Six Tampa Bay Concerts Span Country, Comedy, and Improvised Noise
Events run from Thursday to Saturday, offering free entry to a Dunedin festival and paid seats for a former American Idol contestant and a comedy rapper.
By Lina Lewis ·
Music lovers in the Tampa Bay region have six distinct options this weekend, ranging from a free community festival in Dunedin to paid performances at established venues in Tampa and St. Petersburg. The schedule spans genres including country, comedy rap, folk, and improvised post-rock, with ticket prices ranging from free to $35.
The lineup begins on Thursday with two separate events. Britnee Kellogg, a country artist from Vancouver who rose to fame as an American Idol contestant, performs at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa at 8 p.m. Her 2024 debut album, She’s Come a Long Way, includes the viral tracks “Back of My Mind” and “Hey Mama,” and she has previously shared stages with Blake Shelton and Kane Brown. Tickets for this show cost $34.
Also on Thursday, comedy rapper Scoochie Boochie takes the stage at The Orpheum in Tampa at 7 p.m. Known for his 2025 viral hit “Car Butt” and his work in the Grand Rapids and Chicago comedy scenes, Boochie blends humor with rapid-fire rhymes. He is joined by ensembles Groovebox and Swell Rell. Admission is $35.
Friday brings a different energy to St. Petersburg. Jeremy Carter, leader of The Jeremy Carter Group and artist-in-residence at the Palladium Theater, performs at the Imagine Museum from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Carter’s energetic shows are shaped by international touring and collaborations with artists such as Terrace Martin and Tony Monaco. General admission tickets are $15.
Later that night in Tampa, the band Brain Emoji performs at Zodiac Nightclub from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. The group plays fully improvised post-rock, jam, and electronic music without a setlist. They are performing as part of the official pre-party for the Unusual Noise festival. Attendees pay what they want for entry.
The weekend culminates on Saturday with the Unusual Noise: Music From the Edge of Florida festival at The Moontower at Dunedin Brewery. Running from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., the event features original performances and improvisation from artists including Skerlik, Chaunces, and Mutant Fusion Collective. Entry is free.
Kip Kelly, a Tampa Bay singer-songwriter who recorded his debut album in Memphis in 2025, closes out the weekend. He performs at NoiseMakers in St. Petersburg at 7 p.m., playing songs from his new album Songs From A Quiet House. Kelly has shared stages with Jim Lauderdale and Joe Pug. Admission to this show is also free.
