{"id":416039,"date":"2026-10-01T20:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/416039\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T20:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T20:36:08","slug":"tampa-bays-best-live-music-happening-october-1-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/416039\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Bay&#8217;s best live music happening October 1-8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"564\" data-attachment-id=\"368801\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.cltampa.com\/thundercat-koury-angelo-red-bull-content-pool-crop-jpg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thundercat-Koury-Angelo-Red-Bull-Content-Pool-crop.jpg-scaled.png?fit=2560%2C1851&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1851\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Thundercat Koury Angelo Red Bull Content Pool crop.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Thundercat plays Hollywood Forever Cemetery as part of Red Bull Music Academy in Los Angeles, California on Oct. 14, 2017.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.cltampa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thundercat-Koury-Angelo-Red-Bull-Content-Pool-crop.jpg-scaled.png?fit=780%2C564&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Thundercat-Koury-Angelo-Red-Bull-Content-Pool-crop.jpg.png\" alt=\"A concert performance action photograph by Koury Angelo showing musician Thundercat plays Hollywood Forever Cemetery as part of Red Bull Music Academy in Los Angeles, California on Oct. 14, 2017. Captured in a low-angle shot on a dark stage, bassist Thundercat looks upward with an open-mouthed expression while playing a custom 6-string Ibanez bass guitar with a sunburst flame-maple finish. He wears red dreadlocks, a red-and-green baseball cap, a gold chain necklace, and a green-and-yellow long-sleeved jacket with red piping under green stage spotlighting.\" class=\"wp-image-368801\"  \/>Thundercat plays Hollywood Forever Cemetery as part of Red Bull Music Academy in Los Angeles, California on Oct. 14, 2017. Credit: Koury Angelo \/ Red Bull Content Pool<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rocktober has arrived, and across the Tampa Bay area, which once again, is blessed with a stellar live music calendar this week. Post Physique\u2019s Di\u00e1spora night takes over The Bends on Saturday, while jazz trio La Lucha plays a handful of shows over the next seven days in support of a new album, Tides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tours are coming through town in a big way, too, thanks to Thundercat, The Beths, Ziggy Marley and Warren Haynes, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This listing of Tampa Bay\u2019s best concerts and live music events happening Oct. 1-8 is compiled weekly by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay contributors and staffers then supplemented by select gigs pulled from the calendar on cltampabay.com.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to all the bands, promoters, venues and artists submitting their events to <a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/tampa\/EventSearch?eventCategory=12315362%2C12315361&amp;narrowByDate=2026-10-02-to-2026-10-08&amp;sortType=date&amp;v=d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CL\u2019s events calendar<\/a>. Your work helps us bring these shows to this weekly listing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t see your show here? Please take a few minutes to <a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/tampa\/Events\/AddEvent\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/tampa\/Events\/AddEvent\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">share that info yourself.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday, Oct. 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday, Oct. 2<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday, Oct. 03<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday, Oct. 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday, Oct. 6<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/sex-mex-the-stockpile-tour-in-tampa-21645853\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/community.cltampa.com\/event\/sex-mex-the-stockpile-tour-in-tampa-21645853\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sex Mex<\/a> (Music hall at New World Tampa, Tampa)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday, Oct. 07<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday, Oct. 8<\/p>\n<p>More concerts happening across Tampa Bay Oct. 1-8<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alicia Crawford Friday, Oct. 2. 6 p.m. No cover. Water Street, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">America Friday, Oct. 2. 7 p.m. $79.50 &amp; up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American Souvenir w\/Shy Blossom\/Persephone\u2019s Choice Friday, Oct. 2. 7 p.m. $10. The Nest at St. Pete Brewing Company, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bleach w\/Rookie of the Year\/Keep Warm Friday, Oct. 2. 7 p.m. $39.55 &amp; up. Music Hall at New World Brewery, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chris Walker Band w\/Ben Rogers Friday, Oct. 2. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ruby\u2019s Elixir, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Danny Rodriguez Friday, Oct. 2. 6:30 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DJ Cub Friday, Oct. 2. 10:30 p.m. Included with cover. The Castle, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DJ Kueba Friday, Oct. 2. 9 p.m. No cover with reservation. Alter Ego, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grace Dickerson Duo Friday, Oct. 2. 7:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greg Woodruff Every first Friday. 6 p.m. No cover. Gulfport Brewery, Gulfport<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaleb Woods Friday, Oct. 2. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lost Cat w\/Trainier\/Repeater Friday, Oct. 2. 7 p.m. $14.89. The Commodore, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los Tigres del Norte Friday, Oct. 2. 8 p.m. $60.05 &amp; up. Benchmark International Arena, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marlon Boone Fridays. 5 p.m. No cover. Chewy\u2019s Lounge, Seminole Heights<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mighty Mystic Friday, Oct. 2. 7:30 p.m. $25. Safety Harbor Art and Music Center, Safety Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Papa J &amp; Co. Friday, Oct. 2. 9 p.m. No cover. Bauser\u2019s Neighborhood Bar, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul Cataldo Duo Friday, Oct. 2. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schaff Trio Friday, Oct. 2. 8 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screeching Weasel w\/The Queers\/Billy Batts &amp; The Made Men Friday, Oct. 2. 7 p.m. $43.58. Ferg\u2019s Pavilion, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shaun Hopper Friday, Oct. 2. 8 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speak Easy Friday, Oct. 2. 7 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Streetlight Manifesto w\/Hot Rod Circuit Friday, Oct. 2. 8 p.m. $48.24. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Todd Murphy Friday, Oct. 2. 5 p.m. No cover. Biergarten at New World Brewery, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audio Star Saturday, Oct. 3. 7 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brendan Nolan Saturday, Oct. 3. 5 p.m. No cover. Mary Margaret\u2019s Olde Irish Tavern, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bryan Smith Saturday, Oct. 3. 6 p.m. No cover. Water Street, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caamp w\/Whitney Saturday, Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. $66 &amp; up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clave Cafe Band Saturday, Oct. 3. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dead Set Florida Saturday, Oct. 3. 8 p.m. No cover. Cage Brewing, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DJ Ku Saturday, Oct. 3. 9 p.m. No cover with reservation. Alter Ego, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dope Jams Pt. 2: Antro Banks w\/Peli Gene\/Maryn Alyse Band\/Ask Me Later Saturday, Oct. 3. 6 p.m. $15. Bayboro Brewing, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dusty Boots Saturday, Oct. 3. 6:30 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Element Saturday, Oct. 3. 12:30 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Epic Rap Battles of History Saturday, Oct. 3. 7 p.m. $35. Oscura, Bradenton<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joey Cash Saturday, Oct. 3. 8 p.m. $27.51. Zodiac, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kirk Adams Band Saturday, Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Lucha w\/Allison Nash (Record launch) Saturday, Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. $30; $25 for members. Firehouse Cultural Center, Ruskin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larue Nickelson Trio Saturday, Oct. 3. 8 p.m. No cover. The Independent, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lily Holbrook Saturday, Oct. 3. 3 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mariachi El Bronx w\/Bedouine Soundclash\/Max Diaz Saturday, Oct. 3. 7 p.m. $39.45. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nauti Girl Saturday, Oct. 3. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red Ruckus Saturday, Oct. 3. 7 p.m. No cover. Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rohna Saturday, Oct. 3. 4 p.m. No cover. Thunder Alley at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Said The Sky w\/Nurko Saturday, Oct. 3. 10 p.m. $31.15 &amp; up. The Ritz, Ybor City<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Samantha Leigh Saturday, Oct. 3. 7 p.m. No cover with reservation. The Sapphire, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seth Campbell Band w\/Katie Talbert Saturday, Oct. 3. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ruby\u2019s Elixir, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steve Cary Saturday, Oct. 3. 9 p.m. No cover. Mary Margaret\u2019s Olde Irish Tavern, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thunderbolt Brown Saturday, Oct. 3. 9 p.m. No cover. Bauser\u2019s Neighborhood Bar, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topcasters Saturday, Oct. 3. 10 a.m. No cover. Seven C Music, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tyler Costanzo Saturday, Oct. 3. 1 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Akeem Ali Sunday, Oct. 4. 7 p.m. $35.06. Orpheum, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al Razz &amp; Friends (Blues jam) Sunday, Oct. 4. 2 p.m. No cover. Bauser\u2019s Neighborhood Bar, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bryan Smith Sunday, Oct. 4. 12 p.m. No cover. 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celtic Thunder Sunday, Oct. 4. 7 p.m. $50 &amp; up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cody Jared Sunday, Oct. 4. 9 p.m. No cover with reservation. Alter Ego, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deb Ruby and Melissa Grady Sunday, Oct. 4. 6:30 p.m. No cover. The Independent, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric Von Sunday, Oct. 4. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Family Funk w\/Daniel Childs Sundays. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Ruby\u2019s Elixir, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiesta Somos: DMQ w\/The 813 P.R.oject\/La Lucha\/Tania Torres Sunday, Oct. 4. 3 p.m. No cover. St. Pete Pier, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James Suggs &amp; Mark Moultrup Sundays. 3 p.m. No cover. Hawthorne Bottle Shop, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeremy Carter Sundays. 10 a.m. No cover. Fenway Hotel, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John Frinzi Sunday, Oct. 4. 3 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le Jazz Sundays. 11:30 a.m. No cover. Boulevard Burgers &amp; Tap House, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stewart Tussing Band (Unplugged) Sunday, Oct. 4. 3 p.m. $20 &amp; up. New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Western Gypsies Sunday, Oct. 4. 3 p.m. No cover. Copa, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whiteley &amp; Sabal Sunday, Oct. 4. 4:30 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zion Albert (Reggae brunch) Sunday, Oct. 4. 12 p.m. No cover. Bayboro Brewing, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greta Van Fleet \u2018Palace For The People\u2019 listening party Monday, Oct. 5. 7 p.m. No cover. D and J Records, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greta Van Fleet \u2018Palace For The People\u2019 listening party Monday, Oct. 5. 5 p.m. No cover. Mojo Books &amp; Records, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Infinity Song Monday, Oct. 5. 7 p.m. $38.88. Orpheum, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Jazz Phools Monday, Oct. 5. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Safety Harbor Public Library, Safety Harbor<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peggy Morris Mondays. 6 p.m. No cover. Fenway Hotel, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tomkats Jazz Orchestra Mondays. 7 p.m. No cover. CJ\u2019s Backstage, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jon Ditty Tuesday, Oct. 6. 9 p.m. No cover. Bauser\u2019s Neighborhood Bar, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyle Schroeder Tuesdays. 6 p.m. No cover. Fenway Hotel, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PK Trio (Open jam) Tuesdays. 7 p.m. No cover. Chewy\u2019s Lounge, Seminole Heights<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soulstice with DJ Knox &amp; DJ Qeys Tuesday, Oct. 6. 9 p.m. No cover. Alter Ego, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USF Concert &amp; Symphonic Bands Tuesday, Oct. 6. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Florida Orchestra: Once Upon a Time in Paris Wednesday, Oct. 7. 11 a.m. $27.75 &amp; up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Global Entry with DJ Ku Wednesday, Oct. 7. 9 p.m. $10. Alter Ego, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joshua Lamkin (Blues jam) Wednesdays. 7 p.m. No cover. Chewy\u2019s Lounge, Seminole Heights<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le Jazz Wednesdays. 6:30 p.m. No cover. Donatello\u2019s Italian Restaurant, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live Bluegrass Jam hosted by Fil Pate Wednesdays. 7 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Western Gypsies Wednesday, Oct. 7. 7 p.m. No cover. The North End Taphouse, Gulfport<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allison Nash &amp; Alejandro Arenas Thursday, Oct. 8. 7 p.m. $20 &amp; up. freeFall Theatre, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black Country, New Road w\/Lily Seabird Thursday, Oct. 8. 7 p.m. $41.70. Orpheum, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boz Scaggs Thursday, Oct. 8. 8 p.m. $78.75 &amp; up. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cannons w\/Caroline Kingsbury Thursday, Oct. 8. 8 p.m. $46.69. Jannus Live, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd \u2013 The Dark Side of the Moon Thursday, Oct. 8. 8 p.m. $45 &amp; up. Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, Clearwater<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eastern Hillsborough Community Band: Heroes Thursday, Oct. 8. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation at door. Generations Church, Brandon<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Electrotek: Verndelarosa w\/DJ Noturgirl\/Sandwich Thursday, Oct. 8. 9 p.m. No cover. Alter Ego, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric Von Thursday, Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fil Pate Loops Thursday, Oct. 8. 6 p.m. No cover. New World Brewery, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Florida Orchestra: Once Upon a Time in Paris Thursday, Oct. 8. 11 a.m. $32.50 &amp; up. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G-Eazy w\/Logic\/Juicy J Thursday, Oct. 8. 7 p.m. $35 &amp; up. Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greg Roy Thursday, Oct. 8. 8 p.m. No cover. Mary Margaret\u2019s Olde Irish Tavern, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Morgan &amp; Ben Thursday, Oct. 8. 9 p.m. No cover. Bauser\u2019s Neighborhood Bar, Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pickin\u2019 Splinters (Bluegrass jam) Thursdays. 7 p.m. No cover. Woodwright Brewing Co., Dunedin<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Songwriter Night: Geri-X &amp; Friends Thursdays. 7 p.m. No cover. The Ale and the Witch, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USF Symphony Orchestra Thursday, Oct. 8. 7:30 p.m. No cover. Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall, Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wesley Hemmans Thursdays. 5 p.m. No cover. 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