"You sound like Bob Dylan," people often tell John Allen James, "except you can sing!" That makes no sense to him, either, "but everyone means it kindly, so I have learned not to argue."
John never intended to sound like anyone else. Unlike most musicians, who cut their teeth on songs of others, he wrote and recorded two albums of his own music before he learned his first cover song.
He does mean to write songs with heart and brains. One critic described his 2016 album Harder Roads as "timeless, enduring, yet also current and relevant." American Songwriter Magazine chose John and his song "Light of Day" for its Daily Discovery feature.
John played all the instruments except for drums and did all the production on his first two albums before enlisting the help of studio musicians for his 2018 release, Fire Sky. The songs begin with John and his acoustic guitar, "ripping myslf open and writing the devils down," and fans see that intimacy in live shows. John plays solo, where "I stand in front of strangers and set my soul to sound."
John never intended to sound like anyone else. Unlike most musicians, who cut their teeth on songs of others, he wrote and recorded two albums of his own music before he learned his first cover song.
He does mean to write songs with heart and brains. One critic described his 2016 album Harder Roads as "timeless, enduring, yet also current and relevant." American Songwriter Magazine chose John and his song "Light of Day" for its Daily Discovery feature.
John played all the instruments except for drums and did all the production on his first two albums before enlisting the help of studio musicians for his 2018 release, Fire Sky. The songs begin with John and his acoustic guitar, "ripping myslf open and writing the devils down," and fans see that intimacy in live shows. John plays solo, where "I stand in front of strangers and set my soul to sound."
Upcoming Events
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Catches Rum River Bar and Grill
Port Richey |
John Allen James LIVE at Rum River!
Thu, May 9 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Whiskey Wings - St Peterburg
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Whiskey Wings!
Fri, May 10 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Irish 31 Hyde Park
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at Irish 31!
Sat, May 11 6:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Paradise Grille - Pass-A Grille
St. Pete Beach |
John Allen James LIVE at Paradise Grille!
Sun, May 12 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Wed, May 15 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Niagara Tap
Largo |
John Allen James LIVE at Niagara Tap!
Fri, May 17 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Fiorelli Winery
Bradenton |
John Allen James LIVE at Fiorelli Winery
Sat, May 18 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Paradise Grille - Pass-A Grille
St. Pete Beach |
John Allen James LIVE at Paradise Grille!
Sun, May 19 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Gaspar's Patio and Grille
Temple Terrace |
John Allen James LIVE at Gaspar's Patio!
Thu, May 23 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Irish 31 Westchase
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at Irish 31!
Fri, May 24 6:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, May 25 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, May 26 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Thomas P's Sports Bar & Patio
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at Thomas P's!
Thu, May 30 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Whiskey Wings - St Peterburg
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Whiskey Wings!
Fri, May 31 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, June 1 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Front Porch Grill and Bart's Tavern
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at the Front Porch!
Sun, June 2 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Tue, June 4 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille
Tarpon Springs |
John Allen James LIVE at Capt'n Jack's!
Wed, June 5 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Gaspar's Patio and Grille
Temple Terrace |
John Allen James LIVE at Gaspar's Patio!
Thu, June 6 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Fri, June 7 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Irish 31 Hyde Park
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at Irish 31!
Sat, June 8 6:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Wed, June 12 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Catches Rum River Bar and Grill
Port Richey |
John Allen James LIVE at Rum River!
Thu, June 13 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, June 15 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Paradise Grille - Pass-A Grille
St. Pete Beach |
John Allen James LIVE at Paradise Grille
Sun, June 16 10:00am - 2:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Wed, June 19 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Paradise Grille - Pass-A Grille
St. Pete Beach |
John Allen James LIVE at Paradise Grille
Sat, June 22 4:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, June 23 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Wed, June 26 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Irish 31 Seminole
Seminole |
John Allen James LIVE at Irish 31!
Fri, June 28 6:30pm - 10:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, June 29 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Fiorelli Winery
Bradenton |
John Allen James LIVE at Fiorelli Winery
Sun, June 30 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille
Tarpon Springs |
John Allen James LIVE at Capt'n Jack's!
Wed, July 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Paradise Grille - Pass-A Grille
St. Pete Beach |
John Allen James LIVE at Paradise Grille
Sat, July 6 4:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Front Porch Grill and Bart's Tavern
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at the Front Porch!
Sun, July 7 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Wed, July 10 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Catches Rum River Bar and Grill
Port Richey |
John Allen James LIVE at Rum River!
Thu, July 11 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, July 13 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Paradise Grille - Pass-A Grille
St. Pete Beach |
John Allen James LIVE at Paradise Grille
Sun, July 14 10:00am - 2:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, July 21 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, July 27 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Front Porch Grill and Bart's Tavern
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at the Front Porch!
Sun, August 4 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille
Tarpon Springs |
John Allen James LIVE at Capt'n Jack's!
Wed, August 7 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Catches Rum River Bar and Grill
Port Richey |
John Allen James LIVE at Rum River!
Thu, August 8 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, August 10 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, August 18 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Gaspar's Patio and Grille
Temple Terrace |
John Allen James LIVE at Gaspar's Patio!
Thu, August 22 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, August 25 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Front Porch Grill and Bart's Tavern
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at the Front Porch!
Sun, September 1 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille
Tarpon Springs |
John Allen James LIVE at Capt'n Jack's!
Wed, September 4 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Gaspar's Patio and Grille
Temple Terrace |
John Allen James LIVE at Gaspar's Patio!
Thu, September 5 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, September 7 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Tue, September 10 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Catches Rum River Bar and Grill
Port Richey |
John Allen James LIVE at Rum River!
Thu, September 12 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, September 15 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Wed, September 18 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina
Tue, September 24 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, September 29 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille
Tarpon Springs |
John Allen James LIVE at Capt'n Jack's!
Wed, October 2 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Gaspar's Patio and Grille
Temple Terrace |
John Allen James LIVE at Gaspar's Patio!
Thu, October 3 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, October 5 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Front Porch Grill and Bart's Tavern
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at the Front Porch!
Sun, October 6 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Tue, October 8 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Catches Rum River Bar and Grill
Port Richey |
John Allen James LIVE at Rum River!
Thu, October 10 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Fri, October 11 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, October 19 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, October 27 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Fri, November 1 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Front Porch Grill and Bart's Tavern
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at the Front Porch!
Sun, November 3 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Tue, November 5 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille
Tarpon Springs |
John Allen James LIVE at Capt'n Jack's!
Wed, November 6 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Gaspar's Patio and Grille
Temple Terrace |
John Allen James LIVE at Gaspar's Patio!
Thu, November 7 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Fri, November 8 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Catches Rum River Bar and Grill
Port Richey |
John Allen James LIVE at Rum River!
Thu, November 14 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, November 16 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, November 17 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, November 24 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Front Porch Grill and Bart's Tavern
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at the Front Porch!
Sun, December 1 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Tue, December 3 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille
Tarpon Springs |
John Allen James LIVE at Capt'n Jack's!
Wed, December 4 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Gaspar's Patio and Grille
Temple Terrace |
John Allen James LIVE at Gaspar's Patio!
Thu, December 5 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Fri, December 6 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, December 8 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Catches Rum River Bar and Grill
Port Richey |
John Allen James LIVE at Rum River!
Thu, December 12 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, December 14 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sun, December 15 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Mon, December 23 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Fri, December 27 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
Sat, December 28 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Previous Events
Venue | Date | ||
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
May 7, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Front Porch Grill and Bart's Tavern
Tampa |
John Allen James LIVE at the Front Porch!
May 5, 2024 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Wicked Cantina St. Pete
St. Petersburg |
John Allen James LIVE at Wicked Cantina!
May 4, 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Captain Jack's Waterfront Grille
Tarpon Springs |
John Allen James LIVE at Capt'n Jack's!
May 1, 2024 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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Paradise Grille - Pass-A Grille
St. Pete Beach |
John Allen James LIVE at Paradise Grille!
April 27, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm |