Weekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Panda Bear, Deerhunter, Neon...
I'm excited as always to bring you music heads the latest and greatest in indie music. Today's entry will be my 25th Weekend Tune-Up, and all I can say is, wow. I'm extremely humbled and fortunate to...
View ArticleThis Saturday in live music: Funkfest with Jodeci, SWV & others, The Atlas...
A decent lineup of live music happening this Sat., Aug. 22. Take a look at some highlights below. Funkfest If we’re really nit-picking here, this ‘Funkfest’ bill doesn’t actually feature any...
View ArticleThis Sunday in live music: Umphrey's McGee, Yes & Toto, Leisure Cruise
Three quality shows of note on this Sun., Aug. 23. Take a look at the breakdown below.Umphrey’s McGee with J. Roddy Walston and the Business I’ve seen Umphrey’s McGee play live. A lot. Admittedly, I...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Machine Gun Kelly at The Ritz Ybor
With a nickname earned from his rapid-fire rapping and an aggro-heavy sound that straddles the line between hip-hop and punk rock, Machine Gun Kelly has been riding his come-up since getting...
View ArticleUnderoath announces a reunion tour that launches from Tampa Bay next March
Underoath played the last date of their tearful farewell tour on Jan. 26, 2013, at Jannus Live. The nostalgia for what once was must have been running strong after the April/May premiere of the...
View ArticleNew Tunes Day: The Dead Weather, Silicon, The Underachievers & more
I have some fresh sounds to share with you and new videos to show you on this 25th day of August. Check 'em below, along with a breakdown of albums coming out this Fri., Aug. 28, and links to full LP...
View ArticleThe Hummingbirds present 13 Days
The Hummingbirds aren’t actually from Tampa Bay, but the Detroit native husband-and-wife roots duo played here an awful lot before re-locating to the area last year and are currently shopping for a...
View ArticleFunky D gets some love from his friends
In 25 years of working the Tampa Bay music scene, Darryl Quesenberry, aka Reverend Funky D, has experienced its growth and progress first hand. Playing professionally at a local level is difficult at...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Donavon Frankenreiter with Cody Simpson, Porcupine
A few noteworthy shows happening in St. Pete tonight. Take a look at the breakdown below; a few other things happening this Thurs., Aug. 27, also included.Donavon Frankenreiter with Cody Simpson...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Miracles of Modern Science, Thomas & Olivia Wynn Album...
Take a look at some shows happening this Fri., Aug. 28... Miracles of Modern Science Blending near-cheesy synth-pop breeziness, sophisticated chamber pop arrangements, and experimental art rock...
View ArticleWeekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Duran Duran, Beach House, The...
It's the last Friday in August and that fills me with happiness, since it means we are drawing ever closer to cooler weather, football and basketball season, and some new music releases I've been...
View ArticleThis Saturday in live music: Dex Romweber, Lita Ford, Geri X Album Release...
A look at what's happening in live music on this Sat., Aug. 29...An Evening with Dex Romweber with Veiny Hands, Little Sheba & the Shamans Underground roots-rock maverick Dex Romweber has been...
View ArticleThis Sunday in live music: Cousin Cole with Mr. Marley, Tribal Seeds with The...
A few music happenings taking place this Sun., Aug. 30. Breakdown below...Ol’ Dirty Sundays with Cousin Cole, Mr. Marley Cousin Cole is a DJ/producer who hails from NYC and has remixed everyone from...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Earl Sweatshirt, Fear Factory
Take a look at a few shows happening this Tue., Sept. 1...Earl Sweatshirt with Vince Staples, Remy Banks If you’re feeling a clear sense of déjà vu as you consider this Orpheum lineup, that’d be...
View ArticleWatch Zulu Wave's version of an endless summer in a new video for "So Cool"
Almost exactly a year ago, the Tampa Bay area was galvanizing around the release of the title track for Zulu Wave’s sophomore LP, Jagorilla. Today, as we watch the rest of the country prepare to say...
View ArticleNew Tunes Day: The Arcs featuring Dan Auerbach, Speedy Ortiz, Tijuana...
This week's edition of New Tunes Day features a diverse compilation of singles, covers, videos and live performances that should whet your musical appetite for a time. Watch, listen and enjoy 'em...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Michelle Blades with Womanmay
Experimental pop songstress Michelle Blades is only 25 and she’s already exceptionally worldly; born in Panama, raised in Miami, cultivated in Arizona, seasoned on the road via multiple tours of...
View ArticleWay Back Wednesday: The Notorious B.I.G.
Welcome back! It's hump day, and a much needed Way Back Wednesday will help you pull through. My first introduction to The Notorious B.I.G. was rather early, when he was simply BIG and pushing "Party...
View ArticleTonight in live music: Layzie Bone, Black Pussy, Rock the Park
Three diverse shows happening in the Tampa Bay area on this night. Take a look at the breakdown below... Black Pussy with Ape Machine, Spar, Cave of Swimmers Look up “Black Pussy” on the internet and...
View ArticleJimmy B's and the sound of the beach
It’s Friday night on St. Pete Beach, and the music at the scattered bars pushed up against its sands — from the acoustic guitar-wielding solo players singing Jimmy Buffet tunes over pre-recorded...
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