In 2014, as the 10th and final installment of Summer Jam approached, festival co-founder Joe D’Acunto told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay there was a 0% chance that he was bluffing about closing the door on the party he co-founded with his cohorts DJ and promoter Durium "Deacon" Jones and creative director Michael Delach.
“Sometimes you gotta know when to fold,” D’Acunto explained at the time. Apparently you’ve got to know when to unfold, too, because Summer Jam—which in its time has included four venues, olympic-sized pools, bike races, barbecues and murals—is returning for two nights of live music and community at Crowbar in Ybor City.
Summer Jam 11
Apathy w/Celph Titled/N.M.E. The Illest/Mike Mass/Albert J/Palomino Blond w/Roxx Revolt & The Velvets/Tribal Style/Mindwash/Pilot Jonezz/more
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 27-28
Night one $22-$25; night two TBA
Crowbar, 1812 N 17th St., Ybor City
brokenmoldentertainment.com
“Like everyone, we were forced to face our true self during the industry shutdown. When thinking back about all the concerts & events we had been a part of, Summer Jam was a shining, small part of our history, and we wanted to give it a little dust off,” D’Acunto told CL about the return. “After people not experiencing live music for so long, we wanted to welcome them back into the mix with a good ol’ sweaty summertime tradition.”
So on Aug. 27, Summer Jam welcomes Apathy and Celph Titled (pictured)—co-founders of underground rap supergroup Demigodz—then stays the night to open the doors on Aug. 28 for a stacked bill that includes Miami shred-gaze favorite Palomino Blond, Naples glam-punk outfit Roxx Revolt & the Velvets, unclassifiable rock outfit Mindwash and more. Get more information on Summer Jam above—and look below for Josh Bradley’s latest round of new concert announcements.
Witch Hiatus w/Sick Hot/P.M. Tiger Thursday, Jul. 29. 7 p.m. $10. Orpheum, Ybor City
Lauris Vidal w/Katara/Wave Theory/Pandapaws Saturday, Jul. 31. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Crowbar, Ybor City
The Easy Button (Album Release) w/Atomic Treehouse Friday, Aug. 6. 7 p.m. Free. Red Star Live, Tampa
The Duane Eubanks Quintet Sunday, Aug. 15. 7:30 p.m. $25-$35. Side Door Cabaret at Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg
Yheti w/Honeybee Friday, Aug. 20. 10 p.m. Free. The Ritz, Ybor City
Truth Wednesday, Aug. 25. 9 p.m. $25-$40. Orpheum, Ybor City
idle.moves w/Fast Talkers/Ian Harrell Friday, Aug. 27. 8 p.m. $7. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa
Emo Night Brooklyn Friday, Sept. 3. 10 p.m. $12. Orpheum, Ybor City
Kompany Friday, Sept. 3. 10 p.m. Free. The Ritz, Ybor City
Isn’t It Funny w/Chico Bean/Karlous Miller/DC Youngfly/Kountry Wayne/Jess Hilarious Saturday, Sept. 4. 7:30 p.m. $29.50 & up. Yuengling Center, Tampa
Walk The Moon Monday, Sept. 20. 7 p.m. $27.50. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
The Black Keys w/Robert Finley Tuesday, Sept. 21. 7 p.m. $79. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg. Sold Out
Gilbert Gottfried Friday, Sept. 24. 8 p.m. $24.50-$39.50. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo
The Nude Party Monday, Sept. 27. 7 p.m. $12. Crowbar, Ybor City
Moneybagg Yo w/Fredo Bang/BIG30/Big Homie 8/Blacc Zacc/Tripstar Wednesday, Sept. 29. 8 p.m. $29.50-$129.50. Yuengling Center, Tampa
Yellowjackets Sunday, Oct. 3. 7 p.m. $34.50-$49.50. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo
Everclear w/Living Colour/Hoobastank/Wheatus Tuesday, Oct. 5. 7 p.m. $42.75-$73.75. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Jantsen Friday, Oct. 8. 10 p.m. Free. The Ritz, Ybor City
We Came As Romans w/The Devil Wears Prada/Dayseeker/Hollow Front Sunday, Oct. 10. 5 p.m. $25-$45. Orpheum, Ybor City
Thievery Corporation Tuesday, Oct. 12. 7 p.m. $30.50. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Jim Messina Thursday, Oct. 14. 8 p.m. $35-$59. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Steely Dan Friday, Oct. 15 & Saturday, Oct. 16. 8 p.m. $76 – $281.50. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Albert Cummings Saturday, Oct. 16. 8 p.m. $14.50-$29.50. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo
The Fixx w/The English Beat Friday, Oct. 22. 8 p.m. $29-$59. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Wednesday, Oct. 27. 7 p.m. $25. Crowbar, Ybor City
Erykah Badu w/Goodie Mob/Scarface Friday, Oct. 29. 8 p.m. $59 & up. Amalie Arena, Tampa
The Rolling Stones Friday, Oct. 29. 8 p.m. $67 & up. Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Badflower w/Teenage Wrist/Dead Poet Society Friday, Oct. 29. 8 p.m. $23. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Danny Duncan Sunday, Oct. 31. 7 p.m. $25. Orpheum, Ybor City
Isaiah Rashad w/TBA Tuesday, Nov. 2. 7 p.m. $28.50. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
100 gecs Friday, Nov. 5. 8 p.m. $22. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Galactic w/Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph Saturday, Nov. 6. 7 p.m. $30.50. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Mega64 Thursday, Nov. 11. 7 p.m. $20-$70. Orpheum, Ybor City
Cracker Monday, Nov. 15. 8 p.m. $19.50-$34.50. Central Park Performing Arts Center, Largo
Sebastian Maniscalco Thursday, Nov. 18. 7 p.m. $39.75 & up. Amalie Arena, Tampa
Gipsy Kings w/Mikaela Davis Saturday, Nov. 20. 8 p.m. $48.25-$108.25. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Keys N Krates Saturday, Nov 20. 10 p.m. $15. The Ritz, Ybor City
Koffin Kats Friday, Dec. 3. 8 p.m. $15-$25. Orpheum, Ybor City.
Kevin James Saturday, Dec. 4. 7:30 p.m. $43.25-$93.25. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Dream Theater w/Arch Echo Tuesday, Dec. 14. 7:30. $39.50-$99.50. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg
Daughtry w/Sevendust/Tremonti/Travis Bright Thursday, Dec. 16. 7 p.m. $48.75-$78.75. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Circle Jerks w/Municipal Waste Friday, Dec. 17. 8 p.m. $29.50. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
Anthony Rodia Friday, Dec. 31. 7:30 p.m. $45-$70. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Mark Broussard Tuesday, Jan. 11. 8 p.m. $20-$40. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Little Feat w/Jack Broadbent Tuesday, Jan. 25. 8 p.m. $38.25-$83.25. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live Saturday, Jan. 29. 7:30 p.m. $39.50 & up. Ferguson Hall @ the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
Ryan Hamilton Friday, Feb. 4. 8 p.m. $25-$45. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Deafheaven Tuesday, Mar. 1. 7 p.m. $23-$45. Orpheum, Ybor City
Rodney Crowell Friday, Mar. 4. 8 p.m. $35-$55. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
Eric Johnson Wednesday, Mar. 16. 8 p.m. $25-$49. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
John Mayer Tuesday, Apr. 5. 7 p.m. $45.75 & up. Amalie Arena, Tampa
Steve Tyrell Sunday, May 1. 1 p.m. $18-$35. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
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