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Listen: Lundy, "PSA Part 2 (Lundy's America)"
Full disclosure: Lundy and I go back, like rode-the-same-bus-to-high-school back, but music you like is music you like. So, even as I strap on my truthful music blogger vest, it’s easy to share my...
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Elvis Costello takes a detour through Clearwater
Growing up as an Elvis Costello fanatic wasn't easy. At a time, during my formative high school years, when most of my peers were engulfed by the sounds of cheesy corporate radio rock, I was drawing...
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Tonight in live music: Blair Crimmins, Navigateur & more
A breakdown of concerts happening this Fri., March 13...Blair Crimmins and The Hookers with 6 Volt Rodeo Reviving the vibrant ‘20s-vintage sounds of Dixieland, ragtime and gypsy jazz direct from...
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Cigar City Brewgrass Festival hits both sides of Tampa Bay this weekend
Two days, plenty of craft brews and grassy-rooted tunes by more than 20 artists reach across both sides of the Bay for the inaugural Cigar City Brewgrass Festival. The Skipperdome assumes host duties...
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The Hip Hop ABCs: The winner of Letter C, vote on Letter D
We recently launched the second edition of the Hip Hop ABCs, where we ask readers who consider themselves passionate hip hop fans which emcee or group they feel is the best in the game as driven by...
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Weekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Tame Impala, Modest Mouse,...
Here we are again with a new edition of Weekend Tune-Up. This month is flying by, and I have some tunes to share that should really excite you. There are a bunch of new songs hitting the net to...
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This weekend in live music: Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, Journey, Adventure...
A look at live music happening this Sat.-Sun., March 14-15...SATURDAY, MARCH 14Whitney James: Live from New York with Michelle Walker & Emily Braden A trio of up-and-coming vocalists in modern...
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Tonight in live music: The Delta Saints, Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why
A few shows for you on this Tue., March 17...The Delta Saints with Sara Rose Hailing from Nashville, The Delta Saints are an ambitious (you guessed it) Delta blues-infused rock quintet. After...
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New Music Tuesday! (March 17): Modest Mouse, AWOLNATION, Twin Shadow & more...
As you may have noticed, I am not Leilani. She's on a much-needed vacation, so you'll be stuck with me for the next two weeks. I'm the intern, which means they normally yell and spit at me when I make...
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Tonight in live music: Laney Jones & The Lively Spirits, Evergreen Terrace
It's Hump Day, yay! Here's a few shows happening on this Wed., March 18...BBQ Wednesday Acoustic Series: Laney Jones & The Lively Spirits Mt. Dora roots songstress Laney Jones may be relatively...
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A hip hop pot o’gold: new Kendrick Lamar and Earl Sweatshirt, plus live...
Today is a cynic’s nightmare. Everyone is wearing green, pretending to be Irish, and they’ll all be puking on their shoes by midnight. Still, if there’s a little beat and hip-hop lover buried in all...
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Way Back Wednesday: The Cure, Gang Starr
Glad to see you're back for the second installment of Way Back Wednesday, where I feature some old-school classics from way back. Up first: The Cure. When you think of '80s and '90s music, it's hard...
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Elvis Costello: His Aim Is Still True
For his current concert tour of select cities and intimate venues, veteran singer-songwriter Elvis Costello decided to go it alone. A rare series of one-man appearances is what his "Detour" tour is...
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Agnostic Front headlines Tampa Pro party at Orpheum
Let’s go ahead and acknowledge the fact that the Skatepark of Tampa (SPoT) throws legendary parties for its annual Tampa Pro tournament, a four-day celebration of skateboarding that combines...
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Tonight in Live Music: Gasoline Heart, Black Pussy, and John Mellencamp
Here'e what's happening this Thursday, March 19 in Bay area live music.Gasoline Heart with Mike Dunn and Oxford Noland You only have to listen to Gasoline Heart for a few seconds to realize that these...
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Tonight in Live Music: Col. Bruce Hampton & the Madrid Express, Maggie...
Here's a rundown of the concerts happening this Friday, March 20.Col. Bruce Hampton & the Madrid Express The idiosyncratic Godfather of Southern alternative music has served as muse, mentor and...
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The Hip Hop ABCs: The winner of Letter D; vote on Letter E
Welcome back to the Hip Hop ABCs where we ask readers who consider themselves hip-hop aficionados which emcee or group they feel is the best in the game as driven by the letters of the alphabet....
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Weekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Alabama Shakes, Zero 7, Lord Huron...
Starting off your weekend with a new edition of the Weekend Tune-Up is always a good start. With some big album releases this week, we have plenty of jams to pluck from. Modest Mouse, Kendrick Lamar,...
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This weekend in Live Music: Spring Beer Fling 2015, Chuck Brodsky, Hub City...
Here are some of the concerts happening this weekend.SATURDAY, MARCH 21Spring Beer Fling 2015 with The Black Lips & more This year’s edition of Spring Beer Fling is dedicated to bring back another...
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TODAY: Coalition of Immokalee Workers Parade & Concert for Fair Food
A rather inspiring human rights event takes place right here in our backyard today when the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) stages its inaugural Parade and Concert for Fair Food in Vinoy Park....
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