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Tampa Bay area music events this weekend: Bob Dylan's birthday celebrations

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From Bob Dylan birthday bashes to electronic goth post-metal rock and some funky music, here are some concerts to check out this weekend.

From celebrating Bob Dylan’s birthday bash to an electronic post-metal goth night, here's a roundup of music events you can go to this weekend.

Bob Dylan Concerts

Thursday: The Palladium in St. Petersburg is hosting Forever Young: Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday Bash that starts at 7:30 p.m. and features performances by Have Gun Will Travel, Grant Peeples, The Currys and Bad Dog Mama. Tickets are $35-$45.

Address: 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg

Friday: Fogartyville in Sarasota is hosting Grant Peeples presents Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday Bash. This show starts at 8 p.m. and features Have Gun Will Travel, Nora Bear & Trevor Bystrom, and Chelsea Saddler. Tickets are $30-$35.

Address: 525 Kumquat Court, Sarasota

Sunday: The Grateful Walker Family Band is hosting a birthday celebration at Cage Brewing from 2-7 p.m. and will feature three sets, drinks and nosh, and great music with a jam band energy. This is a free event. All ages. 21+ to drink. 2001

Address: First Ave S., St. Petersburg

Highlighted concerts

Otha Allen Jr. performs this Friday from 7-10 p.m. at the North End Tap House in Gulfport. Otha Allen Jr., with deep roots in country, soul and the blues, delivers a rich mix of soulful originals and cover songs. This is a free outdoor event in the courtyard.

Address: 2908 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport

Meldamor is performing on Friday at 7 p.m. at New World Brewery in Tampa. Listen to a full evening of electronic goth post-metal rock with bands LUST and Glass Chapel. Tickets are $15.

Address: 810 East Skagway Ave. Tampa

Party like it’s the '90s at 3 Daughters Brewing on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. Featuring the Ashley Lux Band, which is a modern pop-rock band with electronic undertones, performing hit ‘90s songs. Come dressed in 1990s apparel. This is a free-to-attend event. All ages welcome. Must be 21+ to drink alcohol.

Address: 222 22nd St S, St. Petersburg

Close Encounters with Golden Hour Trees, The Hot Seat, and Harlow Gold is this Saturday from 7-11 p.m. at Suite E Studios. Golden Hour Trees blends funk, rock and R&B with original compositions and covers. General admission is $18.

Address: 615 27th St. S., St. Petersburg