Review: They Might Be Giants gets weird and celebrates ‘Flood’ in all directions during sold-out St. Pete concert [PHOTOS]

Two nights after the Oscars, the mighty John Flansburgh gave a very hot take on its musical counterpart—the Grammys—after mentioning how his…

By Josh Bradley

John Linnell of They Might Be Giants at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 14, 2022.
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Photos: Everyone we saw when Prince Paul came to Tampa to celebrate 'De la Soul day'

It's not hyperbolic to say that Prince Paul opened the doors of hip-hop for millions of people. The sound and aesthetic that…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Everyone we saw when Prince Paul came to Tampa to celebrate 'De la Soul day'
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Photos: Kenny Loggins kicks off final tour at Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Kenny Loggins kicked off his final concert tour, "This is It" last Friday night, March 10, at Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts…

By Rod Millington

Photos: Kenny Loggins kicks off final tour at Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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Photos: Steel Panther returns to St. Pete's Jannus Live

From ill-monikered guitar pedals to playing unmasked pandemic concerts, satirical comedy glam-rock band Steel Panther has never steered away from cringey headlines,…

By Ray Roa

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Photos: Classic-rock revivalist Greta van Fleet plays Tampa's Amalie Arena

Love 'em or hate 'em, classic-rock revivalist Greta van Fleet was finally in Tampa last Friday after a few postponements of the…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Classic-rock revivalist Greta van Fleet plays Tampa's Amalie Arena
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Photos: Italian symphonic metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse plays Tampa Orpheum

The symphony was at Orpheum last Thursday, and ear protection was recommended since the music came courtesy of Italian symphonic death metal…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Italian symphonic metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse plays Tampa Orpheum
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Photos: Blake Shelton brings Tampa ‘Back to the Honky Tonk’ at Amalie Arena

Gwen Stefani showed up to duet with her husband Blake Shelton last Friday night at Amalie Arena (no photos, however, since it was…

By Ray Roa

Blake Shelton plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on March 3, 2023.
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Photos: Lyle Lovett showcases cheeky awkwardness and a concrete acoustic band in Clearwater

Many of 65-year-old Lyle Lovett’s post-COVID shows by himself haven’t been very well-documented, and with 12 studio albums under his belt—including a…

By Josh Bradley

Lyle Lovett plays Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, Florida on Feb. 28, 2023.
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Photos: In Tampa, Wynonna, Brandi Carlile pay tribute to the late Naomi Judd

After the death of her mom, Wynonna Judd saw no path forward for an already-announced tour celebrating the country music family's hits.…

By Ray Roa

(L-R) Wynonna Judd, Martina McBride and Brandi Carlile at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 24, 2023.
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Review: At tour kickoff in Tampa, Jake Wesley Rogers sips tea and gives fans a glimpse of a superstar-in-the-making [PHOTOS]

While G. Love & Special Sauce, Frankie Valli, and Wynonna Judd—with Martina McBride and Brandi Carlile—were all dominating different venues across Tampa…

By Josh Bradley

Jake Wesley Rogers plays Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on Feb. 24, 2023.
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Review: In St. Pete, J.I.D. and Smino showcase the power of love [PHOTOS]

J.I.D. and Smino have both individually made a name for themselves as mainstage contenders in the hip-hop world. Given they have a…

By Isaiah Stephens

J.I.D plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on Feb. 21, 2023.
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Photos: Russell Dickerson and David Morris play Orlando's House of Blues

Pop-country favorite Russell Dickerson was in Orlando for a show last weekend at House of Blues.

By Ray Roa

Russell Dickerson
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Review: At Tampa Hard Rock, Rod Stewart relishes being on ‘the smallest stage I’ve played on in a long time’

“This is the smallest audience and the smallest stage I’ve played on in a long time…but my fee is still the same!”…

By Gabe Echazabal

Rod Stewart plays Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 16, 2023.
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Boyz II Men played surprise pop-up sets at Tampa's Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Valentine's Day

Boyz II Men is responsible for some of the greatest love songs of the '90s, and on Valentine's Day, surviving members of…

By Ray Roa

Boyz II Men plays Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 14, 2023.
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Photos: Show Me the Body eviscerates Tampa Orpheum on Valentine's Day

You had to have your wits about you at Tampa Orpheum on Valentine's Day, when the pit opened up over and again…

By Ray Roa

Show Me the Body
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Review: John Mellencamp turns a lonely ol’ night in Clearwater into a sentimental pre-Valentine’s Day party

On Monday night, John Mellencamp shamed himself for having been loud during quiet moments as a young man. That should've been a…

By Josh Bradley

John Mellencamp plays Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida on Feb. 13, 2023.
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Photos: Carrie Underwood brings 'Denim & Rhinestones' tour to Tampa's Amalie Arena

There was no shortage of denim in downtown Tampa, and it was all for eight-time Grammy-winner Carrie Underwood who brought her Denim…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Carrie Underwood brings 'Denim & Rhinestones' tour to Tampa's Amalie Arena
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Photos: Rick Springfield and Tommy TuTone play St. Pete's Mahaffey Theater

Australian actor and singer-songwriter Rick Springfield brought the state of his heart to St. Petersburg for a Feb. 1 show where Tommy…

By Ray Roa

Rick Springfield
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Review: In Tampa, 19,000 fans revel in Bruce Springsteen's return to the concert stage [PHOTOS]

In February 2017, Antoinette Switzer was in Auckland, New Zealand to see Bruce Springsteen play MT Smart Stadium. Unbeknownst to her, and…

By Ray Roa

Review: In Tampa, 19,000 fans revel in Bruce Springsteen's return to the concert stage [PHOTOS]
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Photos: Death Cab For Cutie possesses 2,000 hearts during triumphant, sold-out St. Petersburg gig

“Whenever we start playing that song, ‘Asphalt Meadows,’ usually all I can smell is weed,” Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard…

By Josh Bradley

Death Cab For Cutie plays Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on Jan. 31, 2023.
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Photos: Everyone we saw when Gel and Heaven's Gate played Crowbar in Ybor City

In March, Gel will release its debut full-length, Only Constant, a record which vocalist Sami Kaiser told Brooklyn Vegan, is, "about trying…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Everyone we saw when Gel and Heaven's Gate played Crowbar in Ybor City
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Photos: Alter Bridge and Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH play Hard Rock Tampa

Alter Bridge with Mammoth WVH and Red are on tour together in 2023. Last Wednesday they played The Seminole Hard Rock in…

By Caesar Carbajal

Photos: Alter Bridge and Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH play Hard Rock Tampa
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Photos: The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward looks to new horizons in downtown Clearwater

It’s still a bummer that a good chunk of the Moody Blues’ key members have either retired or passed away. But Justin…

By Josh Bradley

Justin Hayward plays Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, Florida on Jan. 22, 2023.
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Photos: Everyone we saw when jam scene favorite Papadosio funked up St. Pete’s Jannus Live

Papadosio is somewhat of an outlier in the jam band scene as it often takes on progressive-rock with an aesthetic that can…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Everyone we saw when jam scene favorite Papadosio funked up St. Pete’s Jannus Live
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Review: Even after a two-and-a-half-hour set, Tedeschi Trucks Band leaves Clearwater fans begging for more

The rock power couple of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, married since 2001, led a powerful, ultra-tight 12-piece band through two sets…

By Eric Snider

Tedeschi Trucks Band plays Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida on Jan. 21, 2023.
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Photos: Bobby Rush tells tales and wails blues improv during sold-out Safety Harbor gig

Many a time have typically electric artists chosen to perform small-scale—often acoustic—sets, in an effort to make fans feel as if they’re…

By Josh Bradley

Photos: Bobby Rush tells tales and wails blues improv during sold-out Safety Harbor gig
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Photos: In Tampa, Tesla is still out there 'kickin' ass'

Elon Musk is really putting a damper on searches for "Tesla," but at least the Sacramento rock band is taking it in stride…

By Ray Roa

Tesla
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Everyone we saw when Mike Ingold launched his new guitar company with a free Tampa concert

Tampa-based luthier, musician and educator Mike Ingold got his new guitar-making company out in the public eye last Friday with a free…

By Ray Roa

Roxx Revolt & the Velvets plays Hooch and Hive in Tampa, Florida on Jan. 13, 2023.
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Photos: An ageless Barry Manilow plays Tampa's Amalie Arena

History says Barry Manilow is 79 years old. Don't tell that to ageless iconic American songwriter though. Mr. "Copacabana" was in Tampa…

By Ray Roa

Barry Manilow plays Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on Jan. 14, 2023.
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Photos: Jeezy, Mary J. Blige and more play Miami's Funk Fest 2022

Miami's Fair & Expo Center hosted Funk Fest to close out the year, with sets by Mary J. Blige, Jeezy, Anthony Hamilton…

By Ray Roa

Photos: Jeezy, Mary J. Blige and more play Miami's Funk Fest 2022
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