Hailing from Huntington Beach, Ca., Runner Runner (pictured; photo by Braxton) makes electro rock with wailing, sing-song mainstream radio-ready refrains like “This is our night / the look in your eyes / says we can go all the way / Losing my mind / broken inside / want you to take my breath away.” Dance Dance Robot! and Almost Critical open. Tues., June 22, Orpheum, Ybor City, myspace.com/theorpheum. —Leilani Polk
Whether you’re a fan of one of those dance competition shows or simply want to admire the spectacle, be sure to attend the Millennium Ballroom Dancesport Competition, which kicks off today. One of the largest and most prestigious in the country, it features
This article appears in Jun 17-23, 2010.