Upcoming Concerts

Tuesday, May 18 Chris Thomas King King New Orleans actor Chris Thomas King has been spotted in Oscar-winning films like the 2004 biopic Ray and 2000’s bluegrass bonanza, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, but it’s his music that has propelled his career for more than 20 years. He flexes his bluesy vocal chords on his 2009 EP, Nawlins Callin’. The album pays tribute to The Big Easy’s musical melting pot, delving into into classical jazz arrangements and offering up organ-driven ballads like “You Don’t Know Me” and the groovin’, horn-studded opener, “Basin Street.” (Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa) —Matthew Spencer

Wednesday, May 19 Michael Franti & Spearhead Barefoot-inclined San Francisco-based singer-songwriter Michael Franti has been spreading his message of peace and acceptance for as long as he’s been making music. Franti jumped from industrial punk to political hip-hop and eventually settled on a world rock and hip-hop sound with Spearhead in 1994. The sextet’s sixth album, All Rebel Rockers, was recorded in Jamaica with prolific reggae producers Sly and Robbie. The LP spawned the band’s career peak on the Billboard 200 and their first Billboard Hot 100 charting single, the buoyant love proclamation, “Say Hey (I Love You).” (The Ritz Ybor, Ybor City) —Matthew Spencer

Wednesday, May 19 Lemuria A Buffalo, N.Y. trio that creates a fresh and peppy yet forward-driving style of indie rock that’s marked by a charming pop awareness and contrasting boy-girl harmonies, lead singer/guitarist Sheena Ozzella’s high and dulcet-toned vocals joined by drummer Alex Kerns’ lower-register timbre. (Transitions Gallery @ Skatepark of Tampa)

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