Performing at Jannus Live, Old Crow Medicine Show is known for the song “Wagon Wheel” which was originally written by Bob Dylan.
St. Petersburg has become a haven for local artists and musicians. Throughout the downtown corridor, music venues, bars and cafes host local and national talent to jam out to.
Ringside Cafe
16 Second St N
Self-proclaimed “Home of Rock and Blues,” Ringside Cafe offers live music seven days a week with a full liquor bar and happy hour until 8 p.m.
Hours: Monday – Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday – Sunday from noon to 3 a.m.
Hideaway Cafe
1756 Central Ave.
The Hideaway has a unique candlelight atmosphere for dinner and a show. Local and nationally known artists perform original music and are often recorded live.
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight
Ruby’s Elixir
15 Third St. N
Ruby’s Elixir started as the Havana Room in the late ’90s, a place for Central Cigar patrons to relax. Today, it is a lounge inspired by the ’40s and ’50s, offering live music every night and a full liquor bar.
Hours: Open daily from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Jannus Live
200 First Ave. N
Jannus Live is one of St. Petersburg’s most popular music venues and was originally known as Jannus Landing, named after Tony Jannus who became the world’s first airline pilot in 1914. The outdoor venue hosts both notable artists and tribute bands.
Visit the website for tickets and free show information at jannuslive.com
State Theatre
687 Central Ave.
Originally constructed in the 1920s as one of the largest banks in St. Petersburg, State Theatre now hosts some big names in the music industry.
Visit statetheatreconcerts.com for ticket information
The Ale and the Witch
111 Second Ave. NE
Tucked away in the Tower Plaza Courtyard (behind Rollbotto Sushi), the Ale and the Witch features rotating taps of craft beers with live performances in the courtyard. Food is available from Witches BBQ Den, and wine is available next door at Wine Madonna for those who don’t drink beer.
*Dog friendly
Hours: Open daily from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
The Bends
919 First Ave. N
The Bends, a narrow, but classy dive bar hosts local bands, DJs and artwork. The bar offers a variety of speciality cocktails such as the “Cucumber Creeper” made with cucumber and lime juice, and tequila.
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.
The Amsterdam
1049 Central Ave.
Ever-changing murals catch everyone’s attention along Central Avenue. The European-inspired craft beer and wine bar features local art and music.
*Dog friendly
Hours: Sunday – Friday from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday from noon to 3 a.m.
Fubar
658 Central Ave
One of 600 block’s most legendary hole-in-the-wall bars, Fubar has daily drink specials and over 200 beers, along with live music.
Hours: Open daily from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Local 662
662 Central Ave.
Local 662 hosts Tampa Bay area talent, touring national bands and indie artists.
Hours: Open daily from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m.
