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Tonstartssbandht w/The Venus/Mtvh1n1/Justin Depth What is the fucking point of trying to pronounce band names at this point? The name of this one led by Mac Demarco bassist Andy White can be said “TAHN-starts-bandit,” but you might as well let the music do the talking. A good way to get acquainted would be a spin with Overseas, a 2014 LP of tracks compiled from live recordings of the Florida-reared, Brooklyn-based White (plus brother Edwin) making topsy-turvy, ambitious psych-rock driven by Andy’s 12-string Danelectro on what seems like a never-ending tour. It should be enough to get you out to the show, but if you need a push then know that two of our favorite locals — The Venus and Justin Depth — will open the show along with a brand new Bay area act with a funny name, Mtvh1n1. (New World Brewery, Ybor City) INFO
Tampa Bay Music Hall of Fame Festival w/The Tropics/The Hazies/The Black Honkeys/Souliz and the Greg Billings Band The Tampa Bay Music Hall of Fame says that its mission is to “honor and recognize Tampa Bay Area musicians & songwriters young and old, including related music industry professionals, writers, DJs, producers and promoters who have made a contribution to music in the Tampa Bay Area.” That’s a cause we we certainly get behind, and some of the proceeds from this benefit concert that includes The Hazies, an old-school local outfit that had a debut LP released on EMI, will go towards the effort. (Coachman Park, Clearwater) INFO
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Rod Stewart w/Cyndi Lauper Beginning Amalie’s week of rock and roll legends is one of the best selling musicians of all time, Rod Stewart. His raspy, coarse vocals are heard throughout some of the most popular songs of the 60s and 70s, where he scored hits with The Jeff Beck Group, Faces and a highly successful solo career. Stewart recently toured Florida with Stevie Nicks, but returns this time with femme pop icon Cyndi Lauper. Whether it’s the pink haired, squinty Lauper crooning out “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” or Stewart charming with classics like “Maggie Mae” or “Young Turks,” July 8 should be a fun, nostalgia-filled evening to enjoy two of music’s best. (Amalie Arena, Tampa) —LJ INFO
KatAnna EP Release w/Ella Jet and Future Soul After a few years playing in the Bay area, KatAnna is finally releasing a debut EP where her love of soul and pop can shine on songs like “Too Slow” and “Crazy Eyes.” The addition of Ella Jet makes it an even more intriguing bill, but the icing on the cake comes in the form of Mwiza Simfukwe, who is one of the area’s best new vocalists.(The Attic at Rock Brothers Brewing, Ybor City) INFO
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STRFKR w/Repaliens Its name may have its own message and not represent the bands’ ideal brand but the indie pop group’s new album — Being No One, Going Nowhere — is a mostly upbeat dance affair that includes a meaningful message in the lyrics. Plus it shows that these laid-back Portlandians (frontman Josh Hodges, drummer Keil Corcoran and multi-instrumentalist Shawn Glassford) have no interest in fame and becoming “somebody,” but they definitely are attracted to putting on a good show. (Orpheum, Ybor City) —Mady Dudley INFO
Deep Cuts w/DJ Cub A year after numerous noise complaints helped put an end to The Amsterdam, some form of tunage is finally coming back to 1049 Central Ave. It’ll come at the hands of DJ Cub and Andrew Seeber who’ll be at The Independent playing alt/indie rock on vinyl from 7-11 p.m. Daddy Kool Records and WMNF 88.5 FM will be slinging records, and there will also be a limited amount of free pizza from Cappy’s and Pizza Box. Icing on the record lovers cake? You get 10-percent off your tab when you show your receipt from Bananas Music’s anniversary party. (Independent Bar, St.Petersburg) INFO
Bananas Music 40th Anniversary St. Pete’s Bananas Music celebrates 40 trips around the sun (plus owner Doug Allen’s 70th birthday) by giving away free beer and wine at its 22nd St. N. location where Exchange Duo plus James O’Neill and the Silver Shadows will play live music while DJ Kalani spins the breaks. (Bananas Music, St. Petersburg) INFO
ALSO PLAYING
Dunedin Orange Festival (Edgewater Park, Dunedin) INFO
Hagan Lee w/DJ Yeti/more (Fubar, St. Petersburg) INFO
Living Room Sessions Presents Will Quinlan (House Show, Pasadena) INFO
Summer Sunset Concert Series: Matt Winter Band (Sims Park, New Port Richey) INFO
Rock the Yacht w/Might Mongo (Yacht StarShip, Tampa) INFO
BeerWolf w/SAHE/Sonic Aftermath/Leviathan Cross (Crowbar, Ybor City) INFO
ARMNHMR (The Ritz, Ybor City) INFO
Punk In The Park w/Black Clash/Unchecked Aggression/Smelly Socks (Stewy’s Skate Park, Spring Hill) INFO
This article appears in Jul 6-13, 2017.