There’s another great weekend of concerts, from the Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam to the alt-rock band Have Gun Will Travel. Here's a roundup of music events you can go to this weekend.
Date night option:
The Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam is Saturday and Sunday at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Both nights begin at 7 p.m. and will feature a variety of smooth jazz and R&B musicians like David Benoit, Norman Brown, Boney James, and Mindi Abair. Tickets range from $82-$220. Check out the Wine & Jazz pre-show on Sunday evening.
Address: 1111 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, 33759
Friday:
Norwegian DJ dance duo KREAM is taking its melodic tech house and electronic pop global and arriving at The Ritz in Ybor City on Friday from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. This show is for folks 18 and over. Tickets are $37.
Address: 1503 E 7th Ave, Tampa, 33605
Bradenton-based alternative rock/folk ensemble Have Gun, Will Travel is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will be performing at The Ale and the Witch in the outdoor courtyard on Friday from 7:30-10 p.m. This is a free event.
Address: 111 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, 33701
Saturday:
ABBA-inspired DJ disco dance party
Gimme Gimme Disco!, a DJ disco dance party inspired by the band ABBA, is this Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Orpheum in Tampa. DJs will be playing disco songs along with 70s hits like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, and Cher. Disco attire encouraged. Tickets are $24.
Address: 14802 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa, 33613
The Organ Trio Showcase is Saturday at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa. Featuring the Dominic Walker Trio and Friends of Fil Trio, enjoy a night of soul, jazz, blues, funk and fusion starting at 8 p.m. Free admission.
Address: 910 Skipper Rd, Tampa, 33613
Sunday:
The Sarasota Jazz Club’s Scholarship Recipient Awards show is Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Fogartyville in Sarasota. The Jazz Club of Sarasota is proud to support young emerging jazz artists as they pursue their training in higher education. Tickets for students are $10. General admission is $34.
Address: 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, 34236
The Sokołowski Trombone Project performs Sunday from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at New World Brewery in Tampa. This seven-piece trombone ensemble plays originals and fresh takes on classic jazz standards. Free admission.
Address: 810 East Skagway Avenue, Tampa, 33604