live music this weekend
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008cross-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.
OH SH*T! The Pine Box Boys are playing Dave’s! At which point I did the happy dance. Last year
and me getting to hear some really awesome bands that I probably never would have heard otherwise.
After playing in numerous successful local indie (author: ick) acts, the two decided to build on their common love of the Americana/roots rock sound and formed The Nine Volts. After honing their act on stage, they entered the studio to record an eponymous five song EP.
I knew what I was walking into this time and was quite familiar with the new material, so I felt like I was gonna be in for a good show.
There is plenty to do this weekend so why not get off the couch and go out instead of bitching on some message board that there isn’t anything to do and this area sucks…





