Ace’s Live puts on a strong double-bill of Southern blues and roots music with Damon Fowler and Beth McKee. Fowler, who has lived in the area and recently played Bradenton Blues Fest’s Blues Brunch, has won acclaim both for his solo work and in the group Southern Hospitality. Meanwhile, Beth McKee is a singer and pianist who released the Bobby Charles covers album "I'm That Way," then appeared on one of the Louisiana musician's records. 8 p.m. Saturday; Ace’s Live; $12 advance, $15 day of; 941-795-3886; aceslivemusic.com