jj grey & mofro starts great weekend for live music
It’s been quiet around town for a few weeks, but it looks like this weekend will be making up for it. When it rains it pours, I guess, but it’s better than sitting at home and watching pre-season football.
Friday Night @ Skipper’s Smokehouse:
Jacksonville’s own JJ Grey & Mofro bring their swamp-infused brand of front porch blues/soul music to the Skipperdome. I have never seen these guys live, but everyone I know who has is telling me it is gonna be one of my favorite shows of the year, and I’m totally buying into it, too. 
I’m loving their new cd, Country Ghetto, and judging from the tunes I can glean from archive.org, the band is tight and energetic. Besides, what could be better than an August night eating fried catfish and gator tail while listening to some bluesy soul music?
Opening up for Mofro is a group quickly taking over as my favorite local band, Nervous Turkey. Playing a brand of blues dirtier than a country boy’s, feet Nervous Turkey always puts on an entertaining show and will make for a perfect opener for this evening. So, come out, drink beers, eat fried food and have a good time.
Nervous Turkey - Too Late for Romance
Show starts at 8:00 and tickets will be $22.00.
Saturday Night @ Crowbar:
From aes presents:
“After amicably breaking away from his gig as an axman and songrwriter for DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS, Isbell returns with his first solo outing, a gorgeously
whiskey-soaked Country-Soul masterpiece. It’s a perfect soundtrack for rocking on the porch or crying into your PBR.” - highly recommended for fans of DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS, RYAN ADAMS, UNCLE TUPELO, KINGS OF LEON, THE BOTTLE ROCKETS, etc. - from Muscle Shoals, AL - brand new record, “Sirens of the Ditch”, out now on New West.
I have been looking forward to this show for a few months now. If you are a fan of the rock show this is a must-see. Opening up for Jason is Denton, Texas’ Centro-matic. They come in with a root-rock/alt-country sound and seven albums under their belt. Always a good show, there is no reason for you to show up late for this show.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Try
Doors are at 9:00 and tickets will be $12.00.
Saturday Night @ Janus Landing:
Like I said earlier, when it rains it pours. Weeks of nothing and then we get two shows on the same damn night. If it weren’t for the Jason Isbell show, 
I would be at this show for sure. Tech N9ne, Kottonmouth Kings and Hed PE bring it to St. Pete. I don’t really know what the definition of ‘Krunk’ is, but when I think about seeing Tech live, I think K.R.U.N.K.. Fans of that hiphop sound should be at this show. Then email me and tell me what I missed.
Tech N9ne - The Industry is Punks
Doors are at 7:30 and tickets will be $28.00
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August 16th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
According to Skipper’s, whom I called last night, Mofro is SOLD OUT.
BOO!
August 17th, 2007 at 1:37 am
I am excited for Mofro and Nervous Turkey! I couldn’t believe they sold out by Wednesday, but glad I got my tickets last weekend. Add another night. =)
August 17th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Shit! Sold Out?
Man, I really hope Mofro’s management did not forget to put me on the list then.