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36th annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday welcomes the Avett Brothers, Buddy Guy,...
In recent years, Clearwater Jazz Holiday has ventured further from traditional genre sounds into a more inclusive fest touching on soul, blues, R&B, funk and even roots rock and Americana sounds....
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Tonight in live music: BoyToy, Black Tide, The Winery Dogs
A look at some concerts happening this Thurs., Oct. 15.BoyToy with Funny Bunny, Luxury Mane, DJ Tortilla Punx Mixing modern punk vigor and garage crunch with a distinctive ‘90s alt rock tint, Brooklyn...
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Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Lineup: Mumford & Sons, Kendrick Lamar,...
Just a few weeks ago, organizers announced the debut of the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, set to take place March 4 -6, 2016 on a camp site near Florida’s Lake Okeechobee. Today, they’ve...
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Is Fetty Wap dumbing down hip-hop?
If you read the headline and breathed a deep, sad sigh of resignation, you're probably like me — a lifelong hip-hop fan disappointed with the constant bombardment of negativity towards the genre and...
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Tonight in live music: Polyenso Album Release Party, Romain Collin, Iration &...
A nice looking Friday night in live music on this 16th day of October. Check out the breakdown below, then peep what's coming up this weekend, too.Polyenso with RedFeather The long-awaited follow-up...
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This Saturday in live music: Noah Gundersen, Cannibal Ox, Zedd, O.A.R., & more
Lots happening on this Sat., Oct. 17. Take a look at the breakdown below. Noah Gundersen with Field Report Seattle’s Noah Gundersen bares his soul in gorgeously restrained indie folk songs flavored...
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This Sunday in live music: Matt Pond PA, Angel Vivaldi and The Algorithm
A few noteworthy shows happening this Sun., Oct. 18. Check em below; a look at what else is happening this evening also included.Matt Pond PA with Laura Stevenson, Completions Matt Pond PA returns to...
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Tonight in live music: The Still, Small Voice with Author, Fistful
Crafting quiet tinkling melodies driven by keys, acoustic guitar and easy driving beats is The Still, Small Voice, the Nashville trio’s restrained yet full-bodied folk indie rock led by Christiana...
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Album review: Los Lobos, Gates of Gold
Thirty-seven years after the release of their debut LP, Just Another Band From East L.A., Los Lobos has been named a first-time nominee for the 2016 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. If the...
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Tonight in live music: Free Pizza, The Grass is Dead
A look at a few noteworthy concerts happening this Tue., Oct. 20Free Pizza with Part Time Models, Poster Every time I see the invite for this show, I think, ‘Damn, I wish I was still eating pizza.’ I...
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Tonight in live music: Come Back to the Future Vintage Party,...
Here's a few shows to look forward to checking out at the end of your Hump Day. Come Back to the Future Vintage Party with Come Back Alice, Future Vintage, Row Jomah Nothing like a really kicking...
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Shooting the Breeze and Spilling the Red, Red Wine: A Conversation with...
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Ali Campbell, the distinctive longtime vocalist for pop-reggae band UB40. Although best known for their successful string of covers albums (the Labour of...
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Tonight in live music: Bonerama, Keys n Krates, The Toasters
Hey look — it's Thursday! Here's some live music happening on this 22nd day of October. Keys n Krates If we were nit-picking, this Toronto trio would be more suitably called ‘Keys n Krates n Beats’...
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Big Pre-Fest in Little Ybor hits hard in its third year
Big Pre-Fest in Little Ybor has generated no small amount of excitement in its short tenure here. For the locals that can’t make it up to Fest in Gainesville, the two-day pre-party offers a small taste...
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This Friday in live music: Warren Haynes, Matt Butcher & The Schoolyard Band,...
Lots happening this weekend and it all starts on this Fri., Oct. 23. Check out the breakdown of highlights below, plus take a peek at the weekend ahead.Warren Haynes with Justin Townes Earle Shortly...
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Weekend Tune-Up: Tunes for your weekend by Neon Indian, St. Lucia,...
Sorry I missed you guys last week, but it's good to be back. As usual I have a plethora of new tunes to share with you, and set the soundtrack to your weekend. Let's get to it! Neon Indian finally...
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This Saturday in live music: Barb Wire Dolls, Joey Bada$$, Tampa Pig Jig with...
Check out some shows happening on this Sat., Oct. 24.Barb Wire Dolls with F, Car Bomb Driver, Saganaki Bomb Squad Hitting small clubs and dives across the U.S. on a tour that reaches to the end of...
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This Sunday in live music: Charles Neville & Gent Treadly, Ol’ Dirty Sundays...
The weekend is drawing to a close but there's still some concerts happening tonight. Take a look at the breakdown for this Sun., Oct. 25.Charles Neville & Gent Treadly The second eldest Neville...
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Concert review: UB40 spreads positive vibes at Mahaffey Theater
Although Reggae music has it's origins in positivity and good vibes, sometimes a darker side can creep in and ruin the irie party. Case in point is the bitter, nasty division of British Reggae act,...
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Concert review: Joey Bada$$ raps beyond his years at Orpheum
Joey Bada$$ is a rap anomaly: a fresh-faced 20-something who bucks all expectation by sounding like a rapper from 20 years ago. He's the walking, talking answer to every crate-digging,...
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