Whether your band is putting together a righteous setlist for an upcoming show, or you simply need to wail on the drums without getting the cops called on you, this laid-back, inexpensive spot is the place to do it. Located in an industrial area northeast of downtown St. Pete and operated by local music scene veterans Greg Morrison and Steve Palmer, they also record, repair and rent instruments and equipment and engineer sound for live events. Also important: their rates are damn low. 2585 27th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-329-9403 (call for appointment), groovehaven.com.
This article appears in Sep 24-30, 2015.