

With a career in music spanning almost 25 years, St. Petersburg, Fl, based Chris “Kid” Royal has a history in a genre where history is important and somewhat uncommon for his age. He began his career with the likes of Chicago Pete (Jr. Parker, Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Jimmy Dawkins, Albert Collins, Lazy Lester) and others such as Douglas Watson (the son of Muddy Waters’ piano player, Lovie Lee) at the remarkably young age of 15. Hailing from a musical family in London, ON, Canada, Chris’ mother, Linda, was a singer who had members of The Band and Janis Joplin's band sitting in at her gigs. Through her record collection, Chris was introduced to Lightnin' Hopkins, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy Williamson, and many others, inspiring him to begin a musical career of his own. He quickly became known locally as a guitar prodigy.
After moving to Tampa Bay The Kid has immersed himself into the Soul and Blues scene and has performed with the best that Tampa Bay has to offer (Betty Fox, Damon Fowler, TC Carr, Chuck Riley, Matt Walker, Vinnie Seplesky, Sam Farmer, Aaron Fowler, Backtrack Blues Band, Sarasota Slim, just to name a few). When The Kid struts out on his own you never know who may show up with him. Always a great show!
After moving to Tampa Bay The Kid has immersed himself into the Soul and Blues scene and has performed with the best that Tampa Bay has to offer (Betty Fox, Damon Fowler, TC Carr, Chuck Riley, Matt Walker, Vinnie Seplesky, Sam Farmer, Aaron Fowler, Backtrack Blues Band, Sarasota Slim, just to name a few). When The Kid struts out on his own you never know who may show up with him. Always a great show!

Upcoming Events
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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal Band Live
Sun, July 20 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Ka'Tiki Beach Bar Sunset Beach
Treasure Island |
Kid Royal & The Holy Smokes
Mon, July 21 6:00pm - 10:00pm $Free |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, July 23 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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O'Maddy's Bar & Grille
Gulfport |
Kid Royal Band
Sat, July 26 6:00pm - 10:00pm $Free |
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Ka'Tiki Beach Bar Sunset Beach
Treasure Island |
Kid Royal & The Holy Smokes
Mon, July 28 6:00pm - 10:00pm $Free |
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Englewoods On Dearborn
Englewood |
Kid Royal Band Live
Fri, August 1 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Ka'Tiki Beach Bar Sunset Beach
Treasure Island |
Kid Royal & The Holy Smokes
Mon, August 4 6:00pm - 10:00pm $Free |
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Ka'Tiki Beach Bar Sunset Beach
Treasure Island |
Kid Royal & The Holy Smokes
Mon, August 11 6:00pm - 10:00pm $Free |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, August 13 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Ka'Tiki Beach Bar Sunset Beach
Treasure Island |
Kid Royal & The Holy Smokes
Mon, August 18 6:00pm - 10:00pm $Free |
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Ricky T's Bar & Grille
Treasure Island |
Kid Royal Band Live
Fri, August 22 8:00pm - 11:00pm |
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Blackbeards Tavern N. Ft. Myers
Fort Myers |
Kid Royal band trio
Sat, August 23 6:00pm - 9:00pm $free |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, August 27 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, September 10 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, September 24 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Blackbeards Tavern N. Ft. Myers
Fort Myers |
Kid Royal band trio
Sat, October 4 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, October 8 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Florida Sand Music Ranch
Brooksville |
Camping With the Blues
Sun, October 19 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, October 22 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, November 12 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Blackbeards Tavern N. Ft. Myers
Fort Myers |
Kid Royal band trio
Sat, November 15 6:00pm - 9:00pm $free |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, November 26 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Heidi's Jazz Club-Heidelberg Restaurant
Cocoa Beach |
Kid Royal Band in Concert
Fri, December 5 7:00pm - 10:00pm $Various ticket prices |
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Heidi's Jazz Club-Heidelberg Restaurant
Cocoa Beach |
Kid Royal Band in Concert
Fri, December 5 7:00pm - 10:00pm $Various ticket prices |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, December 10 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, December 24 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Blackbeards Tavern N. Ft. Myers
Fort Myers |
Kid Royal band trio
Sat, December 27 6:00pm - 9:00pm $free |
Previous Events
Venue | Date | ||
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Ka'Tiki Beach Bar Sunset Beach
Treasure Island |
Kid Royal & The Holy Smokes
July 14, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm $Free |
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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal Band Live
July 13, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Blackbeards Tavern N. Ft. Myers
Fort Myers |
Kid Royal band trio
July 12, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm $free |
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Englewoods On Dearborn
Englewood |
Kid Royal Band Live
July 11, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
July 9, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
