{"id":102235,"date":"2026-01-01T13:26:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T13:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/102235\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T13:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T13:26:39","slug":"15-of-the-most-important-concerts-in-no-clubs-presents-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/102235\/","title":{"rendered":"15 of the most important concerts in No Clubs Presents history"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"A(L-R) Dave Hundley and Tony Rifugiato with Red Hot Chili Peppers\u2019 Anthony Kiedis in 1986. Credit: No Clubs \/ Courtesy<\/p>\n

No Clubs, which celebrates four decades on the scene this month<\/a>, has staged a staggering number of concerts over four decades\u2014340 of them from 1985 to 1995. Founders Tony Rifugiato and Dave Hundley were the prime drivers in the early development of an alternative music scene in the Bay area by booking punk and hardcore acts in the \u201880s. Butthole Surfers, Circle Jerks, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, Black Flag, The Damned, Corrosion of Conformity, 7 Seconds (10 times)\u2014that barely scratches the surface.<\/p>\n

They soon began to stretch out and include in their slate such acts as Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade (probably the first African-music shows in Tampa Bay), Pearl Jam, Richard Thompson, Marilyn Manson, Ween, Cocteau Twins, and even an artist as obscure as Mississippi bluesman R.L. Burnside. In more recent years, No Clubs has presented early-career concerts by Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, Kendrick Lamar, and a fledgling Dua Lipa.<\/p>\n

I asked Tony, Dave and Vicki Huddy\u2014the latter of which became third partner on Jan. 1, 2025\u2014to each come up with a short list of important shows in annals of No Clubs. I\u2019ve cobbled it down to 15. The commentary is mine. The quotes are attributed. Ticket prices have been included if available.<\/p>\n

See posters for these gigs and a few more below.<\/p>\n

Meet the founders of No Clubs Presents at the \u201cLive Since \u201985\u201d art show opening happening Saturday, Jan. 3 at The Factory in St. Petersburg, Florida.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Suicidal Tendencies, Cuban Club, Dec. 20, 1985 ($7)<\/p>\n

Where it all started.<\/p>\n

Red Hot Chili Peppers, London Victory Club, Sept. 7, 1986 ($8 advance\/9 door)<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was their first tour through town and London Victory was packed. The show was as raucous as you\u2019d expect. The club was owned by a father and son. The father comes over to me after and says, \u2018That was the best show ever. I know you didn\u2019t make money tonight. How much did you lose?\u2019 We lost $485. He handed me $500.\u201d\u2014Dave<\/p>\n

Sonic Youth with fiREHOSE, Nov. 11, 1986, Act IV Lounge<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was Sonic Youth. They were the underground darlings. We never expected to be able to put them on.\u201d \u2014Tony<\/p>\n

The Replacements w\/Alex Chilton, Cuban Club, April 25, 1987 ($8\/10)<\/p>\n

Paul Westerberg walked off stage, looked at me and went, \u201cbest show we\u2019ve ever played, man\u201d \u2026 Alex Chilton was washing dishes at the time, and we managed to get him to come and play this gig.\u201d\u2014Tony<\/p>\n

King Sunny Ade and his African Beats, Jannus Landing, May 10, 1987 ($12)<\/p>\n

With a 20-piece band playing Nigerian juju music, King Sunny mesmerized a small crowd of about 400. \u201cWe lost all the money in the account on that show, but a show the following week made every penny back\u201d\u2014Tony<\/p>\n

Anthrax, Dec. 17, 1987, Florida State Fairgrounds ($14\/$16)<\/p>\n

A barricade broke, people got hurt, lawsuits were issued to the Fairgrounds and No Clubs. Somehow, Tony and Dave escaped relatively unscathed.<\/p>\n

Fela Kuti and Egypt 80, Jannus Landing, Sept. 17, 1989 ($14\/$17)<\/p>\n

An epic world-beat show by the legendary Nigerian artist who founded Afro-Beat.<\/p>\n

David Byrne, the Rei Momo Tour, Tampa Theater, April 28, 1990 ($18)<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter the show we took David over to a Mexican restaurant down the street. The place was packed and when we walked in, everyone gave him a standing ovation. Because I was standing right next to him, I felt like I was getting a standing ovation as well.\u201d\u2014Tony<\/p>\n

Pearl Jam, Jannus Landing, April 22, 1992 ($10\/13)<\/p>\n

The first date in the U.S. leg of the band\u2019s Ten tour was a wild, truly transformative show to a packed house. Those who were there, including me, still talk about it. \u201cThat was the night when a good band crossed over into a great band. Afterward, they were lying around absolutely knackered\u2014they knew they had just played out of their skin.\u201d\u2014Tony<\/p>\n

Neville Brothers with Was (Not Was), Jannus Landing, March 19, 1989 ($14\/16)<\/p>\n

A co-promotion between No Clubs and Rob Douglas at Jannus Landing. They managed to set up a date where the separate tours intersected, a rarity in the concert business. \u201cWas (Not Was), with their soulful vocals and tight rhythm section (with Don Was on bass) pushed the Neville Brothers to up their energy on stage.\u201d\u2014Dave<\/p>\n

Green Day, Sept. 23, 1994, Florida State Fairgrounds ($12.50)<\/p>\n

The band had opened for Bad Religion at Jannus Landing in 1993, then headlined Jannus on March 11, 1994, five weeks after their mega-hit album Dookie came out. This Fairgrounds show put them in front of a massive crowd.<\/p>\n

Todd Rundgren, No World Order (solo) tour, St. Petersburg Coliseum, Jan. 31, 1995 ($17.50)\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is Dave\u2019s pet choice. Tony, not so much. \u201cIt helped that the Coliseum let us do BYOB. It turned into a big party. It was an interactive show with Todd set up in the middle in his POD. I\u2019m a really big fan of Todd Rundgren and we rarely did acts that we \u2018liked.\u2019 The few times that we did they were not well attended.\u201d\u2014Dave<\/p>\n

Paramore, State Theater, April 21, 2007<\/p>\n

\u201cI was in high school. It was serendipitous that I would later work for the promoter who put on one of my favorite State Theater shows.\u201d\u2014Vicki<\/p>\n

Twenty One Pilots, State Theater, March 23, 2013\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was the first time I was ever a promoter rep for Tony and it ended up being a band I\u2019d listened to for over 10 years.\u201d\u2014Vicki<\/p>\n

Turnstile, Jannus Live, Oct. 14, 2022\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a band everyone should see at least once. They put on such a fun show and their energy is unmatched on stage.\u201d\u2014Vicki<\/p>\n

\"AA poster for Suicidal Tendencies\u2019 Dec, 20, 1985 concert at The Cuban Club in Ybor City, Florida. Credit: No Clubs \/ Courtesy<\/p>\n

\"AThe poster for Red Hot Chili Peppers\u2019 concert on March 11, 1992 at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, Florida Credit: No Clubs \/ Courtesy<\/p>\n

\"AConcert poster for Sonic Youth\u2019s Nov. 11, 1986 concert at Act IV Lounge in Tampa, Florida. Credit: No Clubs \/ Courtesy<\/p>\n

\"AConcert poster for King Sunny Ade and his African Beats\u2019 concert at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, Florida on May 10, 1987. Credit: No Clubs \/ Courtesy<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Anthrax\u2019s Dec. 17, 1987 concert at Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. Credit: No Clubs \/ Courtesy<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Fela Kuti and Egypt 80\u2019s concert at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, Florida on Sept. 17, 1989. Credit: No Clubs \/ Courtesy<\/p>\n

\"APoster for David Byrne,\u2019s concert at Tampa Theater in Tampa, Florida on April 28, 1990. Credit: No Clubs \/ Courtesy<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Pearl Jam\u2019s April 22, 1992 concert at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Green Day\u2019s Sept. 23, 1994 concert at Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for King Diamond\u2019s Aug. 19, 1987 show at Manatee Civic Center in Bradenton, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Dead Milkmen\u2019s concert at The Cuban Club in Ybor City, Florida on April 11, 1986. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Ace Frehley\u2019s concert at Manatee Civic Center in Bradenton, Florida on Sept. 23, 1987. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Soundgarden\u2019s Feb. 3, 1990 City, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Social Distortion\u2019s June 1, 1990 concert at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Slayer\u2019s Dec. 3, 1988 concert at Florida State Fairground in Tampa, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for The Ramones\u2019 March 27, 1987 concert at Ft. Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for The Pixies\u2019 Nov. 11, 1991 concert at the University of South Florida\u2019s special events center in Tampa, Florida Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Nirvana\u2019s Nov. 28, 1993 concert at Lakeland Civic Center in Lakeland, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for New Order\u2019s Dec. 13, 1986 concert at Tampa Theater in Tampa, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Megadeth\u2019s May 15, 1987 concert at Ft. Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Love and Rockets\u2019 Nov. 21, 1987 show at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for The Cramps\u2019 May 30, 1990 concert at The Cuban Club in Ybor City, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Circle Jerks\u2019 Feb. 6, 1987 concert at Bradenton Municipal Auditorium in Bradenton, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Butthole Surfers\u2019 Nov. 17, 1993 concert at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Black Flag\u2019s Jan. 24, 1986 concert at The Cuban Club in Ybor City, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Beastie Boys\u2019 May 30, 1992 concert at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

\"APoster for Bad Brains Nov. 7, 1986 concert at The Cuban Club in Ybor City, Florida. Credit: Courtesy\/No Clubs<\/p>\n

This article appears in Dec. 25 \u2013 31, 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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