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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Dumpstaphunk, Dropkick Murphys,...
Concerts, Feb. 28-March 6 by Leilani Polk, Ray Roa, Shannon Kelly and Kelsey Sunderland THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Loudon Wainwright III w/Emily Cook Loudon Wainwright III collabed with Judd Apatow to...
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Singing the praises of booze: The best musician-repped wine, beer, tequila,...
Musicians across genres are branching out into brewery, vineyard and distillery ownership. by Leilani Polk Music and alcohol are a well-matched pairing. Some artists are content with working the...
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Review: Jukebox the Ghost explodes at Crowbar
by DrunkCameraGuy I see an insane amount of concerts, but I don’t think I will ever get used to seeing Jukebox the Ghost live. Whenever the threesome confirms dates that find them returning to our...
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Muse rocks the Forum
A look back at the Sat., Feb. 23 show, with photos & setlist. by DrunkCameraGuy Last Saturday night marked the third time Muse performed in Tampa — the first was opening for My Chemical Romance in...
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Every Time I Die delivers an explosive show to a sold-out Orpheum
Setlist included. by Shannon Kelly Orpheum was packed to capacity last Monday night with fans of Every Time I Die, and the crowd settled in thick on the floor and around the stage after a heavy...
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Review: Good memories and good lovin' with The Rascals at Ruth Eckerd Hall
A look back at the Thurs., May 30 concert. by Gabe EchazabalWho would have ever thought that The Rascals— the dynamic New Jersey pop/soul quartet that dominated AM radio waves in the mid-1960s — would...
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King Django still rules
Catching up with ageless ska music icon Jeff Baker, aka King Django. by Ray RoaJeff Baker is a busy guy. When CL initially caught up with the “ageless” ska music icon (he shares a birthday with Count...
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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: George Clinton & P-Funk, ZZ Ward,...
Concerts, May 30-June 5. by CL Music StaffTHURSDAY, MAY 30The Rascals The power-pop/R&B influenced sounds of New Jersey’s Rascals sound as fresh as ever and still elicit nothing but good vibes and...
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Review: The hits don't stop with Fleetwood Mac at Tampa Bay Times Forum
A look back at the Fri., June 7 concert, with photos. by Gabe Echazabal and Tracy MayWhether you love them or hate them, you have to hand it to Fleetwood Mac; the band and its members have...
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Review: Frampton's Guitar Circus brings a six-string extravaganza to Ruth...
A look back at the Sun., June 2 show. by Gabe EchazabalPeter Frampton's aptly titled "Guitar Circus" tour recently made a stop at Clearwater's Ruth Eckerd Hall and undeniably dazzled the rowdy Sunday...
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Album review: set and setting, Equanimity
by Colin JoyceThe way St. Pete musician Shane Handal tells it, set and setting’s roots are in the bedroom. At the project’s infancy, the then 19-year-old set about composing heavy riffing instrumental...
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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Iceage, LL Cool J, Fleetwood Mac,...
Concerts, June 6-12 by Leilani PolkTHURSDAY, JUNE 6LL Cool J feat. DJ Z-Trip w/Ice Cube/Public Enemy/De La Soul A four-pack of hip hop groundbreakers from back in the day flow, rip, rhyme, and flash...
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Kurt Elling: Question man
The surprising, satisfying music of Kurt Elling, vocalist, singer and scholar. by David WarnerThough you might not guess it from his soul-patched jazzman persona, vocalist Kurt Elling grew up singing...
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Five Things I Learned From Some Legends: Kings of the Mic Tour at Mahaffey...
A look back at the Thurs., June 6 show. by Infinite Skillz and Bridge BurkeLast night’s King of the Mic Tour show at the Mahaffey Theater was fantastic from start to finish. As an aspiring hip hop...
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Live and Local Spotlight: Jason Smith Benefit Concert
Nearly 20 bands play to help out a local fader jockey. by Leilani PolkIn April, the resident sound tech at State Theatre and Local 662, Jason Smith, was on his bicycle crossing First Avenue North only...
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Review: Say Anything and others hit State Theatre in St. Petersburg
A look back at the Tue., June 11 show. by Tyler Killette and Shannon KellyAn eclectic lineup of Equal Vision Records labelmates, each repping a different alt rock sub-genre, played to a sold-out State...
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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Grizzly Bear, Capital Cities, Heart,...
Concerts, June 13-19 by Leilani PolkTHURSDAY, JUNE 13Future Vintage A keys-bass-and-drums trio with a funk sound repping the past, present and potential horizons of the genre. Keysman/composer Matt...
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Keeping thyme
Eating recommendations from two local beat-keepers. by Leilani PolkAndy Stern rages on rhythms with hardcore punk act Feral Babies (new album out digitally now) and indie rock outfit Early Forms. John...
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Billy Idol gives more, more, more at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
A wrap-up of the Tues., June 18 show, with photos. by Gabe Echazabal and Tracy MayIt's hard for me to give an unbiased account of Tuesday night's high energy Billy Idol show at Clearwater's Ruth...
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Live and Local Spotlight: Celebrating the Life and Music of Jim Pedigo
by Leilani PolkI never really got to know Jim Pedigo on a personal level, but I was always a big fan of his work, specifically the tunes he wrote with Magadog. The local music scene elder statesman...
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