SUN FEB 17 Soul Circus Cowboys (ROCK/MODERN COUNTRY) Taking cues from charismatic contemporary country crooners the likes Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Toby Keith who mix country hooks with rock 'n' roll swagger, Tampa's Soul Circus Cowboys deliver a bold brand of proudly Southern rocking' country music. Lead singer and songwriter Billy McKnight is no stranger to the music industry, having had national success as an independent artist. In search of a new project, he teamed up with producer Henry Paul, best known for his roles in southern rock bands Blackhawk and The Outlaws, with McKnight making frequent trips to Nashville from his home in the Tampa Bay area for songwriting sessions with Paul. Armed with new material from these sessions, McKnight brought together Soul Circus Cowboys' lineup, who recently released their debut single "Lay it Down", produced by Henry Paul and Dale Oliver. soulcircuscowboys.com  w/Josh Lamkin & Automatic Heat (BLUES/ROCK) This exciting Florida band has spent the last year burning up the Tampa Bay area blues scene. Front man, Josh Lamkin leads the group with his sizzling slide guitar. His style of playing is smooth and raw, and it's easy to hear the influence that guitar heroes like Johnny Winter and Ry Cooder have had on this talented young man. Bassist Harry Ong has a knack for finding hypnotic bass grooves that really draw a listener in. His playing can only be described as masterful. Drummer Aaron Buckingham provides a solid backdrop for each tune, laying down the beat for songs you'll remember long after the show has ended. Strong vocals and original songs showcase the talent this band has to offer. reverbnation.com/joshlamkinandautomaticheat plus Allen/Griffin (ACOUSTIC ROCK) This duo blends a mix of country, trailer park, classic rock, pop rock, buckshot, Copenhagen and bubble gum with just a hint of intelligence and a touch of sarcasm. facebook.com/AllenGriffinband 5PM $5