

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, February 23 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Twisted Tiki
St. Pete Beach |
Kid Royal band @ Twisted Tiki Corey ave
Fri, February 28 7:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal band Live
Sun, March 2 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal band Live
Sun, March 9 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal band Live
Sun, March 16 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Twisted Tiki
St. Pete Beach |
Kid Royal band @ Twisted Tiki Corey ave
Sat, March 22 7:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Englewoods On Dearborn
Englewood |
Kid Royal band @ Englewoods on Dearborn
Fri, March 28 6:00pm - 9:00pm $free |
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Twisted Tiki
St. Pete Beach |
Kid Royal band @ Twisted Tiki Corey ave
Sat, April 5 7:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Englewoods On Dearborn
Englewood |
Kid Royal band @ Englewoods on Dearborn
Fri, April 25 6:00pm - 9:00pm $free |
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Twisted Tiki
St. Pete Beach |
Kid Royal band @ Twisted Tiki Corey ave
Sat, May 17 7:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Blackbeards Tavern N. Ft. Myers
Fort Myers |
Kid Royal band trio
Sat, May 31 6:00pm - 9:00pm $free |
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Twisted Tiki
St. Pete Beach |
Kid Royal band @ Twisted Tiki Corey ave
Sat, June 14 7:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Blackbeards Tavern N. Ft. Myers
Fort Myers |
Kid Royal band trio
Sat, July 12 6:00pm - 9:00pm $free |
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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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Blackbeards Tavern N. Ft. Myers
Fort Myers |
Kid Royal band trio
Sat, October 4 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
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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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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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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal band Live
February 16, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Blackbeards Tavern N. Ft. Myers
Fort Myers |
Kid Royal band trio
February 14, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm $free |
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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal band Live
February 9, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Downtown Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills |
Pigz In Z’Hills BBQ and Blues
February 8, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm |
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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal Band every Sunday night
February 2, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
