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Review: Cyndi Lauper's slightly unusual tour hits Ruth Eckerd Hall
A look back at the Fri., Nov. 8 concert. by Michael Murillo and Tracy MayIf your last memory of Cyndi Lauper was back when she had crazy hair, wore mis-matched outfits and cavorted with professional...
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Review: Coastline Festival brings Passion Pit, Matt & Kim and others to the...
A look back at the Sat., Nov. 9 fest, with pics. by DrunkCameraGuy.comI usually keep a pretty good eye on upcoming shows, so it felt a little humbling when my boyfriend was the one to clue me in about...
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Jingle these bells: Holiday albums for your Yuletide playlist
A range of seasonal sounds from pop to punk rock to psychedelia; playlist included by Leilani Polk and Carol CurrieIf you’re seeking swinging, skuzzy, cheerless, dryly cheerful, trippy, soulful or...
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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Dessa, Mike Doughty, American...
Concerts, Nov, 14-20. by Leilani PolkTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14The Michael Ross 5 CD Release Party: Ginger Esteemed local jazz musician Michael Ross presents a new seven-song recording, Ginger, that finds...
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City and Colour delivers the solid rock goods at Jannus Live, St. Petersburg
A look back at the Oct. 3 show. by Daniel Cura and Tracy MayDallas Green, a.k.a. City and Colour, returned to Tampa Bay last Thurs., Oct. 3 and performed to a jam-packed Jannus Live in St. Pete. On...
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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tracy Shedd,...
Concerts, Nov. 21-27 by Leilani PolkTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21Tracy Shedd w/Fistful/Mountain Holler Amid the modest number of artists New Granada Records has gathered in its label stable, the most recent...
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Review: Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang got the blues at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
A look back at the Tue., Nov. 19 show. by Gabe Echazabal and Tracy MayTalk about the old school meeting the new school...Tuesday night's fantastic display of pure, unfiltered blues was more than...
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Review: Harry Connick, Jr. dazzles and shines at Ruth Eckerd Hall
A look back at the Fri., Nov. 22 show. by Gabe Echazabal and Tracy MayThe term "entertainer" is thrown around often, albeit not always deservedly. A true entertainer is one who is multi-talented,...
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Live & Local Spotlight: Microgroove 2nd Anniversary Festivities
by Leilani PolkAs if it weren’t awesome enough Tampa Bay has so many vinyl enthusiasts that we can support several noteworthy indie record shops, now one of the youngest is celebrating its second year...
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis storm the USF Sun Dome, Tampa
A review of the Sat., Nov. 23 concert with Talib Kweli and Big KRIT by Andrew Silverstein and Tracy MayYou don’t realize how big of a presence an artist like Macklemore has until you get kicked out of...
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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Kanye West, Koffin Kats,...
Concerts, Nov. 28-Dec. 4. by Leilani PolkTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28Heffron Drive feat. Kendall Schmidt w/Eric Dash/Ariana & The Rose Not much happening on Thanksgiving Day, because once your tummy’s...
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Review: Bonnie Raitt proves her musical mastery at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
A look back at the Tues., Dec. 3 concert. by Eric Snider and Tracy MayVeteran artists — those with 40, 50 years in the biz — know they walk a tightrope when trying to cram too many songs from a new...
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Guitar heroes, before there were guitar heroes: re-issues from Eric Clapton...
A thoughtful look at Give Me Strength: The ’74/’75 Recordings and Miami Pop Festival by Eric SniderHendrix and Clapton. Clapton and Hendrix. The undisputed guitar titans of the late 1960s. Before...
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Spotlight on: SPOT Tampa Am 2013 music festivities
by Leilani PolkThis weekend marks the 20th annual edition of the Tampa Am, Skatepark of Tampa’s well-regarded international amateur skateboarding competition and fall follow-up to spring’s Tampa Pro...
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Meet The Real Clash
SPC’s Music Industry/Recording Arts (MIRA) program spawns a really good band. by Leilani PolkSometimes, seeing a local act perform without having any expectations beforehand pays off. On very rare...
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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas, Lyle...
Concerts, Dec. 5-11 by Leilani Polk and Eric SniderTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 05Rock the Park w/Easter Island/Displace/Droppin’ Pickup One of the benefits of occasionally helping out Ms. Polk on Music Week is...
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A look back at Kanye West's "Yeezus Tour" avant-hop extravaganza at Tampa Bay...
by Leilani PolkSome things I learned about Kanye West from his two-hour avant-hop extravaganza on Saturday night in Tampa, the tail end of his current "Yeezus Tour."First, that he’s a meticulous and...
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Review: Huey Lewis and the News at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
A look back at the Dec. 6 concert. by Gabe EchazabalIn terms of record sales in the 1980's, fewer artists shifted more units in the U.S. than San Francisco pop rock outfit Huey Lewis and the News. The...
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This week in Tampa Bay live music: 93.3 Jingle Ball with Miley Cyrus, Robin...
Concerts, Dec. 12-18. by Leilani PolkTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 12Travis Scott A young Houston-bred, LA-based rapper who’s got friends in all the right places; he was signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music...
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Live and Local Spotlight: Pelican Pop Fest 4
by Leilani PolkRight as the concert season is slowing down for the holidays, Pelican Pop Fest 4 gifts us one more multi-band multi-venue party to look forward to. The bill of mostly Pinellas-based...
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