Punk rock is alive again.
Longtime Tallahassee music fans will remember the punk bands of the 1980s on We Can’t Help It If We’re From Florida, a classic punk compilation that put the Sunshine State on the hardcore map in 1983. It is being reissued for the first time in 41 years in a limited edition expanded 10-inch vinyl format.
According to a press release, the reissue, originally a 7″ EP, will include ten bonus tracks, many of them previously unreleased, from each of the five bands on the original release: Hated Youth (Tallahassee), Sector 4 (Tallahassee), Morbid Opera (Fort Lauderdale), Roach Motel (Gainesville) and Rat Cafeteria (Tampa). The reissue is a joint release between Destroy Records and Panhandle Punk Productions and includes a press run of 500 black copies and 100 on “Florida Sunshine” colored vinyl.
Look for the 41 in Florida’s independent record storesst anniversary edition, released last weekend. The 2024 edition also includes liner notes by Florida punk historian Bob Suren (Sound Idea/Burrito Records) and Jeff Hodapp (Roach Motel/Morbid Opera/Destroy Records).
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That should get you in the mood for some live local music, but on a more sedate note. Musician Pat Puckett is throwing a 60th birthday party at the American Legion Hall on Friday at 8 p.m. Don’t forget to check out the Tallahassee Film Festival lineup for next weekend. One more thing: Tickets go on sale Friday for Jeezy, who plays the Tucker Civic Center on Nov. 9.
The students are back and the football season begins Saturday with games for FSU in Ireland (12:00 p.m., ESPN2) and FAMU in Atlanta (7:30 p.m., ABC).
Here’s a roundup of fun events in and around Tallahassee, compiled from emails, the Council on Culture & Arts’ online directories, and other sources.
1. Downtown Concert Series: Hotel Fiction with Wim Tapley
The Downtown Concert Series of the Summer is back for the final show of Season 9 on Saturday, August 24th from 7-10pm at the Adderley Amphitheater in Cascades Park. Bring your own drinks, picnic blankets, chairs and friends – or meet them on-site at the free concert. There will be yard games and activities, food trucks and more. Wim Tapley will be the opening act, followed by headliner Hotel Fiction!
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2. Help Symphony put the T in Tally
“T is for Tallahassee: The ABCs of Our Music City” is now available at Venvi Art Gallery. The gallery and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra will host a book signing, exhibition and meet-and-greet on Saturday, August 24, from 2-5 p.m. at Venvi, 2901 E. Park Ave., Suite 2800. Several T is for Tallahassee artists will be exhibiting and selling their work. Refreshments will be provided. Bring your copy of T is for Tallahassee or purchase a book at the gallery and get a signature from the artists.
The symphony’s fall season opener: Joy! begins on September 13 with conductor Gray Covington, the first of five guest conductors this season. Next up is the popular Star Wars: A New Hope concert on September 28 at the Tucker Civic Center. For tickets and a full schedule, visit tallahasseesymphony.org.
3. New music at the Blue Tavern
Start your weekend with Two Clever at the Blue Tavern, 1206 N. Monroe St., from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 23, followed by the Rachel Hillman Band from 8 to 11 p.m. Hillman delivers a fresh sound that will keep you moving all night long, with Michael Gregg on keys, Reo Morris on drums and Donald Issitt on bass. Admission $10.
4. Saturday: Old Time Jam starts at 4pm at the Blue Tavern, followed by a benefit concert and party for the Flying Pig Animal Shelter from 7-11pm with music by the Kenny Hill Band and Pineapple Tuesday. Donated raffle items, baked goods and FPAS items will be available for sale. Salad from Tasty K’s, Rufus Dogs (including vegetarian dogs). $15 donation suggested.
4. Shop at the American Vintage Markets
American Vintage Markets brings a boatload of merchandise and collectibles to the North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Road, on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This shopping extravaganza features vintage delights from select dealers who are passionate collectors, makers, gatherers, creators and artisans.
Shop for unique, vintage-inspired home decor, upcycled items, collectibles, industrial waste, jewelry, clothing, furniture and more. Tickets are $8 for general admission; group discounts: 2 for $12 or 4 for $20. Purchase at the door or online.
5. Meet the songwriter at the House of Music
David Paul Zimmer, a Tallahassee native and songwriter whose music has been heard on national television, including “All American” and the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off “Station 19.” He will be accompanied by longtime collaborators Joe Duncan (bass) and Caleb Soper (drums), collectively known as Driving Lights. The concert is Friday, August 23, at 8 p.m. at the House of Music, 2011 S. Monroe St. Tickets $12 at the door. Visit houseofmusictally.com.
Coming soon: Tickets for Jeezy on presale
YungFly Entertainment presents hip-hop superstar Jeezy live for one night on Saturday, November 9th at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee. Muni Long will join Jeezy, along with another guest to be announced later. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 23rd at 10am. All ticket prices are subject to applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or at the Tucker Civic Center box office Monday through Friday from 10am-5pm. For more information, visit tuckerciviccenter.com.
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OTHER EVENTS
Blue Tavern: Shape Note Singing, Tuesday 5-7 p.m., followed by 8-10 p.m. Bluesday Tuesday with Belmont & Jones, 1206 N. Monroe St. Admission $5. David Pucik, Wednesday 5-7 p.m., followed at 8 p.m. by Open Mic Night. Steve Malono and Kit Goodner, Thursday 5-7 p.m., followed at 8 p.m. by free movie night featuring Fellini’s second film, “I Vitelloni” (1953), beginning at the end of summer.
Cafe de Martin: Live music evening with George Feijoo, Friday, August 23, 7-9 p.m., at Cafe De Martin, 2743 Capital Circle NE.
Downtown market: Acoustic duo Hot Tamale will entertain with their upbeat acoustic music on Saturday, August 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Downtown Market. Hot Tamale’s original songs have been played on two radio stations in Scotland recently. Hugh Taylor, host of “Folk’n’Stuff” on Celtic Music Radio, recently told his listeners, “If you’re ever near Tallahassee, stop by and see them at one of their concerts… you won’t regret seeing them, they’re absolute bangers!”
Great Oaks Pub in Southwood: Blues power group Big Poppa and the Shuffle Brothers kick off Friday, August 23rd, with blues and Americana from the ’60s and ’70s from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. As always, there will be great food and a full bar. No admission charge; reservations at 850-942-4653.
The soundbar: Here’s the lineup for the bar at 1105 W. Tharpe St.: Friday, August 23, 7 p.m.: Unplugged Series: Jack & Clark; Saturday, August 24, 8 p.m.: The One Thing (admission $5). Monday, August 26, 7 p.m.: Rockitz live rehearsal. Open Blues Jam begins Thursdays at 6 p.m. Visit thesoundbartallahassee.com.
Tallahassee Film Society: “How To Come Alive With Norman Mailer” opens this weekend at the Challenger Learning Center IMAX. Show times are Saturday, August 24 at 3 p.m. and Sunday, August 25 at 5 p.m. Admission is $11 for general admission, $9 for students and TFS members. Tickets can be purchased with credit card only. A towering figure in American literature, Mailer had a life that was certainly stranger than fiction. The documentary follows Mailer’s life through 6 marriages, 9 children, 11 best-sellers and 2 Pulitzer Prizes as he cements his place in the literary pantheon.
Tallahassee Senior Center: Contra Dance feat. Kenny Greer & Flathead String Band with Tallahassee Community Friends of Old-Time Dance at Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts, 1400 N. Monroe St., Friday, Aug. 23, 7:15 p.m. $10 adults, $9 seniors 50 and older, $6 students, free for children.
Got an event coming up? Email details to [email protected].
