Tampa/St Petersburg Festival Refugee Guide
For anyone who is looking for something to do this weekend in Tampa/St. Pete but can’t make it to Spirit Of Suwannee Music Park for Hulaween, there are still some great options to be had.
For starters on Friday Night, WMNF is holding their 37th Annual Freaker’s Ball at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa. This year’s party features Trae Pierce and the T-Stones – a powerhouse combining funk, rock and dance that always puts the energy level through the roof. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs so get your best costumes ready to win prizes from The Florida Aquarium, Skipper’s Annual Passes, a Hard Rock staycation and more.
The band has a soon to be released single dropping called “One Nation” and will also be playing a Thursday set at Hulaween before heading down to Tampa.
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Also on Friday, The Ale & The Witch in St. Petersburg has Selwyn Birchwood Band playing in the courtyard. Selwyn is a Gibson Guitar player of the year from the International Blues Challenge. They are also featuring a Coffee Vanilla Porter from Coppertail Brewing on their cask beer engine.
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On Saturday, Dunedin Brewery is featuring a double bill of Apache Resistance followed by Rise of Saturn. Prizes will be given away for best costumes.
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In St. Petersburg, Ale & Witch is featuring a modern Dixeland band from Atlanta, Blair Crimmins & The Hookers. 1920s/Flapper costumes are encouraged.
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Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa is featuring Backtrack Blues Band‘s CD Release party. A five-piece band with an electric blues sound reminiscent of the early Chicago Blues scene.
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Rounding out the weekend, head back to The Ale & Witch for Uncle John’s Band. This Grateful Dead tribute has played well over 900 shows just on Thursday at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa as well as playing the Fare Thee Well pre party in Chicago before the final Grateful Dead shows last year.
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Monday may not technically be part of the weekend but that doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop! Holey Miss Moley has a Halloween show with Ajeva at Ace’s in Bradenton. Again, there will be a costume contest so bring out your best Halloween gear to win prizes including Hometeam New Years Rally tickets.
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