cross-posted from www.ninebullets.net
There is no excuse for staying in the house this weekend, people. There is just too damn much going on in our fine city and the weather is, all things considered, gonna be pretty mild. So, let’s get down to the haps…
Thursday Night
Some of the people involved with Reax have started booking shows on Thursday nights at Push Ultra Lounge in Downtown St. Pete. 
This Thursday night Summerbirds in the Cellar are gracing us with their presence. I’ve written about both of their cds here and here. Doors are at 8:00 and the cover is 6 dollars for singles and 10 dollars for couples. I’ve seen these guys live once before and it was tremendous.
Summerbirds in the Cellar – Wicked World (Move Softly)
Friday Night
It’s the return of one of the best shows I saw last year and the Florigasm will be returning sans the oppressive summer heat. 
Nervous Turkey will be pulling the opening duties for JJ Grey and Mofro once again @ Skipper’s Smokehouse in a two night stand. I listed this one on Friday night because that is the night I plan to go but they will be performing both Friday and Saturday nights. This will be as much event as it is a show and you should try everything in your power to see these guys one or both of the nights.
Nervous Turkey – Strang
JJ Grey and Mofro – Florida
Saturday Night
ninebullets.net faves Lucero are making their triumphant return to Saint Petersburg. 
Oh yeah, all the cool kids will be at The State Theater. There are shows where you just know that heavy heavy intoxication will accompany to and through the show. This is one such occasion. I have cleared my Sunday schedule. Everything is set to tear sh*t up on a Saturday night. Come and join us. These two songs should set the scene:
Lucero – Old Sad Songs
Lucero – I’ll Just Fall
Sunday Night
detox.
drkptt
2 years ago
That’s just half a weekend of music. There’s Eric Lindell, Bettye LaVette, and Derek Trucks at Coachman Park (Clearwater) for free Saturday afternoon. Paul Thorn at Skipper’s Sunday. And for the best party this weekend, check out the Rubonia Mardi Gras on Sunday: http://ruboniamardigras.org
Autopsy IV
2 years ago
On any other given weekend I would go to the Paul Thorn show…but:
Sunday Night
detox.
will be required.
Mariella Smith
2 years ago
drkptt knows how to party — the Rubonia Mardi Gras parade is always fun! Makes you want to come back next year with your own float.
drkptt
2 years ago
I took some friends to Rubonia last year for the first time and they’re doing exactly that–building their own mini-float. Check out the ‘Parade Participation Information’ at the link I gave to get an idea of the organizer’s sense of humor.
What is it about the crowd at a Lucero show? First time I saw them was at the State (and a week night, I think). The place was half-full, but the bar lines were as bad as any sold-out show. The crowd was wasted–there was a slow sort of mosh pit with about 20 people swaying with their arms around each other. One dude tripped and took about 8 more people to the ground. I almost went to my knees in laughter.