
Crunk Witch w/Swell Rell/Moonbae Thursday, Nov. 2. 7 p.m. $10. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa
Rev RC Friday, Nov. 3. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Brakence Thursday, Nov. 9. 8 p.m. Sold out. Crowbar, Ybor City
Eliana Blanchard Saturday, Nov. 11. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Danielle Mohr Saturday, Nov. 18. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Frankie Raye Sunday, Nov. 19. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Eden Shireen Friday, Nov. 24. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Chris Flowers Saturday, Nov. 25. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Alexandra Kay Sunday, Nov. 26. 7 p.m. $25. Orpheum, Tampa
Jason Frilot Saturday, Dec. 2. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Fo’i Meleah Friday, Dec. 8. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Roosevelt Collier Friday, Dec. 8. 8:30 p.m. $20. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Redhouse Duo Saturday, Dec. 9. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Latin Night on the Riverwalk: Metro Latino Thursday, Dec. 14. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Durik Friday, Dec. 15. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Danielle Mohr Saturday, Dec. 16. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Frankie Raye Thursday, Dec. 21. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Taylor Reed Friday, Dec. 22. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Jarryd Dollard Saturday, Dec. 23. 6 p.m. No cover. Riverwalk Stage at Straz Center, Tampa
Karla Bonoff Friday, Jan. 12. 8 p.m. $45. Murray Theater at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Mustard Plug w/Voodoo Glow Skulls/Bite Me Bambi Friday, Jan. 12. 7 p.m. $23. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Kyle Smith Saturday, Jan. 20. 8 p.m. $15 & up. Floridian Social, Clearwater
Mr. Big Sunday, Jan. 21. 8 p.m. $34.50 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
The Movement Sunday, Feb. 4. 6:30 p.m. $30. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Chris Botti Sunday, Feb. 18. 7 p.m. $43.25 & up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Rodney Crowell Wednesday, Feb. 28. 8 p.m. $55 & up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Sammy Rae & the Friends Saturday, March 2. 7 p.m. $30. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
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