August 2026
By Michele Miller
What’s What New Port Richey
There’s something that makes a community feel alive when music’s emanating from a local establishment, whether it’s a full band you’re catching a full band blasting it out downtown or a lone singer with their guitar playing covers and maybe an original tune or two, to the sunset at a local spot on the beach.
If that’s your thing, well, the What’s What New Port Richey Live Music Calendar is something you might want to peruse, so you can be hip to who’s playing where this month.
August 1 – 8
August 9 – 15
August 16 – 22
August 23 – 29
August 30 – 31
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August 1 – 8
Caribbean Chillers Concert, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 1, at the Starkey Ranch Theater, Library & Cultural Center in Odessa | $13 + taxes & fees
It’s a “Parrothead” Party as the Caribbean Chillers take the stage for a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert in the indoor Theatre at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library & Cultural Center. The Friends of Starkey Ranch Library will provide concession items for a cash donation.
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Saturday, August 1
Sonic Nation, 6 – 10 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | LC & The Driver, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Matt Zitzwer, 7 – 10 p.m. at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
The Beach Cobras, 7 – 10 p.m. at Rosie’s Tavern in downtown New Port Richey.
Bearded Brothers, 7:30 p.m. at The Kangaroo in Railroad Square in downtown New Port Richey.
Streetwise Dance Party, 8 p.m. at Art’s Tap House South in New Port Richey.
Florida Hit Machine, 8 p.m. at Art’s Tap House North in Port Richey.
OTB | TC & Sass, 8:30 p.m. at the Uptown Bar & Grill in Spring Hill.
Bus Stop Band, 9 p.m. at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
Sunday, August 2
OTB: Tony Schaible, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Actual Bank Robbers, 3 – 7 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | Smooth D, 3 – 7 p.m. at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Carl August, 4 – 7 p.m. at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
OTB | Carl August, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Mixed Signal, 3 – 7 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | Downsyde Up, 3 – 7 p.m. at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Music by Jaime, 4 – 7 p.m. at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
Bearded Brothers, 4 p.m. at the Seafire Grill in New Port Richey.
David Osborn, 5 – 8 p.m. at Rosie’s Tavern in downtown New Port Richey.
The Week – Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6
Barefoot Bob Hope, 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, August 6, at the Fisherman’s Shack Hudson.
OTB | Copper Pianos, 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, August 6 at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Peter J. Lloyd, 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, August 6 at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
OTB | The Sunset Beach Concert Series featuring Retro Vibe, 7 p.m. Thursday, August 6 at Sunset Beach in Tarpon Springs | Free
The Sunset Beach annual Concert Series continues, featuring an eclectic line-up of concerts through November. Free Shuttle Service to and from Tarpon Springs High. No pets or alcohol. Bring chairs and blankets.
Friday, August 7
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OTB | The Jazz Phools, 5 – 9 p.m. at H’ours Creole Smokehouse in Tarpon Springs.
OTB | Ethan Smith, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
The Deloreans, 6 – 10 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
Bob Hope – Get Hooked Band, 6 – 10 p.m. at Get Hooked Grill in Hudson.
Hazel Nicole, 7 – 10 p.m. at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
Bearded Brothers, 8 p.m. at Art’s Tap House North in Port Richey.
OTB | Shakes Society, 8 p.m. at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Fat Tractor, 9 p.m. at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
Saturday, August 8
Highway 41, 6 – 10 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | LyriSmith, 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Mark Anthony Band, 8 p.m. at Art’s Tap House North in Port Richey.
OTB | Stormbringer, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Twisted Revolvers, 9 p.m. at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
August 9 – 15
FILE PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER
Sunday, August 9
The Week – Monday, August 10 – Thursday, August 13
Julie Black Duo, 6 – 7 p.m. Monday, August 10 at Muckeye’s Pizzeria & Guitar Bar in New Port Richey
Bearded Brothers Play Fran Hasch Bike Night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 at Circle K BBQ in Hudson.
Ray Boucher, 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, August 13 at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
OTB | Hit Me Up, 7 – 11 p.m. Thursday, August 13 at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Friday, August 14
Magic the Band, 6 – 10 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | Cris Dupree, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Jeffrey Brockman, 7 – 10 p.m. at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
OTB | VCRS, 8 – 11 p.m. at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Rhythm Express, 9 p.m. at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
Woodstock 1969 Tribute Concert – Two Shows at 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, August 15, at the Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown New Port Richey |
From the promo..….
In 1969, Upstate New York hosted the gathering that defined a generation. Now a group of seasoned musicians brings it roaring back to life — a tribute to The Who, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and more of the legends who made Woodstock unforgettable. Join us for a trip down memory lane you won’t want to miss.
For information and tickets about this show and others at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, visit richeysuncoasttheatre.com
Saturday, August 15
Streetwise, 6 – 10 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | Rising Lion Reggae, 6:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Stick & Ditty, 7 – 10 p.m. at Escape Brewing in Trinity.
The Supply Chain, 9 p.m. at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
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Sunday, August 16 – Saturday, August 22
Sunday, August 16
Jamie Heit, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Bob Hope Band, 3 – 7 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | Black Honkeys, 2 – 4:30 p.m. at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Derek Sivers, 4 – 7 p.m. at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
The Week – Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20
Bob Hope (Solo) 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday, August 17, at Captain Jack’s in Tarpon Springs.
Bob Hope (Solo) 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, August 20, at the Fisherman’s Shack Hudson.
JR Lamb & Friends, 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, August 20, at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
OTB | Skunkhammer, 8 p.m. Thursday, August 20, at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Friday, August 21
Hell on Heels, 6 – 10 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | Mike Luke, 6:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
OTB | Ronnie Dee & the Superstars, 8 – 11 p.m. at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Alter Ego, 9 p.m. at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
Saturday, August 22
Sonic Nation, 6 – 10 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
LyriSmith, 7 – 10 p.m. at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
OTB | Scream Machine, 8 p.m. – midnight, at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
OTB | Mark Anthony Band, 8:30 p.m. at the Uptown Bar & Grill in Spring Hill.
Fuse Box, 9 p.m. at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
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Sunday, August 23 – Saturday, August 29
Sunday, August 23
Jay Donadio, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Randy McNeeley, 3 – 7 p.m.at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | Homegrown Zac Brown Tribute Band | Bearded Brothers, 3 – 7 p.m. at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Doc & Sherry, 4 – 7 p.m. at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
The Week – Monday, August 24 – Thursday, August 27
Bob Hope (Solo), 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, August 27, at the Fisherman’s Shack Hudson.
Kris Mickel, 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, August 27, at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
OTB | Spazmatics, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Thursday, August 27 at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Friday, August 28
Double Treble Band, 6 – 10 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | Ryan Marchand, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Mark Anthony Band, 8 p.m. at Art’s Tap House South in New Port Richey.
OTB | Crossfire Creek, 8 p.m. – midnight at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Ginger Rose, 9 p.m. at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
Saturday, August 29
Electric Soul Therapy, 6 – 10 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
Scot Lonker, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Slim Boy Alex, 7 – 10 p.m. at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
Reality Bites, 9 p.m. at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey.
OTB | TL Jentgens, 9 p.m. – midnight at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
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Sunday, August 30 – Monday, August 31
Sunday, August 30
OTB | Kenny Carlyle, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Distillery in Tarpon Springs.
Over the Edge, 3 – 7 p.m. at Sams on the Beach in Hudson.
OTB | Rusty Old Phlockers, 3 – 7 p.m. at Whiskey Wings in Tarpon Springs.
Buzz Snyder, 4 – 7 p.m. at Dented Keg Ale Works in downtown New Port Richey.
Art’s Tap House North, 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Port Richey.
Bourbon on Main, 9 p.m. Wednesdays in downtown New Port Richey.
Art’s Tap House, 7 p.m. Thursdays in New Port Richey.
Sullivan’s Boulevard Lounge, 8 p.m. Thursdays in downtown New Port Richey.
The Social NPR, 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Home Saloon, 8 p.m. Fridays in New Port Richey.
Richey Community Orchestra Concert Dates for the 2026 – 2027 Season
Save the Dates for the 2026 – 2027 Season. Join as a musician, chorus member, or supporter. All shows go on sale on October 1, 2026.
- November 15, 2026, at the River Ridge Performing Arts Center.
- December 13, 2026, dinner show at Spartan Manor.
- February 21, 2027, at the River Ridge Performing Arts Center.
- March 7, 2027, at Community Congregational Church.
- April 18, 2027, at the River Ridge Performing Arts Center.
- May 9, 2027, dinner show at the Spartan Manor.
For more information on events or joining the orchestra or the chorus, visit richeycommunityorchestra.com
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