

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 at Saltwater Hippie
Sun, May 4 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal band at Saltwater Hippie
Sun, May 11 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, May 14 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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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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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal band at Saltwater Hippie
Sun, May 18 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal band at Saltwater Hippie
Sun, May 25 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, May 28 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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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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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal band at Saltwater Hippie
Sun, June 1 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, June 11 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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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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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, June 25 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, July 9 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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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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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
Wed, July 23 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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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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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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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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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 |
April 28, 2025
6:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar
Madeira Beach |
Kid Royal band at Saltwater Hippie
April 27, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm $free |
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Englewoods On Dearborn
Englewood |
Kid Royal band @ Englewoods on Dearborn
April 25, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm $free |
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Bayboro Brewing Co
St. Petersburg |
Kid Royal Band Featuring Josh Nelms
April 23, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Ka'Tiki Beach Bar Sunset Beach
Treasure Island |
April 21, 2025
6:00pm - 10:00pm |
