Bradenton's We the KIngs play in St. Petersburg

   We the Kings, one of Bradenton's best bands ever, is out on a tour of Florida, and they'll be in St. Peterburg this weekend.

   The band, who hit the big-time with their platinum single “Check Yes, Juliet,” was on the Vans Warped Tour this summer, but

Hunter Thomsen and Travis Clark of We the Kings

they’ll be sounding quite a bit different at this show. The tour’s called “Stripped” and all the shows are unplugged.

   On Saturday, They be at the Local 662, at 662 Central Ave. in downtown St. Petersburg. Doors open at 7 p.m. seventeen-year-old Ella Jet, who's been making music around town for six years, opens.

   Tickets are $23.75. Call 727-258-4829 or go to daddkooltickets.com.

   This is the closest We the Kings will be coming to Bradenton on the "Stripped' tour. But they'll be performing their eighth annual Hometown Christmas Show at the The Hall, 1330 US 301, Palmetto. at 6 p.m.  Dec. 27.  Tickets are $10 for general admission and $50 for early entry with a meet-and-greet. You can get tickets through at showclix.com/event/3908571.