Highlights for the week of November 9th to November 13th

November 8, 1:26 AMTampa Live Music ExaminerJessica Kemper

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BBQ and Bands
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A wide variety of musical talent will be on display this week.  Particularly of note are a few quality jazz and country performances, and the kick-off of the 20th annual Ribfest.  Enjoy!

Monday, November 9, 2009

• Thrash metal act Municipal Waste will perform at State Theatre, in St. Petersburg, along with Goatwhore, Phobia, and Cauldron.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $13 in advance, and $14 at the door.  For more information, visit http://www.statetheatreconcerts.com/. 
• Singer-songwriter Courtney Jaye will perform at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets start at $25.25.  For more information, visit http://www.tbpac.org/shows/index.asp.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

• Acoustics-driven singer-songwriter Joshua Radin will perform at State Theatre, along with The Watson Twins and The Kin.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and tickets are $16.
• Singer-songwriter and guitarist Dan Bern will perform at Skipper's Smokehouse, in Tampa, along with guitarist Shaun Hopper.  The music begins at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10 in advance, and $13 at the door.  For more information http://www.skipperssmokehouse.com/venue/upcomingshows2008.shtml.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

• Guitarist Dave Mason will make a stop at State Theatre to give a benefit concert.  Profits for the event benefit Work Vessels For Veterans and Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance.  Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and tickets are $25.  For more information about these charities, visit http://www.workvesselsforvets.org/ and http://curefa.org/.
• Jazz artists Mimi Fox Trio will perform at The Palladium, in St. Petersburg, as part of the Side Door Jazz series.  The music begins at 8:00 p.m., and tickets are $20.00.  For more information, visit http://www.mypalladium.org/events/.
• Impulse returns to Skipper's Smokehouse for the weekly Island Night.  The music begins at 8:00 p.m.  Cover charge is $5.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

• Reggae rockers Ballyhoo will perform at State Theatre, along with Can't Hang, Ambassy, and Groove Plant.  The doors open at 6:00 p.m., and tickets are $15.  For more information, visit http://www.statetheatreconcerts.com/.
• Bourbon Street Nightclub, in New Port Richey, hosts Biker Night at 8:00 p.m.  The event features live music from Cristi Vale Trio, vendors, drink specials, and food.  There's no cover charge.  For more information, visit http://www.clubbourbonstreet.com/3.htm.
• Mimi Fox Trio returns to The Palladium at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $20.
• Uncle John's Band will return to Skipper's Smokehouse for Grateful Dead Night.  Music begins at 8:00 p.m.  Cover charge is $7.

Friday, November 13, 2009

• The three-day charity fundraising event, Ribfest starts today.  Among the wide variety of activities available is a performance by Morningwood at 7:00 p.m. and Jet at 8:30 p.m.  Also performing throughout the day are Hamlin and L.A., Urban Gypsies, The Ben Bryan Band, and Radio Crime.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, per day.  Events take place at Vinoy Park, in St. Petersburg.  For more information about the event, which benefits local, youth-related causes, visit http://www.ribfest.org/
• Pop-punk act Say Anything will perform along with Eisley, Moneen, and Miniature Tigers.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $17 in advance, and $20 at the door. 
• Nerdcore Hip Hop artist MC Chris will perform at Crowbar, in Ybor City, along with Whole Wheat Bread and I Fight Dragons.  The music starts at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door.  For more information, visit http://www.crowbarlive.com/.
• Mahaffey Theater, in St. Petersburg, will feature performances by Manhattan Casino All-Stars and Jordan Richardson Jazz Septet at 7:30 p.m.  For more information, visit http://www.mahaffeytheater.com/.
• Skipper's Smokehouse will host Roots "n" Rhythm #5, featuring performances by Knock Down Drag Out, Midnight Bowlers League and Hindu Cowboys.  The show starts at 8:00 p.m., and cover charge is $10.
• The bands Lies, Dementia, Shadows Of The Statue and Psykiln will perform at Gasoline Alley Cafe, in Largo.  The music begins at 8:00 p.m.  For more information, visit http://www.gasalleyrocks.com/.
• Hard-rockers BulletBoys will perform at Bourbon Street Nightclub, along with Thrown Alive, Verse, and The Stand.  The show begins at 9:00 p.m., and cover charge is $15.
• Country artist Phil Vassar will perform at Dallas Bull, in Tampa at 10:30 p.m.  Tickets are $9.95 in advance, and $15 the day of the show.  For more information, visit http://www.dallasbull.com/.