By Vlad T, Rock At Night Detroit and Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa

Live Review: Goldfinger with Sullvn, Zebrahead, and Unwritten Law – Jannus Live, St. Petersburg, FL – February 14, 2026

The Goldfinger concert at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida, on February 14, 2026, was an absolute blast—a perfect Valentine’s Day celebration packed with high-energy ska-punk nostalgia and pure fun.

Doors opened at 6:30 pm, and the line already snaked around the building, filled with fans sporting classic punk looks: spiked hair, Misfits tees, and that unmistakable Gen X vibe. The crowd was a great mix of longtime fans in their 40s and 50s alongside their kids, turning the night into a true family affair. Jannus Live’s outdoor setting shone under perfect weather—balmy 60 degrees with no humidity to kill the mood.

Sullvn kicked things off and immediately hooked new fans (this reviewer included). Their set burst with danceable, high-octane energy, weaving in Motown-flavored grooves that had hips swaying and feet moving. The full horn section—courtesy of Reel Big Fish members—added massive punch and swing. The crowd lost it when Mighty Mighty Bosstones legend Dicky Barrett strode onstage to join Robert “Sully” Sullivan for their 2025 cover of “The Impression That I Get.” Barrett’s gravelly voice blended perfectly, igniting wild cheers, spinning circle pits in the open yard, and frantic dancing. He paused to thank the venue, calling Jannus Live his favorite Florida spot for 34 years and reminiscing about ’90s Bosstones gigs there—a poignant nod given the band’s 2022 breakup. The surprise guest moment felt electric and heartfelt.

Zebrahead stormed in next and turned the venue into glorious pandemonium. These guys thrive on chaos: relentless pogoing, crowd-surfing slamming right up to the barricade, and nonstop jumping that shook the ground. Their stage was a full-on circus— a manned wet bar poured drinks while backup singers in glowing skeleton jumpsuits dashed around blasting bubble guns and hyping the crowd. Fans got yanked onstage to shotgun beers and join the madness. The peak? One skeleton-suited crew member climbed atop an inflatable raft, launched into the sea of hands, and crowd-surfed wildly from the back of the yard all the way to the front—bouncing, spinning, nearly tipping off multiple times before being passed back. Lead singer Ali Tabatabaee yelled “Don’t drop him!” over the mic as the crowd roared with laughter and protective cheers. It was pure, unhinged fun that left everyone breathless and grinning.

We figured nothing could top that level of mayhem, but Unwritten Law delivered a heavier counterpunch. The California punk stalwarts hit hard with raw, aggressive riffs and driving rhythms. Bassist Jonny Grill and guitarist Scotty Mac locked in tight harmonies behind Scott Russo’s gritty vocals, adding melodic layers to the intensity. The shift to harder punk kept the energy surging, with fans moshing fiercely but still riding the night’s inclusive wave.

Goldfinger headlined around 9:40 pm, strutting out looking sharp in tailored suits—John Feldmann and crew channeling a sleek, Hives-esque dapperness. Guitarist Charlie Paulson cracked everyone up in his full clergy getup, complete with clerical collar, as he bounced and shredded while leaping across the stage like a possessed priest. The supergroup lineup amplified everything: Reel Big Fish’s brass blasting away, MxPx’s Mike Herrera on bass, Greek Fire’s Moon Valjean on guitar, and New Found Glory’s Cyrus Bolooki pounding drums. They tore through fresh NINE LIVES tracks like the frantic “Counting the Days,” anxious “Freaking Out a Bit,” and catchy “Chasing Amy,” then unleashed sing-along classics: their buoyant cover of The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven” and Nena’s “99 Red Balloons,” with the whole crowd belting every word.

The ultimate stage moment came when Goldfinger invited dozens of fans—parents hoisting kids, couples, solo punks, all ages—up onto the stage to dance wildly together. Bodies packed the platform, jumping in unison, arms raised, no one caring about barriers or rules. It was joyous, sweaty, and utterly welcoming.

This tour captured the wild heart of the ’90s ska-punk explosion, with these veteran California bands (now in their 50s) still unleashing Vans Warped Tour-level stamina and antics. Dancing, circling pits, full-on moshing, and waves of nostalgia made every second unforgettable. No better way to spend a Saturday Valentine’s night.

Goldfinger rolls on in March through Houston, the West, Canada, and North America, plus Slam Dunk Festival in Hatfield, UK, in May. Catch them if you can—the energy is contagious.

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