‘Who’s playin’ where’ | Live Music Calendar – May 2024

Check out the Live Music Calendar and see who's playin' where.

May 13, 2024 michele525 ABOVE THE FOLD, ARTS | ENTERTAINMENT, CALENDARS | ARCHIVES, DIVERSIONS, Live Music, STEPPING OUT ON THE TOWN 0
There's plenty of talent right her in our little enclave and beyond for those who want to make a short venture south. Check out who is playing where and support area musicians and the local establishments that host them.

Updated May 2

Check out who is playing where and support local venues and establishments that host them. We are fortunate to have some fun and varied offerings, whether it’s by the beach, by the bar or on the patio.

**Be advised that these listings/gigs might be changed or canceled after the publication of this calendar, or we might just get something wrong on this end because, after all, nobody’s perfect. A word to the wise – access the venue links to double-check on events before heading out.

Aleska Demby, who you might have seen singing and strumming her guitar at previous events and who credits the musical influence of her grandparents, performed as well. Her rendition of the Beatles, Across the Universe was delightful.

As always, musicians and venues are welcome to submit listings for the calendar. Please include full information – band, time, date, and address of gig (and venue) and a jpeg or png photo of the band if you would like and email Michele Miller at mmiller@whatswhatnewportrichey.com.

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May 1-4
May 5- 11
May 12-18
May 19 – 25
May 26 – June 1
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MAY 1-4

The Week

** OTB – Sunset Beach Concert Series with the Rhythm Express, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Sunset Beach in Tarpon Springs | Free

Pack a picnic dinner, catch a sunset, and some tunes at this monthly offering that’s just a short car ride over the Pasco County border. Concerts are held monthly (February – November) on the first Thursday of each month.  Concessions are available for purchase. Alcohol and pets are prohibited.  Parking is limited onsite. Free shuttle service to the beach at Tarpon Springs High School.

Bearded Brothers, pictured here performing at the 2023 Cotee River Bike Fest, will be playing at Art’s Tap House North on Friday, May 3. You can catch them again on Sunday, May 26 at Gill Dawg in Port Richey.
Photo | Michele Miller (Oct. 2023)

The Weekend

Friday, May 3

  • The Seatbelt Story, 6 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the New Port Richey Public Library, Main Street, New Port Richey. makes their long-awaited return with an exclusive performance at the New Port Richey Public Library! Formed in 2018 by Gulf High School students, The Seatbelt Story is a New Port Richey band through and through. After multiple lineup changes, they were forced to disband in June of 2023. Now they’re back and are ready to continue experimenting with a diverse range of genres, including alternative, punk, and more.
  • OTB | Darrick Franz, 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill, 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs.
  • Rivals & Villans, 7-11 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Gill Dawg, 5414 Treadway, Port Richey.
  • Symmetry 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Art’s Tap House, 8631 Old Country Road 54, New Port Richey.
  • Bearded Brothers, 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Art’s Tap House North, 6935 Ridge Road, Port Richey.
  • High Fives, 9 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Bourbon on Main, 6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.
  • Electric Soul Therapy, 9 p.m. Friday, May 3 at The Social NPR, 5650 Main Street, New Port Richey

Saturday, May 4

  • Scotty Nichol, 1 -5 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Whiskey River on the Water, 5245 Limestone Road, Port Richey.
  • Pic Duo, 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Gill Dawg, 5414 Treadway, Port Richey.
  • OTB | High Tide, 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill, 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs.
  • Andrew Michael Polo, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Cotee River Brewing, 5760 Main Street New Port Richey.
  • Brother Brownlow, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Art’s Tap House, 8631 Old Country Road 54, New Port Richey.
  • The 80’s Rock Show Live, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Art’s Tap House North, 6935 Ridge Road, Port Richey.
  • Bynge, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Bourbon on Main, 6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.
  • Borderline, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at The Social NPR, 5650 Main Street, New Port Richey.

May 5- 11

Sunday Funday

Angelus House Annual Picnic, 12-4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the Angelus in Hudson

From The Angelus…

This is our way of thanking our community! Eat some awesome food, including BBQ Pork, Hot Dogs, Corn on the Cob, Sides, and more! Come out and enjoy the food + music featuring The Embry Brothers band! 

The Angelus provides a 24/7 residential program for non-ambulatory cerebral palsy clients. It is a home for severely handicapped persons who are not able to care for themselves.

  • Jayer Mack, 10 a.m. Sunday, May 5 at Whiskey River on the Water, 5245 Limestone Road, Port Richey. Mo and Mary Mac perform at 3 p.m.
  • Celebrate “Cinco de Drinko” with Slim Boy Alex, from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Dented Keg Ale Works, 5500 Main St., New Port Richey. Salsa kick-off. New beer releases.
  • OTB |Todd Walton, 3-7 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill, 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs.

The Week

The weekend

The 2000s alt-rock/punk band, The Supply Chain returns to Bourbon on Main on Friday, May 10.

Friday, May 10

  • OTB | Tyson Marshall, 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill, 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs.
  • Headbang 80’s Hard Rock Show, 7-11 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Gill Dawg, 5414 Treadway, Port Richey| $5 cover.
  • TC & Sass, 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Whiskey River on the Water, 5245 Limestone Road, Port Richey.
  • Mark Anthony, 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Art’s Tap House, 8631 Old Country Road 54, New Port Richey.
  • Gypsy Starr, 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Brennan’s Tavern, 1144 US Alt. 19, Holiday.
  • Social Fabric, 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Art’s Tap House North, 6935 Ridge Road, Port Richey.
  • The Supply Chain 9 p.m. Friday, May 10 at Bourbon on Main, 6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.
  • Jam Jones, 9 p.m. Friday, May 10 at The Social NPR, 5650 Main Street, New Port Richey.

Saturday, May 11

Anclote Symphonic Winds Concert, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Hudson Regional Library in Hudson | Free

The Anclote Symphonic Winds band is comprised of professional musicians, music teachers, students and local music enthusiasts. They play many different genres of wind ensemble music including famous marches, contemporary compositions as well as arrangements from local artists. This program is free and open to all but seating is limited.

  • Elevation Band, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Whiskey River on the Water, 5245 Limestone Road, Port Richey. Keturah Alysson Duo performs at 7 p.m.
  • Andrew Michael Polo 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Gill Dawg, 5414 Treadway, Port Richey. Shakes Society, 7-11 p.m. $5 cover.
  • OTB | Julie Black & Band, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at H’ours Creole, 310 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs.
  • OTB | Not Too Shabby, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill, 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs.
  • TL Jengens, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Art’s Tap House North, 6935 Ridge Road, Port Richey.
  • North2South, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Bourbon on Main, 6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.
  • Smooth D & The Boyz, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at The Social NPR, 5650 Main Street, New Port Richey.

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May 12 -18

Sunday Funday

Mothers Day Pops Dinner Concert with the Richey Community Orchestra and guest soloist, John D. Smitherman, Sunday, May 12 at Spartan Manor Restaurant in NPR | $50 per person

Join the RCO at Spartan Manor Restaurant for this celebration on Mother’s Day. The concert features guest soloist, John D. Smitherman, one of the original Three American Tenors. He’ll sing music from Camelot, Jekyll & Hyde, Sound of Music and more. The RCO will play music from Broadway musicals A Chorus Line and The Producers, and pop hits from Barry Manilow and Henry Mancini.

The Week

OTB | Sunshine Get Down, May 16-18 at the Florida Sand Ranch in Brooksville | $50-175 single-day or multi-day passes

OTB | Sunshine Get Down, May 16-18 at the Florida Sand Ranch in Brooksville. Sunshine Get Down at Florida Sand Music Ranch features 25 bands on two stages over three days.

Camping or day passes are available, plus activities like Yoga, Tie-Dye Workshop, and the Name that Grateful Dead Tune Contest.

The Weekend

Friday, May 17

MJ Lives Tribute Show starring Billy Dean, Friday, May 17 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown NPR | $30 & up

From the promo

 It’s as if he’s never left. In the realm of entertainment, few names command the same level of respect and admiration as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Seen on NBC’s “The Next Best Thing” and endorsed by Michael Jackson’s lead dancer and award-winning Choreographer Lavelle Smith Jr Barry Dean replicates Michaels’s legendary moves and his magnetic presence. With his band and multi-media experience, audiences are taken on a mesmerizing journey, from his early years with the Jackson 5  to his ground-breaking solo career.

Saturday, May 18

Indie folk troubadours Arbor Season & American Idol contestant CJ Rislove, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Music Gallery in downtown NPR. $15 online only

Shane & Emily Anderson – better known as indie folk band Arbour Season – return to their Florida roots this May for a special performance.  The duo travels full-time in their converted school bus along with their two children.  Arbour Season performs regularly at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri as well as Busch Gardens in Tampa, and they also put on extensive house shows throughout the United States.

Joining Arbour Season will be up-and-coming singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist CJ Rislove – who recently appeared on American Idol.  CJ travels full time in his converted bus, affectionately dubbed the “Jazz Wagon” – a living space and recording studio on wheels.

  • Mario Guini, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Whiskey River on the Water, 5245 Limestone Road, Port Richey. Electric Soul Therapy performs at 7 p.m.
  • OTB | Pete Betschart Duo, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill, 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs.
  • Jezabelle, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Gill Dawg, 5414 Treadway, Port Richey | $5 cover.
  • Alter Ego, 8 p.m. Satruday, May 18 at Art’s Tap House, 8631 Old Country Road 54, New Port Richey
  • Borderline, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Art’s Tap House North, 6935 Ridge Road, Port Richey.
  • Risky Business, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Bourbon on Main, 6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.
  • Swipe Right, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at The Social NPR, 5650 Main Street, New Port Richey.
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May 19 -25

Sunday Funday

The Week

LC & The Driver play Blues Night at Bourbon on Main in downtown New Port Richey

The Weekend

Friday, May 24

  • OTB | Johnny Bowles, 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill, 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs.
  • Embry Brothers, 8 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Art’s Tap House, 8631 Old Country Road 54, New Port Richey.
  • TC & Sass, 8 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Art’s Tap House North, 6935 Ridge Road, Port Richey.
  • Restless Soul, 7-11 p.m. May 24 at Gill Dawg, 5414 Treadway, Port Richey. $5 cover.
  • Powerhouse 2.0, 9 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Bourbon on Main, 6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.
  • Crossfire Creek, 9 p.m. Friday, May 24 at The Social NPR, 5650 Main Street, New Port Richey.

Saturday, May 25

The Angelus Music Festival & Food Truck Rally, 12-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at the Angelus in Hudson | $10 per person | $30 per carload

Get ready to groove to some amazing tunes from talented artists while indulging in a variety of mouth-watering dishes from our lineup of food trucks. It’s the perfect way to spend a fun-filled day with friends and family!

Starring: The Black Honkeys
– The Beach Cobras
– George Marshall
– Remedy
– Embry Brothers Band
+ Special Guest Emcee: Charley Belcher!

Festival Style Seating: Bring Blankets & Lawn Chairs (No Coolers allowed)

The Angelus provides a 24/7 residential program for non-ambulatory cerebral palsy clients. It is a home for severely handicapped persons who are not able to care for themselves. For more info, link to The Angelus website here.

New Port Richey Concerts in the Park Series featuring “Girl Can’t Help It Journey Tribute,” 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25 in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey | Free

  • Matthew McCartney, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Whiskey River on the Water, 5245 Limestone Road, Port Richey. Speak Easy performs at 7 p.m.
  • Andrew Michael Polo, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Gill Dawg, 5414 Treadway, Port Richey. American Stones Tribute Show, 8 p.m. (Gates open at 6:30 p.m. ) $18 in advance.
  • OTB | SPF 40, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill, 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs.
  • OTB – Julie Black & Band, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at H’ours Creole, 310 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs.
  • Mark Anthony, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Art’s Tap House North, 6935 Ridge Road, Port Richey.
  • The Fulcos, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Art’s Tap House, 8631 Old Country Road 54, New Port Richey.
  • Red Sunday, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at Bourbon on Main, 6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.
  • Firefly, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at The Social NPR, 5650 Main Street, New Port Richey.

May 26-June 1

Sunday Funday

  • Rath & The Wiseguys & Raymond Noodles will perform at the Pop-Up Dirtmall held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at The Florida Room (formerly Studio NPR), 4742 Main St., New Port Richey.
  • Justin Rice, 1 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at Whiskey River on the Water, 5245 Limestone Road, Port Richey.
  • Bearded Brothers, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at Gill Dawg, 5414 Treadway, Port Richey.
  • OTB | George Marshall, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill, 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs.

The Week

Tommy Keyes, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30 at Bourbon on Main, 6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey.

The Weekend

Friday, May 31

  • OTB | Corey Ruben, 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 31 at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Grill, 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs.
  • Disasterpiece, 8 p.m. Friday, May 31 at Gill Dawg, 5414 Treadway, Port Richey. $5 cover.
  • Brother Brownlow, 9 p.m. Friday, May 31 at Bourbon on Main, 6307 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey

Saturday, June 1

‘Huey Go Again,’ tribute show, Saturday, June 1 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown NPR | $25 & up

Come on out for an unforgettable night of music as the opening band LOSTNFOUND kicks off the show at 8 p.m., followed by Huey Go Again starting at 9 p.m.

  • Highwater Honkey, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at Whiskey River on the Water, 5245 Limestone Road, Port Richey.
  • Never Stop Believing Journey Tribute Band, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at Gill Dawg, 5414 Treadway, Port Richey. (Gates open at 6:30 p.m. ) $20 in advance.

KARAOKE

Mark Your Calendars | Get Your Tickets

Mullins Music Rock Week Concert, 7 p.m. Friday, June 7 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown New Port Richey | Free – registration required

Come to RST and support our incredible, local teen musicians as they showcase their works after an intense week of learning and practicing with their bands

Gillian Olortegui performs during the Mullins Music 2020 Rock Studio camp. Photo by Maddie Butler.

Face Value Phil Collins Tribute, 7 p.m. July 6 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown New Port Richey | $15

From the promo –

Face Value: A Tribute to Phil Collins is a celebration of the remarkable talent of Phil Collins, who has transcended superstardom to become one of the world’s best-selling artists.

Firebringer, July 26, 27 & 28 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown NPR | $25 & up

From the promo….

Firebringer is a comedy musical with music and lyrics by Meredith Stepien and Mark Swiderski and a book by Matt Lang, Nick Lang, and Brian Holden with additional writing by Stepien.[1] It was the 10th staged show produced by StarKid Productions. The story follows characters in the prehistoric era where the invention of fire is studied.

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